hSc3010 long-term care
prerequisite: hcm2005
This course reviews the major issues and trends impacting the long-term care industry and discusses the business and clinical environment of various types of long-term care organizations including accreditation standards, reimbursement and patient care issues.
4 quarter hours
hSc3015 behavioral health
prerequisites: hSc2010
This course reviews the major issues and trends impacting the behavioral health industry and discusses the business and clinical environment of various types of behavioral health organizations including accreditation standards, reimbursement and patient care issues.
4 quarter hours
hSc3020 managed care
prerequisites: hcm2005
This course reviews the major issues and trends impacting the managed care industry and provides an overview of different types of managed care organizations, considering both provider and payer-sponsored systems. The business and financial relationship between managed care organizations and providers is explored.
4 quarter hours
hSc3030 federal and State healthcare programs
prerequisites: hcm2005
This course reviews the organization and delivery of federal and state healthcare programs and the impact these programs have on the financing, regulation and quality of the overall healthcare delivery system. Special focus is provided on the mechanisms and impact of federal and state reimbursement of healthcare services. 4 quarter hours
hSc3070 medical informatics
prerequisites: itS1101, bio2015, hSc2010, hcm2005
Details the history of medical information and biomedical communication. Studies information resources and services related to the transfer of information in the health sciences and integral computer applications to health sciences libraries including the organizational structure of medical knowledge. Familiarizes students with the concept of information management and the application of information technology to healthcare. Analyzes current issues in the healthcare field and the relationship to health sciences libraries and information centers. 4 quarter hours
hSc4000 contemporary issues in Aging
prerequisites: hSc2010
This course reviews current issues facing the elderly as they relate to physical changes, health concerns, social adjustments, economic pressures and public policy for this growing segment of the US population. Discussion will also include comparison of these issues within the international community and research in the field of gerontology.
4 quarter hours
hSc4010 epidemiology and disease control
prerequisites: bio2015, hSc2010 This course introduces the history and development of epidemiology in healthcare with a focus on disease identification and control. A special section is devoted to the detection and response to bioterrorism and pandemics.
4 quarter hours
hSc4021 health promotion and Wellness
prerequisites: hSc2010
This course reviews the major issues and trends impacting the field of health prevention and wellness, including the business and professional considerations in various delivery settings.
4 quarter hours
hSc4030 Women and minority health issues
prerequisites: hSc2010
This course explores the health problems and issues unique to women and minorities, including access to healthcare resources and the delivery of quality healthcare services. 4 quarter hours
hSc4040 emergency and disaster management
prerequisites: hSc2010, hSc3030 This course explores the organization and delivery of emergency and disaster management services, from local first responders, to hospital emergency rooms to state and federal emergency and
disaster relief. 4 quarter hours
hSc4060 Working with healthcare professionals
prerequisites: hSc2010, hSc4021 This course explores the unique working environment, professional culture and job requirements of physicians, nurses, and physician extenders and offers tools for effectively working with and managing these professionals.
4 quarter hours
hcm2001 issues in public health
prerequisites: AhS1001, eng1001, 1 natural Science course
This course explores the societal context of health, illness and healthcare system in American Society. We examine determinants and measurement of health and disease and develop an understanding of epidemiology and public health as it relates to
healthcare managers. 4 quarter hours
hcm2004 introduction to healthcare management
prerequisites: eng1002 or eng2001, buS1101
This course provides an introduction to traditional management concepts needed in managing healthcare organizations. Students learn about general challenges and complexities of managing in the healthcare setting, focusing on the unique characteristics of healthcare delivery in the U.S.
4 quarter hours
hcm2005 healthcare delivery and organization
prerequisites: AhS1001, eng1002, or eng2001, eco2071 or eco2072 This course is an introduction to the healthcare delivery system. It provides an overview of the various forces and elements that shape the way healthcare is delivered and received in the United States. It covers the structure and function of the health organizations, professions, and delivery systems across the continuum of care. 4 quarter hours
hcm3002 economics of healthcare
prerequisites: eco2071, eco2072, hcm2005, hcm2004 (hcm2004 waived for bShS students)
This course examines the application of both micro and macroeconomic principles to the healthcare industry.
4 quarter hours
hcm3004 ethics and law for Administrators
prerequisites: hcm2005, phi2301 This course examines health law and ethics from an administrative perspective. Students learn to integrate ethical and legal aspects into administrative decision-making. 4 quarter hours
hcm3005 healthcare finance
prerequisites: hcm2005, Acc1001, Acc1002
This course covers the unique structure and process of financial management in healthcare organizations. Students learn to examine and understand statements of profit and loss, balance sheets and cash flow statements in order to make administrative decisions regarding operations and resource allocation. The unique healthcare reimbursement system is given
special attention. 4 quarter hours
hcm3006 healthcare marketing and Strategy
prerequisites: hcm2005
This course will examine the role and function of marketing and strategy development in healthcare organizations. Marketing concepts including market research, segmentation, branding and advertising are reviewed. Strategy
development includes the role of vision and mission, internal and external assessment, developing strategic initiatives, tactical planning and strategic execution. 4 quarter hours
hcm3008 health information management Systems
prerequisites: hcm2005
This course examines the design, operation, application and future of health information management systems.
4 quarter hours
hcm4002 risk management in health Settings
prerequisites: hcm3004
In this course, we examine various risk factors and methods of managing risk in healthcare organizations.
4 quarter hours
hcm4004 research methods in health Administration
prerequisites: mAt2058, hcm3004 In this course, we examine various research methods that are used to gather data, evaluate needs and develop strategies and programs. Students learn to be discriminating users of healthcare research studies in managerial decision-making. 4 quarter hours hcm4007 leadership in healthcare organizations prerequisites: hcm3002, hcm3004, hcm3005, hcm3006, hcm3008, buS3041 This course is designed to prepare students with leadership fundamentals in healthcare organizations. This includes content in interpersonal skills, leadership, ongoing professional development, and strategic management. This course is normally taught in conjunction with HCM4008 Leadership in Healthcare Organizations–Internship. 4 quarter hours
hcm4008 leadership in healthcare organization – internship
prerequisites: hcm4007 (or co-requisite) This course is a faculty supervised and evaluated field experience in health services management. This is an applied field course with a major research paper as an
end product. 4 quarter hours
hcm4012 case Studies in health Administration
co- or prerequisite: hcm4025
This is one of two capstone courses which provide students with the opportunity to integrate the skills and knowledge learned in the liberal arts foundation with their learned conceptual and technical competencies, through case studies.
4 quarter hours
hcm4025 Strategic management in healthcare organizations
co- or prerequisite: hcm4007 This capstone course integrates the information presented through the HCM core courses to the concept of strategic management. Students will apply their knowledge and skills of healthcare management to the strategic
planning process. 4 quarter hours
hiS1101 u.S. history i: colonial to 1865
co- or prerequisite: eng1001
This course covers main themes of American history from the country’s beginnings until the end of the reconstruction period following the Civil War. The concepts, chief actors, and major events of this period of time will be studied, and the student will analyze the historic concepts of cultural expansion and development found in the history of America. The process of national growth required by foreign and domestic influences will also be examined.
4 quarter hours
hiS1102 u.S. history ii: 1865 to present
co- or prerequisites: eng1001 This course covers main themes of American history from reconstruction to the present day. The concepts, chief actors, and major events of this period of time will be studied, and the student will analyze the historic concepts of cultural expansion and development found in the history of America. The process of national growth required by foreign and domestic influences will also be examined.
4 quarter hours
hSm1100 introduction to the hospitality industry
prerequisites: none
This introductory course provides students with an overview of the hospitality industry which includes various operational segments, career opportunities, historical perspectives on tourism and hospitality, and a comprehensive look at each department within the foodservice and lodging industry. 4 quarter hours
hSm1200 Service quality management
This course focuses on service delivery and methods for implementation and improvement within the service delivery process. Special emphasis will be placed on management and supervision techniques in service quality along with steps in critically evaluating and implementing a quality service plan within a hospitality based establishment. 4 quarter hours
hSm1500 purchasing and cost control
prerequisites: hSm1100
This course is designed to introduce students to the principals of effective product identification and the cost controls necessary to support a hospitality operation, namely within the foodservice segment. Topics may include the process of procurement of goods, understanding various forms of product distribution, product identification, costing procedures, inventory management, value analysis, and proper record keeping. 4 quarter hours
hSm2100 foodservice operations management
prerequisites: hSm1100
This course focuses on the management of a variety of foodservice concepts which will include the understanding and the management of foodservice segments based on level of service, menu, theme, and price points. Topics may include how to manage each type of operating segment and how to maximize profitability based on specific management techniques within each foodservice segment.
4 quarter hours
hSm2200 lodging operations management
prerequisites: hSm1100
This course will explore the different service levels contained within the lodging industry as a whole. Students will first learn about lodging service levels based upon price points and amenities offerings in determining the lodging concept. Topics may include lodging operations and how to manage them within the multiple departments, including front desk, housekeeping, marketing and sales, food and beverage, and engineering. 4 quarter hours
hiStory
hSm3001 principles of hospitality management
prerequisites: none (not available for credit to students who completed hSm1100 and hSm1200)
This course focuses on the essentials of management practices and applications in the hospitality industry. Topics may include competing within the hospitality environment, supervisory skills, marketing to the hospitality customer, utilizing technology within the industry, and crisis management within hospitality.
4 quarter hours
hSm3005 hospitality management operations
prerequisites: hSm3001 (not available for credit to students who completed hSm1500, hSm2100, and hSm2200) This course provides the tools and techniques to manage hospitality based operations across multiple industry segments. The student will understand the similarities and differences in managing across various hospitality-based operations, with an emphasis on the basic management functions within various hospitality-based operations. Topics may include strategies and tactics for managing various multiple units within the hospitality industry.
4 quarter hours
hSm3100 hospitality law
prerequisites: hSm1100 and buS1038 This course examines legal precedents and cases related to specific situations encountered by managers in the hospitality industry. Topics may include government licensing and record keeping requirements, taxation regulations, franchising and management contracts, tort law and liability, and public health and safety requirements as it pertains to the physical plant itself. 4 quarter hours
hSm3200 managing employee relations in the hospitality industry
prerequisites: hSm1100
This course focuses on human resource practices as it relates to employees within the hospitality industry. Special emphasis will be placed on employment law compliance and employee conflict resolution. Other topics may include recruitment, training, and retention of employees along with compensation and motivation techniques. 4 quarter hours
hSm3300 hospitality facilities planning
prerequisites: hSm1100, hSm2100, hSm2200, mgt3058
This course provides advanced study of facilities management. Subjects include facility layout and design, maintenance, and the following systems: water and waste water, electrical, lighting, HVAC, and telecommunications. Managing the building, parking areas and exterior facilities will also be covered. Additional topics may include managing equipment for foodservice, housekeeping, laundry operations, recreation, recycling, energy management, and
incorporating safety and security concerns. 4 quarter hours
hSm3400 managing conventions and meeting planning
prerequisites: hSm1100
This course covers the meeting and convention planners’ point of view to help students identify various market segments and their marketing requirements. Topics may include the organization and planning of a convention, understanding the various forms of meetings, and integrating technology and service into the meeting and/or convention functions. Students will also learn about emerging trends and current events within the meetings and conventions sector. 4 quarter hours
hSm4400 hospitality Strategic management
prerequisites: completion of all required and elective hospitality
management courses
This is a senior-level capstone course designed to give students insight into policy formulation and strategic-decision making within the hospitality industry. Students will comprehend the appropriate forms of analyzing internal and external forces that a typical organization faces when operating within their respected environment. Students will also learn how to achieve and sustain competitive methods in operating a business unit within the hospitality industry.
4 quarter hours
hrm4010 employment law
prerequisites: buS3055 and mgt3045 This course explores laws and regulations applicable to modern employment environments. Topics may include public policy applicable to employment, employee- employer relationships, compensation and wages, privacy, medical leave, discharge and termination, and occupational and
safety regulations. 4 quarter hours
hrm4020 Workforce Staffing, recruitment, and placement
prerequisites: mgt3045
This course explores how an organization plans for and executes on its human resource needs in order to achieve its strategic and operational goals. Topics may include HR planning and analysis, recruitment methodologies, evaluation and selection of candidates, and exit planning.
4 quarter hours
hrm4030 Workforce compensation and benefits
prerequisites: mgt3045
This course explores strategic and operational aspects of executive and employee
compensation. Students learn about direct and indirect forms of compensation and benefits, as well as mandatory and non- mandatory benefits. The accountability link between compensation and performance will also be examined. Topics may include individual and group administration of compensation and benefits, initial selection and ongoing evaluation of compensation and benefit plans, performance and incentive plans, and linkage of compensation to strategic goals.
4 quarter hours
hrm4040 Workforce training and development
prerequisites: mgt3045
This course explores strategic and operational aspects of executive and employee training and development. Students learn how training and development span the entire workforce lifecycle from initial orientation to post-retirement learning opportunities. Topics may include the linkage between training and performance, adult learning theories, development of training content, administration of training and development activities, and evaluation of training and development activities.
4 quarter hours
hrm4050 employee and labor relations
prerequisites: mgt3045
This course explores employee management relationships in a variety of organizational situations. Topics may include unit
determination and election procedures, union representation, labor contracts, performance management, employee retention and awards, workplace behavior and grievance systems, code of ethics, and collective bargaining and arbitration.
4 quarter hours
humAn reSourceS
mAnAgement
hum1001 history of Art through the middle Ages
co- or prerequisites: eng1001 This course surveys the history of art beginning with the Prehistoric/Tribal period and continuing through the Middle Ages. The concepts, artists, motifs, works, and styles of the periods will be studied. The course introduces students to elements of art and design, and fosters an appreciation for the world of art.
4 quarter hours
hum1002 history of Art from the middle Ages to modern times
co- or prerequisites: eng1001 This course surveys the history of art from the Middle Ages to the present. The concepts, artists, motifs, works, and styles of the periods will be studied. The course introduces students to elements of art and design, and fosters an appreciation for the world of art.
4 quarter hours
hum2101 World civilization i: prehistory – 1500 c.e.
prerequisites: none
This course covers the major themes and events in world history from prehistoric times to 1500. The course will focus on history from a variety of perspectives: social, cultural interactions, environmental, political, economic, and the people and events that shaped our world’s history. Various themes that appear across time will be explored from the perspective that all cultures and all events are influenced by the interactions with other peoples, geography, and the environment; and in turn these events influence and shape future events.
4 quarter hours
hum2102 World civilization ii: 1500 – present
co- or prerequisites: eng1002 or eng2001 This course covers the major themes and events in world history from 1500 to the present. The course will focus on history from a variety of perspectives: social, cultural interactions, environmental, political, economic, and the people and events that shaped our world’s history. Various themes that appear across time will be explored from the perspective that all cultures and all events are influenced by the interactions with other peoples, geography, and the environment; and in turn these events influence and shape future events.
4 quarter hours
itS1000 computer and internet literacy
prerequisites: none
This course is for students to obtain basic knowledge and skills in using computer office production software and internet features. A broad range of software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and internet usage concepts will be covered. Students will also use computer and communications technology to develop information literacy skills.
4 quarter hours
itS1101 foundations of information technology
prerequisites: none
This course introduces students to
Information Technology in a non-programming context to provide students with a solid foundation in computer organization, computer systems, operating systems, safety issues and technologies. 4 quarter hours
itS1103 ethics and information technology
prerequisites: none
This course examines ethical dilemmas specific to the IT industry through a
systematic approach of the basic principles of ethics and the relationship of these principles to a technological and global society. Ethical decision-making and practical applications of ethics in a contemporary society are also explored.
4 quarter hours
itS1104 human computer interface
prerequisites: itS1101
This course introduces Interaction Design, a broad scope of issues, topics and paradigms, which has traditionally been the scope of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) and Interaction Design (ID). Students will formulate a design project, using interactive designs appropriate for the client and/or target audience.
4 quarter hours
itS1105 theory of computation
prerequisites: itS1101, eng1002 This course introduces students to the foundations of computational theory. Topics include truth tables, Boolean logic, state- based computing, logic, computability, algorithms and computational complexity. This course delivers the foundation for further study of computer architecture and
software engineering. 4 quarter hours
itS2103 networking fundamentals
prerequisites: itS1101
This course introduces students to the study