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Undergraduate Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Health Administration and Human Resources Department Courses
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Health Administration and Human Resources
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Health Administration
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HADM 110 - Introduction to Gerontology 3 cr.
A multi-disciplinary examination of the cognitive and affective aspects of aging. The course covers social, physiological, psychological, economic, and health aspects of aging, as well as service-delivery systems. It explores planning and action strategies aimed at enhancing the quality of life and providing adequate benefits and services for the elderly. (Credit cannot be earned for GERO 110 and HADM 110.) -
HADM 111 - Introduction to Health Administration 3 cr.
An introduction to health care and public health in the United States. Guest speakers and two site visits to local health care organizations are included. -
HADM 112 - Health Systems 3 cr.
The nature and organization of health systems in the United States and select countries. Knowledge of health services for diverse populations is emphasized. Guest speakers and two site visits to local health care organizations are included.
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HADM 211 - (EPW) Health Administration 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: HADM 111 or HADM 112 )
This writing-intensive course studies organization theory, behavior and management applied to health-care organizations. Topics include leadership, conflict, organization structure, work groups, coordination, work design, communication, power, politics, change, strategy and performance effectiveness. -
HADM 212 - Health Administration Law 3 cr.
The legal and regulatory environment of health care and the administration of health care services. Includes community based learning component. -
HADM 215 - Medical Terminology and Disease Management 3 cr.
This course introduces participants to medical terminology used in various fields of healthcare. Basic techniques used in building medical terms is covered, using a systems approach to foster understanding of usage of such terms related to body structures and medical conditions. Medical terminology will be reinforced within the concept of disease management, during which participants will become informed as to various ways used to improve the quality of life for patients. -
HADM 216 - Aging and the Community 3 cr.
Consideration of selected community strategies effecting desired changes in the development and implementation of social services and programs for the elderly: legislative action, inter-agency relationships, the citizen role. (Credit cannot be earned for GERO 216 and HADM 216.) -
HADM 218 - Health and Aging 3 cr.
An explorative study of the mental and physical health problems prevalent in the older adult population, with emphasis upon the preventive aspect of health care as applied by themselves and healthcare providers. Health-care approaches appropriate to the various problems, and relevant resources within the home and community are considered. (Credit cannot be earned for GERO 218 and HADM 218.) -
HADM 230 - Complementary and Alternative Medicine 3 cr.
This course examines complementary and alternative medicine in the United States. Identify the processes, interventions, and funding agencies available for providing alternative care. The course reviews the various professions within alternative and complementary medicine field. The course addresses the holistic approach to health and well-being. -
HADM 232 - Aging and Death 3 cr.
This course offers the student an opportunity to explore the mystery and meaning of death. Focus is on a number of aspects of dying and the death process, such as the dying individual and the family; cross-cultural perspectives; terminal illness; professions and death; rites and rituals. (Credit cannot be earned for GERO 232 and HADM 232.) -
HADM 284 - Special Topics 3 cr.
Selected topics of current interest in health administration offered on a variable basis such as health information technology, managerial epidemiology, international health systems, etc. -
HADM 293 - Research in Health Administration 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: HADM major; PSYC 210 )
An introduction to research methodology as applied to health administration issues and problems with an emphasis on experimental and quasi-experimental designs. -
HADM 312 - Health Finance 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: ACC 253 or ACC 254 )
An introduction to financial and accounting concepts for health care providers. Emphasis is placed on knowledge of third-party reimbursement and budgeting concepts. -
HADM 314 - Health Policy 3 cr.
Public policy in the health-care sector is studied, including the process of policy making. Implications of governmental policies for health-care organizations and administrators are discussed. -
HADM 315 - (D) Cultural Diversity and Health Administration 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: HADM major or minor; HADM 211 or permission of instructor)
The principles of management of culturally diverse society as applied to the health care field. Emphasis is placed on the importance of assessing and addressing the health care needs of various cultural groups within a given health care service area. Includes service-learning component. -
HADM 316 - Health Care Marketing 3 cr.
Marketing theories, concepts and strategies as applied to the health-care field. Define the marketing process. Students learn the development of a marketing plan. -
HADM 318 - Long-Term Care Administration 3 cr.
An introduction to the management of long-term care facilities. Emphasis is placed on the differences between acute and long-term care, institutional and community-based long-term care services, and special concerns of the long-term care resident. Site visits to long-term care facilities are included. -
HADM 330 - Managed Care 3 cr.
The course provides an overview of managed care, current market trends and market performance issues. Closed and open panels, managed care contracting, disease management, behavioral health services and managed Medicare/Medicaid programs are also covered. Case studies of successful managed care programs are included throughout the course. -
HADM 331 - International Health Care 3 cr.
This course examines international health-care services and systems, global integration, public health, expatriation, global competition, transnational enterprises, conceptual models, comparative management, international strategies, health-care issues and problems, health-care processes and functions in international businesses, cross-cultural management, intercultural communication, and leadership across cultures. -
HADM 332 - Health Information Technology 3 cr.
This introductory course is designed to provide an overview of the present and future use of health information technology. It is intended for undergraduate students in health care and information technology with an interest in health-related applications. -
HADM 333 - Managerial Epidemiology 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: HADM 111 and/or HADM 112 or equivalent; a course in health statistics is recommended but not required)
This course focuses on epidemiological themes, including study design and data analysis, and introduces causal thinking and causal reference leading to measures of occurrence and measures of effect. The student learns how to analyze epidemiological research studies. -
HADM 334 - Physician Practice Management 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: HADM 111 , HADM 112 , HADM 211 , HADM 212 )
A course designed to examine the essential components of medical practice administration including the organizational structure and operations of medical group practice. Topics include operating and administrative issues, information management, health informatics, patient care systems, corporate compliance, physician credentialing, finance, risk management, physician compensation and quality of care. -
HADM 380 - Internship in Health Administration 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: HADM 390 , 18 HADM credits or approval of program director)
A supervised Health Administration work experience within an approved organizational setting. Requires 120 hours in the field and a minimum of 18 hours of on-campus, faculty-led seminar. Graded Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory. Students must provide their own transportation. -
HADM 390 - Career Seminar 1 cr.
A survey of current trends and occupations in health administration, with an emphasis on advanced planning and preparation for the required internship experience. -
HADM 395 - Global Health Care Systems 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: HADM 111 , HADM 112 , and HADM 211 . HADM 517 {Specialization only})
Global health care services and systems in selected countries are emphasized. A foundation for understanding, comparing, and analyzing global health care systems is provided. Focus on public health, determinants of health and illness, health status indicators, health policy, how health care services and systems are organized, structured, financed, and delivered. International travel is required. -
HADM 441 - (EPW) Issues in Health Care Administration 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: HADM senior)
A capstone course in which students demonstrate knowledge attained throughout the HADM curriculum as well as the ability to apply that knowledge in a practical manner through completion of a “mega case study” utilizing a small administrative group/team approach. Includes community based learning component. -
HADM 480 - Internship in Long-Term Care Administration 12 cr.
(Prerequisite: approval of HADM director)
A practical internship in a licensed long-term care facility under the supervision of a licensed nursing home administrator. Students spend 520 hours per semester in the field placement and 15 hours in on-campus seminars. Students must accumulate 1,000 hours of internship experience by taking HADM 480 in both the fall and spring semesters of their senior year. Students must provide their own transportation. -
HADM 481 - Internship in Health Administration 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: HADM 380 )
A supervised Health Administration work experience of 150 hours within an approved organizational setting. Graded satisfactory or unsatisfactory. Students must provide their own transportation.
Human Resources Studies
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HRS 111 - (S) Macro Human Resources 3 cr.
An introduction to the changing nature of work including trends, theories, concepts, and practices for maintaining an effective workforce. -
HRS 112 - Micro Human Resources 3 cr.
An introduction to the major functional areas of the human resources field. -
HRS 251 - (EPW) Performance Appraisal 3 cr.
A review of the performance management process including the design and implementation of job descriptions and of accompanying performance appraisal systems. Includes community based learning component. -
HRS 252 - (EPW) Workforce Education and Training 3 cr.
A study of the various organizational approaches to developing the skills and competencies of employees including the assessment of need, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of training. Includes community based learning component. -
HRS 284 - Special Topics 3 cr.
Selected topics in human resources are offered on a variable basis. -
HRS 293 - Research Applications in Human Resources 3 cr.
An introduction to research methodology as applied to human resources issues and problems with an emphasis on experimental and quasi-experimental designs. -
HRS 315 - Diversity 3 cr.
This course offers the student an opportunity for increased awareness regarding diverse cultures, effects of cultural diversity, the special needs of diverse cultures, workforce issues and multiculturalism. International management culture, strategy and behaviors are examined as well as diversity leadership and globalization. -
HRS 331 - Globalization and Human Resource Management 3 cr.
This course examines international human resource management (HRM), global integration, expatriation, global competition, transnational enterprises, conceptual models, comparative management, international strategies, HRM issues and problems, HRM processes and functions in international businesses, cross-cultural management, communication and culture, leadership across cultures, and motivating across cultures. -
HRS 340 - Compensation and Benefits 3 cr.
A study of both direct and indirect forms of compensation including legal requirements with a focus on internal and external equity. -
HRS 351 - (D) Recruitment, Selection, and Staffing 3 cr.
Study of the techniques, methods, and requirements for identifying, screening, evaluating, and selecting prospective job candidates. Includes community based learning component. -
HRS 353 - Human Resources Information Systems 3 cr.
An introduction to the various computer software applications related to the human resources field. -
HRS 354 - Employee and Labor Relations 3 cr.
A study of the process of analyzing, developing, implementing and evaluating the workplace relationship between employer and employee (including labor unions) to maintain and retain an effective, productive workforce. -
HRS 382 - Directed Study 3 cr.
An independent study experience on a specific human resources–related topic or a research project. -
HRS 390 - Human Resources Career Seminar 1 cr.
(Prerequisite: HRS major or minor)
A survey of current trends and occupations in Human Resources with an emphasis on advanced planning and preparation for the required internship experience and post-graduation career planning. -
HRS 441 - People Skills and Strategies 3 cr.
An in-depth study of leadership skills and strategies needed to deal most effectively with human behavior in organizations. -
HRS 480 - Human Resources Internship 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: HRS major or minor; HRS 390 )
A supervised human resources work experience within an approved organizational setting. Requires at least 120 hours of human resources employment with an additional 18 hours of on-campus, faculty-led seminars and individual meetings. -
HRS 490 - Human Resources Leadership Seminar 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: HRS major or minor; HRS 390 and HRS 480 )
Students will assess and develop their leadership skills and participate in an in-depth case study that integrates previous learning. Includes community based learning component.
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