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FYE-1000
First Year Experience I
This is the first course in the core curriculum and will transition students into the Gwynedd Mercy University community. It has three main goals: fostering the development of academic skills, educating students in the Mercy tradition and the mission of the University, and supporting the positive growth of interpersonal and social skills, all of which are necessary for success in the collegiate environment. In addition, this course introduces students to the concept of service to society reflective of the Mercy charism. Finally, FYE 1000 seeks to develop student engagement with academic and co-curricular programming throughout the University; therefore, students will be required to attend approved events on campus. Students are required to attend the first class meeting which is held during New Student Orientation.
FYE-1001
First Year Experience Service
As part of the FYE program, this course nurtures student development for service to society within the Mercy tradition through participation in a service activity and a guided written reflection. In addition, the course emphasizes leadership, research, collaboration, and oral communication skills, as well as fosters social and personal responsibility.
GEO-100
Political Geography
The political significance of contemporary world patterns of nations and
states is considered through the interaction of their physical, economic and
cultural aspects.
GEO-101
Cultural Geography
The interrelationships of geography, cartography and culture are explored through a study of population, migration, language, religion, social customs and political and economic development. We will examine what role these interrelationships have played in modern geography.
HA-301
Health Care Delivery Systems
Introductory course in medical care organization. The health care system will be examined in terms of primary and secondary providers, financing mechanisms and the health services consumer. Current legislation and future trends in the medical field will be analyzed.
HA-302
Health Care Administration
This course will examine major issues of health care as it pertains to the management of health service organizations and health systems. Particular emphasis is placed on team building and increased awareness of professionalism in health care.
HA-312
Health Planning
Intensive, in-depth examination of " real world " medical care organization
topics and problems. Emphasis on the development of health planning and
policy strategies and their implementation.
HA-401
Health Care Financial Management
Intensive examination of development and management of resources for health care through the budget and staffing process.
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