Undergraduate

• HLSC-G 350 SURVEY OF PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS (3 cr.) An overview of programs both public and private that are available to meet the challenging needs of older adults.  Issues will be explored related to such programs as Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, and long-term care as well as an introduction to theories that are related to care seeking behavior.

• HLSC-G 370 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AGING (3 cr.) Provides a broad overview of adult development and aging with an emphasis on the changes that occur across physical, cognitive, emotional, perceptual, and social domains of functioning.  Analysis of the effects of and theoretical approaches of these changes on the occupational, social, and personality adjustment of the aging adult.

• HLSC-G 375 PHYSICAL CHANGE & AGING (3 cr.) This course serves to provide foundational knowledge of the physical changes that accompany the natural aging process in addition to changes that accompany pathologies and/or disease processes related to the advancement of age. While highlighting general perspectives and theories on aging, the course outlines the usual and expected changes to each system of the body specifically in the years following sexual maturity and throughout older adulthood. In addition, aging with lifelong disabilities, special topics to consider in relation to aging, health promotion and exercise, nutrition, medications, caregiving, and death and grief in the later years are discussed in detail.

• HLSC-G 410 SERVICE-LEARNING IN GERIATRICS (3 cr.) Designed to give the student direct work experience in various aging agencies and long-term care institutions.  This experiential component allows the student an opportunity to apply his/her newly acquired normative and cognitive skills and knowledge in an actual work setting.

• HLSC-G 450 SEMINAR IN GERONTOLOGY (3 cr.) This course provides an interdisciplinary investigation of selected facets of gerontology drawn from biological, behavioral, and social science.  Topics covered will include mental health, housing, economics, transportation, preventive health and rehabilitation programs, long-term care insurance, retirement, work/leisure activities, and adult women and health.

• HLSC-H 200 SURVEY OF U.S. HEALTH CARE SYSTEM SERVICES (3 cr.) This course explores the U.S. health care system relating to health and rehabilitation services.  Discussion focuses on components of the health care system, its function, supporting components, professionals in the health care system, system financing, access to the system, and how the U.S. rehabilitation services compare to other systems globally.

• HLSC-H 210 INTRODUCTION TO REHABILITATION (3 cr.) Based on the premise that understanding of and respect for health professionals is critical for effective functioning as a member of a health care team, this course covers the historical, philosophical, and organizational context of the health and rehabilitation profession within the context of the health care delivery system.

• HLSC-H 220 AGING AND THE OLDER PERSON (3 cr.) An introduction to the interdisciplinary study of gerontology as a social, behavioral, and biological science by exploring basic concepts/controversies associated with aging. Topics include ageism, life course perspective of aging, impact of population aging in the U.S. and on entitlement programs (i.e., Medicare), and the role of theory in aging.

• HLSC-H 250 HEALTH AND REHABILITATION SYSTEMS ACROSS THE WORLD (3 cr.) This course presents issues in global health and rehabilitation delivery systems from the viewpoint of many different disciplines with an emphasis on economically less developed countries.

• HLSC-H 264 DISABILITY AND SOCIETY (3 cr.) Focusing on the psychological, social, political, and economic circumstances of individuals with disabilities in American society, this course will broaden students' perspectives on disability through exposure to personal accounts and writings of persons with disabilities. Students examine professional practices, discuss public policies, and complete class projects.

• HLSC-H 300 CAREER DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (2 cr.) Course highlights include: Career planning and placement strategies, assessment of labor market information, market surveys, and development of customized portfolios. Emphasis given to projects, papers, and independent research on the various health professions.

• HLSC-H 361 HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION (3 cr.) Understanding the personal, cultural, and environmental factors affecting participation in health promotion and disease prevention activities; examining the application and relevance of the concepts of health, wellness, health promotion, and health education and a wide range of content specific topics in health promotion and disease prevention.

• HLSC-H 362 LEGAL AND REGULATORY ASPECTS IN REHABILITATION (3 cr.) Assisting students in the understanding of legal and regulatory challenges faced by rehabilitation professionals, covering legal issues in counseling and case management, and significant rehabilitation-related legislation in the United States from 1917 to present.

• HLSC-H 363 ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN MEDIAL DECISION MAKING (3 cr.) This course teaches the practical application of ethical principles arising during the clinical medical decision-making process for patients with complex illness. Considerations such as preferences, values, and goals as well as quality versus quantity of life will be analyzed within the confines of patients, providers, ethical codes, and the law.

• HLSC-H 365 DIVERSITY ISSUES IN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (3 cr.) Designed to prepare students to appreciate diversity, equity, inclusion, and to understand the interrelationship of race, gender, culture, and ethnicity and how they affect access and use of health and rehabilitation. Emphasis is on becoming culturally competent health care providers.

• HLSC-H 440 MEDICAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF DISABILITY (3 cr.) The primary emphasis of this course is on medically determined aspects of impairments and disabilities. Psychological and vocational aspects of adjustment to disability and chronic long-term illness are examined along with social theories related to disability and chronic illness. Current trends and methodologies involved in rehabilitation processes will be covered.

• HLSC-H 441 ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION OF REHABILITATION ORGNAIZATIONS (3 cr.) Designed to provide an overview of rehabilitation organizations and teach students the foundations of administration, supervision and coordination of rehabilitation agencies.  Discussions will cover the major theories of leadership, management and organization communication.

• HLSC-H 442 RESEARCH IN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION SCIENCES (3 cr.) An introduction to the application of research methods in health and rehabilitation sciences, providing students with an overview of research methods used to collect, analyze and interpret data, emphasizing the understanding of the application of statistical and research techniques to address problems related to rehabilitation services research.

• HLSC-H 444 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION IN HEALTH & REHABILITATION (3 cr.)

  An in-depth examination of the concepts associated with health program planning in health and rehabilitation that allows rehabilitation agencies and human/health service delivery programs to meet the needs of their intended population. Topics covered include relevant applications in corporate wellness, education, and other industries. Course emphasis is on conducting a needs assessment, integrating behavior theory and models, planning health promotion programs, and health advocacy.

• HLSC-H 445 IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION IN HEALTH SCIENCES AND REHABILITATION (3 cr.) This course provides health sciences students and future clinicians an overview of the process for developing, implementing, and evaluating concepts associated with program planning in health and rehabilitation clinical practice. Course emphasis is on needs assessments and integrating behavior theory to improve patient outcomes.

• HLSC-H 475 HEALTH SCIENCES SENIOR CAPSTONE (3 cr.) Course highlights include: Career planning and placement strategies, assessment of labor market information, market surveys, and development of customized portfolios. Emphasis on final culminating project, papers, and independent research within health care.

• HLSC-H 495 HEALTH INTERNSHIP (1-6 cr.) This is an experiential learning course. Students will be expected to apply learning from degree-related courses. The Internship will provide an opportunity for students to actively engage in professional and community settings. The Internship experience will be under the direction of a site-specific mentoring preceptor and the course instructor.

• HLSC-I 380 HEALTH AND REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES (3 cr.) The primary purpose of this course is to help students understand the roles and expectations and the scope of training and educational preparation of health and rehabilitation professionals across the world with emphasis on economically less developed countries..

• HLSC-I 435 GLOBAL REHABILITATION PERSPECTIVES ON AGING (3 cr.) This course is designed to enhance your understanding of aging, rehabilitation perspectives, and health care services in a global aging population.  Furthermore, theoretical foundations, social determinants, cultural aspects, and healthcare/rehabilitation structures worldwide will be examined in light of aging populations.

• HLSC-I 470 INTERNATIONAL SERVICE-LEARNING IN REHABILITATION (3 cr.) Designed to give students experience in the organization of health and rehabilitation services globally. This experiential component allows students to apply newly acquired normative and cognitive skills and knowledge internationally.  Students can complete the course either 1) by traveling abroad or 2) attending virtual sessions with other countries.

• HLSC-P 340 INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL ILLNESS & SUPPORTIVE CARE (3 cr.) Palliative care is an inter-professional team that provides patients with serious illness an extra layer of support. This course explores the continuum of end-of-life medical care and introduces the core concepts of palliative care including communication and medical decision making, and best practices for palliative care clinical practice. services.

• HLSC-P 350 MEDICAL DECISION MAKING IN POPULAR FILM (3 cr.) Medical decision-making refers to complexities of establishing diagnosis and treatment for patients. This course explores dilemmas in medical decision-making using popular films. Topics include decision-making at end-of-life, rationing resources, role of genetics, and history of medical treatment interventions. Students reflect and discuss how film content applies to modern medical practice..

• HLSC-R 320 SURVEY OF ADAPTIVE REHABILITATION TECHNOLOGY (3 cr.) Assisting students in the knowledge/awareness of available high-tech/low-tech equipment, or product systems that are used in rehabilitation settings to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities, emphasizing the application of clinically-based strategies for determining an individual's need for and acceptance of adaptive technology to improve functional outcomes.

• HLSC-R 330 APPROACHES TO REHABILITATION CASE MANAGEMENT (3 cr.) Exploring the historical perspective, technological and humanitarian advances, and major issues in the rehabilitation administrative environment; discussing and analyzing the legislative mandates relative to their effects on shaping the administrative environment in rehabilitation; acquiring knowledge of the process and significance of administrative competency in delivering services to rehabilitation consumers.

• HLSC-R 340 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF DISABILITY (3 cr.) Students will review medical terminology and gain an understanding of major disabling conditions, the psychological and vocational aspects of adjustment to disability and chronic long term illness, and examine psychological and social theories related to disability and chronic illness and Code of Ethics.

• HLSC-R 420 PROPOSAL WRITING FOR COMMUNITY-BASED REHABILITATION PROGRAMS (3 cr.) An interactive educational opportunity to develop skills related to fund development in a community rehabilitation setting, providing an overview of the grant development process. Students will research local and national funding sources and learn about traditional and non-traditional sources to develop and maintain community-based rehabilitation programs. Includes guest speakers.

• HLSC-R 425 GENERATIONAL IMPACT ON CURRENT REHABILITATION TOPICS (3 cr.) The primary emphasis of this course focuses on the impact of generational cohorts on current Rehabilitation and Disability issues in society.  This course will explore the history of disability and rehabilitation topics, while looking at current pressing issues and discussions around disability in the U.S. and globally.

• HLSC-R 430 PRACTICUM IN REHABILITATION AND DISABILITY (3 cr.) Designed to give students direct work experience in various private and public sector rehabilitation agencies, this experiential component allows the student an opportunity to apply his/her newly acquired normative and cognitive skills and knowledge in an actual work setting.

• HLSC-R 440 MEDICAL ASPECTS OF DISABILITIES (3 cr.) The primary emphasis of this survey course is on medically determined aspects of disabling impairments and disabilities. Students will learn the functional limitations associated with major disabling conditions particularly as they relate to the delivery of rehabilitation services. Current trends and methodologies involved in rehabilitation processes will be covered.

• NTRD-N 265 NUTRITION AND EXERCISE (3 cr.) This course will allow the student to apply the principles of physiology, chemistry and biology to describe the role of nutrition and exercise in the human body and to explore the interrelated and protective role of nutrition and exercise in wellness, health promotion and disease prevention.

• NTRD-N 365 TRANSLATING NUTRITION: FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE (3 cr.) This course provides the knowledge and skills to translate nutrition principles into planning and selecting nutritionally adequate, appetizing and aesthetically pleasing personalized menus/meal plans with emphasis on sustainability, resource management and food safety.

• NTRD-N 420 HUMAN NUTRITION THROUGH THE LIFESPAN (3 cr.) The study of nutritional needs during stages of the human life cycle from pregnancy and lactation through infancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood to later maturity, including an introduction to cultural food patterns, principles of nutrition assessment and agencies offering nutrition services.