School of Health & Human Sciences
Courses
Health Sciences
- 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. Other issues to be covered will include participation of older persons in therapeutic recreation and leisure activities and current health issues and patterns of health in the aging process.
- HLSC-G 350 Survey of Programs for Older Adults (3 cr.) P: HLSC-H 200 with grade of C or higher. Health Sciences BS or pre-Health Sciences BS. An overview of the long-term care industry and the continuum of care, examining various long term care service providers such as nursing facilities, assisted living/retirement centers, adult foster care, and adult day care; critical issues and current trends related to long-term care, quality of life, and life satisfaction in adulthood.
- 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.) Provides foundation 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 adulthood.
- 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 100 Learning Community Seminar Health Sciences (2 cr.) This course provides an opportunity to explore resources available as a student. Special emphasis is placed on learning strategies/techniques to prepare you for the collegiate experience. Opportunities exist to engage in service learning and participate in events designed to expand your understanding and knowledge of the healthcare field.
- HLSC-H 200 Survey of U.S. Health Care Systems (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.) P: HLSC-H 200 with grade of C or higher. Academic Plan: Health Sciences BS or Pre-Health Sciences BS. 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 211 Health Sciences Orientation Seminar (2 cr.) Health Sciences BS or pre-Health Sciences BS students only. This purpose of this course is to orient students to undergraduate health and rehabilitation science disciplines and to provide information and resources needed to be successful at IU Indianapolis. Students will obtain information to develop realistic educational and careers. Not open to students who passed a health careers learning seminar.
- 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. Other issues to be covered will include participation of older persons in therapeutic recreation and leisure activities and current health issues and patterns of health in the aging process.
- HLSC-H 250 Comparative Health Systems Across the World (3 cr.) P: HLSC-H 200 with grade of C or higher. Academic Plan: Health Sciences BS or Pre-Health Sciences BS. 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.) P: HLSC-H 200 with grade of C or higher. Academic Plan: Health Sciences BS or Pre-Health Sciences BS. Focusing on the psychological, social, political, and economic circumstances of individuals with disabilities in American society and to broaden students' perspectives on disability issues through exposure to the personal accounts and writing of persons with disabilities, examination of professional practices, discussion of public policies, and completion of class projects.
- HLSC-H 475 Health Sciences Senior Capstone (3 cr.) P: Senior standing; and (HLSC-H 315 or HLSC-H 361); and HLSC-H 362; and HLSC-H 363; and HLSC-H 365. Course should be taken semester prior to internship. 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 361 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (3 cr.) P: HLSC-H 200, HLSC-H 210, HLSC-H 220, HLSC-H 250, and HLSC-H 264 all with a grade of C or higher. Academic Plan: Health Sciences BS or Pre-Health Sciences BS. 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 at an individual level.
- HLSC-H 362 Legal and Regulatory Aspects in Rehabilitation (3 cr.) P: HLSC-H 200, HLSC-H 210, HLSC-H 220, HLSC-H 250, and HLSC-H 264, all with a grade of C or higher. Academic Plan: Health Sciences BS. Students are introduced to legal and regulatory challenges faced by health care professionals in a medical/clinical setting including medical malpractice, professional licensing requirements, and examining significant health care-related legislation in the United States history. Students will write about health care laws with an emphasis on critical thinking and collaborative work.
- HLSC-H 363 Ethical Considerations in Medical Decision Making (3 cr.) P: HLSC-H 200, HLSC-H 210, HLSC-H 220, HLSC-H 250, and HLSC-H 264 all with a grade of C or higher. Academic Plan: Health Sciences BS. 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 Services (3 cr.) P: HLSC-H 200, HLSC-H 210, HLSC-H 220, HLSC-H 250, and HLSC-H 264 all with a grade of C or higher. Academic Plan: Health Sciences BS. 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 care. Emphasis is on becoming culturally competent health care providers.
- HLSC-H 441 Administration and Supervision of Rehabilitation Organizations (3 cr.) P: Junior or Senior standing. 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 organizational communication.
- HLSC-H 442 Research in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (3 cr.) P: STAT 30100 or STAT-I 301, with grade of C- or above; and Junior or Senior standing. 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 relevant to taking an evidence-based approach to health and rehabilitation clinical practice.
- 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.) P: Junior or Senior Standing 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 480 Independent Study in Health and Rehabilitation (3 cr.) P: HLSC-H 200 with grade of C or higher. Permission of Department Chair and instructor supervising the work will be required. The purpose of this course is to give students the opportunity to do independent study and research in their area of interest.
- HLSC-H 495 Health Internship (6 cr.) P: HLSC-H 475. 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-H 510 Trends and Issues in the Health Sciences (3 cr.) A seminar course to review pertinent literature and other sources of information as a basis for discussing trends and issues affecting the therapeutic professions and the health care delivery system.
- HLSC-H 520 Evidence-based Critical Inquiry (3 cr.) Applying evidence-based critical inquiries into clinical practices.
- HLSC-H 540 Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (3 cr.) Explorations of selected patient-centered outcomes evaluation methodology and research evidence related to the health professions at an advanced level.
- HLSC-H 541 Administration and Supervision of Rehabilitation Organizations (3 cr.) Designed to expand students' knowledge of administration, supervision, and leadership practice. Students will develop an in-depth understanding of leadership practice in a rehabilitation organization.
- HLSC-H 550 Health and Rehabilitation Systems Across the World (3 cr.) Issues in global health and rehabilitation deliver systems from the viewpoint of many different disciplines with an emphasis on economically less developed countries.
- HLSC-H 551 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-H 552 Seminar in Global Rehabilitation and Health (3 cr.) This course is designed to cover current topics in international management and organization of health and rehabilitation services, governance, ethics, impact of donor organizations, and emerging global primary and public health care issues.
- HLSC-H 560 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-H 562 Psychological Aspects of Disability (3 cr.) P: Medical terminology course or equivalent. Students will review medical terminology and gain an understanding of major disabling conditions, the psychological and vocational aspect 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-H 561 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-H 570 Approaches to Rehabilitation Case Management (2-3 cr.) P: SHRS-W 520 and consent of both instructor and research advisor. Instruction and consultation in the preparation of master's thesis proposals, including computer applications for conducting online literature searches, developing an individual bibliographic database, designing an original research project, and devising a sound methodology. Final outcome is a completed thesis proposal for submission to a graduate student's thesis committee. Course is open only to health sciences graduate students pursuing the research/thesis track in their program of study. Students must begin the course with a specific research agenda already approved by their research advisor.
- HLSC-H 594 Administration of Health Sciences Education (3 cr.) Principles of effective organization, supervision, and administration of educational programs in the health sciences.
- HLSC-H 599 Thesis in Health Sciences (3 cr.) Individual investigation in the form of an organized scientific contribution or comprehensive analysis in a specified area related to health sciences. This course may be taken more than once.
- HLSC-H 600 Project in Health Sciences (3 cr.) Individual investigation in the form of an organized scientific contribution or a comprehensive analysis in a specified area related to the health sciences.
- HLSC-H 625 Diversity Issues in Health and Rehabilitation Services (3 cr.) Designed to prepare students to formulate strategies to address the interrelationship of race, gender, culture, and ethnicity and how they affect access and use of health and rehabilitation services.
- HLSC-H 640 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.
- HLSC-H 641 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-H 642 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-H 650 Global Perspectives in Nutrition, Health, Disease, and Disability (3 cr.) Major emphasis on global perspectives with specific focus on economically less developed countries, examining existing and emerging issues in international nutrition that influence the health, well-being, and disability and the efficacy and effectiveness of nutritional interventions in the prevention of disease and disability among people living in developing countries.
- HLSC-H 651 International Service-Learning in Rehabilitation (3 cr.) Designed to give students direct experience in the organization and financing of rehabilitation services in other parts of the world, this experiential component allows students to apply their newly acquired normative and cognitive skills and knowledge in an international rehabilitation institution. Students will travel abroad under the supervision of faculty.
- HLSC-H 660 Rehabilitation Theories and Application (3 cr.) This course explores theories common to all rehabilitation therapies and forms a foundation for rehabilitation sciences. Theories such as adaption to disease, cognition, disability, and injury are applied to rehabilitation practice and research design across the life span.
- HLSC-H 661 Theory Application in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (3 cr.) This course will familiarize students with seminal and emerging health and rehabilitation related theories including those pertaining to disability, aging, health promotion and behavior, nursing, human development, goal setting, and motivation. Students will assess relationships between research, theory, practice, and intervention application, measurement, and assessment to health and rehabilitation professions.
- HLSC-H 662 Health and Rehabilitation Systems Delivery (3 cr.) This course analyses emerging trends in health care systems and delivery associated with rehabilitation. Areas to be covered include organizational infrastructures, finance, public policy, and implications for disparate patient populations.
- HLSC-H 664 The Professoriate for Health and Rehabilitation Professionals (3 cr.) This course explores the professoriate for health and rehabilitation professionals through the framework of academic promotion and tenure. Discussion and assignments will have practical application and cover university systems and structure, assessment and accreditation, and the search, acquisition, and responsibilities (teaching, research, and service) of employment within the professoriate.
- HLSC-H 663 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 the present.
- HLSC-H 667 Ethical Issues in Rehabilitation Services (3 cr.) Designed to explore contemporary ethical issues and concerns related to the delivery, organization, and management of rehabilitation services.
- HLSC-H 670 Research Practicum in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (3-6 cr.) Instructional orientation to research; includes laboratory experience in the student's concentration area. This course may be taken more than once.
- HLSC-H 672 Teaching Practicum in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (3 cr.) Instructional teaching theories and methodologies to include teaching a unit of instruction in the student's concentration area. NOTE: Any student that has an interest in teaching is advised to incorporate other instructional teaching methodology courses into his/her plan of study. This course may be taken more than once.
- HLSC-H 680 Independent Study in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (1-4 cr.) A course for students interested in specific interdisciplinary topics in health and rehabilitation sciences. This course may be taken more than once.
- HLSC-H 690 Dissertation Proposal in Health & Rehabilitation Sciences (3-9 cr.) Students will submit a written proposal for original scholarly work that makes a significant contribution to research in the field of health and rehabilitation sciences. Proposal to include introduction to topic, literature review, and indication of methodology. This course may be taken more than once.
- HLSC-H 692 Dissertation in Health & Rehabilitation Sciences (3-9 cr.) P: HLSC-H 690 Original scholarly dissertation that makes a significant contribution to the field of health and rehabilitation sciences. Topic to be selected by the student and his/her Research Committee. This course may be taken more than once.
- HLSC-H 710 Special Topics in Health & Rehabilitation Science (3 cr.) This course provides students with an opportunity to engage in focused study of a substantive area of health and rehabilitation science directly related to the student's identified area of theoretical and research interest. May be repeated with the permission of the student's advisory committee.
- HLSC-H 799 Master’s Thesis Continuation (1 cr.) Used as continuation credits for completing the master's thesis in a format acceptable to the student's advisory committee, leading to successful defense of the final product. May be repeated for credit.
- HLSC-I 270 Seminar in Global Rehabilitation and Health (3 cr.) This course is designed to cover current topics in international management and organization of health and rehabilitation services, governance, ethics, impact of donor organizations, and emerging global primary and public health care issues.
- 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.
- 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-R 320 Survey of Adaptive Rehabilitation Technology (3 cr.) P: HLSC-H 200. Academic Plan: Health Sciences BS or Pre-Health Sciences BS. 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.) P: HLSC-R 320 with a grade of C or better. Students will review medical terminology and gain an understanding of major disabling conditions, the psychological and vocational aspect 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.) P: HLSC-R 320 with a grade of C or better. 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 430 PRACTICUM IN REHABILITATION AND DISABILITY (3 cr.) P: HLSC-R 320 with a grade of C or better. 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-H 440 Medical & Psychological Aspects of Disability (3 cr.) P: Junior or Senior standing. 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 485 Special Topics in Health Sciences (3 cr.) Instructor permission and authorization is required. This course serves as an opportunity for students to participate in credit bearing hours on a special topic or issue of interest in health and rehabilitation sciences.
- HLSC-H 489 Credit for Prior Learning (3 cr.) Instructor permission and authorization is required. This course provides students with previous work experience an opportunity to assess academic and experiential learning in lieu of taking the internship. This assessment allows students to articulate theories, competencies, and skills acquired from experience. Assessment includes academic content, work competencies, and skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. The Credit for Prior Learning course is designed to provide students who have previous work experience the opportunity to assess their academic and experiential learning in lieu of taking the required internship (HLSC-H 495). Like an internship, this 3-credit hour course allows students to assess and articulate the theories, competencies, and skills acquired through academic and previous experience. To be eligible, students must have a minimum of one-year consistent work experience in an occupation that requires training and/or certification. Work experience must be recent (i.e., work performed 5-10 years ago is not eligible) and the student must currently be working in their occupation.
- HLSC-H 315 Health Screening for Practitioners (3 cr.) P: Junior standing. This course is designed to provide Health Sciences students with basic skills related to health screenings in clinical settings. In addition, students are instructed in Motivational Interviewing techniques as well as therapeutic communication and exposed to concepts of health behavior theory.
- HLSC-H 760 Design and Analysis of Rehabilitation Research (3 cr.) Examines the typical designs and methods use in rehabilitation. The course will examine the strengths and weaknesses of each of the research models and designs considered. Also addresses issues of threats to internal and external validity. Measurement theory, reliability, and clinimetric properties of common measures used in health and rehabilitation will be addressed.
- 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 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-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 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.
