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EXS-490
Practicum in Exercise Science
Through a 5-hour practicum, students will gain practical experience in the field of exercise science through a
supervised practicum placement. Students will apply theoretical knowledge in a professional setting such as a
fitness center, rehabilitation clinic, or sports team environment. The practicum provides opportunities for handson
learning in areas like exercise prescription, client interaction, program implementation, and facility
management. Students will conclude their practicum experience by reflecting on their experiences and tying
those experiences to what they have learned throughout the program and how they can take what they have
learned to enhance professional development and career readiness.
5.00
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.
3.00
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.
3.00
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.
3.00
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.
3.00
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.
3.00
HA-401
Health Care Financial Management
Intensive examination of development and management of resources for health care through the budget and
staffing process.
3.00
HA-402
Legal Issues in Health Administration
Examination of the interaction of the legal system with modern medical practice. Particular emphasis on regulatory factors and medical malpractice as they influence the organization and delivery of health care are the
focus of this course.
3.00
HA-422
Internship in Health Administration
A 240-hour directed work experience in a health care institution / program affording the student a beginning
" hands on " administrative experience.
6.00
HA-492
Seminar: Health Policy Analysis
Discussions designed to integrate class work and the internship experience to facilitate the transition from
student to health administration professional. Does not replace BUS 492.
3.00
HIS-101
Western Civilization to 1648
This course offers a survey of the developments of western societies and ideologies from the origins of civilization
in the ancient Near East to the mid-seventeenth century.
3.00
HIS-102
Western Civilization From 1648
This course provides a survey of modern Europe from the mid-seventeenth century to the present. Topics include the development of political systems and ideologies, intellectual, scientific, political, social, and industrial
revolutions, nationalism, imperialism, communism and globalism.
3.00
HIS-107
World History I
This course provides a survey of the developments of societies from the origins of the earliest civilizations in
Africa, Asia, the Mediterranean and the Americas to 1500.
3.00
HIS-109
World History II
This course provides a survey of the development and interactions of the cultures of Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia and Oceania from 1500 to the present in order to give students a greater understanding of the relationships
among diverse regions and cultures in today ' s world.
3.00
HIS-131
American Civilization to 1877
This course provides a basic survey of political, social economics, intellectual and cultural developments from the
early colonial era through Reconstruction.
3.00
HIS-132
American Civilization From 1877
This course provides a basic survey of political, social economic, intellectual and cultural developments from
Reconstruction through modern times.
3.00