Bachelor of Science in Health Studies Online

Overview that explains why laboratory tests are ordered and how interpretation of laboratory data is used in the care and welfare of patients.

Basic principles of disease processes, covering essential structural and functional characteristics of common diseases. Attention will be given to individual body systems and the diseases, disturbances, and abnormalities affecting them.

Teaching and “coaching” patients toward managing, mitigating, and/or preventing health dysfunctions encountered by citizens of the Delta region. Examines the impact health promotion and preventive practices have on the quality of life across the life span.

Operations management, organizational behavior, and healthcare service delivery with a broad focus on the philosophy and processes of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and the challenges of implementation, using examples from a variety of health care organizations.

Overview of the unique features of public health in the rapidly changing US and global health care delivery system from a population, global health perspective.

Self-assessment of awareness, knowledge, sensitivity and acceptance of the importance of cultural issues in a culturally diverse health care environment, definition and components of culture, cultural values, cultural competence, health and healing traditions, transcultural communication, fostering cultural competence in colleagues.

Overview of the roles of patient navigators and advocates in the rapidly-changing and complex US healthcare system.

An introduction to pharmaceuticals in modern heathcare. Issues related to regulation, drug development, drug safety (including age related issues, polypharmacy, and abuse) and quality control are included.

Examination of critical health and health care issues from clinical, legislative, and community perspectives.

Examination of a variety of mental health conditions and behaviors, including many of the help-seeking behaviors seen currently in health care settings, including major public health threats to our society will be discussed.

Teaching strategies and methodologies that compare and contrast teacher-centered versus patient-centered approaches within the context of healthcare.

An introduction to the scope and nature of living with chronic disease or illness with a focus on identifying chronic illnesses that affect not only the individual, but families and communities.

An introduction to the scope and nature of most adverse events related to patient safety, with a focus on identification and prevention of patient safety issues.

Investigation of management theories, organizational design and behavior, managerial skills and leadership, human resource management, and strategic planning involving various healthcare settings; development of interpersonal skills necessary to manage teams and lead organizational change. Requires admission to the BSHS program or Departmental Approval. Prerequisites, Grade of C or better in HP 2112 and HP 3673. Spring.

A global focus on value-based healthcare delivery and the World Health Organization. Approaches to principles related to health care delivery in practice that are effective, safe, and quality based.

Examination of some of the moral issues involved in the practice of medicine and attendant medical technology. Sample topics include the right to privacy, the moral permissibility of euthanasia, and appropriate distribution of scarce and expensive medical resources.

An all hazards approach is utilized to identify legal and ethical issues, cultural, political and religious issues, collective behaviors and group panic, role of the media, effective communication, and identification of resources for persons engaged in disaster and emergency preparedness.

Foundation knowledge in healthcare emergency management to include standards, regulations, organizations, government agencies and stakeholders; disaster planning; staffing and personnel; Personal Protection Equipment and decontamination; evacuation, isolation, and quarantine; ethical issues; financial issues; and public affairs.

Fundamental structures and operations of the United States health care system and its differences from other established health care models across the world. Provides an overview of health care services, delivery, financing, trends and consequences.

Application of sociological concepts and methods in the analysis of current social problems in the United States, including family and community disorganization, delinquency and crime, mental illness, and intergroup relations.

This course focuses on the theory and practice of communication in interpersonal, small groups and public speaking contexts, emphasizing proficiency in message organization, delivery, and critical thinking.

Study and practice of fundamentals of written communication, including principles of grammar, punctuation, spelling, organization, and careful analytical reading. Prerequisite, with grade of C or better, for ENG 1013.

Continues the practice of ENG 1003 to develop further the skills learned in that course. Based on reading and discussion of various types of writing, the students’ essays will provide practice in different kinds of rhetorical development, including research and documentation.

Equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices, and miscellaneous topics. No credit given if taken following MATH 1054.

Course Description: Introduction to major artists, media, styles and works of art within their cultural and historical contexts for the non-art major.

Introduction to the analysis and interpretation of literary works from several historical periods ranging from early civilizations through the Renaissance.

Introduction to the analysis and interpretation of literary works from several historical periods ranging from the Renaissance to the present.

An introduction to music for the listener who has had no formal musical training or experience. A study of musical styles and composers and their cultural and historical contexts.

Basic problems of philosophy based upon readings in the works of selected leading philosophers. A prerequisite for upper level philosophy. Fall, Spring.

Introduction to aesthetic and critical appreciation of the art of theatre through lecture, live and video performance, and discussion.

United States history. Social, economic, and political developments from Columbus to the end of Reconstruction.

Social, economic, and political developments from Reconstruction to the present. Fall, Spring, Summer.

The constitution, government, and politics of the United States.

Human society and social behavior.

Special course fees apply. Prerequisite or co-requisite of CHEM 1043. Fall, Summer.

An introduction to selected fundamental concepts including dimensional analysis, mole concept, atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature, chemical reactions, thermochemistry, intermolecular interactions, gases, mixtures, kinetics, equilibrium and acid base chemistry. Fall, Summer.