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2022-2023 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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CVP - 624 Mechanical Circulatory Support
This course introduces the student to the advance practice guidelines for the care of patients treated with cardiac assist devices. Device selection based on patient issues, implantation, operation, and monitoring of various devices will be discussed. These devices, including cell savers, ventricular assist devices, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, balloon pumps, etc. will be reviewed to give the students an understanding of the devices they will be encountering in the field. Prerequisite: CVP-622. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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CVP - 632 Principles of Pharmacology
Students will learn the fundamental principles and concepts of pharmacology. Discussions will focus on the principles of drug absorption, distribution, and metabolism; drug receptor activities, and the therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of drugs in each major drug group. Prerequisite: CVP-620. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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CVP - 640 Principles and Practices of Cardiopulmonary Bypass with Simulation
This course prepares the student for their perfusion practicum courses. The principles of extracorporeal circulation will be presented in lecture and applied during simulation and laboratory experiences. Students will prepare specific care plans for patient bypass procedures. Performance standards evaluated include: pre-bypass assessment of the patient’s hemodynamics and readiness for bypass, the institution and management of cardiopulmonary bypass, anticoagulation status, system and patient monitoring, as well as procedural awareness. Each experience will conclude with a de-briefing to allow progress thru the stages of learning. Prerequisite: CVP-622. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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CVP - 641 Perfusion Practicum I
This is the first clinical rotation the student will have during their course of study. The students will continue to review the diagnostic work up procedures and apply their knowledge to develop a perfusion management plan for the patient undergoing cardiac surgery. The student will begin to assist in the operation and management plan for the patient. During this rotation students will be tested on competencies required to prepare them for perfusion practicum II through simulation, oral exams and a written exam. Prerequisites: CVP-622 and CVP-632. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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CVP - 642 Perfusion Practicum II
This is the second clinical practicum experience for the student. Each course builds on the skills in the previous clinical and didactic courses. The overarching goal of the practicum series is that the student shows steady progression towards the goal of independent practice while under the watchful eye of the clinical instructor. Prerequisite: CVP-641. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 12
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CVP - 645 Perfusion Practicum III
The principal goal of this final practicum experience is that the student will be capable of performing perfusion related duties supervised, but without instructor intervention. Prerequisites: CVP-641 and CVP-642. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 12
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CVP - 661 Master’s Project I
The purpose of this course is to provide the perfusion student with the ability to perform research. The student will be introduced to the concepts of the IRB approval process and learn how to complete a literature review, collect data, complete a statistical analysis, and write a final paper on their research as applicable to their projects. In the CVP 661-662-663 course series, students will complete a research project. Prerequisites: CHS-601 and CHS-610. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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CVP - 662 Master’s Project II
The goal of this course is to integrate qualitative methods with perfusion technology knowledge and skills to test a hypothesis that addresses a current issue that is important to management of perfusion technology related to health care. Prerequisites: CHS-601, CHS-610, and CVP-661. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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CVP - 664 Master’s Project III
This course will focus on completion of the research project for satisfaction of the graduation requirement. The student will be required to present the progress and findings of their research. Prerequisites: CHS-601, CHS-610, CVP-661, and CVP-662. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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CVP - 680 Organizational Leadership
The Organizational Leadership class will focus on the tools and strategies necessary to become an effective leader. While the focus will be on how these strategies can be used within a large or small perfusion group their origin is based in effective management and leadership within any organization of any size. Upon completion of this class the student will have been exposed to the leadership skills that will prepare them as a future leader in the profession. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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CVP - 681 Health Care Quality and Operations Management
The Health Care Quality & Operations Management class is designed to expose the student to principles that foster continuous improvement within an organization through Continuous Quality Improvements (QCI) and Quality Assurance (QA) initiatives. QA has become a mandatory component of every profession in the business of delivering patient healthcare and it is critical that all future leaders have been exposed to these principles. Upon completion of this course the student will have a solid understanding of how to insure evidence based medicine is being delivered. Prerequisite: CVP-680. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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CVP - 999 Continuous Enrollment
The requirement for Continuous Enrollment applies to all students admitted or re-admitted for Fall 2015 or later. Doctoral students should follow program requirements for continuous enrollment and degree completion. Students who have not completed their degree requirements are required to maintain Continuous Enrollment through the College of their program until the degree is earned. Continuous Enrollment courses are graduate level courses set up by departments at Rush University for students who need to remain actively enrolled in the University while they finish their graduate work. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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DRM - 7EI Dermatology Individualized Elective
Students may receive credit for an individually arranged elective with a Rush faculty member. In order to receive credit for such a rotation, the person to whom the student will be responsible must write a letter stating the student’s activities, responsibilities, amount of supervision, and specific dates of the rotation. The sponsoring faculty member must complete an evaluation of the student’s performance at the conclusion of the elective. Students must submit a proposal to the Office of Clinical Curriculum for approval at least eight weeks before the rotation and must have written approval from the Assistant Dean of Clinical Curriculum before beginning the rotation. Students may receive four weeks of credit for an individually arranged elective. Credit for a maximum of only one individually arranged elective will count toward graduation requirements. Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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DRM - 716 Dermatology
Dermatologic problems are studied under the direct supervision of the departmental faculty; diseases are considered from the standpoint of etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, course, and treatment. Clinical and histopathologic correlations are emphasized. Skin therapeutics is taught stressing biochemical and physiological considerations. There is a written final examination based on assigned reading. Third year students may take this elective only in May/June of their M3 year. Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2-4
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DRM - 781 Research in Dermatology
Students may arrange research rotations individually with faculty at Rush. In order to receive credit for such a rotation, the person to whom the student will be responsible must write a letter describing the student’s activities, responsibilities, amount of supervision, and the specific dates of the rotation. Credit toward graduation is granted assuming that the research project is ongoing throughout the academic year. Students must submit a proposal to the Office of Clinical Curriculum for approval at least eight weeks before the rotation and must have written approval from the Director of Clinical Curriculum before beginning the rotation. Research rotations are scheduled for a minimum of four weeks of credit with the expectation that the full project will extend beyond the formal course duration. Depending on the proposal, the weeks of credit may or may not apply to the rule of eight weeks maximum credit for coursework in a single subspecialty. This decision is at the discretion of the Office of Clinical Curriculum. Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4-8
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EMD - EXM Emergency Medicine Exam Remediation
Remediation of course examination. Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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EMD - REM Emergency Medicine Clinical Remediation
Remediation of clinical weeks. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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EMD - 703 Core Clerkship: Emergency Medicine
Students are primarily responsible for the clinical management and documentation of patients, including performing an initial and any subsequent assessments, ordering and interpreting any diagnostic workup, discussing the case with any consultants or admitting teams. Emphasis is placed on the student learning how to perform a focused evaluation of an undifferentiated patient, particularly the formation of a differential diagnosis and strengthening clinical decision making skills. Prerequisites: MED-703, NEU-701, OBG-703, PED-701, PSY-701, RMD-701, and SUR-701. Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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EMD - 716 Emergency Medicine
Students evaluate adult and pediatric patients in the Emergency Room under the supervision of an attending physician. Fourteen eight-hour shifts are required over the four-week block. There will be at least two weekend shifts, two night shifts, and two evening shifts (actual scheduling will take place at orientation). Grading is based on clinical performance, participation in didactic sessions, a presentation at the end of the rotation, and an oral exam. Prerequisites: MED-703, NEU-701, OBG-703, PED-701, PSY-701, RMD-701, and SUR-701. Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2-4
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EMD - 717 Disaster Medicine
In this course, students are exposed to the concepts of managing a disaster scene (triage, incident command structure and performing a hazard vulnerability analysis). Activities are conducted through the use of web-based study modules, discussion forums, and internet chat. Students complete a hazard vulnerability analysis project (through a discussion forum). Fundamental disaster medicine concepts regarding Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive (CBRNE injuries), in addition to natural disasters and psycho-behavioral implications of such events, are also completed online. Each module will be followed by a short quiz to test comprehension. A final exam including a specific disaster scenario (presented online) will also be administered. Upon completion of this rotation, the student will be able to: 1. Describe the fundamental concepts of Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) 2. Differentiate the various categories underlying triage in disaster situations 3. Apply the concepts of Hazard Vulnerability Analysis 4. Describe the essential elements behind Chemical Biological Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive (CBRNE), and natural disasters 5. Explain the essential psycho-behavioral implications of disasters. Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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EMD - 720 Emergency Medicine Ultrasound
The Rush Emergency Ultrasound Elective is designed to provide Students with the opportunity to learn foundational knowledge in in using an ultrasound examination within Emergency Medicine Ultrasound through didactic learning then hands-on practice with real patients. At the end of the course, students will be able to: describe the clinical applications of ultrasound in the emergency setting; successfully perform an ultrasound examination of the aorta and focused assessment with ultrasound for trauma (FAST) as well as identify positive and negative findings of the aorta and FAST examination. Students have a choice of taking this elective for two or four weeks. Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2-4
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EMD - 722 Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Students evaluate pediatric patients in the Emergency Room under the supervision of an attending physician. Evening and weekend shifts are included. The student is required to attend teaching conferences in the Emergency Department and to present an informal lecture on a pediatric emergency medicine topic. Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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EMD - 740 Medical Toxicology
The Rush Medical Toxicology Elective Course is designed to educate students about the pathophysiology, presentation, and treatment of acute drug overdose and withdrawal, increase students understanding of the value of the poison center in treating poisoned patients , value bedside evaluation as well as increase their understanding for the approach to and treatment of patients with substance use disorders in the hospital. Students will have the opportunity to care for poisoned patients, apply their bedside knowledge and gain first-hand experience in the possible complications in order to help them become thoughtful prescribers. Students have a choice of taking this elective for two or four weeks. Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2-4
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EMD - 781 Research in Emergency Medicine
Students may arrange research rotations individually with faculty at Rush. In order to receive credit for such a rotation, the person to whom the student will be responsible must write a letter describing the student’s activities, responsibilities, amount of supervision, and the specific dates of the rotation. Credit toward graduation is granted assuming that the research project is ongoing throughout the academic year. Students must submit a proposal to the Office of Clinical Curriculum for approval at least eight weeks before the rotation and must have written approval from the Director of Clinical Curriculum before beginning the rotation. Research rotations are scheduled for a minimum of four weeks of credit with the expectation that the full project will extend beyond the formal course duration. Depending on the proposal, the weeks of credit may or may not apply to the rule of eight weeks maximum credit for coursework in a single subspecialty. This decision is at the discretion of the Office of Clinical Curriculum. Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4-8
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EMD - 830 Medical Toxicology/Poison Control
This course introduces the student to the nature and scope of poisoning. The Illinois Poison Center covers the entire state of Illinois and handles 90,000-100,000 calls per year from individuals and healthcare facilities. The goal for the medical student is to develop a basic understanding on acute poisonings. In addition, the student will be knowledgeable about the public health role of the Poison control Center and Medical Toxicologists in managing poisons throughout the state, and it’s interface with the public and health care facilities. Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2-4
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EMD - 831 Emergency Ultrasound
This course provides students with an introduction to Emergency Ultrasound as well as an inside look into Emergency Medicine. Students are evaluated across core competencies based on interactions with patients, total number of scans, accuracy and participate in didactics, journal clubs, image review sessions and research meetings. Students determine when an emergency ultrasound exam is indicated, discuss the examination with the patients and obtain informed consent, obtain US images, interpret US images and work with primary clinical staff to integrate US findings into patient management. Prerequisites: MED-703, NEU-701, OBG-703, PED-701, PSY-701, RMD-701, and SUR-701. Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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FAM - 7EI Family Medicine Individualized Elective
Students may receive credit for an individually arranged elective with a Rush faculty member. In order to receive credit for such a rotation, the person to whom the student will be responsible must write a letter stating the student’s activities, responsibilities, amount of supervision, and specific dates of the rotation. The sponsoring faculty member must complete an evaluation of the student’s performance at the conclusion of the elective. Students must submit a proposal to the Office of Clinical Curriculum for approval at least eight weeks before the rotation and must have written approval from the Assistant Dean of Clinical Education before beginning the rotation. Students may receive four weeks of credit for an individually arranged elective. Credit for a maximum of only one individually arranged elective will count toward graduation requirements. Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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FAM - 705 Family Medicine Leadership Program (FMLP)
The Family Medicine Leadership Program (FMLP) is a four-year, longitudinal curriculum designed to help meet the health needs of the population by training a select group of primary care focused medical students to become family medicine providers, mentors and leaders. The curriculum emphasizes patient-centered, community-based, interdisciplinary and experiential learning, with leadership development throughout the full four years of the student’s undergraduate medical education. Students are assigned to outpatient practices that will serve as their longitudinal “home base” for their entire medical school experience. They are supervised by family medicine faculty mentors and become an integral part of the community-based care team, gaining an appreciation for continuity of care by following their own panel of patients over time, observing the course of illness and recovery. The students participate in extracurricular activities and learning activities that emphasize the patient-centered medical home, promote community service and scholarly pursuits, requiring independent study and self-directed learning, allowing for significant personal and professional growth. Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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FAM - 710 Subinternship: Family Medicine
An intensive inpatient primary care experience at Rush Copley. The subintern will function in a capacity similar to an intern, with supervision by a senior Family Medicine resident and faculty physician. Prerequisites: MED-703, NEU-701, OBG-703, PED-701, PSY-701, RMD-701, and SUR-701. Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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FAM - 725 Alcohol/Chemical Dependency
In this course students develop skills in interviewing and managing alcoholic and other chemically dependent patients. A longitudinal interdisciplinary experience is stressed, emphasizing detoxification, rehabilitation, and outpatient treatment. Can be taken for either two or four weeks. Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2-4
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FAM - 735 Primary Care Sports Medicine
The focus of this course is on outpatient management of acute and chronic sports and exercise-related injuries and medical issues pertinent to athletes in a multidisciplinary setting. Emphasis will be placed on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal problems common to athletes. In the context of sports medicine, the student will get exposure and improve proficiency in musculoskeletal physical examination, imaging (such as plain films, MRIs, and bone scans); biomechanics; physical therapy, physiology and metabolism; nutrition; and sports psychology. In addition to the clinical issues, the philosophy of primary care sports medicine is explored, and the aspects of prevention in sports medicine is highlighted. Prerequisites: MED-703, PED-701, and SUR-701. Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2-4
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FAM - 741 Urban Primary Care
An advanced preceptorship with three family physicians in an urban practice. Students are expected to initiate and complete a research or quality improvement project focusing on preventive health services or the enhancement of access to medical care for minority communities. Prerequisites: MED-703, OBG-703, and PED-701. Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2-4
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FAM - 745 Private Practice Preceptorship
A preceptorship with an experienced family physician, both at the office and in the hospital. The student works in all areas of a busy physician’s practice. Multiple sites in Chicago and suburbs are available. Prerequisites: MED-703 and PED-701. Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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FAM - 761 Principles and Practice of Wound Care
This course is designed to introduce the student to the multidisciplinary approach used in the management of chronic wounds, including the evaluation and treatment of these wounds in the context of underlying complex medical conditions (such as diabetes mellitus, renal failure, osteomyelitis, arterial insufficiency, spinal cord injuries, peripheral vascular insufficiency, and resistant infections). Students are introduced to new developments in the field of wound care (platelet derived GF, skin grafting, vacuum assisted closure, compression pumps/wraps, etc.). Since the patients return to the clinic on a weekly basis for ongoing treatment, students have the opportunity to participate in continuity of care, and observe the wound healing. Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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FAM - 781 Research in Family Medicine
Students may arrange research rotations individually with faculty at Rush. In order to receive credit for such a rotation, the person to whom the student will be responsible must write a letter describing the student’s activities, responsibilities, amount of supervision, and the specific dates of the rotation. Credit toward graduation is granted assuming that the research project is ongoing throughout the academic year. Students must submit a proposal to the Office of Clinical Curriculum for approval at least eight weeks before the rotation and must have written approval from the Director of Clinical Curriculum before beginning the rotation. Research rotations are scheduled for a minimum of four weeks of credit with the expectation that the full project will extend beyond the formal course duration. Depending on the proposal, the weeks of credit may or may not apply to the rule of eight weeks maximum credit for coursework in a single subspecialty. This decision is at the discretion of the Office of Clinical Curriculum. Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4-8
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GC - TRN External Transfer Credit-GC
This course is used if the content of such courses applies directly to the student’s program of study in the college. Courses used can be from another accredited college or university, if approved by the college. A grade of “b” or better must have been received. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1-15
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GC - TRNR Internal Transfer Credit-GC
Rush University recognizes that courses delivered within the colleges in different programs may lead to essentially the same learning outcomes. With the department assigning an equivalency status to courses, this course allows students to receive an internal transfer of credit for identical or equivalent courses when entering another program of study. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1-15
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GCC - 506 Biomedical Ethics
The major issues of honesty and fairness as practiced in the scholarly pursuit of new knowledge will be reviewed. Topics include equal opportunity and non-discrimination, abusive relationships, student-faculty relationships, responsibilities of students, faculty, chairpersons and administrators, honesty in writing, authorship, and ownership of data. Offered: Spring. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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GCC - 516 Foundations in Biomedical Sciences
The core curriculum GCC 516 is a foundation course encompassing the areas of tissue, cell and molecular biology. The course is 7 credit hours consisting of five parts to be offered sequentially. Graduate education in the biomedical sciences is ever changing to adopt and accommodate recent developments in the field. To better equip students to cope with the emergence of evolving diseases and their pathophysiologies, a single discipline-based curriculum is being changed to foundation courses in an integrated curriculum structure. In addition to classroom didactic lecture sessions, these courses will also reinforce basic concepts of biological processes through break-out discussions and hands-on sessions. Topics of the core courses are selected and arranged in such a way that after completion of the courses, students will be ready to enter any of the specific areas of the IBS PhD and MS programs. The approach of the proposed course includes the introduction of basic organ systems and processes of the human body followed by cellular and molecular regulation of their functions in health and disease. Of the three main parts, molecular biology constitutes the last part of the courses. Thus, students will be able to apply immediately the knowledge and techniques of molecular biology to their dissertation or thesis work. Finally, in designing the course, special emphasis was given to avoid duplication among topics and it will save the valuable academic time of the students and thus, they will have more time available for their lab work. Readings and other assignments will be provided on Blackboard. The students will review material and generate questions that will be the focus of interactive small group sessions. Offered: Fall. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 7
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GCC - 519 Intro to Neuroscience
This course will provide students with an understanding of basic graduate neuroscience topics. At the completion of this course, the student will learn: 1. Describe the components and anatomy of the nervous system (central nervous system and peripheral nervous system) 2. Describe the molecular and cellular physiology of neurons 3. Understand the functional and structural organization of the human brain including the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous system 4. Learn about learning and memory neurological disorders Offered: Fall. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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GCC - 530 Laboratory Rotations I
Hands-on experience in a laboratory to provide the student with an understanding of laboratory interests and learn research protocols. Repeatable for exposure in different labs. Offered: Fall. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1-9
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GCC - 533 Laboratory Rotations II
Hands-on experience in a laboratory to provide the student with an understanding of laboratory interests and learn research protocols. Repeatable for exposure in different labs. Pre- or Corequisite: GCC-530. Offered: Spring. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1-9
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GCC - 534 Laboratory Rotations III
Hands-on experience in a laboratory to provide the student with an understanding of laboratory interests and learn research protocols. Repeatable for exposure in different labs. Prerequisite: GCC-530. Pre- or Corequisite: GCC-533. Offered: Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1-9
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GCC - 546 Principles of Biostatistics I
Covers statistical issues in clinical trial design. This includes blinding, randomization, bias, and intent to treat. Use of descriptive statistics and graphical techniques to explore patterns in data. A review of the basic properties of probability and the characteristics of the normal and binomial distributions. One and two sample inference and hypothesis testing for proportions, means and medians, one way analysis of variance and simple linear regression including diagnostics based on residuals and confidence intervals for regression coefficients are covered. Hypotheses testing for cross-classified data are also discussed. Offered: Fall. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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GCC - 547 Principles of Biostatistics II
Covers multifactor analysis of variance, multiple regression, logistic regression including Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit and receiver-operating curves. Survival analysis including log rank tests, Kaplan-Meier curves and Cox regression are covered. Additionally, statistical software packages such as SAS or SPSS are discussed. Prerequisite: GCC-546 or GCC-507. Offered: Spring. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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GCC - 548 Bioinformatics
This course provides a practical, broad-based foundation in biomedical informatics. Topics in acquisition, analysis, and storage of information in health care, biomedical research, and public health will be presented. The course will primarily use a problem-oriented interactive format to illustrate meaningful applications of information technology. Publicly available large data sets and tools will be used to teach basic techniques in data collection and queries, visual presentation of data, comparative effectiveness analysis, decision support, natural language processing, and genomics. No computer programming skills are required. Offered: Fall. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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GCC - 549 Bioinformatics II
This course presents introductory material on methods and procedures with Medical Bioinformatics and how such data can be used for process research relative to quality, safety and health outcomes research. Topics will include use of EHR data for research. The role of “big data” such as with EHRs or other large medical data resources in conducting “pragmatic” clinical trials. Prerequisite: GCC-548. Offered: Spring. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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GCC - 551 Ethics and IRB
This course provides the framework around which clinical research projects are based in terms of the Institutional Review Board. The course includes didactic lectures on the legal requirements of informed consent, regulatory processes, intellectual property, the role of the office research integrity as well as required participation on IRB review panels inside the University. Offered: Fall. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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GCC - 570 Social Entrepreneurship in Health Sciences
This course nurtures the development of social entrepreneurship knowledge, attitudes, and methodological skills in students in the health sciences. This course will use innovation methods from design field and will result in the learner developing a better understanding of the theoretical framework for social entrepreneurship in the health sciences and then apply knowledge to real-world situations. Course learning objectives include: understanding the theory of social entrepreneurship, understanding prior ways of utilizing social entrepreneurship to address health equity issues, understanding the entrepreneurial mindset for facilitating high impact products, programs and services, develop an empathetic understanding of local community needs and opportunities by partnering with appropriate community members, identify a current problem or opportunity the community is facing to achieve health equity, develop a community-designed and tested solution for addressing the problem or seizing the opportunity, foster rapid cycle learning using Lean Start Up principles to implement the program and evaluate its feasibility to achieve desired growth of community capacity to achieve health equity. Growth will be demonstrated through advancing the design, evaluation, and sustainability of a student-led, community-based service learning activity. Offered: Spring. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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GCC - 571 Human Centered Health Systems Integration
Students will explore the various aspects of complex health ecosystems and related issues. They will explore Human Centered Design of Health Care Systems with entrepreneurial mindset. To better design the future systems with better human-system integration. Students will learn principles of Human Systems Integration theory and explore design methods to understand, model and design interconnections, value webs, and future systems and services. The students will learn to elicit new behaviors and create solutions that benefit all stakeholders essential to optimizing health systems. Students will also learn context and get an immersive view of health care systems and introduction to public health. They will be able to apply methods of systems design as part of their semester long project in healthcare systems design. Students will explore the concepts of stakeholder needs mapping, empathy for consumers of services, co-design for creating value and services as well as systems integration with key elements of innovation. Students will also learn to create ideas and prototype solutions iteratively with evaluations done frequently. This class will also teach students how to build their impactful presentations on systems design. Offered: Fall. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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GCC - 594 Introduction to Grant Writing
This blended course will use selected readings in basic, translational, and clinical research as a basis to critically consider research design, data presentation, delivery, and persuasive writing. Online materials (recorded lecture, written text, links to resources, etc.) are posted weekly. Students submit journal articles for the class to read and analyze throughout the course. Alternating weeks, students will either read an assigned article that they will discuss during class or write a portion of a grant proposal on a topic of their choice that they will then peer review in a mock study section format. Students will also receive feedback on their writing from faculty “coaches” in their research area. In place of a final exam, students will submit a completed grant proposal (Specific Aims and Research Strategy) and give a 10-minute oral presentation of their proposal. This is a core course for the IBS PhD program and the CRES program. Offered: Spring & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 2
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GCC - 599 Thesis Research for Integrated Biomedical Sciences
This course provides credit for the research that forms the basis for scientific presentation, possible publications and ultimately the Master’s Thesis. The student performs the research in the Mentor’s/Advisor’s laboratory and is involved with proposing, planning, and the execution of the Master’s Research. The Mentor and the Thesis Committee assess the research and evaluate student progress in research, research collaboration and the scientific communication of research. Registration requires approval of a Mentor by the Program Director of the Integrated Biomedical Sciences program. Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1-9
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GCC - 611 Cancer Biology I
In this pro-seminar series students will learn the underlying molecular and cellular biology involved in carcinogenesis, tumor growth, and metastasis, with an emphasis on modern techniques and strategies used to dissect these mechanisms and ‘target’ tumor cells. This course will provide the student with a solid background in general cancer biology with knowledge of the latest concepts in signal transduction, metabolic reprogramming of tumor cells, cell cycle control, and cancer therapeutics as well as a general appreciation of the rapid advances made recently in the area of cancer research. Students will learn: 1) how cellular processes are altered during cancer, 2) how different cancer types are being modeled and studied in the laboratory, and 3) how novel therapeutic strategies are being developed to target an individual tumor based upon its genetic mutational status. Offered: Fall. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 3
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GCC - 612 Cancer Biology II
This is an extension of GCC 611. Basic concepts are applied towards specific organ sites of cancer and actual diagnostic testing. Prerequisite: GCC-611. Offered: Spring. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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GCC - 621 Vascular Biology
This vascular biology course is designed to explore modern concepts of vascular biology and human vascular diseases, and will introduce and discuss current basic and clinical advances in the field. Vascular diseases are the leading cause of death and disability, with more than 17 million deaths worldwide. The course will emphasize molecular aspects of vascular biology, physiopathological processes, and the development of advanced therapeutic technology in vascular disease. The focus on current research directions will provide excellent opportunities for students interested in vascular biology as they plan their own research careers. Offered: As Needed. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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GCC - 650 Neuroscience for Basic and Clinical Applications
This course is a survey of the nervous system integrating information and topics from the disciplines of Anatomy, Histology, Neurobiology and Neurology. The course integrates the structure, function, and organization of nervous tissue from the cellular through gross anatomic aspects including central, peripheral and autonomic portions of the system. The course includes a series of clinical correlation lectures designed to support and augment the basic science content. Beyond an understanding of the normal structure and function of these systems, students will study the development and growth of these components as well as the changes noted in maturation and ageing processes within these systems. Control mechanisms will be considered as the study during this course moves into the specific clinical scenarios. The basic knowledge of the structure and function of the components of the nervous system will then be applied to the abnormal functions that are the basis for disorders and diseases of this system. The course objectives below represent the content of this course. Individual learning objectives for each lecture as well as for the lab and small group sessions are contained within the educational materials for these sessions. Course cross-listed with ANA-500. Offered: As Needed. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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GCC - 652 The Changing Nervous System
To guide student learning in how neuroplasticity occurs in the context of brain development, learning and memory, psychiatric disorders and neurological disease; from genetic, molecular, biochemical and cellular changes to circuit remodeling. Offered: Spring. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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GCC - 699 Dissertation Research
This course provides credit for the research that forms the basis for scientific presentation, publications and ultimately the Doctoral Dissertation. The student performs the research in the Mentor/Advisor’s laboratory and is involved with proposing, planning, and the execution of the Dissertation Research. The Mentor and the Dissertation Committee assess the research and evaluate student progress in research, research collaboration and the scientific communication of research. The course spans several terms until the Dissertation Committee approves the Dissertation. Students may register for this course only after they pass their Qualifying Exam. Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1-9
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GCC - 900 Independent Study
Independent study courses give students a unique opportunity to pursue a course of study not commonly included in the curriculum. Students interested in pursuing an independent study should meet with the faculty member they are seeking to work under to define the coursework and expectations. Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1-9
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GCC - 999 Continuous Enrollment
The requirement for Continuous Enrollment applies to all students admitted or re-admitted for Fall 2015 or later. Doctoral students should follow program requirements for continuous enrollment and degree completion. Students who have not completed their degree requirements are required to maintain Continuous Enrollment through the College of their program until the degree is earned. Continuous Enrollment courses are graduate level courses set up by departments at Rush University for students who need to remain actively enrolled in the University while they finish their graduate work. Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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HHV - 711 Medical Ethics
Collaborating with at least one seasoned ethicist, M4 students study questions and topics that have captured their attention during previous clinical study. In this process, they can explore their own moral reasoning and enhance their ability to conduct moral analysis of clinical medicine. Students may attend clinical events that pertain to their question, read contemporary or classical ethics literature, review medical research for ethics embedded in evidence-based practice, consult with members of the faculty of medicine, or be involved in other activities that advance their inquiry. Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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HSC - TRN External Elective Credit
This course is used to transfer in elective credits for the Health Sciences (BS) program when course content is not directly transferrable to a Rush University course. Courses used can be from another accredited college or university, if approved by the college. A grade of C or better must have been received. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1-12
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HSC - 350 Medical Physiology
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of human physiological function, regulation, and integration as a basis for understanding the complex interaction of specific body systems and their relationship to disease. Offered: Spring. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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HSC - 352 Professional Writing
This course is designed to develop scientific and technical writing by providing students with the foundations of grammatical scrutiny necessary to provide quality communication practices and the tools to become proficient at writing professional goals and objectives, as well as clinical and scientific reports. It will also familiarize students with the investigative processes involved in proofreading clinical and scientific reports. The course emphasizes a systematic writing approach that enables students to produce a variety of scientific and technical communications in a well-presented, clear and concise style. Offered: Fall. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSC - 354 Introduction to Health Professions
This course will introduce the student to the broad array of health occupations and professionals that are essential to the provision of health care. Disciplines in allied health, medicine, and nursing will be reviewed, and the role, function, education, licensure, and scope of practice of the various health professions will be discussed within the context of the health care system in the United States. Core interprofessional health care competencies will be reviewed. Offered: Fall. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSC - 356 Biostatistics
This course will focus on concepts and procedures for descriptive and inferential statistics for continuous and discrete data and data analysis using parametric and nonparametric statistical procedures. Computerized statistical programs, such as SPSS, will be used Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSC - 358 Global Health
This course introduces major global health challenges, programs and policies. The array of determinants of health will be examined with a global perspective. Principles and practices of population-based health will be introduced. Causes of poor health access and adverse health outcomes across various populations will be discussed, as well as issues related to cultural competency. This course explores the complexities and dimensions of health and illness through diverse cultural perspectives. Emerging global health priorities and initiatives for health promotion will be explored. Offered: Spring. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSC - 360 Human Anatomy/Lab
Students will pursue an in-depth study of human anatomy utilizing lectures and a dissection laboratory. The course is regionally based and includes the back and spinal cord, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, upper and lower extremities. Offered: Fall. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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HSC - 362 Clinical Immunology
An introduction to the basic concepts and terminology of immunology including structure of the lymphoid tissues, function of immune cells, mechanisms of cellular and humoral immune tolerance and activation and their associated effector functions that lead to pathogen clearance. Mechanisms of immune diseases including transplant rejection, autoimmunity, hypersensitivity and asthma, immunity to tumors and congenital and acquired immunodeficiencies are covered. Offered: Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSC - 364 Health Care Systems and Policies
Health Systems and Policies is designed to inform students of the present structure and design of the healthcare system. This course discusses the organization and delivery of health services, the economics and financing of health care, the nation’s health care workforce, access to and quality of health services. The course explores topics that address current issues in America’s health care system. The student will understand what is prompting reform and the significant changes in healthcare reform legislation. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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HSC - 368 Genetics
This is an introductory course in Genetics. Clinical and molecular genetics has becoming increasing essential in the medical field. Understanding the cell cycle, DNA and genes is essential in the understanding a variety of disease processes. Offered: Fall. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSC - 371 Health Education
The Health Education course introduces students to the fundamentals of patient/client education. The impact of culture, sexuality, language, cognitive ability, socio-economic status and health literacy on patient education will be explored. An overview of basic education and counseling principles, motivational interviewing, and patient education skills will be provided. Students will examine the role of education on patient’s/client’s ability to cope with health issues, adhere to prescribed treatment plans and encourage positive behavioral health-related changes. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSC - 372 Medical Terminology
This course will introduce basic word structure and terminology pertaining to body systems. Includes spelling, pronunciation and word usage. Provides a basic overview of medical terms used to describe diseases process, systems, anatomy, special procedures, pharmacology and abbreviations. No previous knowledge of these topics is necessary. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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HSC - 400 Independent Study
Independent study courses give students a unique opportunity to pursue a course of study not commonly included in the curriculum. If you are interested in pursuing an independent study, meet with the faculty member you want to work with to define the coursework and expectations. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1-12
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HSC - 414 Patient Assessment
Offered: Spring. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSC - 425 Healthcare Informatics
This course will introduce students to healthcare informatics, the field devoted to the optimal use of data, information, and knowledge to advance individual health, public health, health care, and health-related research. Health Informatics also focus on the integration of cutting-edge technology in different application areas of health care for optimization of health care delivery. Students will learn the application of informatics skills and knowledge to health-related problems. Topics include: overview of health informatics, healthcare data analytics, electronic health records, health information privacy and security, health informatics ethics, telehealth/telemedicine, medical imaging informatics, consumer health informatics, public health informatics, and clinical decision support system. Offered: Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSC - 435 Nutrition
This is an introductory course in nutrition. Principles of human nutrition and metabolism, as well as nutritional planning for the maintenance of health and wellness across the life span (infant, childhood, adolescent, adulthood, and later) are explored. The course will elaborate on the role of nutrients in the body and how they affect function in the normal human, as well as those with a chronic disease process. The methods and equipment used to provide nutritional analysis will be discussed and demonstrated. Offered: Fall. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSC - 445 Fundamentals of Neuroscience
This course will provide an introduction and overview of core neuroscience areas, including membrane physiology, ion channels, cellular neurophysiology, and neuroanatomy. Drug abuse and diseases involving the central nervous system will also be discussed. Offered: Spring. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSC - 446 Health Care Disparities
Students will examine aspects of the health care system related to health risk, access, outcomes and cost and associated health care disparities. Causes of poor health access and adverse health outcomes will be discussed, as well as issues related to cultural competency. This course explores the complexities and dimensions of health and illness through diverse cultural perspectives Social and historical factors that may be involved will be reviewed, as well as possible solutions to ensure access to cost-effective, quality health care. Offered: As Needed. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSC - 447 Epidemiology
This course introduces students to the principles and practices of epidemiology and provides them with a population-based perspective on health and disease. Students learn basic measurements of frequency and association, and methods employed in describing, monitoring and studying health and disease in populations. Students will gain a working knowledge of key concepts in epidemiology and biostatistics, and an understanding of key aspects associated with introducing strategic initiatives. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSC - 448 Health Care Ethics
This course focuses on the basic foundational theories of ethics and practical application of principles of medical and research ethics. Health Care Ethics explores moral values and judgments as they apply to medicine and ethical principles associate with research. It also elaborates on the ethical decision making framework, and ethical principles that govern the practice of medicine. Offered: Spring. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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HSC - 454 Principles of Biochemistry
This course will provide students a basic understanding of the structure, properties, functions, and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. The analysis and application of these fundamental concepts used for testing organ function and evaluating disease will be discussed. Offered: Fall. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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HSC - 455 Pathophysiology
This course provides an overview of human pathological processes, such as degeneration, inflammation, immune response, metabolic and toxicity, and their effects on homeostasis. Disease etiology, physical signs and symptoms, prognosis, and complications of commonly occurring diseases and their management will be discussed. Prerequisite: HSC-350. Offered: Fall. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSC - 458 Microbiology
This course will provide a review of the general biology of infectious agents and the basic concepts and principles of immunology, including medically important microorganisms and their relationship to disease. Identification, classification, structure and mechanism of action of pathogens, epidemiology, mechanisms causing disease and the biological basis for resistance and treatment will be covered. Assays and other biological techniques used to identify, isolate, and collect samples will also be discussed Offered: Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSC - 459 Pharmacology
This course will provide an understanding of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of medications used for diagnosis and treatment of a variety of diseases. The basic principles underlying pharmacological treatments will be stressed. Offered: Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSC - 460 Management Principles
The students will learn principles of management to include planning, organizing, directing and controlling, management and evaluation of personnel and programs, motivational theory, decision making, conflict management, principles of delegation, and financial management. Offered: Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSC - 461 Leadership Theory & Practice
This course will provide an overview of evidence-based methods for developing and evaluating leaders and leadership. It will examine leadership theory, various management styles, and organizational behavior theory. Discussion will focus on practices and principles related to developing leadership skills. Students will enhance their self-awareness concerning strengths and development needs as they relate to their career aspirations, through activities such as multi-source feedback and reflective learning. Offered: Spring. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSC - 462 Practicum
The practicum builds upon the theoretical knowledge and techniques introduced during didactic courses in the first year. Students will complete practicum experiences in a variety of health professions. Offerings may include nursing, medicine, and various allied health fields. Students will shadow the health care provider as they conduct their day to day work. Student rotations will generally be 10-15 hours per week, depending on preceptor availability. Offered: Spring. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 9
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HSC - 464 Capstone
The capstone course is designed to prepare students for the transition from undergraduate studies to professional education. Students will analyze current health care trends and professional issues in an identified health specialty, including an overview of educational requirements and labor market trends. Students will evaluate how their career interests realistically match their skills and qualities in order to develop a plan for their next professional development steps. Students will develop a career portfolio which synthesizes their academic and professional accomplishments. Offered: Fall. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSC - 467 Issues and Trends in Health Care
Current issues and trends in health care are discussed. Offered: Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSC - 468 Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
This course will provide an introduction and overview of core lifespan development areas, from birth through end of life, including developmental domains (physical, cognitive, linguistic, and socioemotional). Connections between topics of culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion, experiences and development will be addressed throughout the modules. Atypical development, family systems, and working with children & families in healthcare environments will also be discussed. Offered: Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSC - 480 Principles of Health and Wellness
This course provides students with a holistic overview of the multi-faceted dimensions of health and wellness across the lifespan. The seven dimensions of health: physical, social, intellectual, emotional, occupational, spiritual, and environmental are explored within the context of a wellness lifestyle. They will also learn about aligning client needs and wants with best practice program design, implementation, and evaluation for successful results. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSC - 483 Community Health
This is an introductory course on concepts, structures and activities in community and public health practice. This course will explore the major areas of community health, epidemiology, health systems management, public health policy, public health advocacy, environmental and behavioral health sciences. Special topics in community health sciences will also be examined with a focus on health disparities/health equity in Chicago. Offered: Fall. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSC - 485 Fitness & Health
This course provides students with an understanding of exercise physiology, conditioning, and strength and endurance training. It will also provide the knowledge and skills needed to develop diet and exercise programs in respect to the participants’ body type to achieve their desired health and fitness goals. The laboratory exercises will provide hands on experience with commonly used strength and conditioning equipment. Offered: As Needed. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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HSC - 486 Chronic Disease Management
In this course, students will be introduced to specific chronic diseases commonly treated in the medical home model, such as COPD, diabetes, asthma, and congestive heart failure. Proper disease management techniques will be discussed, along with lifestyle alterations that can reduce the detriment of these afflictions to patient quality of life. Offered: As Needed. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSC - 488 Research Methods
This course uses the construction of research proposals and reflective journal entries to introduce student to methods of scientific research including review of literature, research designs, sampling techniques, data analysis and related issues. Offered: Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSC - 631 Composition for Effective Professional Writing
This course develops the learner’s professional writing for dissertation and publication. Focus will be on the process of writing, grammatical style, composition structure, and APA format. Topics will include analytical literature review, critical self-reflection, plagiarism, and team writing. Offered: Fall. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSC - 632 Leadership Theory
Provides an overview of evidence-based methods for evaluating and developing leaders and leadership. Topics include: the history of leadership assessment and leadership theory; use of validated assessment methods in measuring leadership (e.g. interviews, assessment centers, and cognitive and objective assessments); applications of adult development and career development theory; and organizational approaches to leadership development (e.g. talent reviews, developmental assignments, 360-degree feedback, and succession/acceleration programs). Offered: Fall. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSC - 633 Leadership in Higher Education
Principles of leadership in the context of organization and administration of higher education and the academic department will be discussed. Governance of higher education to include organization, control, funding, and evaluation will be described and the principles of leadership as they relate to the administration of the academic department will be discussed. Principles of leadership to include strategic planning, organizational change and conflict management. Offered: Spring. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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HSC - 634 Issues and Trends in Healthcare
Current issues and trends in health care are discussed. An overview of the United States health care system, its history, structure, major components and overall performance is provided, followed by a review of the interrelationships among various trends and forces that are likely to shape the roles and responsibilities of health care institutions in the future. The learner becomes well versed in the major issues facing the health care industry and the public/private/individual roles needed to address these issues. Concepts in organizational behavior, health economics, health care finance, health care planning and marketing, and health insurance and managed care are discussed. Offered: Spring. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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