HSCC Health Sciences, Core
HSCC 2200 Health Communication
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Introduces students to fundamental communication principles, focusing on developing the skills required to effectively present and convey professional and health-related information to diverse audiences. the course focuses on oral skills, written skills, organizational skills, and communication skills involving new technology and media.
HSCC 2300 Management of Health Information
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
A survey of commonly used computer applications in the health sciences, focusing on the effective use and communication of health care data and information.
HSCC 2500 Health Issues and Resources
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Formulation and facilitation of practical modes of collaboration and cooperation among health agencies, levels of program personnel, and provider organizations.
HSCC 3000 Special Topics in Health Science
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This course offers students a seminar experience covering prominent and contemporary topics in the health sciences. Topics vary according to current trends and issues within the field.
HSCC 3100 Research Methods
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Conceptual frameworks, data sources, design, interpretation, and evaluation of research methods and current topics in health sciences research.
HSCC 3110 Legal Issues in the Health Care Environment
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Examines the law and legal processes as they relate to health care professionals and organizations. Includes an overview of the American legal system and a wide range of legal issues that apply to the health professions.
HSCC 3130 Health Policy Issues
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Overview of health policy-making process of health care. Issues pertinent to policy deliberation, formation, implementation, evaluation and statutory and administrative law.
HSCC 3140 Epidemiology
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Distribution and determinants of health and disease in defined populations with applications to clinical, environmental, and infectious disease settings.
HSCC 3760 Environmental and Community Health Issues
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Historical, contemporary, and prospective environmental factors that impact public health status.
HSCC 4005 Interprofessional Patient Advocacy Internship
3 Credit Hours. 1 Lecture Hour. 0-18 Lab Hours.
A service learning course which targets health and wellness. Students practice patient advocacy skills in community health care delivery settings.
HSCC 4020 Seminar in Professional Issues
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Exposes students to expected standards of professional behavior by providing strategies for oral and written communication including research, resumes, job search, interviewing skills, grant writing, ethics, credentialing, setting agenda, and chairing meetings.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
HSCC 4950 Practicum
1-6 Credit Hours. 0 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
The practicum delivers authentic exposure to the health sciences profession by providing hands-on, community-based experiences with institutions focused on improving the health of various populations. [2.8 GPA Required; Instructor permission required no later than midterm of the semester prior to completing the practicum; medical and liability insurance required].