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3.00 Credits
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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This course provides a comprehensive exploration of contemporary terrorism. It focuses on the theories and cases related to the causes, perpetration, and results of terrorist activities. It includes an analysis of religious terrorism, ideological terrorism, gender-focused political violence, criminal enterprises and terrorist violence. Among the specific issues to be covered are the changing definitions and perceptions of terrorism; the origins of terrorism; the impact of terrorism upon community and media; tactics and targets; and the major scholarly issues in the field of terrorism. Prerequisite: CHSC 140 Introduction to Homeland Security, Public Safety and Terrorism, or with approval from Program Director. 3 sem. hrs., 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the process of doing research in the social and behavioral sciences: literature review, hypothesis formation, research design, techniques of data collection, data analysis, and report writing. Students learn to use the scientific method as a tool to both answer questions and solve problems in the social sciences, social work practice, health services, and education. Course includes qualitative and quantitative approaches to research, computer applications at all stages of the research process, statistical analysis of data, and particular attention to issues of doing research in a multicultural context – e.g. ethical concerns (including rights of participants) formulation of questions, and use of findings. Preor corequisite: BHSC/PSYN/SOCL 226. (Previously numbered: SOCL/BHSC 248). 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the theory and practical application of mediation. Integration of ethical and policy issues and application through role play. Study of how the various applications affect the mediation process and the court’s role in the development of mediation. Role play is an important component of this course. Prerequisite: LAWS/PSYN/SOCL/ POLS 255. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
This course assists students in bringing together the theoretical and practical skills developed in the program through case studies and field projects. Pre or Corequisite: LAWS/ PSYN/SOCL/POLS 256 or PSYN/SOCL/POLS 355. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of ethical questions that arise in health care and in the relationship between health care professionals and those they serve, including: the rights of individuals to self-determination and the obligations of health care professionals both to the individuals they serve and to society at large; life as a value and such issues as abortion, euthanasia, and suicide; the questions of mental health and mental illness and the right of the mentally ill; eugenic programs and the possibilities of genetic engineering; the cost of health care and the delivery of health care as a social and political issue. (Previously numbered: SOCL/ PSYN/BHSC 266) 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
A review of the major statistical methods used in summarizing, understanding, and interpreting numerical data and research use of the computer. The course covers a full range of descriptive and inferential statics including: frequency distributions; measures of central tendency and variability; probability theory; the normal curve model; correlation; and a wide range of statistical tests such as the t test, F test, analysis of variance, and Chi-square. Where appropriate, calculations will be performed by using statistical software packages. Prerequisites: MATH 105 or placement at the MATH 114, MATH 115, or MATH 116 level. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to link college with the world of work by assisting students to obtain meaningful, academically relevant work experiences directly related to their career goals. Possible placement sites for students in Sociology include residential treatment centers, after school programs, shelters, substance abuse programs and hospitals. Students professional development is enhanced through meetings with a faculty advisor and structured assignments based on the work experience. 3 crs. per sem.
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3.00 Credits
Independent study is designed for students interested in areas beyond the scheduled courses. 3 sem. hrs. 3-6 crs.
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6.00 Credits
Practice experience, program planning and/or research provide the student with an opportunity to interact with children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly and become acquainted with the complexities of administering programs in the human service professions. Field placements will be available in a wide variety of locations such as preschools, day care centers, residential and outpatient drug treatment centers, social service agencies, senior centers, nursing homes, municipal housing projects, community outreach services, and hospitals. A minimum of 120 hours of fieldwork for the semester is required for 6 credits. A maximum of 12 credits of fieldwork is allowed toward degree program. Students meet in small groups with faculty on a regular basis. 3-6 crs.
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