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BHSC 249: Race,Culture,and Ethnicity
3.00 Credits
Mercy University
This course examines the historical development of ethnic and race-based cultural complexes, the emergence and persistence of stereotypes, the character of ethnic, racial and religious beliefs, and current problems in groups in American society. There is an emphasis on understanding individual attitudes and behaviors in relation to the structure of social institutions. 3 sem, hrs, 3 crs.
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BHSC 262: Alcohol,Drugs,and Behavior
3.00 Credits
Mercy University
Principles of pharmacology, neural transmission, behavior, and psychological assessment will be discussed. Specific psychopharmacologic issues will be presented with sedativehypnotic, benzodiazepine, opiate, stimulant, and antipsychotic drugs as primary examples. Other discussion areas include behavioral toxicology, inhalant drugs, drugs and schoolchildren, nutritional and legal aspects to drug use, cigarette smoking, and the effects of drugs on the developing organism (e.g., fetal alcohol syndrome). 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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BHSC 267: Strategies for Child Care Providers
3.00 Credits
Mercy University
An introduction to the challenges and opportunities involved in the delivery of child care services in the community and in institutional settings. Emphasis is placed on stimulating awareness, interest and inquiry into the historical trends, issues, controversies and realities of providing meaningful programs for children. Attention will be given to the following issues: Cultural diversity, bioethics, interdisciplinary teams in child care settings, case management, family relationships, functional assessment, client abuse, and environmental impact on functional capacity in work with this population. (Previously numbered: BHSC/ PSYN/SOCL 323). Prerequisite: PSYN/EDUC 228 The Psychology of the Preschool Child or PSYN/EDUC 254 Child Psychology. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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BHSC 269: Strategies for Alcohol/Substance Abuse Providers
3.00 Credits
Mercy University
An introduction to the challenges and opportunities involved in the delivery of substance abuse services in the community and in institutional settings. Emphasis is placed on stimulating awareness, interest and inquiry into the historical trends, issues, controversies and realities of providing meaningful programs for substance clients. Attention will be given to the following issues: cultural diversity, bioethics, interdisciplinary teams in substance abuse settings, case management, family relationships, functional assessment, client abuse, and environmental impact on functional capacity in work with this population. (Previously numbered: BHSC/PSYN/SOCL 324). Prerequisite: BHSC 262 Alcohol, Drugs and Behavior. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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BHSC 271: Medical Sociology:Health Care in the Modern Society
3.00 Credits
Mercy University
This course aims to provide the student with an understanding of the ways in which American society promotes (or fails to promote) health as well as copes with illness. The course will examine the following topics: the interaction of social and cultural factors (such as gender, ethnicity, race, and social class) with health and illness; illness (disability) as a social issue; careers in health care; settings in which health care services are delivered; financing health care services; comparisons with the health care services of other countries; and uses and applications of computers/microcomputers in the health field. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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BHSC 280: Philosophy and the Social Sciences
3.00 Credits
Mercy University
An examination of: the nature of explanation in the social sciences, objectivity and value judgments; human behavior and human actions, methods of investigation and the construction of theories about the human world; ethical standards and principles as they relate to privacy and other issues pertaining to human subjects. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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BHSC 282: Strategies for Elder Care Providers
3.00 Credits
Mercy University
An introduction to the challenges and opportunities involved in the delivery of geriatric services in the community and in institutional settings. Emphasis is placed on stimulating awareness, interest and inquiry into the historical trends, issues, controversies and realities of providing meaningful programs for elderly clients. Attention will be given to the following issues: cultural diversity, bioethics, interdisciplinary teams in geriatric settings, case management, family relationships, functional assessment, client abuse, and environmental impact on functional capacity in work with this population. (Previously numbered: BHSC/PSYN/SOCL 325). Prerequisite: PSYN 239 Personality Development in Adulthood or PSYN 315 Aging and Mental Health. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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BHSC 295: Contemporary Issues
3.00 Credits
Mercy University
An analysis of current questions in behavioral science, psychology, sociology, and social work. Specific topics are announced each semester by the Division. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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BHSC 308: Health Care Organization and Management
3.00 Credits
Mercy University
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the management process within the context of the health care organization. Topics include study of the environment of the organization, environmental scanning and strategic planning, goal setting, issues of health care financing and reimbursement, the management process, program review and evaluation. Particular emphasis will be placed on issues of organizational effectiveness in an environment of cost containment. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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BHSC 310: Epidemiology
3.00 Credits
Mercy University
A study of the occurrence and distribution of disease with emphasis on the natural history of disease and the various levels of prevention. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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