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HCSV 160
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Personal Health
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3.0
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FS
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GE
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Explores major issues regarding behavior conducive to optimal health throughout the life course. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, substance use and abuse, fitness, diet, sexuality, stress, and disease risk reduction. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course.
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HCSV 161
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Emergency Care and Personal Safety
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3.0
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INQ
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Develops decision-making and action skills to deal with common medical emergencies. Meets EMS first responder guidelines for public safety personnel. Certification in first aid and CPR. Also addresses EMS system orientation, basic triage, obstetrical emergency, auto and water extrication. 3 hours clinical.
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HCSV 189
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Community Services: Field Exp
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1.0
-3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is a field experience offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Provides experience as a volunteer in a campus or community service agency. To receive credit for each unit you must put in a minimum of three hours per week of volunteer activity. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading.
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HCSV 198
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Special Topics
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1.0
-3.0
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FS
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This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours lecture.
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HCSV 260
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Computer Applications in Health Education
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3.0
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FS
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An introduction to computer software applications used in health education. Students have hands-on experience developing electronic resources for publishing health educaton CD-ROMs and Web sites. Skills learned may also be used for desktop publishing. Other topics addressed include digital photography, video, scanning, graphic design, archiving, professional presentations, academic databases, and evaluating electronic resources. 3 hours discussion.
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HCSV 265
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Human Sexuality
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3.0
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FS
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GE
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Overview of human sexuality, including psychosexual development, gender roles, reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth, contraception, abortion, sexually transmitted diseases inlcuding HIV/AIDS, relationships, sexual orientation, sex and the law, sexually explicit materials, and sexual dysfunction. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course.
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HCSV 319
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Correctional Health
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3.0
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FS
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Current status and future opportunities in health care for prisoners. Major health issues to be explored are addiction, sexuality, violence reduction, mental health, and health promotion. Special attention is given to incarcerated women, juveniles, elders, and the mentally ill. Issues in worksite health promotion for prison employees is also addressed. 3 hours lecture.
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HCSV 320
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Chronic and Communicable Diseases
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3.0
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SP
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Prerequisites: BIOL 104 is strongly recommended.
Examines the major chronic and communicable diseases, including cause, prevention, and treatment strategies. Behaviors that promote health and reduce premature death and disease are also addressed. 3 hours lecture.
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HCSV 321
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Community Health
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3.0
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FS
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Analyzes fundamental principles upon which school, community, and population health are based. The contributions of federal, state, and local organizations to national goals for health promotion and disease prevention are examined. Explores fundamental social, political, organizational, and behavioral aspects of public health in school, community, and worksite settings. 3 hours lecture.
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HCSV 323
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International Health
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3.0
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INQ
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Analysis of historical and current health problems in the world: population dynamics, vital statistics, global disease patterns, and variations among nations and cultures. Examination of contributing social, psychological, physical, governmental, and cultural factors affecting disease. Efforts toward health promotion and disease prevention, including international programs. 3 hours lecture.
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HCSV 325
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Consumer Health
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3.0
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FS
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GE
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Examination of major health care consumer issues from historical and contemporary perspectives. Discussion of cost, availability, and quality of health care and their relationship to political and economic activities. Identification of national, regional, and local health trends affecting consumers. Analysis of individual and collective consumer strategies. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course.
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HCSV 328
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Multicultural Health
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3.0
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FS
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USD
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This course is also offered as
MCGS 328.
Ethnic groups in the U.S. face many health problems. This course focuses on those problems which affect the four largest ethnic groups in the U.S.: African Americans, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, and Asian Americans. The effects of history, health beliefs and practices, and socioeconomic status on the health of these ethnic populations are addressed. Current and potential strategies to improve health care delivery to these groups are explored. 3 hours discussion. This is an approved US Diversity course.
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HCSV 330
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Management Principles in Health Services
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3.0
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FA
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Provides knowledge and skills to administer health organizations and programs. Concepts of planning, organizational behavior, and management applicable to the administration of health organizations and programs are addressed. Major approaches to management, motivation, leadership, decision making, supervision, and budgeting are presented. 3 hours seminar.
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HCSV 332
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Laws, Ethics, and Regulations in Health Services
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3.0
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FA
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Study of specific areas of law, ethics, and regulations in health care. Examination of legal and ethical issues of licensing, health insurance, managed care, funding mechanisms, medical negligence and malpractice, informed consent, health care records, and patient and family rights. 3 hours seminar.
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HCSV 333
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Medical Economics
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3.0
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FS
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GE
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This course is also offered as
ECON 352.
An examination of the health care industry and its role in fulfilling national health needs. Topics include national health insurance, health financing, and resource allocation. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course.
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HCSV 360
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Public Health Administration
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3.0
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SP
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This course provides a survey of administrative functions within public health and health education programs. Major approaches to motivation, leadership, conflict management, supervision, and budgeting are presented. Concepts of marketing, public policy, administrative law and public health disaster response are addressed. 3 hours lecture.
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HCSV 362
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Environmental Health
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3.0
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FS
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An overview of the relationship of people and nature; the impact of environmental conditions, such as water and air pollution, solid wastes, food contamination, vectors, radiation, noise, light, which cause deleterious effects on people's physical, mental, and social well-being. Individual and collective consumer intervention in environmental health problems. 3 hours discussion.
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HCSV 363
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Child Health
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3.0
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FS
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GE
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An examination of the status, needs, and trends in the health of America's children, including selected racial/ethnic groups. The course includes an overview of physical growth and development from the prenatal period to early adolescence; discussion of common health problems, causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention; and addresses selected health issues such as diet, physical activity, stress, violence, drugs, sexuality, and environmental risks. An overview of current and potential health services and prevention programs for children is included. 3 hours discussion. This is an approved General Education course.
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HCSV 366
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Drugs in American Film
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3.0
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INQ
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This course examines the popular representation of drugs in American film. It compares the film portrayal of selected illicit drugs with accurate information regarding their history, prevalence, acute and chronic effects, and treatment strategies. The course explores the use and misuse of drugs in the larger political, social, and economic context. 3 hours lecture.
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HCSV 368
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Women's Health
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3.0
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FS
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GE
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This course is also offered as
NURS 368,
WMST 368.
This course represents an overview of health care issues faced by women throughout the life cycle. The course begins an examination of scientific inquiry and the study of disease in women. Then, using sociological, political, and behavioral sciences, the roles, rights, and responsibilities of women in the health care system are assessed. The course concludes with a biological review of the female body and specific health care problems common to women. This course
encompasses a woman-centered philosophy which encourages women's active participation in their health care decisions. 3 hours discussion. This is an approved General Education course.
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HCSV 369
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Health Education Techniques
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3.0
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FS
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This course introduces health education theory, curricula, resources, and marketing techniques for use in school and community settings. Students plan, develop, implement, and evaluate effective health education and promotion programs. Students practice professional health education techniques while working with a local organization to implement a community health education. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity.
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HCSV 370
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Drugs in Our Society
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3.0
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FS
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GE
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An overview of the use and abuse of alcohol, prescription and street drugs, and their personal and societal consequences on the young adult, the family, and society. Historical perspectives, legal issues, and decision-making skills regarding drug use will also be addressed. 3 hours discussion. This is an approved General Education course.
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HCSV 389
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Community Service: Supervision
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1.0
-3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Provides experience in a supervisory role in a campus or community service agency. Each unit of credit requires a minimum of three hours a week supervisory experience and seminar participation. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading.
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HCSV 398
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Special Topics
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1.0
-3.0
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FS
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This course is a special topic offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours lecture.
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HCSV 399
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Special Problems
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1.0
-3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading.
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HCSV 425
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Research and Evaluation in Health
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3.0
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FS
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GW
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Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, MATH 105.
The course introduces students to research methodology and program evaluation techniques in the health field. Students develop skills for critically reading professional literature and writing a research or program evaluation proposal. 3 hours discussion. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors.
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HCSV 425H
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Research and Evaluation in Health - Honors
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3.0
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FA
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GW
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Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, MATH 105; faculty permission. Open to Health Science majors with 3.5 or higher GPA.
The course introduces students to research methodology and program evaluation techniques in the health field. Students develop skills for critically reading professional literature and writing a research or program evaluation proposal. Students also begin work on an Honors in the Major project. 3 hours discussion. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors.
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HCSV 430
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Management of Health Services Organizations
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3.0
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FA
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Prerequisites: ACCT 201 and HCSV 330 or permission of instructor.
Examines the internal operations of health services organizations (e.g. ambulatory care, long-term care, managed care), and applies management principles including marketing, financing, legal issues, personnel issues, and quality management. 3 hours seminar.
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HCSV 430H
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Management of Health Services Organizations - Honors
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3.0
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FA
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Prerequisites: ACCT 201 or HCSV 330. Instructor permission required. Open to Health Science majors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Examines the internal operations of health services organizations (e.g., ambulatory care, long-term care, managed care) and applies management principles including marketing, financing, legal issues, personnel issues, and quality management. Initiation of an honors project is required; the project must be completed in HCSV 499H. 3 hours seminar.
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HCSV 431
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The Healthcare Delivery System
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3.0
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FA
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Provides an overview of the U.S. healthcare delivery system from historical, organizational, financial, and administrative perspectives. Analyzes current health issues, such as cost, access, and quality of care. 3 hours seminar.
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HCSV 432
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Comparative Health Systems
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3.0
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INQ
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Exploration of health services delivery in selected industrialized and developing countries. Analysis of the impact of delivery styles, financing, manpower, quality assurance, technology, and government intervention upon the health of its consumers. 3 hours discussion.
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HCSV 433
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Financial Management of Healthcare Organizations
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3.0
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FA
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Prerequisites: ACCT 201, ACCT 202, MATH 105.
This course provides an understanding of the process of making asset choices for the provision of health care, stewarding the assets particular to healthcare organizations (both for-profit and not-for-profit), and obtaining funds to pay for healthcare- specific assets. Includes traditional techniques of finance, but focuses on the state of the art in the theory and practice of healthcare financial management, including agency theory, valuation, capitated contract analysis, and endowment management. 3 hours discussion.
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HCSV 435
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Health Care Policy and Politics
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3.0
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SP
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Prerequisites: HCSV 431.
This course is also offered as
POLS 405.
An analysis of the political forces, both private and public, which have an impact upon the health industry in the United States. Focusing on problems related to the delivery of health care, the course will cover such issues as availability, accessibility, appropriateness, acceptance, accounting, and alternatives. 3 hours seminar.
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HCSV 438
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Emergency Medical Services System Planning
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3.0
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INQ
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Prerequisites: HCSV 431 or equivalent or faculty permission.
This course will examine the emergency medical services (EMS) system as a vital component of the health care delivery system. Course work will focus on administration and planning of EMS systems. 3 hours seminar.
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HCSV 439
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Administration of EMS Organizations
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3.0
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INQ
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Prerequisites: HCSV 330 or equivalent or faculty permission.
This course will apply management principles including marketing, financing, personnel issues, and quality management to organizations within the emergency medical services system (e.g., ambulance services, trauma centers). 3 hours seminar.
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HCSV 450
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Health Education for Elementary School Teachers
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3.0
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FS
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Addresses major health issues affecting the child, including, but not limited to, health promotion and disease prevention, nutrition, substance use and abuse, and sexuality. Overview of health instruction framework for California public schools. Fulfills the state health education requirement for a preliminary teaching credential. 3 hours discussion.
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HCSV 451
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Health Education for Secondary School Teachers
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3.0
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FS
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Addresses major health issues affecting the adolescent, including, but not limited to, health promotion and disease prevention, nutrition, substance use and abuse, and sexuality. Fulfills the state health education requirement for a preliminary teaching credential. 3 hours discussion.
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HCSV 462
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School Health Programs
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3.0
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SP
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Prerequisite: HCSV 369 recommended.
Philosophical framework, organization, administration, and legal aspects of the school health program. Development of prevention and intervention strategies for major health problems affecting K-12 students, with emphasis on cultural sensitivity, at-risk youth, and community/school partnerships. 3 hours seminar.
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HCSV 463
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Epidemiology
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3.0
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FA
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Prerequisites: MATH 105. Recommended: HCSV 320.
Study of the patterns of the major chronic and infectious diseases. Both individual- and population-based approaches to prevention and control will be examined. 3 hours discussion.
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HCSV 465
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Sexuality Education: Concepts and Issues
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3.0
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INQ
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Prerequisites: BIOL 104.
Survey of issues relating to human sexuality, including gender, sexual response, societal and individual value sytems, sexual orientation, cross-cultural comparisons, reproduction, and disease prevention. Analysis of sexuality education principles, programs, national and state guidelines, and controversial issues. Exploration of personal values and skills related to sexuality education. 3 hours discussion.
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HCSV 467
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Mental and Emotional Health
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3.0
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FS
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Examination of nature and factors affecting mental health and positive and negative responses to problems in daily living. Discussion of types of mental disorders and public health strategies to deal with these problems. 3 hours discussion.
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HCSV 468
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Occupational Health and Safety
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3.0
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INQ
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Examines the nature, extent, and significance of work-related illnesses and accidents. Discusses the cause and prevention of occupational health problems and the influence of economic and political factors. The role of government, management, and the employee in protecting workers' health is discussed. Analyzes corporate and worksite health promotion programs. 3 hours discussion.
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HCSV 470
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Drug Prevention and Intervention
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3.0
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INQ
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Prerequisites: BIOL 104.
Designed for those who plan a career in health and community services. Explores models of drug use, abuse, and addiction and psychological, cultural, and economic determinants. Examines the history and current status of major prevention and intervention efforts to reduce tobacco, alcohol, and illicit and prescription drug abuse. Students evaluate the leading drug prevention and intervention models used in school and community settings. 3 hours discussion.
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HCSV 471
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Health Education Planning: Theory and Practice
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3.0
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FA
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Prerequisites: HCSV 321, HCSV 369, or faculty permission.
Examines theory and methods to facilitate individual and group behavior change to promote health and reduce risks of premature morbidity and mortality. Concepts in the behavioral sciences affecting health behavior, motivation, decision-making, and risk-taking are explored. Students will develop program planning and evaluation skills. 3 hours discussion.
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HCSV 489
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Internship
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3.0
-11.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in HCSV 490, senior standing, minimum 2.0 GPA in the major at CSU, Chico, faculty permission.
Field practicum designed to integrate theory and practice in a community setting. Supervised by an agency representative and faculty member. Minimum internship requirement for Health Science majors is 5.0 units. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading.
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HCSV 490
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Internship Seminar
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1.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in HCSV 489.
Integration of previous learning with realities of professional practice in the internship placement. 1 hour seminar. Credit/no credit grading.
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HCSV 498
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Special Topics
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1.0
-4.0
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FS
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This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-4.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours supervision.
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HCSV 499
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Special Problems
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1.0
-3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading.
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HCSV 499H
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Honors in Health and Community Services
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: Four upper-division courses in the major, including HCSV 425.
Open only by invitation to majors. The student will define a research problem, develop a research proposal, conduct the research, and submit a written report on the project. The student will refine the paper into publishable form and make a public presentation. Completion of 6 units with a B or higher certifies "Honors in the Major" on transcript. 9 hours supervision.
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HCSV 530
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Health Services Administration Capstone Seminar
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3.0
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SP
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Prerequisites: HCSV 330 and HCSV 431, or faculty permission.
Integration of theory and practice by examining issues and solutions to problems in the management and planning of health care services. Emphasis upon case studies and practitioner responses. 3 hours seminar.
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HCSV 541
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Health in the Later Years
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3.0
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FA
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Exploration of changing health status and needs in later life. Discussion of body system changes, bio-psycho-social influences on elders' health, health enhancement strategies, common health problems, treatment, and prevention. Also addresses drug use and abuse, sexuality, chronic illness, use of health delivery systems, including long-term care. 3 hours lecture.
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HCSV 543
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Social Gerontology
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3.0
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SP
|
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Studies the changes people face as they age in modern society, as individual social beings and as members of a larger society; how social change (economic, political, technological) affects older people in their aging patterns; emphasis is on the social aspects of problems and prospects for America's elders. 3 hours lecture. Formerly HCSV 443.
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HCSV 579
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Grant Writing and Other Fundraising Strategies
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3.0
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FS
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Knowledge and skill development in writing grant proposals for health and community services. Skills in researching government, foundation, and corporate funding opportunities. Diversifying nonprofit income through other fundraising strategies. 3 hours seminar.
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HCSV 652
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Legal and Ethical Issues in Health and Human Services
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3.0
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SP
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This course is also offered as
POLS 652.
A seminar providing an integrative analysis of ethical and legal forces in the environment of health and human services as they relate to health and human services organizations' behavior and management decision making. 3 hours seminar.
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HCSV 663
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Seminar in Health and Human Services Management
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3.0
|
FS
|
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This course is also offered as
POLS 663.
3 hours seminar.
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HCSV 665
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Economic and Global Finance Issues in Health and Human Services
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3.0
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SP
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Prerequisites: POLS 660C, POLS 664.
This course is also offered as
POLS 665.
An examination of the health care industry in relation to health financing, insurance, grants, contracting, and resource allocation as they relate to management decision making in health and human service organizations. 3 hours seminar.
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HCSV 689
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Internship
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1.0
-3.0
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INQ
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Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
Work in selected public and quasi-public agencies. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading.
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HCSV 697
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Independent Study
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1.0
-3.0
|
FS
|
|
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is a graduate-level independent study offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
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HCSV 699P
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Master's Project
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1.0
-3.0
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FS
|
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This course is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading.
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HCSV 699T
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Master's Thesis
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1.0
-6.0
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FS
|
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This course is offered for 1.0-6.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading.
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