Jun 26, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Course Descriptions


Notes:

Course numbers that end in “D” are Dual Language courses reserved for those in bilingual programs.

Courses offered online may have the book cost billed with tuition and fees.

Courses sections designated with EL (Experiential Learning) or SL (Service Learning) may require from 10-20 hours of time commitment per semester outside of class meetings. Students may find EL or SL designated courses by reviewing the DU course schedule.

 

Guide To Electives    

 

 

Health Sciences

  
  • HLTH 460 - Health Promotion and Education


    3 Credits
    The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the field of health education and promotion and an opportunity to develop skills in needs assessment and program planning. The course will review the importance of health education and promotion in contributing to current public health programs and in addressing public health problems. The course will address how to use planning frameworks for conducting needs assessments and designing and evaluating health promotion programs.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 311 
3 Credits

Health Sciences - Dual Language (DL)

For students enrolled in Bilingual programs only. See Casa Latina​ section for more information.

  
  • HLTH 101MD - Introduction to Health Careers DL


    0 Credits
    HLTH 101MD - Introducción a Carreras de la Salud DL

    0 Créditos

    Este curso se requiere junto con ACES 100 A Cómo Lograr el Éxito Profesional y Educativo para cualquier especialización de la Facultad de Profesiones de la Salud (CoHP). Como parte de la orientación del estudiante hacia los programas de la Facultad de Profesiones de la Salud, este curso también es una introducción a la importancia del profesionalismo en la atención médica y la privacidad del paciente, y el uso de precauciones universales y requisitos de seguridad para entornos del cuidado de la salud. Los estudiantes deben completar la verificación de antecedentes penales (CBC) y la prueba de detección de drogas (DS) como parte de este curso. Se incluye una revisión del Manual del estudiante de CoHP, así como una introducción a las prácticas de CoHP y/o las experiencias de práctica profesional clínica.

    This course is required in conjunction with ACES 100 Achieving Career and Education Success for any College of Health Professions (CoHP) major. As part of orienting the student to the College of Health Professions programs, this course is also a primer regarding the importance of professionalism in healthcare and patient privacy, and the use of universal precautions and safety requirements for healthcare settings. Students are required to complete the criminal background check (CBC) and drug screen (DS) testing as part of this course. A review of the CoHP Student Handbook is included, as well as an introduction to the CoHP practicums and/or clinical professional practice experiences.


    Grade Note(s): Si el proceso CBC/DS no se completa en el plazo especificado, se otorgará una calificación reprobatoria para el curso. La calificación es Aprobado/Reprobado.

    If the CBC/DS process is not completed in the specified timeframe, a failing grade will be given for the course. Grading is Pass/Fail.
    Fees: Aplican tarifas de curso adicionales.

    Additional course fees apply.
    Co-requisite(s): ACES 100D  

0 Credits
  
  • HLTH 210D - Health Care Organizations and Systems DL


    3 Credits
    HLTH 210D - Organizaciones y Sistemas de Cuidado de la Salud DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso proporciona al estudiante una introducción a los sistemas organizativos de cuidado de la salud y los recursos relacionados. Las discusiones incluirán la historia y el desarrollo del cuidado de la salud en los Estados Unidos. Los estudiantes obtienen una comprensión teórica de diversas funciones de los proveedores de cuidado de salud en la planificación, gerencia, calidad y evaluación organizacional general relacionadas con las principales cuestiones y disciplinas de políticas de salud en los Estados Unidos. Los temas compararán y contrastarán la prestación de cuidado de la salud con la de otros países.

    This course provides the student with an introduction to health care organizational systems and related resources. Discussions will include history and development of healthcare in the United States. Students gain a theoretical understanding of various health care provider roles in the overall organizational planning, management, quality, and assessment pertaining to major health policy issues and disciplines in the United States. Topics will compare and contrast the delivery of health care to those of other countries.


    Grade Note(s): Se requiere una calificación de C o mejor para aprobar este curso.

    A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 109D  
    Co-requisite(s): ENGL 110D  

3 Credits
  
  • HLTH 211D - Healthcare Management DL


    3 Credits
    HLTH 211D - Gerencia de Cuidado de la Salud DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso proporciona una base en los principios gerenciales con aplicación especial y enfoque en la industria del cuidado de la salud. El curso se centrará en la administración de recursos organizacionales en la industria del cuidado de la salud, incluida la planificación estratégica, la gobernanza, el liderazgo, la gerencia del cambio, la comunicación, la gerencia de recursos humanos, la capacitación y el desarrollo, el desarrollo organizacional, la administración financiera, la ética, la gerencia de proyectos y la gerencia de contratos. Se aplicará el análisis de casos a través de la discusión de diversas situaciones relacionadas con la gerencia del cuidado de la salud.

    This course provides a foundation in management principles with special application and focus on the health care industry. The course will focus on organizational resource management in the health care industry including strategic planning, governance, leadership, change management, communication, human resource management, training and development, organizational development, financial management, ethics, project management and contract management. Case analysis will be applied through the discussion of various health care management-related situations.


    Grade Note(s): Se requiere una calificación de C o mejor para aprobar este curso.

    A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 109D  

3 Credits
  
  • HLTH 230D - Healthcare Law and Ethics DL


    3 Credits
    HLTH 230D - Ley y Ética del Cuidado de la Salud DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso brindará la oportunidad de explorar la ley básica tal como se aplica a cuestiones relacionadas con la salud y la comunidad de cuidado de la salud. El estudiante conocerá los conceptos de ética médica y explorará los principales problemas éticos que enfrentan actualmente los profesionales de la salud, con énfasis en mantener los más altos estándares legales, morales y éticos en su profesión.

    This course will provide the opportunity to explore basic law as it is applied to health related issues and the health care community. The student will be introduced to the concepts of medical ethics and will explore the major ethical issues currently facing health care professionals, with an emphasis on maintaining the highest legal, moral, and ethical standards in their profession.


    Grade Note(s): Se requiere una calificación de C o mejor para aprobar este curso.

     A grade of C or better is required to pass this course.

3 Credits
  
  • HLTH 250D - Healthcare Reimbursement Management DL


    3 Credits
    HLTH 250D - Administración de Reembolso del Cuidado de la Salud DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso es una introducción a los sistemas de reembolso de cuidado de la salud utilizados en los Estados Unidos. Los estudiantes obtendrán una comprensión detallada de varias metodologías de pago utilizadas actualmente (es decir, atención administrada, terceros pagadores, programas federales, etc.) y aplicarán esta comprensión al seguimiento y la administración del ciclo de ingresos. Los estudiantes verificarán la integridad de la documentación clínica, administrarán el uso de los sistemas de datos clínicos utilizados en la administración de reclamos y utilizarán los principios de financiamiento del cuidado de la salud para monitorear los ingresos de los centros de cuidado de la salud. Se cubrirán las pautas actuales de HIPAA junto con la ética financiera y la identificación y eliminación de fraudes y abusos financieros.

    This course is an introduction to health care reimbursement systems used throughout the United States. Students will gain a detailed understanding of various payment methodologies currently used (i.e. managed care, third party payers, federal programs, etc.), and apply this understanding to the monitoring and management of the revenue cycle. Students will verify completeness of clinical documentation, manage the use of clinical data systems used in claims management and utilize the principles of health care finance to monitor healthcare facility revenue. Current HIPAA guidelines will be covered along with financial ethics and the identification and eliminations of financial fraud and abuse.


    Grade Note(s): Se requiere una calificación de C o mejor para aprobar este curso.

    A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Fees: Aplican tarifas de curso adicionales.

    Additional course fees apply.

3 Credits
  
  • HLTH 320D - Public Health Perspectives DL


    3 Credits
    HLTH 320D - Perspectivas de Salud Pública DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso proporciona a los estudiantes una mayor comprensión del papel del profesional de la salud dentro del sistema de salud pública más amplio. El estudiante estudiará la estructura y función del sistema de salud pública en múltiples niveles. La síntesis de los materiales didácticos permitirá al estudiante crear propuestas que aborden problemas específicos de salud pública.

    This course provides the students with an increased understanding of the role of the health care professional within the larger public health system. The student will study the structure and function of the public health system at multiple levels. Synthesizing the didactic materials will allow the student to create proposals that address specific public health problems.


    Grade Note(s): Se requiere una calificación de C o mejor para aprobar este curso.

    A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Co-requisite(s): ENGL 110D  

3 Credits
  
  • HLTH 401D - Healthcare Research DL


    3 Credits
    HLTH 401D - Investigación Sobre Cuidado de Salud DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso proporcionará los fundamentos del análisis estadístico aplicado a la investigación en cuidado de salud. El estudiante en este curso también desarrollará una comprensión fundamental del proceso de investigación con énfasis en la lectura crítica de las investigaciones publicadas.

    This course will provide the fundamentals of statistical analysis as it applies to health care research. The student in this course will also develop a fundamental understanding of the research process with emphasis on critical reading of published research.


    Grade Note(s): Se requiere una calificación de C o mejor para aprobar este curso.

    A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Prerequisite(s): STAT 219D  
    Co-requisite(s): WRIT 311D  

3 Credits
  
  • HLTH 460D - Health Promotion and Education DL


    3 Credits
    HLTH 460D - Promoción and Educación de la Salud DL

    3 Créditos

    El propósito de este curso es proporcionar una visión general del campo de la educación y promoción de la salud y una oportunidad para desarrollar habilidades en la evaluación de necesidades y la planificación de programas. El curso revisará la importancia de la educación y promoción de la salud para contribuir a los programas de salud pública actuales y abordar los problemas de salud pública. El curso abordará cómo utilizar marcos de planificación para realizar evaluaciones de necesidades y diseñar y evaluar programas de promoción de la salud.

    The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the field of health education and promotion and an opportunity to develop skills in needs assessment and program planning. The course will review the importance of health education and promotion in contributing to current public health programs and in addressing public health problems. The course will address how to use planning frameworks for conducting needs assessments and designing and evaluating health promotion programs.


    Grade Note(s): Se requiere una calificación de C o mejor para aprobar este curso.

    A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Prerequisite(s): WRIT 311D  

3 Credits

Health and Human Service

  
  • HHCM 300 - Case Management Fundamentals


    3 Credits
    This course will provide an overview of the case management process and the job responsibilities. The student will become knowledgeable with current professional practice standards and required essential skills of the case management professional. The course will emphasize case management ethical and legal principles, biopsychosocial assessment, client engagement and essential required skills while differentiating between the various roles of a case manager.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 116  or BIOL 222  and BIOL 222L 
3 Credits
  
  • HHCM 310 - Community Services


    3 Credits
    The course focuses on the resources available in the community through various state agencies, and on related services available to clients and their families with physical, cognitive and/or emotional disabilities. An emphasis is placed on how case managers coordinate community services and support for clients and families across each transition of patient care. Woven throughout the course will be topics related to state and federal regulations including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Prerequisite(s): HHCM 300 
3 Credits
  
  • HHCM 311 - Adjustment to Disability


    3 Credits
    This course examines the various personal, psychological and social adjustments experienced by an individual with physical, cognitive, and/or emotional disabilities. The course will include in-depth discussion and analysis of the medical and psychological traits of disabilities. The student is expected to develop an understanding of treatment protocols and resources required to facilitate successful continuum of care for clients and their families.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Prerequisite(s): HHCM 300 
3 Credits
  
  • HHCM 312 - Insurance, UR, and Discharge Planning


    3 Credits
    This course provides an overview of various public and private insurances, payers and appeal processes that impact case management interventions. The course will include the process of conducting a utilization review addressing issues such as prior authorization, admissions, services provided, and the length of stay. An emphasis will be placed on creating and implementing a discharge plan utilizing specific insurance benefits.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Prerequisite(s): HHCM 300  and HLTH 250 
3 Credits
  
  • HHCM 401 - Documentation and Reporting


    4 Credits
    The course examines the methodology and processes utilized in client case management documentation, report writing, and client interviews. It also covers re-solving conflicts and barriers among members of the interdisciplinary team including clients, their caregivers, or support systems. The course includes processes related to gathering client-centered data, organizing and analyzing the information to write various reports and ensure documentation. Additionally, students will conduct a cost benefit analysis to measure the efficacy of care interventions.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 311  and HHCM 300  
4 Credits
  
  • HHCM 402 - Disability Management


    3 Credits
    This course examines managing the care of a client with an illness/injury/disability and returning that individual to the work setting or achievement of maximum medical improvement. The course focuses on the case manager role and responsibilities in evaluating multidisciplinary rehabilitation plans or programs. Review of the employer’s role in prevention and recovery, and the work environment for ergonomics, safety, and industrial hygiene will be examined. At the conclusion of the course, the student will be able to prepare an individual written rehabilitation plan.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Prerequisite(s): HHCM 300 
3 Credits
  
  • HHCM 403 - Special Populations


    3 Credits
    The course is an overview of the special needs in providing case management for a number of special groups of individuals. These groups include individuals with substance abuse, veteran issues, vision/hearing impairments, intellectual developmental disorder, maternal/infant conditions, organ transplants, immune disorders, traumatic injuries, and mobility issues. This course will focus on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accommodations for these special populations.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Prerequisite(s): HHCM 300 
3 Credits
  
  • HHCM 410 - Case Management Certification Preparation


    1 Credits
    This course is intended for individuals who meet the eligibility requirements to sit for the Certified Case Manager (CCM) exam through the Commission for Case Management Certification. This course provides an overview of major concepts and subject matter areas applicable to the CCM exam. Topics include a review of the Standards of Practice and the essential functions and five core components of case management, worker’s compensation, ADA, and community-based concepts. Emphasis will be placed on methodology of coordination and service delivery, legal and professional ethical issues, physical and psychological factors, and benefit systems. Students will also be provided with information and tactics to assist with test-taking skills.
    Grade Note(s): This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis.
1 Credits
  
  • HHCM 493 - HHS Case Management Virtual Practicum


    4 Credits
    Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Contact the Practicum Coordinator two semesters in advance of taking this course to begin the approval process. Approval for enrollment in the course is required by the Program Director.
    This course is for special situations when students require a virtual experience with Program Director approval. The virtual experience provides an opportunity for the student to apply case management and casework skills as they complete client scenario case studies. The experience may be completed in coordination with a Michigan based Health and Human Service organization. The virtual practicum will require students to critically think and communicate direct knowledge of case management and casework utilizing the Standards of Case Management practice, client services, community and interdisciplinary resources, and professional functions utilized in a public or private agency. Students are required to document a minimum of 120 hours researching and developing case management plans for client case scenarios and other assignments as assigned by course faculty.
    Grade Note(s): Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course.
    Fees: Additional course fees apply.
    Prerequisite(s): HHCM 310 , HHCM 311 , HHCM 312 , HHCM 401  and be in last semester; must have Associate Department Chair/Program Director approval.
    Co-requisite(s): HHCM 402  and HHCM 403  
4 Credits
  
  • HHCM 495 - HHS Case Management Practicum


    4 Credits
    Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Contact the Practicum Coordinator two semesters in advance of taking this course to begin the approval process. Approval for enrollment in the course is required by the Program Director.
    This course is the practicum experience for Health and Human Service Case Management and includes a supervised field experience. The student will complete a minimum of 120 hours in a case management environment under the direct supervision of a case manager. The practicum will require students to critically think and communicate direct knowledge of case management and casework utilizing the Standards of Case Management practice, client services, community and interdisciplinary resources, and professional functions in a public or private agency. The student will be required to complete a case management plan for a client designated by the faculty or practicum preceptor. To meet the course requirements the student is required to be available during normal business hours (i.e. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) for site visits and may require student travel.
    Grade Note(s): Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course.
    Fees: Additional course fees apply.
    Prerequisite(s): HHCM 310 , HHCM 311 , HHCM 312 , HHCM 401  and be in last semester; must have Associate Department Chair/Program Director approval.
    Co-requisite(s): HHCM 402 , HHCM 403  
4 Credits

Health Information Technology/Management

  
  • HINT 110 - Introduction to HIM


    3 Credits
    4 Contact Hours
    This course introduces the student to the contents of the health record. The student will analyze, synthesize and evaluate the contents of the health record gaining a detailed understanding of documentation requirements, data governance, health law, health information technologies, analytics and decision support, health information exchange, revenue management. The student will comprehend the difference between data and information, classification systems and nomenclatures, and primary and secondary data sources. The student is introduced to HIPAA (the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act); legal and ethical issues pertaining to the contents of the health record, privacy, confidentiality and security, and professional ethics. The student gains comprehension of health care information systems acquisition and evaluation, data integrity, data security, and work process design. Through hands-on experiences the student will gain a detailed understanding of health information specialty systems for release of information, coding, chart management, registries, etc. This course requires two hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course.
    Fees: Additional course fees apply.
    Co-requisite(s): CISP 111  (and HLTH 110  for HIT/HIM students only)
3 Credits
  
  • HINT 201 - Health Information Technology


    3 Credits
    4 Contact Hours
    This course provides a detailed understanding of health information systems (administrative, patient, registration, ADT, EHR, PHR, lab, radiology, pharmacy and others) commonly available and in use in the U.S. health care delivery. An emphasis is placed on confidentiality, security and privacy policies and procedures. Students will work with an EHR to complete HIM processes within this course. Students are provided an overview of the technology selections process including negotiation and evaluation of a HIM technology. Students are introduced to Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine (SNOMED-CT) including a brief overview of its role in the health care delivery system as the basis for an electronic health record. This course also provides an introduction to data collection, warehousing and system architecture. This course requires two hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course.
    Fees: Additional course fees apply.
    Prerequisite(s): CISP 111  *Note this is not a requirement for the CTR program 

     
    Co-requisite(s): HINT 110  *Note this is not a requirement for the CTR program

3 Credits
  
  • HINT 209 - Quality and Performance Improvement in Health Care


    3 Credits
    This course is an introduction of the methods used to define, describe, recognize and apply total quality management in health care. The principles of the quality assessment process and risk management will be emphasized. The course will provide an opportunity for the student to gain skills in collecting and analyzing data through a team approach.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Fees: Additional course fees apply.
    Prerequisite(s): HINT 215  for HIT/HIM majors; HLTH 210  for HSAD majors
3 Credits
  
  • HINT 215 - Applied Statistics for Health Information


    1 Credits
    This course provides the student with the knowledge and application of statistics and use of spreadsheets to compile data and present information. In this course students gain understanding and apply knowledge of health care statistics and research through the study of indices, databases, and registries, vital statistics, health care and descriptive statistics, data selection, interpretation and presentation of data and information research techniques. The course requires that the student compute health care statistics.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 120   
    Co-requisite(s): HINT 110  
1 Credits
  
  • HINT 221 - ICD Coding


    4 Credits
    This course introduces students to the International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) volumes I and II, and International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision, Procedural Classification System (ICD-10-PCS). The focus of this course is diagnostic coding and inpatient procedural coding. Students gain a detailed understanding of the Official ICD-10-CM/PCS Guidelines for coding and reporting and apply these guidelines in a structured context for accurate code assignment. Emphasis is also placed on coding compliance and adherence to official guidelines. Students gain an understanding to the importance of data quality and data integrity. Students compare and contrast the new ICD-10-CM/PCS to ICD-9-CM (the previous classification system). Students are introduced to other classification systems such as, DSM-IV and ICD-O. Students will learn how to maneuver in different computerized encoding systems by assigning codes and using various references available.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Fees: Additional course fees apply.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 116  and BIOL 131  
4 Credits
  
  • HINT 222 - Procedural CPT/HCPCS Coding


    3 Credits
    This course introduces students to procedural coding utilizing the current editions of the Current Procedural Terminology, Health Care Common Procedural Coding System Level II code books and computer assisted coding software. The course will focus on utilizing these coding systems along with the application of current coding guidelines to determine accurate outpatient procedural codes based on documented clinical data. Students will develop appropriate physician queries to resolve clinical data discrepancies and analyze computer generated codes for accuracy. Chargemaster maintenance in regards to procedural coding and the development and application of coding procedures will also be discussed.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Fees: Additional course fees apply.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 116  
    Co-requisite(s): HINT 221  
3 Credits
  
  • HINT 294 - Advanced Coding Lecture


    2 Credits
    This course will cover how coding interfaces with reimbursement methodologies. This course provides professional practice experience in medical coding with respect to and review of the revenue cycle. Students successfully completing this course along with HINT 294L   are academically prepared for the CCA (Certified Coding Associate) certification exam through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Note: This course along with HINT 294L  requires lecture with use of computerized encoding systems.
    Fees: Additional course fees apply.
    Prerequisite(s): HINT 221 , HINT 222  and HLTH 250  
    Co-requisite(s): HINT 294L  
2 Credits
  
  • HINT 294L - Advanced Coding Lab


    2 Credits
    This laboratory course will provide extensive experience with various computerized encoding systems and practice coding with real world charts following official coding guidelines along with experience in chargemaster development and case mix analysis. Students successfully completing this course along with HINT 294   are academically prepared for the CCA (Certified Coding Associate) certification exam through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Note: This course along with HINT 294   requires lecture and laboratory with use of computerized encoding systems.
    Prerequisite(s): HINT 221 , HINT 222  and HLTH 250  
    Co-requisite(s): HINT 294  
2 Credits
  
  • HINT 297 - HIT Professional Practice Experience (Lecture)


    2 Credits
    Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Contact Regional Practicum Manager at least two semesters prior to enrolling.
    This course is part of the second professional practice experience (PPE) for the health information technology and the health information management degree programs. This lecture portion of the PPE will enforce principles of health information technology through extensive analysis of case studies and completion of other assignments. This course will provide a review session for the Registered Health Information Technology (RHIT) national certification examination through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course.
    Prerequisite(s): Last semester of associate’s degree or end of sophomore year bachelor’s degree; HLTH 230  and all program required 100 and 200 level HINT courses completed; must have Program Director approval.
    Co-requisite(s): HINT 297 and HINT 297C  must be taken concurrently and may be taken concurrently with HINT 294  and HINT 294L .
2 Credits
  
  • HINT 297C - HIT Professional Practice Experience (Clinical)


    2 Credits
    Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Contact the Practicum Coordinator two semesters in advance of taking this course to begin the approval process. Approval for enrollment in the course is required by the Program Director.
    This course is part of the second professional practice experience (PPE) for the health information technology and the health information management degree programs. This experiential portion of the PPE will provide supervised professional practice projects structured to allow students learning experiences with the health information services department of a hospital or other health care organization (requiring at least 80 hours of experience per semester coupled with simulation activities). Principles of health information technology will be applied through observation and/or mentorship, and participation in a variety of health information management functions and simulations. The major emphasis is on the acquisition of knowledge, analysis of technical procedures and development of skills for the performance of those technical procedures.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course.
    Fees: Additional course fees apply.
    Prerequisite(s): Last semester of associate’s degree or end of sophomore year bachelor’s degree; program courses complete and must have Program Director approval.
    Co-requisite(s): HINT 297  and HINT 297C must be taken concurrently
2 Credits
  
  • HINT 335 - Coding and Revenue Cycle Management


    2 Credits
    This course builds upon previous coding and reimbursement topics to prepare graduate in the management of coding, auditing, and revenue cycle. Topics such as benchmarking, documentation requirements, and strategies for success both in quality and quantity of coding/auditing services from multiple viewpoints such as acute care, outpatient services, physician offices and third party settings are addressed.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course.
    Fees: Additional course fees apply.
    Prerequisite(s): HINT 221 , HINT 222 , and HLTH 250  
    Co-requisite(s): HINT 297 , HINT 297C  
2 Credits
  
  • HINT 340 - Privacy, Security, and Training in Health Information Management


    3 Credits
    This course builds upon previous privacy and security topics and prepares the student to work with health regulations and standards including data governance compliance. This course will focus on access, disclosure, and storage of protected health information. Data privacy, security, and confidentiality will be discussed in detail along with information integrity and quality. Ethical standards of practice related to privacy and security will be covered and training programs related to this topic will also be addressed.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course.
    Fees: Additional course fees apply.
    Prerequisite(s): HINT 297  or BITS 211  
3 Credits
  
  • HINT 350 - Clinical Information Systems


    3 Credits
    The application of clinical systems will be discussed and demonstrated, including clinical decision support systems, electronic health records and other computer based health records systems, nursing management systems, ancillary service systems, patient databases (private practice and facility) at point of service, master, and enterprise levels. Planning and evaluation (including financial capital and operating and regulatory matters affecting clinical information systems are considered. Strategies and theories for user performance management in the clinical setting are discussed.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Fees: Additional course fees apply.
    Prerequisite(s): BITS 211  or CISP 247 ; HINT 297  and HINT 297C ,
3 Credits
  
  • HINT 400 - Management Information Systems


    3 Credits
    This course will concentrate on concepts related to information systems resource management, cost/benefit analysis, overview of information systems topology, technology assessments and strategic planning of information systems. Application of the concepts will be presented in terms of systems theory, hardware requirements, personnel requirements, vendor negotiations, software, database, telecommunications, and use of the internet.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Prerequisite(s): HINT 350  
3 Credits
  
  • HINT 420 - Data Analysis and Research in Health Information Management


    3 Credits
    This course relates to the creation and use of business health intelligence utilizing technology, statistics, and the research findings. The selection, implementation, use and management of the most appropriate technology solutions for analytics and decision support is discussed. Students will select appropriate data to analyze trends, interpret, make decisions, and present in varying formats. Principles of research (including Institutional Review Board processes), clinical literature evaluation, and inferential statistics will be used to support data integrity for valuable business health intelligence.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to complete this course successfully.
    Prerequisite(s): HINT 297  and HINT 297C , STAT 219  and BITS 212  or CISP 247  
    Co-requisite(s): ENGL 311  
3 Credits
  
  • HINT 475 - Enterprise Governance in Health Care


    3 Credits
    This course is designed to develop Health Information Management governance competencies. Students will evaluate organizational and leadership skills related to human resource strategies and financial management processes. In addition, cultural diversity, ethical standards, consumer engagement, project management, and enterprise training as related to health information will be explored.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing
3 Credits
  
  • HINT 485 - Information Governance


    3 Credits
    This course will concentrate on concepts related to all aspects of information governance pertaining to healthcare. The student will gain a better understanding of concepts to support the continuum of care that meet quality measurement initiatives, cost reduction incentives and population health programs. This course will help the student understand the importance of information governance as an organization-wide framework for managing information throughout its lifecycle and supporting the organization’s strategy, operations, regulatory, legal, risk, and environmental requirements. Information governance establishes policy, prioritizes investments, values and protects information assets, and determines accountabilities for managing information, making it an imperative for health care.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to complete this course successfully.
    Prerequisite(s): HINT 400  
3 Credits
  
  • HINT 490 - Health Information Management Internship


    Variable Credits
    Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Contact the Practicum Coordinator two semesters in advance of taking this course to begin the approval process. Approval for enrollment in the course is required by the Program Director.
    This bachelor-level Health Information Management Internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The employment placement and total experience must be within the field of health information management. Health Information Management majors must complete 200- 400 hours (3-6 credits) of health information management work time at the employment site evidenced by weekly reports filed by the student. Students are given information concerning placement site possibilities; however, responsibility for selection by the internship employer rests with the student. The internship may be either paid or unpaid. An appropriate faculty member and the placement site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance. A current Criminal Background check and drug screening are required prior to enrolling in this course.
    Grade Note(s): Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course.
    Fees: Additional course fees apply.
    Prerequisite(s): Achieved senior status; Foundations completed; a minimum of 70% of major area course work completed; minimum 3.0 GPA in the major and 3.0 GPA cumulative.
Variable Credits
  
  • HINT 496 - Health Information Management Capstone


    4 Credits
    Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Contact the Practicum Coordinator two semesters in advance of taking this course to begin the approval process. Approval for enrollment in the course is required by the Program Director.
    This course is the capstone for the health information management baccalaureate program which integrates the theoretical and technical content of the health information management program. Concepts are integrated and applied through the analysis of case studies, comprehensive discussions and the completion of a capstone project supporting a local HIM community of interest. In addition, this course provides activities for review and assessment for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) national certification examination.This course may require student travel. To meet course requirements the student may be required to be available during normal business hours (i.e. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) for site visits, conduction of professional interviews, and data gathering.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to successfully pass this course.
    Prerequisite(s): Last semester of bachelor’s degree; major courses complete and must have Program Director approval.
    Co-requisite(s): HINT 485  
4 Credits

Health Information Technology/Management - Dual Language (DL)

For students enrolled in Bilingual programs only. See Casa Latina​ section for more information.

  
  • HINT 201D - Health Information Technology DL


    3 Credits
    4 Contact Hours
    HINT 201D - Tecnología de la Información de Salud DL

    3 Créditos

    4 Horas Contacto

    Este curso proporciona una comprensión detallada de los sistemas de información de salud (administrativo, paciente, registro, ADT, EHR, PHR, laboratorio, radiología, farmacia y otros) comúnmente disponibles y en uso en la prestación de cuidado de la salud de los EE. UU. Se pone énfasis en las políticas y procedimientos de confidencialidad, seguridad y privacidad. Los estudiantes trabajarán con un EHR para completar los procesos HIM en este curso. Los estudiantes reciben una descripción general del proceso de selección de tecnología, incluida la negociación y evaluación de una tecnología HIM. Se presenta a los estudiantes la Nomenclatura Sistematizada de Medicina (SNOMED-CT), incluida una breve descripción de su papel en el sistema de prestación de atención médica como base para un registro médico electrónico. Este curso también proporciona una introducción a la recopilación de datos, el almacenamiento y la arquitectura de sistemas. Este curso requiere dos horas de conferencia y dos horas de laboratorio por semana.

    This course provides a detailed understanding of health information systems (administrative, patient, registration, ADT, EHR, PHR, lab, radiology, pharmacy and others) commonly available and in use in the U.S. health care delivery. An emphasis is placed on confidentiality, security and privacy policies and procedures. Students will work with an EHR to complete HIM processes within this course. Students are provided an overview of the technology selections process including negotiation and evaluation of a HIM technology. Students are introduced to Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine (SNOMED-CT) including a brief overview of its role in the health care delivery system as the basis for an electronic health record. This course also provides an introduction to data collection, warehousing and system architecture. This course requires two hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week.


    Grade Note(s): Se requiere una calificación de C o mejor para aprobar este curso.

    A grade of C or better is required to pass this course.
    Fees: Aplican tarifas de curso adicionales.

    Additional course fees apply.
    Prerequisite(s): CISP 111D  
    Co-requisite(s): HLTH 101MD  

3 Credits
  
  • HINT 209D - Quality and Performance Improvement in Healthcare DL


    3 Credits
    HINT 209D - Mejora de la Calidad y el Rendimiento en el Cuidado de la Salud DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso es una introducción a los métodos utilizados para definir, describir, reconocer y aplicar la gerencia de calidad total en el cuidado de la salud. Se enfatizarán los principios del proceso de evaluación de la calidad y la gerencia de riesgos. El curso brindará una oportunidad para que el estudiante adquiera habilidades en la recopilación y análisis de datos a través de un enfoque de equipo.

    This course is an introduction of the methods used to define, describe, recognize and apply total quality management in health care. The principles of the quality assessment process and risk management will be emphasized. The course will provide an opportunity for the student to gain skills in collecting and analyzing data through a team approach.


    Grade Note(s): Se requiere una calificación de C o mejor para aprobar este curso.

    A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Fees: Aplican tarifas de curso adicionales.

    Additional course fees apply.
    Prerequisite(s): HINT 215   para especialidades HIT/HIM; HLTH 210D   para especialidad HSAD

    HINT 215   for HIT/HIM majors; HLTH 210D   for HSAD majors

3 Credits

Health Services Administration

  
  • HSAD 301 - Cultural Issues in Health Care


    3 Credits
    This course focuses on the multi-dimensional interaction of cultural competence and complexities in providing health services to a diversified population. There will be an emphasis on cultural competence and diversity management as it relates to health care delivery issues and disparities as well as the beliefs, religious/gender/ethnic differences of health care consumers.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Co-requisite(s): SOSC 201 
3 Credits
  
  • HSAD 302 - Regulatory Health Care


    3 Credits
    This course provides an overview of state and federal healthcare regulations with a focus on physicians, hospitals, government agencies, medical insurance and producers of medical products and services. Health law concepts will focus on providing students with knowledge to become critical thinkers in a professional practice. Students will examine innovations transforming global health industry practices and public policy.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Prerequisite(s): HLTH 230  with C grade or better
3 Credits
  
  • HSAD 381 - International Administration Health Care Services


    3 TO 6 Credits
    This course explores administrative health care services in an international context. Students learn about administrative health care services concepts while studying in another nation. Students reflect upon the administrative health care services practices of their country of study. This course may be tailored regarding content, time, and credit offered in accordance with a student’s international study and pending approval from the appropriate associate dean.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
3 TO 6 Credits
  
  • HSAD 382 - International Administration Health Care Services


    3 TO 6 Credits
    This course explores administrative health care services in an international context. Students learn about administrative health care services concepts while studying in another nation. Students reflect upon the administrative health care services practices of their country of study. This course may be tailored regarding content, time, and credit offered in accordance with a student’s international study and pending approval from the appropriate associate dean.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
3 TO 6 Credits
  
  • HSAD 383 - International Administration Health Care Services


    3 TO 6 Credits
    This course explores administrative health care services in an international context. Students learn about administrative health care services concepts while studying in another nation. Students reflect upon the administrative health care services practices of their country of study. This course may be tailored regarding content, time, and credit offered in accordance with a student’s international study and pending approval from the appropriate associate dean.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
3 TO 6 Credits
  
  • HSAD 402 - Health Care Risk Management


    3 Credits
    This course examines issues related to risk management in health care. The focus will be on methods utilized to identify risk factors for the purpose of minimizing potential liability for health care organizations. Risk management programs consistent with current risk management trends to decrease liability will be highlighted.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Prerequisite(s): HINT 209 
3 Credits
  
  • HSAD 403 - Health Care Economics


    3 Credits
    This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of microeconomics theory and the correlation to the healthcare industry. Topics covered include: supply and demand modeling; cost-benefit analysis; the role of private and government health insurance; physician, hospital, long-term care, and pharmaceutical markets; and implications of how public policy can influence the healthcare industry.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Recommended Prerequisite(s): STAT 219  or STAT 220 

3 Credits
  
  • HSAD 415 - Long-Term Care Administration


    3 Credits
    Students in this course will focus on administrative processes in long-term care management. Students will build effective leadership skills. There will also be an emphasis on human resources, personnel, and marketing specific to long-term care facilities.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 311  and HLTH 211 
3 Credits
  
  • HSAD 423 - Legal and Financial Aspects of Long-Term Care


    3 Credits
    Students in this course will focus on assessment of finances in long-term care. Laws, regulations, and standards that impact long-term care facilities’ management will be presented. The course will cover quality, productivity management, patient rights, and the overall management of long-term care facilities.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 200  or ACCT 201 , HLTH 230  with C grade or better
    Co-requisite(s): FINC 403 
3 Credits
  
  • HSAD 425 - Bioethics


    3 Credits
    This course is an overview of both bioethical principles and ethical dilemmas that occur in various healthcare settings. The focus of the course is on the most important areas in bioethics including bioethical and moral principles, a basic framework for ethical decision-making, and a global view of ethical dilemmas. The use of case studies, various readings, and discussions on the provider-patient relationship will be emphasized throughout the course to assist the student in the development of a framework for ethical decision-making.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course.
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 311  and HLTH 230 
3 Credits
  
  • HSAD 430 - Services and Clinical Aspects of Long-Term Care


    3 Credits
    Students in this course will focus on the variety of medical and non-medical services and clinical aspects specific to long-term care organizations. These services will include the areas of nursing and medical care, rehabilitation, recreation, dietary, facility, and environmental services.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 311  and HLTH 211 
3 Credits
  
  • HSAD 440 - Health Care Strategic Planning


    3 Credits
    This course provides the student with a strategic perspective and an understanding of the strategic process and structure. The student is introduced to the concepts, philosophies, and techniques of strategic planning and strategic management as they are applied in a healthcare organization.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course.
    Prerequisite(s): HLTH 211 
3 Credits
  
  • HSAD 490 - Health Services Administration Internship


    3 Credits
    Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Contact the Practicum Coordinator two semesters in advance of taking this course to begin the approval process. Approval for enrollment in the course is required by the Program Director.
    The bachelor level Health Services Administration Internship is an integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The internship experience should be related as closely as possible to the student’s major field and individual interest. In general, 150- 200 hours of career-related work time shall be required at the internship site and evidenced by weekly reports filed by the student. Responsibility for securing the internship site is the student’s responsibility. Students will be given information concerning possible placement sites. The internship may be either paid or unpaid. A College of Health Professions faculty member and placement site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance. A criminal background check and drug screen may be required by the Internship site.
    Grade Note(s): Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course.
    Fees: Additional course fees apply.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior status; Foundations of Health Professions completed; minimum 2.7 GPA in the major courses and 2.7 minimum cumulative GPA.
3 Credits
  
  • HSAD 493 - Health Services Administration Virtual Practicum


    4 Credits
    Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Contact the Practicum Coordinator two semesters in advance of taking this course to begin the approval process. Approval for enrollment in the course is required by the Program Director.
    This course is for special situations when students require a virtual experience with Program Director approval. This virtual experience provides an opportunity for the student to apply administrative skills as they complete a non-clinical health care scenario case study. The experience may be completed in coordination with a Michigan based healthcare organization. The virtual practicum will require students to critically think and communicate direct knowledge of managerial functions, policies and procedures, budget/financial, human resource, quality performance improvement, and legal and ethical principles. Students are expected to document a minimum of 120 hours working on the designated scenario to meet both program accreditation requirements and graduation requirements for a bachelor’s degree in Health Services Administration. Students are required to complete the Health Services Administration Exit Examination as part of the core completion requirements.
    Grade Note(s): Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course.
    Fees: Additional course fees apply.
    Prerequisite(s): Last semester; other major courses complete; must have Associate Department Chair/Program Director approval.
    Co-requisite(s): HSAD 402  or HSAD 440  or HSAD 425  or HLTH 460  
4 Credits
  
  • HSAD 495 - Health Services Administration Practicum


    4 Credits
    Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Contact the Practicum Coordinator two semesters in advance of taking this course to begin the approval process. Approval for enrollment in the course is required by the Program Director.
    This course is the practicum experience for the Health Services Administration bachelor degree and provides an opportunity for the student to apply administrative skills in a non-clinical health care environment. The student will complete a minimum of 120 hours under the direct supervision of a designated preceptor. The practicum will require students to critically think and communicate direct knowledge of managerial functions, policies and procedures, budget/financial, human resource, quality performance improvement, and legal and ethical principles. This class requires a minimum of 120 hours of practical experience at the assigned site plus additional classroom hours. To meet course requirements the student will be required to be available during normal business hours (i.e. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) for site visits
    Grade Note(s): Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course.
    Fees: Additional course fees apply.
    Prerequisite(s): Last semester; other major courses complete; must have Associate Department Chair/Program Director approval.
    Co-requisite(s): HSAD 402  or HSAD 440  or HSAD 425  or HLTH 460  
4 Credits

Health Services Administration - Dual Language (DL)

For students enrolled in Bilingual programs only. See Casa Latina​ section for more information.

  
  • HSAD 301D - Cultural Issues in Healthcare DL


    3 Credits
    HSAD 301D - Asuntos Culturales en el Cuidado de la Salud DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso se centra en la interacción multidimensional de la competencia cultural y las complejidades en la prestación de servicios de salud a una población diversificada. Se hará hincapié en la competencia cultural y la gerencia de la diversidad en lo que se refiere a cuestiones y disparidades en la prestación del cuidado de la salud, así como a las creencias y diferencias religiosas, de género y étnicas de los consumidores del cuidado de la salud.

    This course focuses on the multi-dimensional interaction of cultural competence and complexities in providing health services to a diversified population. There will be an emphasis on cultural competence and diversity management as it relates to health care delivery issues and disparities as well as the beliefs, religious/gender/ethnic differences of health care consumers.


    Grade Note(s): Se requiere una calificación de C o mejor para aprobar este curso.

    A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Co-requisite(s): SOSC 201D  

3 Credits
  
  • HSAD 302D - Regulatory Healthcare DL


    3 Credits
    HSAD 302D - Regulaciones en el Cuidado de la Salud DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso proporciona una descripción general de las regulaciones de cuidado de la salud estatales y federales con un enfoque en médicos, hospitales, agencias gubernamentales, seguros médicos y productores de productos y servicios médicos. Los conceptos de derecho de la salud se enfocarán en brindar a los estudiantes conocimientos para convertirse en pensadores críticos en la práctica profesional. Los estudiantes examinarán las innovaciones que transforman las prácticas y las políticas públicas de la industria de la salud global.

    This course provides an overview of state and federal healthcare regulations with a focus on physicians, hospitals, government agencies, medical insurance and producers of medical products and services. Health law concepts will focus on providing students with knowledge to become critical thinkers in a professional practice. Students will examine innovations transforming global health industry practices and public policy.


    Grade Note(s): Se requiere una calificación de C o mejor para aprobar este curso.

    A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Prerequisite(s): HLTH 230D   con calificación de C o mejor

    HLTH 230D   with C grade or better

3 Credits
  
  • HSAD 402D - Healthcare Risk Management DL


    3 Credits
    HSAD 402D - Gerencia de Riesgo en el Cuidado de la Salud DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso examina asuntos relacionadas con la administración de riesgos en el cuidado de la salud. La atención se centrará en los métodos utilizados para identificar factores de riesgo con el fin de minimizar la responsabilidad potencial de las organizaciones de cuidado de la salud. Se destacarán los programas de gestión de riesgos coherentes con las tendencias actuales de administración de riesgos para reducir la responsabilidad.

    This course examines issues related to risk management in health care. The focus will be on methods utilized to identify risk factors for the purpose of minimizing potential liability for health care organizations. Risk management programs consistent with current risk management trends to decrease liability will be highlighted.


    Grade Note(s): Se requiere una calificación de C o mejor para aprobar este curso.

    A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Prerequisite(s): HINT 209D  

3 Credits
  
  • HSAD 403D - Health Care Economics DL


    3 Credits
    HSAD 403D - Economía del Cuidado de la Salud DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso introduce al estudiante a los conceptos fundamentales de la teoría de la microeconomía y la correlación con la industria de la salud. Los temas cubiertos incluyen: modelado de oferta y demanda; análisis costo-beneficio; el papel del seguro médico privado y gubernamental; mercados médicos, hospitalarios, de atención a largo plazo y farmacéuticos, e implicaciones de cómo las políticas públicas pueden influir en la industria de la salud.

    This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of microeconomics theory and the correlation to the healthcare industry. Topics covered include: supply and demand modeling; cost-benefit analysis; the role of private and government health insurance; physician, hospital, long-term care, and pharmaceutical markets; and implications of how public policy can influence the healthcare industry.


    Grade Note(s): Se requiere una calificación de C o mejor para aprobar este curso.

    A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Recommended Prerequisite(s): STAT 219D   or STAT 220D  

3 Credits
  
  • HSAD 425D - Bioethics DL


    3 Credits
    HSAD 425D - Bioética DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso es una descripción general de los principios bioéticos y los dilemas éticos que ocurren en diversos entornos del cuidado de la salud. El curso se centra en las áreas más importantes de la bioética, incluidos los principios bioéticos y morales, un marco básico para la toma de decisiones éticas y una visión global de los dilemas éticos. A lo largo del curso se enfatizará el uso de estudios de casos, diversas lecturas y discusiones sobre la relación proveedor-paciente para ayudar al estudiante en el desarrollo de un marco para la toma de decisiones éticas.

    This course is an overview of both bioethical principles and ethical dilemmas that occur in various healthcare settings. The focus of the course is on the most important areas in bioethics including bioethical and moral principles, a basic framework for ethical decision-making, and a global view of ethical dilemmas. The use of case studies, various readings, and discussions on the provider-patient relationship will be emphasized throughout the course to assist the student in the development of a framework for ethical decision-making.


    Grade Note(s): Se requiere una calificación de C o mejor para aprobar este curso.

    A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course.
    Prerequisite(s): WRIT 311D   and HLTH 230D  

3 Credits
  
  • HSAD 440D - Health Care Strategic Planning DL


    3 Credits
     HSAD 440D - Planificación Estratégica del Cuidado de la Salud DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso proporciona al estudiante una perspectiva estratégica y una comprensión del proceso y la estructura estratégica. Se presenta al estudiante los conceptos, filosofías y técnicas de planificación estratégica y administración estratégica tal como se aplican en una organización de cuidado de la salud.

    This course provides the student with a strategic perspective and an understanding of the strategic process and structure. The student is introduced to the concepts, philosophies, and techniques of strategic planning and strategic management as they are applied in a healthcare organization.


    Grade Note(s): Se requiere una calificación de C o mejor para aprobar este curso.

    A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
    Prerequisite(s): HLTH 211D  

3 Credits
  
  • HSAD 493D - Health Services Administration Virtual Practicum DL


    4 Credits
    Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Comuníquese con el Coordinador de Práctica dos semestres antes de tomar este curso para comenzar el proceso de aprobación. La aprobación para la inscripción en el curso es requerida por el Director del Programa.

    Contact the Practicum Coordinator two semesters in advance of taking this course to begin the approval process. Approval for enrollment in the course is required by the Program Director.


    HSAD 493D - Práctica Virtual de Administración de Servicios de Salud DL

    4 Créditos

    Este curso es para situaciones especiales cuando los estudiantes requieren una experiencia virtual con la aprobación del Director del Programa. Esta experiencia virtual brinda una oportunidad para que el estudiante aplique habilidades administrativas mientras completa un estudio de caso de escenario de cuidado de la salud no clínico. La experiencia se puede completar en coordinación con una organización de cuidado de la salud con sede en Michigan. La práctica virtual requerirá que los estudiantes piensen críticamente y comuniquen conocimientos directos sobre funciones, políticas y procedimientos gerenciales, presupuesto/financieros, recursos humanos, mejora del desempeño de la calidad y principios legales y éticos. Se espera que los estudiantes documenten un mínimo de 120 horas de trabajo en el escenario designado para cumplir con los requisitos de acreditación del programa y los requisitos de graduación para una licenciatura en Administración de Servicios de Salud. Los estudiantes deben completar el Examen de Salida de la Administración de Servicios de Salud como parte de los requisitos básicos de finalización.

    This course is for special situations when students require a virtual experience with Program Director approval. This virtual experience provides an opportunity for the student to apply administrative skills as they complete a non-clinical health care scenario case study. The experience may be completed in coordination with a Michigan based healthcare organization. The virtual practicum will require students to critically think and communicate direct knowledge of managerial functions, policies and procedures, budget/financial, human resource, quality performance improvement, and legal and ethical principles. Students are expected to document a minimum of 120 hours working on the designated scenario to meet both program accreditation requirements and graduation requirements for a bachelor’s degree in Health Services Administration. Students are required to complete the Health Services Administration Exit Examination as part of the core completion requirements.


    Grade Note(s): Cualquier ausencia injustificada o despido de una pasantía resultará en una calificación de F. Se requiere una calificación de C o mejor para aprobar este curso.

    Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course.
    Fees: Aplican tarifas de curso adicionales.

    Additional course fees apply.
    Prerequisite(s): Último semestre, otros cursos de especialidad completados, debe tener la aprobación del Director Asociado del Departamento/Director de Programa.

    Last semester; other major courses complete; must have Associate Department Chair/Program Director approval.
    Co-requisite(s): HSAD 402D   or HSAD 440D   or HSAD 425D   or HLTH 460D  

4 Credits
  
  • HSAD 495D - Health Services Administration Practicum DL


    4 Credits
    Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Comuníquese con el Coordinador de Práctica dos semestres antes de tomar este curso para comenzar el proceso de aprobación. La aprobación para la inscripción en el curso es requerida por el Director del Programa.

    Contact the Practicum Coordinator two semesters in advance of taking this course to begin the approval process. Approval for enrollment in the course is required by the Program Director.


    HSAD 495D - Práctica de Administración de Servicios de Salud DL

    4 Créditos

    Este curso es la experiencia práctica para la licenciatura en Administración de Servicios de Salud y brinda una oportunidad para que el estudiante aplique habilidades administrativas en un entorno de cuidado de la salud no clínico. El estudiante completará un mínimo de 120 horas bajo la supervisión directa de un preceptor designado. La práctica requerirá que los estudiantes piensen críticamente y comuniquen conocimientos directos sobre funciones, políticas y procedimientos gerenciales, presupuesto/financieros, recursos humanos, mejora del desempeño de la calidad y principios legales y éticos. Esta clase requiere un mínimo de 120 horas de experiencia práctica en el sitio asignado más horas de clase adicionales. Para cumplir con los requisitos del curso, el estudiante deberá estar disponible durante el horario comercial normal (es decir, de 8:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m.) para visitas al lugar.

    This course is the practicum experience for the Health Services Administration bachelor degree and provides an opportunity for the student to apply administrative skills in a non-clinical health care environment. The student will complete a minimum of 120 hours under the direct supervision of a designated preceptor. The practicum will require students to critically think and communicate direct knowledge of managerial functions, policies and procedures, budget/financial, human resource, quality performance improvement, and legal and ethical principles. This class requires a minimum of 120 hours of practical experience at the assigned site plus additional classroom hours. To meet course requirements the student will be required to be available during normal business hours (i.e. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) for site visits.


    Grade Note(s): Cualquier ausencia injustificada o despido de una pasantía resultará en una calificación de F. Se requiere una calificación de C o mejor para aprobar este curso.

    Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course.
    Fees: Aplican tarifas de curso adicionales.

    Additional course fees apply.
    Prerequisite(s): Último semestre, otros cursos de especialidad completados, debe tener la aprobación del Director Asociado del Departamento/Director de Programa.

    Last semester; other major courses complete; must have Associate Department Chair/Program Director approval.
    Co-requisite(s): HSAD 402D   or HSAD 440D   or HSAD 425D   or HLTH 460D  

4 Credits

History

  
  • HIST 265 - Survey of World History


    3 Credits
    This course examines world civilizations from the beginnings of human history in the Ancient Near East to the present. Students will critically analyze world events through exploration of historical concepts, terms, sources, and perspectives as well as the historical construction of differences, similarities, and consequences of cultural phenomena between groups and regions of the world. This course also teaches concepts and principles of world geography with particular emphasis on regions and places, including physical features, systems, characteristics, and natural processes of the earth’s surface.
3 Credits
  
  • HIST 270 - Survey of American History


    3 Credits
    This course examines U.S. history from the Colonial Period to the present. Students will examine major events and movements which shape the present and future by analyzing diverse historical and geographical perspectives. This course also looks at the ways that U.S. history has been constructed through social, political, religious, economic, intellectual, technological, and artistic differences.
3 Credits
  
  • HIST 385 - History Special Topics


    3 Credits
    This course explores historical phenomena in various socio/political contexts. Students learn in depth the significance and implications of events and the importance of individuals and groups. Students also learn about the impact of historical events on the present and the future.
3 Credits

History - Dual Language (DL)

For students enrolled in Bilingual programs only. See Casa Latina​ section for more information.

  
  • HIST 265D - Survey of World History DL


    3 Credits
    HIST 265D - Estudio de la Historia Mundial DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso examina las civilizaciones mundiales desde los inicios de la historia humana en el Antiguo Cercano Oriente hasta el presente. Los estudiantes analizarán críticamente eventos mundiales a través de la exploración de conceptos, términos, fuentes y perspectivas históricas, así como la construcción histórica de diferencias, similitudes y consecuencias de fenómenos culturales entre grupos y regiones del mundo. Este curso también enseña conceptos y principios de geografía mundial con especial énfasis en regiones y lugares, incluidos rasgos físicos, sistemas, características y procesos naturales de la superficie terrestre.

    This course examines world civilizations from the beginnings of human history in the Ancient Near East to the present. Students will critically analyze world events through exploration of historical concepts, terms, sources, and perspectives as well as the historical construction of differences, similarities, and consequences of cultural phenomena between groups and regions of the world. This course also teaches concepts and principles of world geography with particular emphasis on regions and places, including physical features, systems, characteristics, and natural processes of the earth’s surface.


3 Credits
  
  • HIST 270D - Survey of American History DL


    3 Credits
    HIST 270D - Estudio de la Historia Americana DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso examina la historia de Estados Unidos desde el período colonial hasta el presente. Los estudiantes examinarán los principales eventos y movimientos que dan forma al presente y al futuro mediante el análisis de diversas perspectivas históricas y geográficas. Este curso también incluye miradas enfocadas en la historia y geografía de Michigan, así como en las formas en que la historia de Estados Unidos y Michigan se ha construido a través de diferencias sociales, políticas, religiosas, económicas, intelectuales, tecnológicas y artísticas.

    This course examines U.S. history from the Colonial Period to the present. Students will examine major events and movements which shape the present and future by analyzing diverse historical and geographical perspectives. This course also includes focused looks at Michigan history and geography as well as the ways that U.S. and Michigan history have been constructed through social, political, religious, economic, intellectual, technological, and artistic differences.


3 Credits

Honors Projects

  
  • HNRS 151 - Arts and Sciences Honors Project


    0 Credits
    An Arts and Sciences Honors Project (HNRS 151 - HNRS 155 ) will be required in five College of Arts and Sciences courses in addition to completion of an experiential learning, service learning, internship, Professional Excellence (PROX) or Study Abroad (SABR) course (HNRS 185 ) in order to be awarded Arts and Sciences Honors. The Honors Projects will be in addition to the workload assigned for the designated course and must focus on addressing an Excellence Systems skill either not covered in the class or in greater depth than the course learning goals. Students should contact the Arts and Sciences Honors Coordinator or the College of Arts and Sciences Dean for project guidelines. The project outlines must be submitted for approval no later than two weeks after the start of the class. This course meets on a prearranged schedule with the faculty mentor.
    Grade Note(s): A - B or NC
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Arts and Sciences Honors Program Coordinator or the College of Arts and Sciences Dean.
0 Credits
  
  • HNRS 152 - Arts and Sciences Honors Project


    0 Credits
    An Arts and Sciences Honors Project (HNRS 151 - HNRS 155 ) will be required in five College of Arts and Sciences courses in addition to completion of an experiential learning, service learning, internship, Professional Excellence (PROX) or Study Abroad (SABR) course (HNRS 185 ) in order to be awarded Arts and Sciences Honors. The Honors Projects will be in addition to the workload assigned for the designated course and must focus on addressing an Excellence Systems skill either not covered in the class or in greater depth than the course learning goals. Students should contact the Arts and Sciences Honors Coordinator or the College of Arts and Sciences Dean for project guidelines. The project outlines must be submitted for approval no later than two weeks after the start of the class. This course meets on a prearranged schedule with the faculty mentor.
    Grade Note(s): A - B or NC
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Arts and Sciences Honors Program Coordinator or the College of Arts and Sciences Dean.
0 Credits
  
  • HNRS 153 - Arts and Sciences Honors Project


    0 Credits
    An Arts and Sciences Honors Project (HNRS 151 - HNRS 155 ) will be required in five College of Arts and Sciences courses in addition to completion of an experiential learning, service learning, internship, Professional Excellence (PROX) or Study Abroad (SABR) course (HNRS 185 ) in order to be awarded Arts and Sciences Honors. The Honors Projects will be in addition to the workload assigned for the designated course and must focus on addressing an Excellence Systems skill either not covered in the class or in greater depth than the course learning goals. Students should contact the Arts and Sciences Honors Coordinator or the College of Arts and Sciences Dean for project guidelines. The project outlines must be submitted for approval no later than two weeks after the start of the class. This course meets on a prearranged schedule with the faculty mentor.
    Grade Note(s): A - B or NC
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Arts and Sciences Honors Program Coordinator or the College of Arts and Sciences Dean.
0 Credits
  
  • HNRS 154 - Arts and Sciences Honors Project


    0 Credits
    An Arts and Sciences Honors Project (HNRS 151 - HNRS 155 ) will be required in five College of Arts and Sciences courses in addition to completion of an experiential learning, service learning, internship, Professional Excellence (PROX) or Study Abroad (SABR) course (HNRS 185 ) in order to be awarded Arts and Sciences Honors. The Honors Projects will be in addition to the workload assigned for the designated course and must focus on addressing an Excellence Systems skill either not covered in the class or in greater depth than the course learning goals. Students should contact the Arts and Sciences Honors Coordinator or the College of Arts and Sciences Dean for project guidelines. The project outlines must be submitted for approval no later than two weeks after the start of the class. This course meets on a prearranged schedule with the faculty mentor.
    Grade Note(s): A - B or NC
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Arts and Sciences Honors Program Coordinator or the College of Arts and Sciences Dean.
0 Credits
  
  • HNRS 155 - Arts and Sciences Honors Project


    0 Credits
    An Arts and Sciences Honors Project (HNRS 151  - HNRS 155) will be required in five College of Arts and Sciences courses in addition to completion of an experiential learning, service learning, internship, Professional Excellence (PROX) or Study Abroad (SABR) course (HNRS 185 ) in order to be awarded Arts and Sciences Honors. The Honors Projects will be in addition to the workload assigned for the designated course and must focus on addressing an Excellence Systems skill either not covered in the class or in greater depth than the course learning goals. Students should contact the Arts and Sciences Honors Coordinator or the College of Arts and Sciences Dean for project guidelines. The project outlines must be submitted for approval no later than two weeks after the start of the class. This course meets on a prearranged schedule with the faculty mentor.
    Grade Note(s): A - B or NC
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Arts and Sciences Honors Program Coordinator or the College of Arts and Sciences Dean.
0 Credits
  
  • HNRS 185 - Arts and Sciences Honors Project


    0 Credits
    An Arts and Sciences Honors Project (HNRS 151 - HNRS 155 ) will be required in five College of Arts and Sciences courses in addition to completion of an experiential learning, service learning, internship, Professional Excellence (PROX) or study abroad (SABR) course (HNRS 185) in order to be awarded Arts and Sciences Honors. The Honors Projects will be in addition to the workload assigned for the designated course and must focus on addressing an Excellence Systems skill either not covered in the class or in greater depth than the course learning goals. Students should contact the Arts and Sciences Honors Coordinator or the College of Arts and Sciences Dean for project guidelines. Submission of the project outlines must be no later than four weeks prior to the start of the class. This course meets on a prearranged schedule with the faculty mentor.
    Grade Note(s): A - B or NC
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Arts and Sciences Honors Program Coordinator or the College of Arts and Sciences Dean.
0 Credits
  
  • HNRS 301 - Honors Accountancy Project


    0 Credits
    This is an experiential and empirical project-oriented course that prepares the honors student to be a leader in the accounting industry. Honors students will utilize accounting, technological, and professional presentation skills in industry, professional organizations, and community settings. An Honors Accountancy Project will be required in five undergraduate semesters of the student’s Honors Professional Accountancy degree program as directed by the faculty mentor. This course meets on a prearranged schedule with the faculty mentor.
    Grade Note(s): Graded as P pass/NC no credit basis
    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Honors Accountancy Program and completion of all 200 level accounting courses.
0 Credits
  
  • HNRS 302 - Honors Accountancy Project


    0 Credits
    This is an experiential and empirical project-oriented course that prepares the honors student to be a leader in the accounting industry. Honors students will utilize accounting, technological, and professional presentation skills in industry, professional organizations, and community settings. An Honors Accountancy Project will be required in five undergraduate semesters of the student’s Honors Professional Accountancy degree program as directed by the faculty mentor. This course meets on a prearranged schedule with the faculty mentor.
    Grade Note(s): Graded as P pass/NC no credit basis
    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Honors Accountancy Program and completion of all 200 level accounting courses.
0 Credits
  
  • HNRS 303 - Honors Accountancy Project


    0 Credits
    This is an experiential and empirical project-oriented course that prepares the honors student to be a leader in the accounting industry. Honors students will utilize accounting, technological, and professional presentation skills in industry, professional organizations, and community settings. An Honors Accountancy Project will be required in five undergraduate semesters of the student’s Honors Professional Accountancy degree program as directed by the faculty mentor. This course meets on a prearranged schedule with the faculty mentor .
    Grade Note(s): Graded as P pass/NC no credit basis
    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Honors Accountancy Program and completion of all 200 level accounting courses.
0 Credits
  
  • HNRS 304 - Honors Accountancy Project


    0 Credits
    This is an experiential and empirical project-oriented course that prepares the honors student to be a leader in the accounting industry. Honors students will utilize accounting, technological, and professional presentation skills in industry, professional organizations, and community settings. An Honors Accountancy Project will be required in five undergraduate semesters of the student’s Honors Professional Accountancy degree program as directed by the faculty mentor. This course meets on a prearranged schedule with the faculty mentor.
    Grade Note(s): Graded as P pass/NC no credit basis
    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Honors Accountancy Program and completion of all 200 level accounting courses.
0 Credits
  
  • HNRS 305 - Honors Accountancy Project


    0 Credits
    This is an experiential and empirical project-oriented course that prepares the honors student to be a leader in the accounting industry. Honors students will utilize accounting, technological, and professional presentation skills in industry, professional organizations, and community settings. An Honors Accountancy Project will be required in five undergraduate semesters of the student’s Honors Professional Accountancy degree program as directed by the faculty mentor. This course meets on a prearranged schedule with the faculty mentor.
    Grade Note(s): Graded as P pass/NC no credit basis
    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Honors Accountancy Program and completion of all 200 level accounting courses.
0 Credits

Human Resource Management

  
  • HRMG 213 - Human Resource Management


    3 Credits
    This course is an overview of the responsibilities of a human resource management department in a business setting. The elements of job analysis, recruitment, selection, training and assessment, are described. Additionally, compensation and benefits administration, labor relations and the legislative and legal decisions affecting human resource policy are explored. Various workplace situations are examined through the use of problem solving exercises and discussion.
    Prerequisite(s): HLTH 211  or MGMT 211  
3 Credits
  
  • HRMG 290 - Human Resource Management Internship


    Variable Credits
    Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Attend Mandatory Internship Workshop at least two semesters prior to your desired internship course semester. The required internship workshop and approval process can be found at:https://my.davenport.edu/internships
    This associate-level internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The experience should be related as closely as possible to the student’s major field and individual interest. The course is variable credit (1, 2 or 3) with 1 credit requiring 50 hours of career-related work time at the internship site; 2 credits require 100 hours and 3 credits require 150 hours. The course may be repeated for up to a total of 3 credits. HRMG 290 allows students to take an additional internship earlier in their career, but students must also meet the minimum 3 credits of their internship requirement through HRMG 490 . Internship hours will be scheduled in partnership between the student and the site and reported via weekly reports filed by the student in the academic course. Students will be supported to identify site possibilities; however, responsibility for selection by the internship employer rests with the student. The internship may be either paid or unpaid. An appropriate faculty member and the internship site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance. A criminal background check and drug screen may be required by the Internship site.
    Grade Note(s): Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course.
    Fees: Additional course fees apply.
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and minimum major GPA of 2.3; at least 50% of Foundations of Business completed; and at least 6 credits in the major.
Variable Credits
  
  • HRMG 313 - Staffing Organizations


    3 Credits
    This application-based course provides students with an in-depth view of the employee selection process. Specific topics covered include selection criteria, recruiting a diverse qualified pool of applicants, evaluating applicants relative to selection criteria that is reliable and employs valid measurements. Emphasis is placed on the reliability and validity of various selection methods to insure regulatory compliance.
    Prerequisite(s): HRMG 213 
3 Credits
  
  • HRMG 350 - Training for Organizations


    3 Credits
    This course is designed to provide students with a solid understanding in the fundamentals of training and development. Students are exposed to the training process, from needs assessment to training methods and the role of evaluation. With the use of a case analysis approach students examine the broadening role of training in assisting organizations in the achievement of business goals. Other topics of study include: e-learning and technology, special challenges in today’s workforce and the future of training and development.
    Prerequisite(s): HRMG 213 
3 Credits
  
  • HRMG 431 - Negotiation and Dispute Resolution


    3 Credits
    This course analyzes conflict in business and develops new approaches to negotiating with people from both similar and different backgrounds. Many dimensions of negotiation are discussed including interpersonal, organizational, collective bargaining, and cultural dynamics. Students review strategies in various conflicting situations including cooperative, competitive, and labor relations.
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 311  and HRMG 213 
3 Credits
  
  • HRMG 433 - Compensation Administration


    3 Credits
    In this course, students will examine hourly and executive pay and benefits packages, including many non-wage elements such as health care, defined contribution plans, child care, etc. Compensation options to be explored will include wages, commissions, group and individual incentives, bonuses, stock options, pay for performance plans, international pay systems’ benefits, and executive payment packages. The role that compensation and benefits plays in a corporation’s overall business strategy will also be examined.
    Prerequisite(s): FINC 211  and HRMG 213 
3 Credits
  
  • HRMG 453 - Strategic Human Resources


    4 Credits
    Students will gain knowledge of the strategic relationship between the various human resource functions and the strategic business goals of the organization through in-depth analysis using case studies. Strategic recommendations developed from the case materials will focus on the interdependencies as they relate to managing change, mergers and acquisitions, workforce planning, compensation and managing a global work force.
    Fees: Additional course fees apply.
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 311 , HRMG 313 , MGMT 321 , LEGL 401 , HRMG 433  and achieved senior status.
4 Credits
  
  • HRMG 490 - Human Resource Management BBA Internship


    3 Credits
    Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Attend Mandatory Internship Workshop at least two semesters prior to your desired internship course semester. The required internship workshop and approval process can be found at:https://my.davenport.edu/internships
    This bachelor-level internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The experience should be related as closely as possible to the student’s major field and individual interest. 150 hours of career-related work time shall be required for the 3 credit course pursued. Internship hours will be scheduled in partnership between the student and the site and reported via weekly reports filed by the student in the academic course. Students will be supported to identify site possibilities; however, responsibility for selection by the internship employer rests with the student. The internship may be either paid or unpaid. An appropriate faculty member and the internship site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance. A criminal background check and drug screen may be required by the Internship site.
    Grade Note(s): Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course.
    Fees: Additional course fees apply.
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and minimum major GPA of 2.3. all Foundations of Business courses completed; at least 18 credits in the major completed, including HRMG 313  HRMG 350  HRMG 431  and LEGL 401  .
3 Credits
  
  • HRMG 499 - Certified Professional Human Resource Prep Course


    3 Credits
    This course prepares students for the SHRM certification examination developed and conducted by the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM). This exam-prep course provides a focused review of all courses required in the Human Resources Management degree program. It uses questions from prior certification exams to help the student become familiar with the format, content and nature of the exam. Successful completion of the preparatory course does not guarantee passing the exam.
    Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course
    Prerequisite(s): Achieved senior status.
3 Credits

Human Resource Management - Dual Language (DL)

For students enrolled in Bilingual programs only. See Casa Latina​ section for more information.

  
  • HRMG 213D - Human Resource Management DL


    3 Credits
    HRMG 213D - Administración de Recursos Humanos DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso es una visión general de las responsabilidades de un departamento de gerencia de recursos humanos en un entorno empresarial. Se describen los elementos de análisis de puestos, reclutamiento, selección, formación y evaluación. Además, se exploran la administración de compensaciones y beneficios, las relaciones laborales y las decisiones legislativas y legales que afectan la política de recursos humanos. Se examinan diversas situaciones en el lugar de trabajo mediante el uso de ejercicios de resolución de problemas y debates.

    This course is an overview of the responsibilities of a human resource management department in a business setting. The elements of job analysis, recruitment, selection, training and assessment, are described. Additionally, compensation and benefits administration, labor relations and the legislative and legal decisions affecting human resource policy are explored. Various workplace situations are examined through the use of problem solving exercises and discussion.


    Note: This course is for students enrolled in Bilingual programs only. See Casa Latina​ section for more information.
    Prerequisite(s): HLTH 211D   or MGMT 211D  

3 Credits
  
  • HRMG 313D - Staffing Organizations DL


    3 Credits
    HRMG 313D - Organizaciones de Contratación de Personal DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso basado en aplicaciones proporciona a los estudiantes una visión profunda del proceso de selección de empleados. Los temas específicos cubiertos incluyen criterios de selección, reclutamiento de un grupo diverso de solicitantes calificados, evaluación de los solicitantes en relación con criterios de selección que sean confiables y emplee mediciones válidas. Se pone énfasis en la confiabilidad y validez de varios métodos de selección para asegurar el cumplimiento regulatorio.

    This application-based course provides students with an in-depth view of the employee selection process. Specific topics covered include selection criteria, recruiting a diverse qualified pool of applicants, evaluating applicants relative to selection criteria that is reliable and employs valid measurements. Emphasis is placed on the reliability and validity of various selection methods to insure regulatory compliance.


    Note: This course is for students enrolled in Bilingual programs only. See Casa Latina​ section for more information.
    Prerequisite(s): HRMG 213D  

3 Credits
  
  • HRMG 350D - Training for Organizations DL


    3 Credits
    HRMG 350D - Capacitación para Organizaciones DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso está diseñado para proporcionar a los estudiantes una comprensión sólida de los fundamentos de la capacitación y el desarrollo. Los estudiantes están expuestos al proceso de capacitación, desde la evaluación de las necesidades hasta los métodos de capacitación y el papel de la evaluación. Con el uso de un enfoque de análisis de casos, los estudiantes examinan el papel cada vez más amplio de la capacitación para ayudar a las organizaciones a alcanzar sus objetivos comerciales. Otros temas de estudio incluyen: e-learning y tecnología, desafíos especiales en la fuerza laboral actual y el futuro de la capacitación y el desarrollo.

    This course is designed to provide students with a solid understanding in the fundamentals of training and development. Students are exposed to the training process, from needs assessment to training methods and the role of evaluation. With the use of a case analysis approach students examine the broadening role of training in assisting organizations in the achievement of business goals. Other topics of study include: e-learning and technology, special challenges in today’s workforce and the future of training and development.

     


    Note: This course is for students enrolled in Bilingual programs only. See Casa Latina​ section for more information.
    Prerequisite(s): HRMG 213D  

3 Credits
  
  • HRMG 431D - Negotiation and Dispute Resolution DL


    3 Credits
    HRMG 431D - Negociación y Resolución de Disputas DL

    3 Créditos

    Este curso analiza los conflictos en los negocios y desarrolla nuevos enfoques para negociar con personas de orígenes similares y diferentes. Se analizan muchas dimensiones de la negociación, incluidas las interpersonales, organizativas, de negociación colectiva y dinámicas culturales. Los estudiantes revisan estrategias en diversas situaciones conflictivas, incluidas las relaciones cooperativas, competitivas y laborales.

    This course analyzes conflict in business and develops new approaches to negotiating with people from both similar and different backgrounds. Many dimensions of negotiation are discussed including interpersonal, organizational, collective bargaining, and cultural dynamics. Students review strategies in various conflicting situations including cooperative, competitive, and labor relations.


    Note: This course is for students enrolled in Bilingual programs only. See Casa Latina​ section for more information.
    Prerequisite(s): WRIT 311D   and HRMG 213D  

3 Credits
  
  • HRMG 433D - Compensation Administration DL


    3 Credits
    HRMG 433D - Administración de Compensación DL

    3 Créditos

    En este curso, los estudiantes examinarán los paquetes de beneficios y pagos ejecutivos y por horas, incluidos muchos elementos no salariales, como atención médica, planes de contribución definida, cuidado infantil, etc. Las opciones de compensación a explorar incluirán salarios, comisiones, incentivos grupales e individuales, bonificaciones, opciones sobre acciones, planes de pago por desempeño, beneficios de sistemas de pago internacionales y paquetes de pago para ejecutivos. También se examinará el papel que desempeñan la compensación y los beneficios en la estrategia comercial general de una corporación.

    In this course, students will examine hourly and executive pay and benefits packages, including many non-wage elements such as health care, defined contribution plans, child care, etc. Compensation options to be explored will include wages, commissions, group and individual incentives, bonuses, stock options, pay for performance plans, international pay systems’ benefits, and executive payment packages. The role that compensation and benefits plays in a corporation’s overall business strategy will also be examined.


    Note: This course is for students enrolled in Bilingual programs only. See Casa Latina​ section for more information.
    Prerequisite(s): FINC 211D   and HRMG 213D  

3 Credits
  
  • HRMG 453D - Strategic Human Resources DL


    4 Credits
    HRMG 453D - Recursos Humanos Estratégicos DL

    4 Créditos

    Los estudiantes obtendrán conocimiento de la relación estratégica entre las diversas funciones de recursos humanos y los objetivos comerciales estratégicos de la organización a través de un análisis en profundidad utilizando estudios de casos. Las recomendaciones estratégicas desarrolladas a partir de los materiales del caso se centrarán en las interdependencias que se relacionan con la gerencia del cambio, las fusiones y adquisiciones, la planificación de la fuerza laboral, la compensación y la gerencia de una fuerza laboral global.

    Students will gain knowledge of the strategic relationship between the various human resource functions and the strategic business goals of the organization through in-depth analysis using case studies. Strategic recommendations developed from the case materials will focus on the interdependencies as they relate to managing change, mergers and acquisitions, workforce planning, compensation, and managing a global workforce.

     


    Note: This course is for students enrolled in Bilingual programs only. See Casa Latina​ section for more information.
    Fees: Aplican cuotas de curso adicionales.

    Additional course fees apply.
    Prerequisite(s): HRMG 313D  , HRMG 433D  , MGMT 321D  , LEGL 401D  , WRIT 311D   and achieved senior status.

4 Credits
  
  • HRMG 490D - Human Resource Management Internship DL


    3 Credits
    Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Asista al taller de pasantía obligatorio al menos dos semestres antes del semestre del curso de pasantía deseado. El taller de pasantía requerido y el proceso de aprobación se puede encontrar en: https://my.davenport.edu/internships

    Attend Mandatory Internship Workshop at least two semesters prior to your desired internship course semester. The required internship workshop and approval process can be found at: https://my.davenport.edu/internships


    HRMG 490D - Pasantía de BBA Recursos Humanos DL

    3 Créditos

    Esta pasantía a nivel de licenciatura es la integración de la instrucción previa en el salón de clase con el nuevo aprendizaje adquirido a través de la experiencia laboral en el trabajo. La experiencia debe estar lo más estrechamente relacionada posible con la especialidad y el interés individual del estudiante. Se requerirán 150 horas de trabajo relacionado con la carrera para el curso de 3 créditos cursado. Las horas de prácticas serán programadas en colaboración entre el estudiante y el sitio y reportadas mediante informes semanales presentados por el estudiante en el curso académico. Se apoyará a los estudiantes para identificar posibilidades del sitio, sin embargo, la responsabilidad de la selección por parte del empleador de la pasantía recae en el estudiante. La pasantía puede ser remunerada o no remunerada. Un miembro de la facultad apropiado y el supervisor del sitio de pasantías evaluarán el desempeño del estudiante. El sitio de pasantías puede exigir una verificación de antecedentes penales y una prueba de detección de drogas.

    This bachelor-level internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the- job work experience. The experience should be related as closely as possible to the student’s major field and individual interest. 150 hours of career-related work time shall be required for the 3 credit course pursued. Internship hours will be scheduled in partnership between the student and the site and reported via weekly reports filed by the student in the academic course. Students will be supported to identify site possibilities; however, responsibility for selection by the internship employer rests with the student. The internship may be either paid or unpaid. An appropriate faculty member and the internship site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance. A criminal background check and drug screen may be required by the Internship site.


    Grade Note(s): Cualquier ausencia injustificada o despido de una pasantía resultará en una calificación de F. Se requiere una calificación de C o mejor para aprobar este curso.

    Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course.

     
    Note: This course is for students enrolled in Bilingual programs only. See Casa Latina​ section for more information.
    Fees: Aplican tarifas de curso adicionales.

    Additional course fees apply.
    Prerequisite(s): GPA mínimo acumulativo de 2.0 y GPA mínimo mayor de 2.3; todos los cursos de Fundamentos de Negocios completados; y al menos 18 créditos en la especialidad, incluyendo HRMG 313D  , HRMG 350D  , HRMG 431D   y LEGL 401D  .

    Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and minimum major GPA of 2.3; all Foundations of Business courses completed; at least 18 credits in the major completed, including HRMG 313D  , HRMG 350D  , HRMG 431D  , and LEGL 401D  .

     

3 Credits

Humanities

  
  • HUMN 101 - Arts and Culture


    3 Credits
    This course will use an interdisciplinary approach to explore the fine arts, philosophy, and historical perspectives within and among various Western and non-Western cultural traditions. Students will develop an understanding of the ways in which our thoughts, perceptions, and expressions are constructed. Students will also experience the humanities by investigating art, philosophy and cultural traditions beyond the classroom setting.
3 Credits
  
  • HUMN 310 - Global Cultures: China


    3 Credits
    This course provides students an opportunity to immerse themselves in Chinese culture. Students examine critically the ethical rationale by which cultures make their important decisions. Students will identify, analyze, and evaluate the cultural productions that shape our global community. They will also develop a global perspective - an understanding that interdependence demands a new critical consciousness.
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 109 
3 Credits
  
  • HUMN 313 - Global Cultures: India


    3 Credits
    This course provides students an opportunity to immerse themselves in Indian culture. Students examine critically the ethical rationale by which cultures make their important decisions. Students will identify, analyze, and evaluate the cultural productions that shape our global community. They will also develop a global perspective - an understanding that interdependence demands a new critical consciousness.
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 109 
3 Credits
  
  • HUMN 314 - Global Cultures:Latino Culture


    3 Credits
    This course provides students an opportunity to immerse themselves in Latino culture. Students examine critically the ethical rationale by which cultures make their important decisions. Students will identify, analyze, and evaluate the cultural productions that shape our global community. They will also develop a global perspective-an understanding that interdependence demands a new critical consciousness.
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 109 
3 Credits
  
  • HUMN 381 - International Humanities


    3 TO 6 Credits
    This course explores the humanities in an international context. Students learn about the arts and culture of another nation while studying in that country. Students reflect upon the rich history, traditions, and beliefs of their country of study. This course may be tailored regarding content, time, and credit offered in accordance with a student’s international study and pending approval from the appropriate division chair.
3 TO 6 Credits
 

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