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  • HCR 105 - Basketball.


    (1).

    Provides students with an opportunity to learn about, experience and play basketball. Skill techniques and tactics taught and practiced in drills. Recreational and competitive rules taught and applied to various play situations. May be reelected to a total of 3 credits.
  
  • HCR 107 - Basic Stress Management and Relaxation.


    (1) HW.

    Identification of stressors, stress responses, and stress management strategies including relaxation techniques for coping to minimize the negative effects of stress (e.g., loss of ability to adjust, fatigue, anxiety, lower productivity). Students learn to create a sense of personal power and balance through a holistic approach to well-being.
  
  • HCR 109 - Swimming Skills and Conditioning.


    (1).

    Development and refinement of swimming skills and stroke mechanics; swimming as an aerobic conditioning activity. American Red Cross and American College of Sports Medicines guidelines followed. Open to non-swimmers and swimmers of all levels. May be reelected to a total of 3 credits.
  
  • HCR 110 - Racquet Sports.


    (1).

    Provides students opportunity to learn about, experience and play various racquet sports with the emphasis on racquetball. Skill techniques and tactics taught and practiced in drills; recreational and competitive rules taught and applied. May be reelected to a total of 3 credits.
  
  • HCR 111 - Foundations in Coaching.


    (1).

    Presents the principles underlying effective coaching including code of ethics, coaching styles, teaching methods, understanding the coach’s role, and creating trust and respect. In addition, how to effectively communicate with athletes, recognizing over training and how to reduce risk of injury will be covered.
  
  • HCR 112 - Martial Arts I.


    (2).

    Students learn fundamentals of martial arts in a structured and progressive manner while increasing physical fitness. Includes introduction to full range of skills (striking, grappling and self-protection) as well as martial arts history, philosophy and basics of Rapid Cognition Training. Designed for the beginner, but open to students with previous experience for refinement of basic skills taught in most martial arts systems. Rank belts may be earned upon completion. May be reelected for credit.
  
  • HCR 113 - Biking on the Flint River Trail.


    (1).

    Students bike for fitness while becoming familiar with the natural attributes of the Flint River Trail, a linear park extending from the UM-Flint campus to Bluebell Beach and Stepping Stone Falls, with a popular 3-mile loop through Kearsley Park.  (Students who do not own a bicycle or have one available for use should contact the instructor).  May be reelected to a total of 3 credits.
  
  • HCR 114 - Weight Management for Life.


    (1).

    Instruction on how to make healthy changes in eating, meal planning, and physical activity to decrease risk of chronic disease and increase energy level and self-esteem. Positive behavior change encouraged through classroom instruction, group interaction, and physical activity. May be reelected to a total of 3 credits.
  
  • HCR 117 - Enhanced Stress Management and Relaxation.


    (2) HW.

    Thorough exploration of stressors, stress responses, and stress management strategies for coping to minimize the negative effects of stress (e.g., loss of ability to adjust, fatigue, anxiety, lower productivity). Students learn to create a sense of personal power and balance through a holistic approach to well-being through participation in class discussions, a comprehensive inventory of relaxation techniques, and various self-assessments.
  
  • HCR 118 - Fundamentals of Sports Officiating.


    (1).

    Study of rules and procedures prescribed by the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA). Theory, skills and practices involved in general officiating for students who enjoy sports, but desire to learn more about officiating. Not designed for advanced level officiating.
  
  • HCR 119 - First Aid: Responding to Emergencies with Community CPR.


    (2).

    Provides knowledge and skills to help sustain life and minimize pain and consequences of injury/illness in an emergency situation. Lectures and hands-on practice of techniques (Adult, child and infant CPR certification).  Not open to students with credit for HCR 120 .
  
  • HCR 120 - Medical First Responder.


    (4).

    Introduction to technical knowledge and skills required to effectively perform basic emergency medical care (first aid and CPR). Lectures and in-class hands-on practice of techniques.  Successful completion of the course results in certification in Emergency Response First Aid with CPR for the Professional Rescuer through the American Red Cross. Not open to students with credit for HCR 119 .
  
  • HCR 121 - Lifeguard Training.


    Ability to swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing; tread water for 2 minutes using only legs; complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. (2).

    Lifeguard training, providing instruction for both self-preservation and rescuing others.  Follows American Red Cross format; students earn Red Cross certification upon successful completion.
  
  • HCR 122 - Martial Arts II.


    HCR 112  or consent of instructor. (2).

    Introduction to new skills and evolution of skills acquired in HCR 112 ; focus on advanced concepts, techniques, fitness and further use of the Rapid Cognition Training methods. More advanced belt rankings may be earned upon completion of course. May be reelected for credit.
  
  • HCR 130 - Introduction to Nurse Anesthesia.


    (1).

    Overview of the profession of Nurse Anesthesia, including scope and settings of practice, requirements and curriculum designs of educational programs. Basics of anesthesia, professionalism, professional organizations history and current issues within the field. Intended to assist students and RNs in their consideration of Nurse Anesthesia as a future career. Also listed as ANE 130 .
  
  • HCR 150 - Fundamentals for Effective Healthcare Professionals I.


    Admission into the Genesee Early College program. (1).

    Overview of health career options including therapeutic, diagnostic, biomedical, informatics and service careers, as well as veterinary medicine and dental careers. Introduction to concepts of confidentiality and universal precautions. Students become certified in CPR and First Aid for health care workers. Offered at the Genesys Regional Medical Center. Offered infrequently.
  
  • HCR 151 - Fundamentals for Effective Healthcare Professionals II.


    HCR 150 (1).

    Building on HCR 150 , students explore professional conduct, patient’s rights, healthcare ethics, cultural, age and gender sensitivity, and communication. Offered at the Genesys Regional Medical Center. Offered infrequently.
  
  • HCR 201 - Introduction to Health Careers.


    (1).

    Overview of health careers including job functions and responsibilities, academic prerequisites; designed to assist students in making appropriate health field career choices.
  
  • HCR 203 - Personal Health.


    (3) HW.

    Discussion and laboratory experiences in individual health problems. Disease and health behaviors with emphasis on preventative health care. Exploration of the American health care system and current health issues of interest. Provides students with tools to make healthy, lifelong behavior changes.
  
  • HCR 204 - Contemporary Issues in Sexual Health.


    (3) HW.

    Introduction to the study of sexuality and sexual health. Contemporary trends and issues in sexual behavior, including theoretical perspectives and research methods in sexuality from the biological basis of sexuality to sexual development through the lifespan. The social context of sexuality, gender roles, intimacy and love, sexually transmitted infections, HIV, contraception, and sexual assault’s impact on healthy decision making.
  
  • HCR 205 - Professionalism for Health Careers


    (1).

    Introduction to the critical role of “non-clinical” skills and competencies necessary for a successful health care career.  Emphasis on teamwork, respect for and value of difference, and interacting effectively with co-workers and clients.  Student teams engage in problem-solving activities on various health science topics. Offered infrequently.
  
  • HCR 206 - Health Sciences Applications.


    (2).

    Introduction to a wide range of topics in health science with demonstrations of how basic scientific concepts can be applied to solving problems in the field.  Hypothetical thought experiments stimulate students’ interest in pursuing health careers.
  
  • HCR 300 - Health Care in the United States.


    At least sophomore standing or consent of instructor. (3) S.

    Status, institutions, attitudes and behavior related to health care in the United States. Delivery of services; evolution, structure and dynamics of health professions. Personal and institutional aspects of the health care system and their effects on planning, public policy, the sick role, physician-patient relationships, death and dying, the hospital, and health care politics.
  
  • HCR 301 - Introduction to Health Information Systems for Administrators.


    HCR 300 CIS 128  or NSC 373 ; at least junior standing. (3).

    “Hands-on” overview of trends and innovations in information technology, use of information systems in routine health care management processes, and how data is captured throughout the process of providing patient care. Builds on basic microprocessing skills and presents various health care databases, e.g., medical record systems, ADT, laboratory, patient accounting, decision support, clinical, and financial information systems.
  
  • HCR 304 - The Ethics of Health Care.


    PHL 162  or PHL 168 , at least sophomore standing; or consent of instructor. (3) H.

    Ethical and philosophical issues arising in and from the health care system. Problems and conflicts posed by interpersonal, professional and client relationships. Questions dealing with the right to live, the right to die, informed consent, sterilization, abortion, and human experimentation, and the just allocation of limited resources.
  
  • HCR 305 - Public Policy and Health Care.


    HCR 300 ; at least sophomore standing. (3) S.

    Health care policies and policy-making processes; trends in health care policy and their political, economic and social implications. The ideological basis for United States health care reform efforts will also be discussed.
  
  • HCR 319 - Public Personnel Administration.


    At least junior standing. (3).

    Selection and management of personnel in public organizations; evolution and development of merit systems. Effects of municipal unionization and collective bargaining on personnel relations in the public sector; accountability and productivity of public employees. Also listed as PUB 319 .
  
  • HCR 325 - Issues in Women’s Health.


    Open to all University students. (3) HW.

    Exploration of physical and emotional aspects of women during childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and menopause, as well as global, economic and social challenges. Emphasis on sexual and reproductive health, pregnancy and childbirth, health promotion, nutrition and fitness, cardiovascular disease and cancer, mental health, violence and substance abuse. Also listed as NUR 351 .
  
  • HCR 330 - Medical Anthropology.


    A course in anthropology or HCR 300 . (3) HW.

    Anthropological perspectives on biological, environmental and socio-cultural factors shaping patterns of health, disease and illness. Comparative analyses of diverse medical knowledges and practices, power and inequality in health and illness experiences, interactions among differing medical systems in specific locales, and institutional frameworks for delivery of health services in a rapidly changing global context. Also listed as ANT 330 .
  
  • HCR 341 - Physical Education and Health for K-8 Classroom Teachers.


    Admission to Education program or by consent of instructor. (3).

    Discussions, interactive activities, and lesson planning for K-8 health education and physical education. Focus on strategies to enable students development of knowledge, skills and behaviors that contribute to lifelong health and active, healthy lifestyles. Meets Michigan Certification Standards for Elementary Teachers in the areas of Health Education (1.6) and Physical Education (1.7). Also listed as EDE 341 .
  
  • HCR 362 - Cultural Competence in Health Care.


    ENG 112  or EHS 120 , at least junior standing. (3) HW.

    The multi-dimensional nature of cultural competence and complexities in providing health service to culturally diverse populations. Students’ self-awareness, knowledge and skills addressed through discussions of reading, videos and practice exercises.
  
  • HCR 363 - Introduction to Health Disparities.


    At least sophomore standing or consent; SOC 100  or ANT 100 /INT 100 . (3) HW.

    Differences in the incidence, prevalence, mortality and burden of diseases and other adverse health conditions that exist among racial and ethnic minority populations in the US. Emphasis on contributing factors including reduced access to health care, inequalities in income and education, cultural and family factors, individual behavior, racial discrimination, and the complex interaction among these factors.
  
  • HCR 364 - Healthcare Marketing Strategies.


    MTH 090  with a grade of C (2.0) or higher or placement into MTH 111  or higher on math departmental exam; ECN 202 . (3).

    General survey of marketing strategies from the perspective of health care administration. Topics include target markets, marketing segmentation, marketing research, and the marketing mix.
  
  • HCR 368 - Sociology of Health and Illness.


    SOC 100 , ENG 112  or EHS 120 , at least sophomore standing. (3) HW.

    Sociological view of health, illness, and the delivery of medical care. Social and social-psychological factors involved in being ill; social relationships and organizations associated with medical treatment; roles of providers and patients; and national health care systems. Also listed as SOC 368 .
  
  • HCR 370 - Healthcare Professionalism & Leadership.


    HCR 377  and at least junior standing. (3).

    Emphasis on development of professional and leadership skills and attributes necessary for success in healthcare, including values, character, behavior, teamwork and assessing leadership qualities in ourselves and others.
  
  • HCR 376 - Health Care Administration.


    HCR 300 , at least junior standing; or consent of instructor. (3).

    Administration of hospitals and managed care organizations. Extended care facilities and visiting nurse associations. Decision-making, organizational structure, trustee and medical staff relationships, third party payor relationships, and fiscal management of the health care institution.
  
  • HCR 377 - Health Care Human Resources Administration.


    HCR 300 ; at least sophomore standing. (3).

    Examination of various leadership and human resources theories, principles, concepts, and techniques used by health care managers to maximize effectiveness of employees. Topics include role and functions of human resources management; job design, job analysis, and job evaluation; recruitment and selection; training and development; wage and benefit administration; and labor issues.
  
  • HCR 379 - Introduction to Health Education and Health Promotion.


    HCR 300 ; at least sophomore standing. (3) HW.

    Introduction to the field of health education. Includes the history, mission, and breadth of health education as both an academic discipline and a profession; outlines professional ethical responsibilities; and describes practice settings. Explores concepts of health, wellness, health promotion, and health education. Exposure to a broad range of content specific topics in health education including: maternal and child health, aging, management of chronic disease, end of life, and women’s health. Introduction to health education research methods. Also aims to increase student self-awareness of how culture and biases influence their professional practice.
  
  • HCR 380 - Strategies in Health Education.


    HCR 379 ; at least junior standing. (3).

    Introduction to basic principles in health education and health promotion, health education theories, needs assessment and data collection strategies. Basic strategies used in the design, implementation, and evaluation of health education and health promotion programs are examined. Experiential learning in focus group, in-depth interviewing and survey development included.
  
  • HCR 384 - Issues in Program Implementation.


    HCR 300 ; HCR 380  or consent of instructor; at least junior standing.   (3).

    Various issues which affect implementation of health programs, including resource allocation, educational strategy selection, marketing and public relations, grantsmanship, and political forces which affect change.
  
  • HCR 385 - Health Care Program Evaluation.


    ENG 112  or EHS 120 ; HCR 300 MTH 090 , at least junior standing. (3).

    Developing a frame of reference for research and evaluation of health care programs. Research and evaluation methods, including setting objectives, measurement of attitudes, and presenting evaluation reports.
  
  • HCR 386 - Media and Materials in Health Care Education.


    At least junior standing. (3).

    Guides students toward acceptance of the proper role and place of media in the health education process, and improves the students’ skills in the selection, production, use and evaluation of media in health education.
  
  • HCR 387 - Introduction to Health Communication.


     . (3).

    Introduction to the concepts and theories of health communication that apply to individuals in a variety of contexts such as health care providers, health care consumers and health care advocates. Investigation of communication strategies that inform and influence individual and community decisions about health. Also listed as COM 387 .
  
  • HCR 388 - Directed Studies.


    Consent of instructor. (1-3).

    Research on a specific problem in health care. May be reelected for credit. Graded ABCDE/Y.
  
  • HCR 390 - Health Care Internship/Capstone.


    Senior standing, consent of instructor, and select courses per major (see department). (3-6) CAP.

    Work assignment in a health care agency as an intern who observes and participates in agency activities under the supervision of both agency and school staff. Internship experiences and related readings discussed in seminars. May be reelected to a total of 6 credits. Graded ABCDE/Y.
  
  • HCR 391 - UHWC Practicum.


    Senior standing; consent of instructor; and select courses per major (see department). (3-6). CAP.

    Work assignments in the Urban Health and Wellness Center for health education students directed by UM-Flint faculty.  Assignments vary reflecting current opportunities. May be reelected to a total of 6 credits. Graded ABCDE/Y.
  
  • HCR 392 - Health Care Cooperative Experience.


    At least junior standing, consent of instructor and co-op coordinator. (3-6).

    Job assignment planned jointly by the student, the supervisor, and the Academic Advising and Career Center at the beginning of the cooperative work experience. Duties involved should relate to the student’s academic program and should increase in responsibility and difficulty during the period of the assignment. Preparation of a paper related to the work experience and problems encountered and handled. May be reelected for credit. Graded Pass/Fail/Y.
  
  • HCR 393 - Healthcare Internship Continuation.


    Prior or concurrent election of HCR 390 ; at least senior standing; consent of instructor. (1-3).

    Continuation of internship experience in healthcare setting. Internship experiences and related readings discussed in seminars.  HCR 390  and HCR 393, together, may be elected to a total of 6 credits. May be reelected for a total of 3 credits. Graded ABCDE/Y.
  
  • HCR 394 - Special Topics in Health Care.


    At least junior standing. (1-3).

    Current research topics and issues in health care. Topics announced before each offering of the course.
  
  • HCR 400 - Affordable Care: The Role of Health Insurance.


    HCR 300 , at least junior standing. (3).

    Health insurance and managed care programs, their delivery and financing. Risk and insurance fundamentals, private and public health insurance plans, Medicare and Medicaid, alternative funding, integrated health care delivery systems, consumer-directed health plans, retiree and senior coverage, disability income insurance, long-term care insurance; prospective payment, quality assurance, government regulation and the impact of PPACA on these programs.
  
  • HCR 403 - Evaluation of Services and Programs.


    At least junior standing; a course in statistics. (3).

    Formulation, implementation and evaluation of the programs of public agencies. Role and conduct of research in the program process; techniques of effective evaluation and report presentation. Also listed as PUB 403 .
  
  • HCR 404 - AIDS: A Public Health Crisis.


    ENG 112  or EHS 120 , at least sophomore standing. (3) HW.

    Public health perspectives on the HIV/AIDS pandemic as it affects  individuals, communities, institutions and governments.  Emphasis on critical thinking in exploring the HIV/AIDS crisis from risks and transmission to prevention and treatment.  Selected socio-cultural, economic, political, behavioral and psychological factors and their impact on HIV infections rates; biology and epidemiology of HIV infection; history of the US epidemic; modes of transmission and personal risk.  Disease prevention and health promotion, health care practices, legal aspects and future directions for combating AIDS pandemic at local, nation and global levels.
  
  • HCR 410 - Health Care Strategic Planning.


    HCR 300 , HCR 376 ; at least junior standing. (3).

    Theory, skills, and applications of health planning. Health planning in the public sector, and strategic planning in the private sector. Health insurance reform, stakeholder analysis, conditions, quality management, and survival strategies. Also listed as PUB 410 .
  
  • HCR 411 - Economic Applications in Health Administration.


    HCR 376 , ECN 202 , a course in statistics; at least junior standing. (3).

    Issues underlying the politics and economics of health services; introduction to principles of microeconomics and decision analysis as a way to approach resource allocation issues within health care organizations.  Economic framework used to explain the forces pressing for change in health care, as well as why the health system has evolved to its current state.
  
  • HCR 417 - Applied Health Communication.


    COM 387 /HCR 387 , COM 241 , HCR 386 . (3).

    This capstone course explores interpersonal and media based communication campaigns to promote health and reduce health risk. This course applies previously learned theory and strategy and prepares students to lead the planning, implementation, evaluation and refinement of communication campaigns that affect individual-level behavior change and community-wide action while addressing public health issues. Throughout the semester, students apply the various stages of a health communication campaign to a community-based partner. Students will create a portfolio that includes the stages of the campaign and reflections on the process. Also listed as COM 417 .
  
  • HCR 418 - Budgeting in Public and Nonprofit Organizations.


    At least junior standing. (3).

    Budgetary process in the public sector and nonprofit organizations, with emphasis on application to policy problems. Budgeting as a management and policy-making tool. Planning-programming-budgeting system and cost-benefit analysis. Also listed as PUB 418 .
  
  • HCR 424 - Employment, Law and Public Policy.


    At least junior standing. (3).

    Federal and state statutes and Supreme Court decisions relative to employee rights, civil rights and equal employment opportunity, examined from the perspective of employers, employees and public policy. Progressive discipline, wrongful discharge, sexual harassment, discrimination, and EEO compliance for supervisors and managers. Also listed as PUB 424 .
  
  • HCR 427 - Personnel Selection and Evaluation.


    PSY 100 , a course in statistics, consent of instructor. (3).

    Lecture/seminar. Basic concepts of prediction and evaluation of job performance (with emphasis on reliability and validity), job analysis and criteria development, varieties of selection procedures, including aptitude and achievement measures, personality and motivation measures, interviews and application forms. Effects of government regulation and societal values on selection and evaluation. Also listed as PSY 427  and PUB 427 .
  
  • HCR 428 - Seminar in Environmental Health.


    PHS 420  or consent of instructor. (1-3).

    Detailed examination of environmental health issues including air water quality, occupational exposure. Topics and instructor(s) announced each semester.
  
  • HCR 461 - Mental Health Promotion.


    PSY 100  or SOC 100  or at least junior standing or consent of instructor. (3).

    Overview of the emerging field of mental health promotion, focused on promoting mental well being and preventing mental ill health.  Construction and critique of interventions designed to promote mental health, on individual, community and policy levels.  Evidence-based interventions in schools, workplace, primary care, and other settings.  The link between physical and mental well-being; the epidemiology of mental disorders; the role of stigma; issues relating to inequalities.
  
  • HCR 474 - Topics in Disability Studies.


    At least junior standing. (1 or 3).

    Interdisciplinary approach to disability studies, including focus on arts and humanities, natural and social sciences, and professional schools. Topics include history and cultural representation of disability, advocacy, health, rehabilitation, built environment, independent living, public policy. Team taught with visiting speakers.  Accessible classroom with real-time captioning. HCR 474/PUB 474  and HCR 574 /PUB 574  , together, may be elected to a total of 3 credits. Also listed as PUB 474 .
  
  • HCR 477 - Financial Management in Health Care.


    HCR 300 , HCR 376 ; at least junior standing. (3) FQ.

    Examination of the financial workings of hospitals, including third party payor reimbursement methods and requirements; budgeting, working capital analysis, long-term resources and obligations, and external reporting. Also listed as PUB 477 .
  
  • HCR 478 - Healthcare Quality Management.


    HCR 410 ; at least junior standing. (3).

    Introduction to analytical techniques currently utilized to improve quality in health care. Topics include: introduction and history of operations management to improve quality, decision-making tools, balanced scorecard, project management, Six Sigma, LEAN, and simulation.
  
  • HCR 479 - Economics of Health Care.


    ECN 202 , HCR 300 ; or consent of instructor. (3).

    Economic analysis of the health care industry and governmental policies in health care. Use of economic tools to determine the probable effects of various proposals on the pattern of health care produced and on the allocation of resources both within the industry and in the economy generally. Also listed as ECN 479  and PUB 479 . Offered infrequently.
  
  • HCR 487 - Legal Issues in Health Care.


    HCR 300 , at least junior standing; or consent of instructor. (3).

    Legal issues, restraints and problems arising from the organization and delivery of health care services. Liability and malpractice; definitions of death; informed consent; and health care personnel in court. Also listed as PUB 487 .
  
  • HCR 490 - Advanced Health Care Internship/Capstone.


    Senior standing, consent of instructor, select courses per major (see department). (3-6) CAP.

    Capstone experience for students currently working in a health administration or public health setting in positions with responsibilities beyond those of an HCR 390  internship. Students apply skills and knowledge learned in program courses to build upon current work experience. May be reelected to a total of 6 credits. Graded ABCDE/Y.
  
  • HCR 491 - Advanced Healthcare Internship Continuation.


    Prior or concurrent election of HCR 490 ; at least senior standing; consent of instructor. (1-3).

    Continuation of advanced internship experience in a healthcare setting. Internship experiences and related readings discussed in seminars. HCR 490  and HCR 491, together, may be elected to a total of 6 credits. May be reelected to a total of 3 credits. Graded ABCDE/Y.
  
  • HCR 500 - Epidemiology.


    Graduate standing; MTH 090  with a grade of C (2.0) or higher within last 5 years or placement into MTH 111  or higher on UM-Flint Math Department placement exam within last 5 years. (3).

    Comprehensive examination of basic concepts, principles and methods of epidemiologic research and its foundational role in the field of public health. Examination of study design, quantitative measures, statistical analysis, data quality, bias and causal inference; application of these concepts as discussed in literature of the field.
  
  • HCR 501 - Seminar in Epidemiology.


    PHS 315  at UM-Flint; Admission to MS In Health Education program; or consent of instructor. (1).

    Focus on intermediate concepts in epidemiology, including issues of bias, confounding and random error. Critical review of published epidemiologic research studies, building upon basic knowledge mastered in PHS 315 .
  
  • HCR 505 - Health Policy.


    Graduate standing. (3).

    Comprehensive analysis of the health policy process in the United States with comparisons to foreign health systems. Systematic and critical review of major ideological influences that have shaped health policy. Other issues include policy implementation and management, policy evaluation, and the impact of government health policy on providers, insurers, industry, labor and consumers. Also listed as ANE 605 /PUB 505 .
  
  • HCR 506 - Research Methods.


    Graduate standing. (3).

    Research designs and evaluative models used in health and public administration studies. Special emphasis on developing skills in research analysis and problem identification (research question development). Also listed as PUB 506 .
  
  • HCR 508 - Evaluation of Services and Programs.


    Graduate standing, a course in statistics. (3).

    See HCR 403  for description.  Not open to students with credit for HCR 403 /PUB 403 . Also listed as PUB 508 .
  
  • HCR 509 - Healthcare Strategic Planning.


    Graduate standing. (3).

    See HCR 410  for description.  Not open to students with credit for HCR 410 /PUB 410 . Also listed as PUB 509 .
  
  • HCR 511 - Economic Applications in Health Administration.


    Graduate standing. (3).

    See  HCR 411  for description.  Not open to students with credit for HCR 411 . Also listed as ANE 611 .
  
  • HCR 518 - Budgeting in Public and Nonprofit Organizations.


    Graduate standing. (3).

    See HCR 418  for description.  Not open to students with credit for HCR 418 /PUB 418 . Also listed as PUB 518 .
  
  • HCR 524 - Employment, Law and Public Policy.


    Graduate standing. (3)

    See HCR 424  for description.  Not open to students with credit for HCR 424 /PUB 424 . Also listed as PUB 524 .
  
  • HCR 525 - Contemporary Issues in Health Care Management.


    Admission to MBA, MPA or DAP program; consent of instructor. (3).

    Contemporary health care issues that affect the management and delivery of health services. Current realities of supply and demand of health care services, assessed relative to demographics, socioeconomic status, and disease frequency; working relationships of health care managers, clinically-based employees and independent physicians. Evaluation of the merger of technology and the health care environment, relative to dynamics of computer technology and complexities of the environment. Also listed as ANE 625 .
  
  • HCR 527 - Personnel Selection and Evaluation.


    Graduate standing; PSY 100  and a course in statistics. (3).

    See HCR 427  for description.  Not open to students with credit for HCR 427 /PSY 427 /PUB 427 . Also listed as PSY 527  and PUB 527 .
  
  • HCR 561 - Mental Health Promotion.


    Graduate standing. (3).

    See HCR 461  for description.  Not open to students with credit for HCR 461 .
  
  • HCR 564 - Healthcare Marketing Strategies.


    Graduate standing. (3).

    General survey of marketing strategies from the perspective of health care administration. Topics include target markets, marketing segmentation, marketing research, and the marketing mix.  Not open to students with credit for HCR 364 .
  
  • HCR 574 - Topics in Disability Studies.


    Graduate standing. (1-3).

    See HCR 474  for description.  Accessible classroom with real-time captioning. HCR 474 /PUB 474  and HCR 574/PUB 574 , together, may be elected to a total of 3 credits. Also listed as PUB 574 .
  
  • HCR 577 - Financial Management in Health Care.


    Graduate standing. (3).

    See HCR 477  for description.  Not open to students with credit for HCR 477 /PUB 477 . Also listed as PUB 577 /ANE 677 .
  
  • HCR 578 - Healthcare Quality Management.


    Graduate standing. (3).

    Introduction to analytical techniques currently utilized to improve quality in health care. Topics include: introduction and history of operations management to improve quality, decision-making tools, balanced scorecard, project management, Six Sigma, LEAN, and simulation.  Not open to students with credit for HCR 478 .
  
  
  • HCR 584 - Special Topics in Healthcare.


    Graduate standing. (1-3).

    Current research topics, applications and issues in healthcare. Topics may vary and are announced before each offering of the course. May be reelected to a total of 6 credits.
  
  • HCR 587 - Legal Issues in Health Care.


    Graduate standing. (3).

    See HCR 487  for description.  Not open to students with credit for HCR 487 /PUB 487 . Also listed as ANE 687 /PUB 587 .
  
  • HCR 588 - Independent Study in Health Care.


    Consent of instructor. Open only to students in Health Care Administration MPA or other graduate level health care programs. (1-3).

    Directed reading or research on a topic relevant to health care/health care administration, under instructor’s supervision, by special arrangement only. May be reelected for credit. Graded ABCDE/Y.
  
  • HCR 590 - Internship.


    Graduate standing and consent of instructor. (3).

    Students intern in agencies under supervision of agency personnel and faculty, meet in seminars to discuss field experience and related readings. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory/Y.
  
  • HCR 591 - Healthcare Internship Continuation.


    Graduate standing; prior or concurrent election of HCR 590 ; consent of instructor. (1-3).

    Continuation of internship experience in healthcare setting. Internship experiences and related readings discussed in seminars.  HCR 590  and HCR 591, together, may be elected to a total of 6 credits. May be reelected to a total of 3 credits. Graded ABCDE/Y.
  
  • HCR 593 - Practicum in Research Design.


    Graduate standing and completion of 18 hours in the MPA program. (3).

    Development of a research design for the Practicum in Applied Research project, working with the instructor and project readers. Also listed as PUB 593 .Graded ABCDE/Y.
  
  • HCR 595 - Practicum in Applied Research.


    PUB 539  or PUB 593 . (3).

    Implementation of the research design developed in HCR 593 . Research conducted in close consultation with a faculty advisor and results presented in a substantial paper demonstrating integration of important topics of public administration. Also listed as PUB 595 .Graded ABCDE/Y.
  
  • HCR 621 - Qualitative Research Methods.


    (3).

    Qualitative biostatistical concepts in physical therapy and health-related research. Focus on survey methodology, questionnaire design, data collection, sampling methods and sample size, ethnographic design, other qualitative designs. Includes weekly laboratory sessions on computer data analysis using qualitative computer software.
  
  • HED 503 - AIDS: A Public Health Crisis.


    Graduate standing. (3).

    Public health perspectives on the HIV/AIDS pandemic as it affects individuals, communities, institutions and governments.  Emphasis on critical thinking in exploring the HIV/AIDS crisis from risks and transmission to prevention and treatment.  Selected socio-cultural, economic, political, behavioral and psychological factors and their impact on HIV infections rates; biology and epidemiology of HIV infection; history of the US epidemic; modes of transmission and personal risk.  Disease prevention and health promotion, health care practices, legal aspects and future directions for combating AIDS pandemic at local, nation and global levels.  Not open to students with credit for HCR 404 .
  
  • HED 540 - Health Education Theory and Strategies.


    Admission to the MS in Health Education or Public Health programs or consent of instructor. (3).

    Basic overview of theories and strategies used in health promotion to influence behavior change among individuals, organizations, and communities. Theories including the transtheoretical model of stages of change, health belief model, social learning theory, and value expectancy. Strategies including various educational approaches, mass media, social marketing, focus groups, and normative group processes as applied to the community and organizations.
  
  • HED 541 - Program Planning and Program Design.


    HED 540  or another course in health education theory approved by instructor. (3).

    Focus on knowledge and skills needed to plan and design effective health education programs for various populations. Topics include examination of methods to identify priorities, strategies to assess community strengths and needs, overview of planning models, program intervention design, implementation, and evaluation.
  
  • HED 542 - Administration and Management of Health Education Programs.


    Admission to the Health Education or MPH programs. (3).

    Focus on specific skills needed to administer health education programs including budgeting, effective personnel selection and evaluation, evaluation of program goals and objectives and coordinating activities with other disciplines. Topics include: strategies for program management, conflict management, organizational behavior, quality assurance, and fund-raising.
  
  • HED 543 - Community Assessment.


    Admission to the Health Education or Public Health program. (3).

    Provides a broad understanding of the concepts involved in the process of community organization, including assessing the socio-political structure of communities, developing strategies for change within a community, and the role of the health educator in this process. Topics include: definition of a community, a review of social factors that impact disease, community assessment methods, models of community organization, and strategies of community organizing. Attention to skills for work with diverse groups and the role of formal and informal networks.
  
  • HED 544 - Psychosocial Aspects of Health.


    Admission to the Health Education or MPH programs. (3).

    Examination of the social, behavioral, and educational aspects of disease prevention and health promotion. Discussion of different interventions and strategies, which address community and psychosocial aspects of public health, in an effort to explain how social, cultural, economic and political factors influence perceptions of health. The relationship of health knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, intentions, and behavior to preventive strategies, illness, sick-role, and health utilization behaviors also explored.
  
  • HED 545 - Health Communications.


    Admission to the Health Education or Public Health program. (3).

    Introduction to the theory and practice of planning, implementing and evaluating marketing and communication programs in health promotion. Topics include the development of effective health communication strategies, basic health communication literacy, use of theory to design messages, utilization of emerging technologies and review of presentation skills. Examination of the use and effectiveness of mass media to both report health-related news and to promote health behavior change.
  
  • HED 546 - Evaluation of Health Education and Promotion Programs.


    HED 541 . (3).

    Overview of program evaluation, including the methods and procedures for planning and conducting evaluation of public health education programs and interventions. The evaluation process, selecting the appropriate type of evaluation design, methodological issues, development and selection of valid and reliable measures, and guidelines for compiling, analyzing, summarizing, and reporting results of evaluations.
 

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