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GRMN 3220 - Phonetics and Phonology Credits: (3)
(IL=Intermediate Low) Analysis of the sounds of language and word formation: practice of native like speech patterns. Required of all teaching majors and minors.
Note: Check with department for course availability.
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GRMN 3270 - Special Topics in Linguistics Credits: (3)
Variable Title
(IM=Intermediate Mid) An introduction to linguistic structures and semantic elements. The course provides useful information and practice in the language, its structures and usage. The sub-disciplines of linguistics, other than phonetics and phonology (covered in FL 3220), will be studied. These may include lexical analysis, semantics, morphology, syntax, linguistic change and dialectal variation.
Note: Check with department for course availability.
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GRMN 3320 - Applied Language Studies Credits: (1-3)
Variable Title
(Minimal proficiency level varies with content).
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated up to 10 times under different titles.
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GRMN 3360 - Advanced Grammar Credits: (3)
(IL=Intermediate Low) Analysis and application of syntactic principles and discourse structure.
Note: Check with department for course availability.
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GRMN 3550 - Cultural Heritage I Credits: (3)
Variable Title
(Intermediate Mid) In-depth studies in culture, history, geography, social customs, fine arts and civilization. May be repeated up to 7 times for credit and for other non-English speaking cultures.
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GRMN 3560 - Cultural Heritage II Credits: (3)
Variable Title
(IM=Intermediate Med) Studies in culture, history, geography, social customs, fine arts, and civilization. May be repeated 3 times for other non-English speaking cultures.
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GRMN 3570 - Special Topics in Culture Credits: (3)
Variable Title
(Intermediate Mid) In-depth studies in culture, history, geography, social customs, fine arts and civilization.
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated up to 7 times for credit and for other non-English speaking cultures.
Note: Check with Department for course availability.
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GRMN 3610 - Literature Survey I Credits: (3)
Variable Title
(IH=Intermediate High) A survey of the authors and works of a particular period or place. May be repeated under different titles.
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GRMN 3620 - Literature Survey II Credits: (3)
Variable Title
(IH=Intermediate High) A survey of the authors and works of a particular period or place. May be repeated under different titles.
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GRMN 3630 - Literature Poetry Credits: (3)
Variable Title
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
(IM= Intermediate Mid) One literature course is required for regular and teaching majors. May be taken concurrently with GRMN 3160 . May be repeated under different titles.
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GRMN 3631 - Literature: Prose Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
(IM=Intermediate Mid). A survey of works in prose by one or various authors of a particular period or place, or spanning several literary movements and geographical regions. May be taken 3 times up to 9 credits under different titles.
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GRMN 3632 - Literature: Drama Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
(IM=Intermediate Mid). A survey of theater plays by one or various authors of a particular period or place, or spanning several literary movements and geographical regions. May be taken 3 times up to 9 credits under different titles.
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GRMN 3650 - Literature Periods Credits: (3)
Variable Title
(IM=Intermediate Mid) May be repeated under different titles. One literature course is required for regular and teaching majors. May be taken concurrently with GRMN 3160 .
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GRMN 3670 - Literature Authors Credits: (3)
Variable Title
(IN=Intermediate Mid) May be repeated under different titles. One literature course is required for regular and teaching majors. May be taken concurrently with GRMN 3160 .
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GRMN 3680 - Literature: Film Credits: (3)
(IM=Intermediate Mid). A survey of film by one or various filmmakers of a particular period or place, or spanning several literary movements and geographical regions.
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be taken 3 times up to 9 credits under different titles.
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GRMN 3690 - Literature Special Topics in Literature Credits: (1-3)
Variable Title
(IM=Intermediate Mid) May be repeated under different titles. One literature course is required for regular and teaching majors.
Suggested Requisite(s): May be taken concurrently with GRMN 3160 .
Note: Check with department for course availability.
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GRMN 3710 - Business Language I Credits: (3)
(IM=Intermediate Mid) Business Language and Practices. Required of all commercial majors.
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GRMN 3715 - Business Language II Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
(IM=Intermediate High) Advanced Business Language and Practices. Required of all commercial majors.
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GRMN 3720 - Language for Specific Purposes I Credits: (3)
(IM=Intermediate Mid) This course is content, vocabulary and culture-based. The course focuses on practical vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, professional terminology and cultural interactions on a variety of topics such as language for the medical professions, social workers, law enforcement or tourism.
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GRMN 3730 - Language for Specific Purposes II Credits: (3)
(IM=Intermediate Mid) This course is content, vocabulary and culture-based. The course focuses on practical vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, professional terminology and cultural interactions on a variety of topics, such as language for medical professions, social work, law enforcement or tourism.
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GRMN 3740 - Translation I Credits: (3)
(IM=Intermediate Mid) Introduction to basic techniques and skills needed for bilingual translation of non-fiction texts. Emphasis will be on the translation into English, and on the stylistic, syntactic, cultural, lexical, and terminological problems. Students are given ample opportunity to apply these techniques through a series of written translation assignments, which form the basis for class discussion.
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GRMN 3850 - Study Abroad Credits: (1-6)
(IM=Intermediate Mid) Language and culture studies for students whose language proficiency is Intermediate Low to Intermediate High. All Intermediate and Advanced tasks will be performed in the target language. All Superior tasks may be performed in English. Prior travel experience does not apply. May be repeated up to 10 times for credit.
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GRMN 4190 - Foreign Language Journal Credits: (3)
(IM=Intermediate Mid) For foreign language students in the fourth year who work on publishing the foreign language literary journal. Includes selecting articles, editing and preparing journal layout.
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GRMN 4620 - Survey of Literature I Credits: (3)
(IH=Intermediate High) One literature course is required of regular and teaching majors. Prerequisite: FL 3160
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GRMN 4630 - Survey of Literature II Credits: (3)
(IH=Intermediate High) One literature course is required of regular and teaching majors. Prerequisite: FL 3160
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GRMN 4690 - Special Topics in Literature Credits: (3)
Variable Title
(IH=Intermediate High) Detailed analysis of a particular body of literature. For students whose proficiency in the target language is at least Intermediate High.
Pre-requisite(s): GRMN 3160 .
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated up to 10 times under different titles.
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GRMN 4740 - Translation II Credits: (3)
(IH=Intermediate High) Development of techniques and skills needed for bilingual translation of non-fiction texts. Emphasis will be on the translation into the target language. Methods of contrastive linguistics to analyze pertinent aspects of language structure, involving syntax, vocabulary and style, as well as basic theoretical-historical concepts are employed. Students are given ample opportunity to apply these techniques and concepts through a series of written translation assignments, which form the basis for class discussion. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: FL 3740 is strongly advised, but not required.
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GRMN 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3)
(IH=Intermediate High) Independent readings under the direction of a faculty member.
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated up to 10 times.
Note: Check with Department for course availability.
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GRMN 4850 - Study Abroad Credits: (3)
(A=Advanced) Language and culture studies for students whose language proficiency is Advanced or Superior. All tasks are performed in the target language. Prior travel experience does not apply.
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GRMN 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4)
(minimal proficiency level varies with content) Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours.
Note: Course not currently being offered.
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GRMN 4960 - Senior Project Credits: (3)
(IH=Intermediate High) For students completing a major with Departmental Honors. Before registration in this course, students must work with a faculty advisor to define the project, create a contract and schedule, and determine the appropriate number of credit hours.
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HAS 3000 - The Healthcare System Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Online
A study of the U.S. healthcare system to help students understand the critical issues facing healthcare in its ever-changing environment and to gain a sense of the complex multidimensional nature of healthcare delivery in the United States.
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HAS 3010 - Professionalism in Healthcare Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Online
This course explores a variety of topics to develop a stronger sense of professionalism for healthcare managers. Topics include business and social etiquette, self-assessment, professional deportment, networking, effective communication skills, and dressing professionally.
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HAS 3020 - Healthcare Marketing Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem - Online
This course outlines the application of marketing principles to healthcare organizations and the public health arena. Students will apply those principles in the development of a marketing plan.
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HAS 3150 - Introduction to Public Health Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
An overview of public and community health including history, management, prevention and epidemiology of disease. Emphasis on the role of community and government health agencies regarding health promotion and disease prevention activities.
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HAS 3190 - Cultural Diversity in Patient Education Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Online
This course is an introduction to patient or client education skills and theory. It also focuses on health traditions of culturally diverse clients and how those traditions must be considered during effective patient education. In particular, the course will move from the general health traditions of world populations and religions, to the more specific behaviors and expectations of U.S. populations. Gender, age, and class will all be considered in the studies.
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HAS 3230 - Health Communication Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
A broad examination of communication theory, application, and research in health care delivery and management. Examines many different levels and channels of communication including the development and application of interpersonal communication, small group communication and teamwork, organizational communication, communication ethics, leadership, and motivation skills in dealing with health care providers, staff, and consumers in a variety of health care environments.
Cross-listed with COMM 3230 .
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HAS 3240 - Human Resource Development in Healthcare Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem - Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Study of human resource principles and practices in healthcare facilities. The general topics include: job analysis and work flows, compensation, recruitment and selection, performance appraisals, discipline, legal environment, unions, safety and health.
Pre-requisite(s): HAS 3000 .
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HAS 3260 - Healthcare Leadership and Management Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem - Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem - Online
Basic theories and concepts of management. Emphasis is on individual and group behavior, interpersonal skills, decision making, leadership theory, planned change, motivation, teamwork, organizational design and culture within the context of the health care organization.
Pre-requisite(s): HAS 3000 .
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HAS 3700 - Public Health Finance Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Finance in the public sector is fundamentally different from business or corporate finance. This course will provide an overview of finance as directly related to public health. Basic concepts of government accounting and budgeting will be presented. The financial aspects of Medicare and Medicaid along with grant funding and funding agencies will be discussed. Students will leave the course with the ability to formulate a public health program budget as well as the background knowledge necessary to understand the financial operations of local and state departments of health.
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HAS 3750 - Healthcare Financial Administration Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem - Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem - Online
This course is designed to build upon the concepts introduced in basic accounting courses and develop proficiency in applying administrative financial techniques in healthcare decision making.
Pre-requisite(s): HAS 3000 , ACTG 2010 , Quantitative Literacy.
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HAS 3810 - Healthcare Leadership Seminar Credits: (3)
Experimental Course, Contact Department for More Information
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HAS 3980 - Interprofessional Education Credits: (1-3)
Variable Title
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Variable titled course to discuss topics related to interprofessional education.
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated up to 3 times for credit.
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HAS 4160 - Medical Practice Management Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
Covers the fundamentals of group practice and ambulatory care management. Includes leadership, planning, marketing, IT, business operations, physician/hospital relationships, and basic principles of management applied to the out-patient setting. This is an elective course for HAS students.
Pre-requisite(s): HAS 3000 .
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HAS 4320 - Healthcare Economics and Policy Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem - Online
Discussion and analysis of the economic models controlling healthcare markets with subsequent investigation of the complex federal, state, and local policies and policymaking processes which result from those models in U.S. healthcare systems.
Pre-requisite(s): HAS 3000 and ECON 1010 or ECON 2010 .
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HAS 4400 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Administration Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
Review of legal responsibilities of physicians, other healthcare workers, and healthcare institutions and means by which health-related laws and regulations are developed and implemented. Issues involved in healthcare professional ethics are discussed and evaluated.
Pre-requisite(s): HAS 3000 .
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HAS 4410 - Clinical Instructional Design and Evaluation Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Online
Designed to provide individuals with the skills necessary for the preparation, planning and evaluation of instruction. The Philosophy, theory, and effective methods and techniques of teaching the adult learner.
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HAS 4420 - Clinical Instructional Skills Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Online
Designed to provide individuals with skills necessary for the implementation of instruction. Presentation practice is provided with peer evaluation and feedback.
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HAS 4500 - Grant Writing Credits: (2)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
This course is an introduction to the art of grant writing. The general elements of a grant will be outlined and explored. Students will learn about what makes a grant proposal successful. Grant writing and evaluation skills will be developed, demonstrated, and exercised.
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HAS 4520 - Long-Term Care Administration Credits: (2)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Application of health administration core curriculum to specific practice issues in the long-term care setting. Setting-specific organization structures, relationships with healthcare providers, services offered, financial management issues, and regulatory issues are investigated.
Pre-requisite(s): HAS 3000 and HAS 4400 .
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HAS 4525 - Health Facility Operations Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: 2nd Blk
A review of long-term care facility operations utilizing computer-based simulations. Teams of students make operational decisions utilizing financial statements, census reports, staffing schedules and other relevant factors. Prepares students for specific types of situations and questions encountered on the long-term care administrator licensing examination.
Pre-requisite(s): HAS 3000 and HAS 4520 .
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HAS 4620 - International Health and Healthcare Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem - Online
This course is designed to explore health and health care systems in countries other than the United States. Emphasis will be directed toward illnesses and treatments, health promotion, environmental and economic issues, governmental infrastructures that support health, and cultural considerations. The course will be targeted to the professional interested in international health information and experiences.
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HAS 4700 - Public Health Capstone Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
The Public Health Capstone will provide students in the Public Health program a comprehensive review culminating in an applied project. Public Health concepts including epidemiology, population health, finance, behavior change, communications and marketing among others will be brought together demonstrating their application in real world public health situations. A final project will be used to demonstrate the students understanding of general public health concepts and their applications.
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HAS 4740 - Senior Seminar Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: 1st Blk
Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk
A capstone course for seniors designed to provide integration and application of theory through the use of case study analysis. Departmental approval required.
Pre-requisite(s): HAS 3000 .
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HAS 4741 - Senior Seminar Capstone Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
A capstone course for seniors designed to provide integration and application of theory through the use of case study analysis, competency assessment, interaction with current practitioners, individual and team projects. Students will be provided with resources to assess and enhance their competencies in the various functional areas of health administration. Departmental approval required.
Pre-requisite(s): HAS 3000 .
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HAS 4800 - Individual Study Credits: (1-3)
Topics in allied health education studies tailored to the particular needs and interests of the student.
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: Class may be repeated once up to six credits with program approval.
Note: This course is offered as needed.
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HAS 4850 - Study Abroad Credits: (1-6)
Variable Title
The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students in health professions to experience a study abroad program that is designed to explore healthcare, culture, and clinical experience.
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated five times up to six credit hours.
Note: This course is offered as needed.
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HAS 4860 INT - Practicum/Internship Credits: (2-6)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Provides opportunities for observation, participation and practical application of administrative and management skills in the institutional setting. Departmental approval required.
Pre-requisite(s): HAS 3000 and HAS 3750 .
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HAS 4990 - Seminar Credits: (1)
Topics, issues, and trends in Health Care.
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated twice up to 3 credit hours with program approval.
Note: This course is offered as needed.
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HIM 2000 - Introduction to Health Information Systems and Settings Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Online
Introduction to the health information profession. Job duties, functions, and the professional organization are discussed. Health care settings, master patient indexes, health information documentation requirements, analysis, and deficiency management are presented.
Pre-requisite(s): HTHS 1101 and HTHS 1110 or ZOOL 2100 .
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HIM 2250 - Health Care Privacy and Security Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
The HIPAA privacy and security law, institutional review boards and human subjects research, development of policies and procedures for privacy and security, and release of information are discussed.
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HIM 2300 - Diagnosis Coding Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Online
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Online
Coding conventions and procedure using the ICD-10-CM coding system are introduced and practiced.
Pre-requisite(s): HTHS 1110 and HTHS 1111 or ZOOL 2100 and ZOOL 2200 or equivalent.
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HIM 2320 - Ambulatory and Physician Office Coding Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Online
CPT classification, conventions and coding procedures are introduced and practiced. Abstracting medical information from health documentation for coding facility outpatients, physician and professional billing is presented, discussed and practiced.
Pre-requisite(s): HIM 2300 .
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HIM 2330 - Healthcare Reimbursement Credits: (2)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Online
Discussion of issues parallel to or founded in the use of classification systems: Federal reimbursement systems, coding compliance, auditing, chargemaster maintenence, and revenue cycle management.
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HIM 2410 - ICD-10-PCS Coding Credits: (2)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
ICD-10-PCS coding, conventions and guidelines are introduced and practiced. Students will gain exposure to procedure coding using the ICD-10-PCS system for hospital inpatient claims.
Pre-requisite(s): HIM 2300 .
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HIM 2500 - Healthcare Data Management Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Online
An introduction to database monitoring, maintenance and use. Data definition, vocabularies, terminologies and dictionaries are discussed. Clinical abstracting and report writing are practiced. A working knowledge of data management is developed.
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HIM 2861 INT - (2nd Year) Professional Practice Experiences Credits: (2)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Student’s final experience in the health care setting. Skills and learning from the classroom and laboratory are reinforced and practiced. The student observes in other health care settings. Projects assigned give the student expertise in technical functions, e.g., diagnostic and procedure coding systems.
Pre-requisite(s): HIM 2000 .
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HIM 2862 - Professional Practice Management Credits: (2)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
Student’s final experience in the health care setting. Skills and learning from the classroom and laboratory are reinforced and practiced. Projects assigned give the student expertise in technical functions.
Pre-requisite(s): HIM 2000 .
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HIM 2863 - Professional Practice Experience in Coding Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Online
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Online
Student’s final experience in the coding setting. Skills and learning from the classroom and laboratory are reinforced and practiced in a simulated setting.
Pre-requisite(s): HIM 2300 .
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HIM 3000 - Health Informatics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Online
A survey of the clinical, research, and administrative applications of computers in the health care industry from which health care information is currently derived. The role of this technology and of the data collected in accomplishing the objectives and procedures of the principle functional areas in health care organizations is emphasized as are the interrelationships of the organizational units with respect to data acquisition, storage, analysis, retrieval, and use.
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HIM 3200 - Epidemiology and Biostatistics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Online
The goals and objectives of epidemiology, its policy and procedure, and its foundation and support in health care information are the focus of this course. Investigation of an epidemic, measures of mortality, incidence and prevalence, measures of risk, biological variability, probability, screening, sampling, statistical significance, correlation, multiple regression, retrospective and prospective studies, and survival analysis are discussed. Advanced techniques for the statistical analysis of institutional case-mix and quality improvement data are presented.
Pre-requisite(s): Must meet WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement.
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HIM 3210 - Advanced Epidemiology & Population Health Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This course provides an advanced, in-depth, exploration of epidemiology, public health, and global population health. The history, philosophy, core values, concepts, and functions of public health will be discussed at the local, national, and international levels. The concepts and methods needed to track and analyze disease trends will be applied. Students will be able to identify and describe upstream determinants of health including the socioeconomic, behavioral, biological, environmental, and other factors that affect human health and contribute to health disparities. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to identify public health issues, design a basic intervention, and formulate appropriate internal and external public health communications.
Pre-requisite(s): HIM 3200 - Epidemiology and Biostatistics .
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HIM 3300 - Introduction to Quality Improvement in Healthcare Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem - Online
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem - Online
Quality assessment, disease processes, risk management, and utilization review systems are presented to the student with an emphasis upon integration. TQM/CQI processes are examined and practiced.
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HIM 3400 - Health Care Networks and Databases Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Online
A comprehensive introduction to health care application development, including local and wide area networks, the internet and intranets, database structure, database tools, data management, and information management.
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HIM 3450 - Healthcare Systems Analysis and Design Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem - Online
A comprehensive introduction to the planning, design, and construction of healthcare information systems, using the systems development life cycle and other appropriate design tools.
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HIM 3500 - Biomedical Research Support Credits: (2)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Online
Design concepts and information systems used in biomedical research and investigation by drug companies, genetic engineering firms, academic institutions, and individual researchers and the support of same by health information professionals are discussed. The major national research policy-making bodies (NIH, NCHS, CDC) and their research protocols are reviewed. The student also learns what techniques and resources facilitate biomedical literature searches and how to assist a researcher in the pursuit of published information. An overview of the development, structure, and management of a health care institutional medical library is presented.
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HIM 3550 - Healthcare Data Analytics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem - Online
An in depth exploration of healthcare data analytics. Application of data analytic methodologies to improve decision making, performance, healthcare quality and strategic planning will be presented and practiced. Students will become familiar with internal and external data sources in healthcare and will be able: extract data from the data source; evaluate the quality of the data; perform basic data analytics; interpret analysis; present information in a final report.
Pre-requisite(s): HIM 3200 .
Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: HIM 3200 - Epidemiology and Biostatistics .
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HIM 3600 - Advanced Diagnosis and Procedure Coding Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Online
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Online
This is an advanced coding course designed for students with previous medical coding experience or previous medical coding courses. This course explores the more complex areas of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT coding in hospital, outpatient, and physician based settings. Students will apply coding principles and guidelines related to complex diagnoses and procedures. Coding from actual patient records is emphasized. The use of coding references and coding software is integrated into the course.
Pre-requisite(s): HIM 2300 , HIM 2320 , HIM 2410 or instructor approval.
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HIM 3610 - Advanced Principles of Revenue Cycle Management Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Online
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Online
Elements of the revenue cycle are reviewed. Principles of revenue cycle management are examined including: scope and management of clinical coded data, process improvement and data quality, compliance, internal and external auditing, reporting, case-mix management, and changes in revenue cycle management.
Pre-requisite(s): HIM 2330 or instructor approval.
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HIM 3620 - Principles of Clinical Documentation Improvement Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Online
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Online
Clinical documentation is the foundation of every patient health record. This course addresses the fundamentals of clinical documentation-assessing the current quality of health record documentation, development of a CDI program and process. How clinical documentation improvement impacts the revenue cycle of a healthcare organization will be reviewed.
Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: Prerequisites/Corequisites: HIM 2300 , HIM 2320 , and HIM 2410 or instructor approval.
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HIM 4100 - Health Information Services Management Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Online
Management issues of health information services departments are discussed and worked through with reference to planning information services, organizing work force, procedures, and resources, staffing work units with qualified personnel, influencing information services teams performance, controlling/evaluating health information services performance and products, and resolving organizational conflict involving information issues. Background is developed to facilitate evaluation of a vended system’s ability to meet health care information applications, objectives and procedural requirements. “Entrepreneurial” skill is developed to lead organizations in finding solutions to their information management problems.
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HIM 4990 - Baccalaureate Thesis and Presentation Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Senior health information management students complete a research project and thesis in partial fulfillment of program requirements. By the completion of the course, the senior student will be able to specify a thesis topic, specify individual thesis learning objectives, specify individual thesis learning activities, develop a thesis project time-line, implement the thesis project, write the thesis, and present it to the Health Information Management faculty and students. Topics are chosen by the student but require approval by the Program Coordinator.
Pre-requisite(s): HIM 3500 .
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HIM 5000 - Clinical Foundations in HIM Credits: (3)
A foundation in the language of medicine, pathophysiology and pharmacology will be discussed and developed.
Note: This course is offered as needed.
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HIM 5010 - Health Data Management Credits: (3)
This course prepares students to manage and create health data elements and data sets; and to develop and maintain organizational policies, procedures and guidelines for management of health information. Compliance with health care information laws, regulations, standards, and preparation for accreditation and licensing processes is discussed and practiced.
Note: This course is offered as needed.
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HIM 5020 - Diagnosis and Procedure Coding Credits: (3)
Coding and classification conventions and procedures are developed and practiced. The course will also include auditing of coded data for accuracy.
Note: This course is offered as needed.
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HIM 5030 - Clinical Data Management for Quality Care & Revenue Cycle Integrity Credits: (3)
This course prepares the student to collect, analyze, present and organize data to improve quality of patient care and revenue cycle management. The management of clinical data required in reimbursement systems and prospective payment systems in health care delivery are discussed.
Note: This course is offered as needed.
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HIM 5040 - Privacy, Security and Confidentiality in Health Care Credits: (3)
This course prepares students to design and implement security measures to safeguard protected health information. The management, access, disclosure and use of PHI to ensure confidentiality is discussed. How to investigate and resolve health care privacy and security issues and problems are introduced.
Note: This course is offered as needed.
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HIM 5050 - Health Information Systems & Technology Credits: (3)
A foundation of electronic heath record terminology and the information systems life cycle is explored. The important basis upon which successful EHR implementation must rely - project management, strategic planning, and migrations from the current state are discussed. Skills in selecting, negotiating for, implementing and operating the electronic health record and its corresponding databases are developed. The use of data dictionary, data models, database management and design for electronic health records are introduced.
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HIM 5080 - Health Information Management Issues Credits: (3)
Managing the HIM function including the monitoring of industry trends and organizational needs for change, strategic and operational planning, training or educational activity development, and preparation for accreditation and licensing processes are discussed.
Note: This course is offered as needed.
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HIM 5090 INT - HIM Internship Credits: (3)
Provides opportunities for observation, participation and practical application of health information management skills in the institutional setting.
Note: This course is offered as needed.
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HIST 1500 SS - World History to 1500 C.E. Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk, Full Sem Online
Examines the political, social, cultural, economic, religious, scientific, and intellectual influences on the development of world civilizations to 1500 C.E. Emphasis is global, comparative, and multi-cultural.
Note: Multiple Sections are offered each semester.
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HIST 1510 SS/DV - World History from 1500 C.E. to the Present Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk, Full Sem Online
A survey of the political, social, cultural, economic, religious, scientific, and intellectual influences on the development of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe from 1500 to the present.
Note: Multiple Sections are offered each semester.
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HIST 1700 AI - American Civilization Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk, Full Sem Online
An analysis of American civilization that traces social, cultural, economic, and political developments in the United States. May be taken to complete the American Institutions requirement (grade of C or better required).
Note: Multiple Sections are offered each semester.
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HIST 2000 - Introduction to the Craft of History Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
History 2000 is a one-credit course for newly declared history majors. It is designed to introduce students to different subfields within history; to familiarize them with the standard modes of researching, interpreting, analyzing, and citing historical sources; and to teach them how to build an historical argument. It is a team taught course, calling upon all of the faculty from the History Dept.
Should be taken upon registration as a history major or history teaching major.
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HIST 2700 - History of the United States to 1877 Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
A chronological survey of American history from Native American and European contacts through Reconstruction, 1877. Directed toward History majors, minors, and those planning to teach U.S. history. Students may fulfill the American Institutions requirement by completing this course and HIST 2710 with a grade of C or better.
Note: Students may fulfill the American Institutions requirement by completing this course and HIST 2710 with a grade of C or better.
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HIST 2710 - History of the United States since 1877 Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
A chronological survey of American history from the Gilded Age, 1877, to the present. Directed toward History majors, minors, and those planning to teach U.S. history.
Note: Students may fulfill the American Institutions requirement by completing this course and HIST 2700 with a grade of C or better.
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HIST 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, and Special Programs Credits: (1-6)
Variable Title
Consult the semester class schedule for current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated for credit under unique course titles. Only six hours may count toward major or minor.
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HIST 3010 - Native American History: 1300 to Present Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, even years
An introduction to Native American history, stressing the integrity and viability of American Indian societies, dynamic, self-directed cultural changes, and the clashes that occurred with Native American and European contacts.
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HIST 3030 - African-American History Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, even years
African-American history from African origins to the late twentieth century. This course examines the historical experiences and enduring influence of African-Americans on U.S. history.
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HIST 3050 - History of U.S. Latinos Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, even years
Traces the historical development of the Latin Americans in the U.S. from their Indian, Spanish and African heritage to the present with special emphasis on the Mexican-American, Chicano contributions to American life.
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