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Course Descriptions : HHS — Health and Human Sciences

HHS — Health and Human Sciences
HHS 101 Introduction to the Health and Human Sciences Professions (1)
Overview of the different health professions, their settings and roles within the health care delivery system.
HHS 300 Introduction to Service Learning (1-6)
Consent of instructor. Field based interdisciplinary experiences to promote civic engagement and social responsibility. Community service hours required (30 clock hours per credit). Repeatable, maximum of six credits.
HHS 394 Practicum in Public Service (3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Students will gain practical skills in leadership within a discipline-related environment. Supervisor evaluation and written report must be filed with the instructor. S/U graded.
HHS 408 Workshop in Health and Human Sciences (1-6)
Offers a variety of workshops on special health-related topics. Repeatable, under different subtitles.
HHS 431 Informatics for Health Care Professionals (2)
Participants gain basic skills in health care informatics and use of computer technology. Focuses on information technologies for health care professionals, electronic communication and knowledge resources online and related software.
HHS 455 International Perspectives on Health and Human Services Across the Lifespan (3)
An interdisciplinary course designed to introduce students to different aspects of health and human services across the lifespan. It will prepare students for a dynamic, diverse and global society.
HHS 496 Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice (3)
An overview of entrepreneurship to help students determine their level of interest in pursuing an entrepreneurial endeavor while providing numerous tools the student can apply in today’s ever-changing marketplace.
HHS 508 Workshop in Health and Human Sciences (1-6)
A variety of workshops on special topics within the discipline. Goals and objectives will emphasize the acquisition of general knowledge and skills in the discipline. Repeatable, under different subtitles.
HHS 555 International Perspectives on Health and Human Services across the Lifespan (3)
An interdisciplinary course designed to introduce students to different aspects of health and human services across the lifespan. It will prepare students for a dynamic, diverse and global society.
HHS 758 Seminar in Collaborative Research in Human Sciences (3)
Doctoral students only. Supervised experience in conducting collaborative research in human sciences. Students gain experience in research methods, design, statistical analyses and submit their research paper to an academic journal of their choice. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.