The role of financial data in contemporary society; the problems of measuring and reporting income, assets, liabilities and equities; interpretation of financial statements. Pre: Sophomore standing.

Survey of ways to use computer software tools to locate and retrieve information, present that information in written formats that include tables, graphs and pictures, and to integrate that information into verbal presentations that may include audio and video materials as well.

Topics covered include supply and demand, consumer choice, economics of the firm and industry, production, costs, distribution theory, international trade, comparative economic systems and the philosophy of economics.

Study of theoretical concepts and analytical techniques to aid management decisions on financial problems. Topics include: working capital and fixed asset management for profit, expansion. Pre: COB 241 and junior standing.

An interdisciplinary introduction to the study of aging. The course provides an overview of issues surrounding aging in contemporary society: personal, familial, communal and societal.

A review of the programs and services provided for the elderly in the public and private sectors of America. Observations and participation in local programs for the elderly will be required. Pre: GERN/SOCI 280.

Review of the basic competencies and foundations of the health sciences including academic planning, professionalism, writing and presentation skills, information literacy, foundational principles and the roles and responsiblilities of selected health science fields. This is intended to be the first course that a student takes in the health sciences major.

The study of the nature, extent and causes of community health problems, and consideration of the elements of public health programs and community structure in the possible solution of these problems. Field work and observations required.

A study of administrative skills as they are applied in the health care setting. Unique legal perspectives of the health care system will be considered. Pre: HTH 354 or permission of the instructor.

General financial planning and decision making are covered in terms of their health care applications. Budgeting, financial statement analysis, financial strategic planning, patient accounting and third-party reimbursement are included. Pre: CS 128, ACTG 241 and FIN 345.

This course provides an overview of health law and its development. This basis is then used in discussion of topics in biomedical and managerial ethics.

A study of the causation and prevention of the major diseases that affect the quality of an individual’s life. Practical skills utilized by practicing epidemiologists are emphasized.

An in-depth study of hospital organization and management practices including basic administrative skills. Pre: HTH 358 or permission of the instructor.

Full-time directed field experience in a health organization. Opportunity provided to work in an appropriate setting. Student furnishes off-campus living and traveling expenses. Pre: Permission of the instructor and a 2.5 grade point average.

This course provides an in-depth examination of the organization and administration of long term care programs: nursing homes, home health services and hospice. This course is recommended for students planning careers in this area and /or intending to become licensed nursing home administrators. Pre: HTH 358 and GERN 280 or permission of the instructor.

This course provides an in-depth examination of the staffing, organization, budgeting and administration of ambulatory services including the medical group practice, community- and hospital –based clinics, adult day care services, and ambulatory surgery. Administration of health maintenance organizations, ambulatory care services and other managed care systems will also be discussed. Pre: HTH 358 or permission of the instructor.

An in-depth study of the techniques employed to assess community health organizations, plan and evaluate health programs, and identify and utilized community health resources and structure in health program implementation.

This course covers how economic forces affect the health services sector and how economic tools can be used to improve health industry performance through public policy and managerial applications. Pre: ECON 131 or equivalent.

Descriptive statistics, frequency distributions, sampling, estimation and testing of hypotheses, regression, correlation, and an introduction to statistical analysis using computers. Pre: Demonstration of strong preparation in algebra. Not open to majors in mathematics or computer science.

A study of human behavior and motivation in the business organization. Behavioral science research in administration is discussed and applicability to organizational behavior is treated. Pre: MGMT 300.

Deals with fundamentals involved in the marketing process; concerned with functions, institutions and channels used to distributed goods and services from producer to consumer. Pre: Junior standing.

A basic course in the American political system. Detailed coverage of the origin, structure, functions and current trends national government. Some comparison is made of the structure and ideologies of American and foreign governments. Students are introduced to political science research methods through self-paced computer exercises.

Study of creative and practical skills of public speaking. Emphasis on practice and analysis based on measurable objectives and speech purposes. Consideration given to how to design and deliver effective speeches of various types for various occasions and purposes.