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2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]
College of Health and Human Sciences
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Contract Major
Certificate of Undergraduate Study
UHHS 101 - Orientation to Health and Human Sciences Introduction to majors within the College of Health and Human Sciences. Evaluation of students’ interests, abilities, and expectations in relation to requirements for completion of majors within the College of Health and Human Sciences.
Credits: 1
UHHS 200 - Experiences in Health and Human Sciences I Approved introductory experiences and related training programs supervised by a professional specialist. When credit is earned in conjunction with UHHS 300, Experiences in Health and Human Sciences II, total credit hours in both courses may not exceed 30 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of college.
Credits: 3-30
UHHS 300 - Experiences in Health and Human Sciences II Approved experiences and related training programs supervised by a professional specialist. When credit is earned in conjunction with UHHS 200, Experiences in Health and Human Sciences I, total credit hours in both courses may not exceed 30 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of college.
Credits: 3-30
UHHS 301 - Independent Study in Health and Human Sciences Directed independent study and service learning with special opportunities for interprofessional collaboration in health and human sciences, gerontology, and related topics. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: At least junior standing and consent of college.
Credits: 1-3
UHHS 310 - Introduction to Health and Human Sciences Overview of health and human sciences including individual, family, and community health and well-being; health and human sciences organizations; and professional practice.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: CHHS major with at least junior standing or admission to the HHS B.G.S. major.
Credits: 3
UHHS 350 - Critical Thinking for Health and Human Services Professionals Crosslisted as NURS 349X. Development of critical thinking skills as applied to health and human services professionals.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Admission to an academic program in the College of Health and Human Sciences.
Credits: 3
UHHS 410 - Legal and Ethical Issues for Health and Human Sciences Professionals Evaluation of complex legal and ethical issues in health and human sciences service delivery. Application of professional codes of ethics to clarify appropriate responses to contemporary dilemmas in the health and human sciences. Development of critical thinking about ethical issues.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: CHHS major with at least junior standing or admission to the HHS B.G.S. major.
Credits: 3
UHHS 430 - Working with Diverse Populations in Health and Human Sciences Examination of relationships among culture, health, and well-being. Investigation of historical, cultural, social, economic, political, and environmental factors that impact health behavior and health status of diverse groups. Exploration of strategies for culturally and linguistically appropriate service delivery addressing the needs of diverse populations.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: CHHS major with at least junior standing or admission to the HHS B.G.S. major.
Credits: 3
UHHS 450 - Administration for Professionals in Health and Human Sciences Administrative principles as they pertain to provision of services by professionals working in health and human sciences settings. Topics include departmental supervision, personnel issues, resource management, safety issues, and governmental regulations.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: CHHS majors with at least junior standing or admission to the HHS B.G.S. major.
Credits: 3
UHHS 455 - Management of Financial Resources in Health and Human Sciences Organizations Survey of accounting and finance techniques used by department-level health and human sciences managers. Emphasis on third-party reimbursement mechanisms, the regulatory environment, interpreting financial accounting statements, and applying managerial accounting techniques. Topics include cost behavior analysis, budgeting, planning, financial ratios, cost-volume-profit analysis, discounted cash-flow analysis and related applications of accounting and finance in health and human sciences organizations.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: CHHS major with at least junior standing or admission to the HHS B.G.S. major.
Credits: 3
UHHS 460 - Introduction to Research in Health and Human Sciences An introductory course in the research process for students in health and human sciences. General concepts of research and evidence-based practice.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: STAT 208 or STAT 301 or UBUS 223; and CHHS major with at least junior standing or admission to the HHS B.G.S. major.
Credits: 3
UHHS 466 - Topics in Gerontology Exploration of current topics in the study of health and aging. Possible areas of coverage include: Bio-psycho-social dimensions of age and aging, or the public policy challenges of age and aging. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours if topic changes.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: IDSP 465 and junior standing or consent of college.
Credits: 3
UHHS 467 - Fieldwork in Gerontology Application of gerontological concepts to a real-world setting through an internship or other applied learning experience. Partners collaborating to provide the fieldwork experience might include long-term care facilities, elder-service provider agencies, or other relevant organizational settings outside the university with a focus on older people. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: IDSP 465 and junior standing or consent of college.
Credits: 3
UHHS 470 - Workshop in Health and Human Sciences Study of interdisciplinary topics in health and human sciences and application of principles to problems of special interest. Nature and extent of workshop dependent upon topic and needs of students. May be repeated or taken concurrently for a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: CHHS major with at least junior standing or admission to the HHS B.G.S. major.
Credits: 1-3
Allied Health and Communicative Disorders (AHCD, AHLS, AHPT, AHRS, COMD)
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Major
Minor
Degree Completion
AHCD 318 - Medical Terminology Study of the basic language related to medical science and to the allied health professions incorporating anatomy and physiology and pathophysiology. Emphasis on word analysis using case studies and medical reports.
Credits: 3
AHCD 440 - Introduction to Teaching in the Allied Health Professions Introduction to principles of learning, instructional strategies, interpersonal relationships, evaluation and instructional design as these topics relate to clinical instruction in the allied health professions.
Credits: 1
AHCD 444 - Independent Study in Health Sciences Independent study of current topics in the health sciences under faculty supervision. May be repeated or taken concurrently to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-6
AHCD 480 - Internship: Allied Health and Communicative Disorders Supervised internship in health and human services to include agency/facility visits, discussion and observation of service provision, and entry level experiences.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Junior or senior standing and consent of school.
Credits: 3
AHCD 490 - Senior Seminar Introduction to research topics in allied health and communicative disorders with discussion of research questions and methodologies. Participation in a research project under faculty direction required.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Senior status, with a GPA of 3.30 or higher at the completion of 90 hours, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
AHCD 494 - Workshop in Allied Health and Communicative Disorders Application of principles of allied health and communicative disorders or rehabilitation to problems of special interest to the participant. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours. Available for concurrent enrollment. S/U grading may be used.
Credits: 1-3
AHCD 498 - Tutorial in Allied Health and Communicative Disorders Directed individual study and research in special areas of allied health and communicative disorders. Speech Language Pathology/Audiology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, and Pre-physical Therapy majors may repeat to a maximum of 6 semester hours. Rehabilitation Services majors and Deafness Rehabilitation minors may repeat to a maximum of 9 semester hours with advisor approval. Available for concurrent enrollment. S/U grading may be used.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-3
AHCD 499 - Honors Capstone Project Intensive study of a selected topic in allied health or communicative disorders disciplines involving experimental or other scholarly work that serves as the capstone project in the University Honors Program. Open only to seniors within the School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders who are currently admitted to the University Honors Program.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school and of the University Honors Program.
Credits: 3
AHLS 211 - Introduction to the Medical Laboratory Sciences Introduction to the profession of medical laboratory sciences and to the medical laboratory scientist’s role in the delivery of health care. Introduction to the major work components performed in the clinical laboratory. To be taken by all pre-professional students or majors for 3 semester hours.
Credits: 3
AHLS 300 - Urinalysis Principles and techniques of urinalysis and basic renal function tests. Examination of the chemical and biological bases for routine laboratory procedures for urine. Development of proficiency in the handling and testing of urine.
Credits: 2
AHLS 301 - Immunology Theory and application of general immunology, genetics principles, and investigative techniques to clinical immunology as would be applied in the clinical laboratory.
Credits: 2
AHLS 302 - Hematology/Hemostasis Principles and investigative techniques of hematology and hemostasis. Examination of the chemical, biological, and technical basis for clinical laboratory procedures and quality assurance strategies. Development of proficiency in hematologic and coagulation procedures including data interpretation.
Credits: 3
AHLS 303 - Immunohematology Theory and application of genetics principles and investigative techniques to clinical immunohematology as it would be applied in the clinical laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: AHLS 301.
Credits: 2
AHLS 308 - Body Fluids Principles, techniques, and development of proficiency in handling spinal, seminal, amniotic, and serous fluids. Examination of the chemical and biological bases for routine laboratory procedures for these fluids.
Credits: 1
AHLS 311 - Immunology Laboratory Practical laboratory application of theory and analytical techniques related to the clinical immunology lectures. Includes manual and automated procedures for assessment of clinical specimens. Clinical specimens utilized in laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: AHLS 301.
Credits: 1
AHLS 312 - Hematology/Hemostasis Laboratory Practical laboratory application of theory and analytical techniques related to the hematology and hemostasis lectures. Manual and automated procedures for assessment of hematology and hemostatis will be performed. Clinical specimens utilized in laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: AHLS 302.
Credits: 2
AHLS 313 - Immunohematology Laboratory Practical laboratory application of theory and analytical techniques related to the immunohematology lectures. Includes manual and automated procedures for assessment of clinical specimens. Clinical specimens utilized in laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: AHLS 303.
Credits: 1
AHLS 336 - Medical Diagnostic Microbiology/Mycology/Parasitology Theory and application of general microbiology principles and laboratory techniques to diagnostic microbiology practices as routinely applied in the clinical laboratory. Introductory studies of the processes and clinical laboratory strategies for cultivation/identification of pathogens in the human. Theory and application of general principles and laboratory techniques for the identification of pathogenic fungi and parasites in the clinical laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: BIOS 213 or BIOS 313.
Credits: 3
AHLS 337 - Medical Diagnostic Microbiology/Mycology/Parasitology Laboratory Practical laboratory application of theory and analytical techniques related to the clinical microbiology, mycology and parasitology lectures. Includes manual procedures for the identification and assessment of pathogenic microorganisms including fungi and parasites in the clinical laboratory. Clinical specimens utilized in laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: AHLS 336.
Credits: 2
AHLS 344 - Medical Diagnostic Biochemistry Clinical correlations of laboratory results and pathologic processes. Theory of analytical techniques and interpretation of data as applied to clinical conditions.
Credits: 3
AHLS 345 - Medical Diagnostic Biochemistry Laboratory Practical laboratory application of theory and analytical techniques in clinical chemistry. Manual and instrumental procedures for assessment of chemical parameters of clinical specimens.
Credits: 2
AHLS 446 - Principles of Laboratory Management and Practice Expansion of skills of the clinical laboratorian who is an expert in the technical and professional operations of the laboratory to include expertise necessary for administrative and management roles for the laboratory. Didactic and practical experiences both in the classroom and via off-campus activities.
Credits: 1
AHLS 448 - Introduction to Research in Medical Laboratory Sciences Research in medical/clinical settings. Focus on design and critique of scientific articles and research projects.
Credits: 3
AHLS 470 - Topics in Applied Medical Laboratory Sciences A. Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis (1-6)
B. Clinical Microbiology (1-9)
C. Clinical Biochemistry (1-6)
D. Clinical Serology/Immunology (1-3)
E. Immunohematology (1-3)
J. Urinalysis/Body Fluids (1-3)
K. Clinical Parasitology/Mycology (1-2)
Lecture and laboratory experiences to be directed by clinical laboratory sciences program officials.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into the medical laboratory sciences major.
AHLS 471 - Molecular Testing and Advanced Lectures Advanced lectures and practical assessment in medical laboratory sciences including molecular testing by faculty and invited guest speakers with expertise in specialty topics. Course may be repeated for up to 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Grades of C or better in all AHLS 300-level courses, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
AHLS 472 - Diagnostic Molecular Biology Theory and application of nucleic acid testing used in forensics and diagnosis of infectious disease, inherited disorders, cancer, transplantation, mutations and polymorphisms.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into the medical laboratory sciences major.
Credits: 2
AHLS 475 - Medical Laboratory Sciences Competency Application of all previously learned skills in the clinical laboratory and academic setting. Topics include hematology/hemostasis, microbiology/mycology/parasitology, chemistry, immunology, immunohematology, urinalysis/body fluids. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
AHLS 480 - Topics in Applied Nuclear Medicine Technology A. Nuclear Medicine Technology Procedures. Principles of asepsis; patient handling and positioning; concepts of pathology and examination indications; diagnostic imaging and nonimaging procedures; tomography; and computer acquisition and processing applications. Critique of case studies. Professional and ethical issues related to the practice of nuclear medicine technology.
B. Clinical Nuclear Medicine. Principles and application of nuclear medicine technology procedures involving the diagnostic, therapeutic, and investigative uses of radionuclides. Supervised clinical practicum at affiliated institutions.
C. Radiation Detection and Safety. Principles of natural and artificial radiation, biological effects, and radioactive decay; radionuclide production; radiation detection, protection, and dosimetry; radionuclide imaging and nonimaging instrumentation including computer acquisition and image reconstruction algorithms; and quality assurance and government regulations pertaining to radioactive materials possession.
D. Radiopharmacy. Principles of radiopharmaceutical chemistry, radiolabeling, preparation, and administration; pharmocokinetics, radiopharmacy design, management, and documentation; and safety issues pertaining to the clinical application of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals.
Topics offered at affiliated institutions accredited for programs in nuclear medicine technology.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into accredited program in nuclear medicine technology at an affiliated institution.
Credits: 1-9
AHPT 405 - Physical Therapy and the Rehabilitation Process Examination of the history, philosophy, practice settings and professional roles, ethical and legal issues, and current issues of physical therapy and rehabilitation. Supervised clinical observations at selected clinical sites.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Health sciences major and senior standing, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
AHRS 101 - Elementary American Sign Language I Development of receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language. Emphasis on developing skills in a non-English syntax system and communication with deaf and hard of hearing people in activities of daily living. Three hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory.
Credits: 3
AHRS 102 - Elementary American Sign Language II Continuation of AHRS 101 emphasizing the improvement of communicative skills. Three hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: AHRS 101 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
AHRS 200 - Disability in Society Overview of disability from personal, philosophical, sociological, psychological, medical, and legal perspectives. Emphasis on understanding disability within a minority-group model as defined by shared experiences of stigmatization and oppression.
Credits: 3
AHRS 201 - Intermediate American Sign Language III Continuation of AHRS 102, with emphasis on developing fluency in American Sign Language. Three hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: AHRS 102 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
AHRS 202 - Intermediate American Sign Language IV Continuation of AHRS 201, with emphasis on comprehension and production of increasingly complex linguistic structures. Emphasis on the development of fluent conversational skills utilizing grammatical nonmanual signals and markers. Students will learn how to narrate, describe, compare, and comment. Taught in ASL (i.e., without voice). Will include expanded discussion of Deaf Culture and its contribution to the arts. Three hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: AHRS 201 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
AHRS 327 - Introduction to Rehabilitation Services Survey of various fields and professions providing rehabilitation and related services to persons with disabilities.
Credits: 3
AHRS 426 - Introduction to Topics in Rehabilitation Services Introduction and discussion of topics related to clinical procedures employed in provision of rehabilitation and related service to persons with disabilities.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
AHRS 472 - Occupational Therapy and the Rehabilitation Process Introduction to the field of Occupational Therapy including history, philosophy, scope and areas of practice, ethics, training, credentialing and roles and responsibilities of Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants and Occupational Therapy Aides. Special attention given to Occupational Therapy as part of an interdisciplinary team with disciplines including Speech-Language Pathology, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
AHRS 482 - Post-Employment Services in Vocational Rehabilitation Overview of the systems and accommodative techniques for providing post-employment services (e.g., job coaching) to people with the most severe disabilities.
Credits: 3
AHRS 492 - Medical Aspects of Disability in Rehabilitation A rehabilitative perspective on the structure of medicine in the United States, medical specialities, medical terminology, and the medical examination. Survey of select body systems, functions, basic etiologies, pathologies, and treatments intended to provide the rehabilitation counselor with basic information with which to determine eligibility and interpret case-related medical reports.
Credits: 3
AHRS 493 - Counseling in Rehabilitation Services Counseling principles and techniques as related to assessment, treatment, parent conferences, staffings, and eliciting parent/client cooperation.
Credits: 3
COMD 220 - Introduction to Communicative Disorders Overview of speech, language, and hearing processes and disorders. Discussion of the professional and scientific roles of speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and rehabilitation counselors as well as the implications of assisting individuals with communicative disorders in social, educational, and vocational settings.
Credits: 3
COMD 221 - Phonetics and Phonology Speech sound production and structure of the sound system of the English language. Phonetic transcription and analysis of phonological patterns for clinical application.
Credits: 3
COMD 300 - Introduction to Audiology Introduction to the profession of audiology and clinical procedures; etiology and diagnosis of auditory disorders.
Credits: 3
COMD 305 - Language Development Crosslisted as LTLA 305X. Overview of oral language acquisition including phonological, morphological, syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic development in children from infancy through adolescence.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: ENGL 207.
Credits: 3
COMD 323 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms Human anatomy and physiology of those structures and functions involved in the expressive and receptive aspects of oral communication.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: BIOS 109 or BIOS 357.
Credits: 3
COMD 325 - Introduction to Hearing and Speech Science Physical acoustics, the normal auditory process, and psychophysical processes relevant to audition as well as perceptual, physiological, and acoustical analysis of speech.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: BIOS 109 or BIOS 357; and PHYS 150 or PHYS 180 or PHYS 210; and COMD 221. CRQ: COMD 323.
Credits: 4
COMD 330 - Neuroscience of Communication and Associated Behaviors Overview of the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology underlying communication and associated behaviors including sensory organization (auditory, visual, somatosensory), neuromotor control and higher-level language and cognitive mechanisms. Discussion of clinical syndromes associated with central and peripheral nervous system dysfunction. Note: Previous course work in an anatomy class is strongly recommended.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: At least sophomore standing.
Credits: 3
COMD 421 - Aural Rehabilitation Methods and materials for communication assessment and training with the hearing impaired. Emphasis on receptive communication including speechreading, auditory training, and amplification systems.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: COMD 221 and COMD 300 and COMD 305.
Credits: 3
COMD 423 - Developmental Speech and Language Disorders Disorders of speech and language in special populations; observations and clinical problem solving.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: COMD 221 and COMD 403.
Credits: 3
COMD 424 - Stuttering and Voice Disorders Introduction to the identification, measurement, and treatment of stuttering and voice disorders. Course will provide an overview of these disorders including a focus on diagnosis and suggestions for treatment.
Credits: 3
COMD 429 - Assessment Procedures in Communicative Disorders Fundamental concepts underlying the evaluation of communicative disorders.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: COMD 220 and STAT 208 or STAT 301. CRQ: Junior status.
Credits: 3
COMD 435 - Clinical Procedures and Professional Issues Presents general information concerning intervention principles and professional issues in communication disorders; including scopes of practice, clinical terminology, evaluation tools, construction of therapy plans, and report writing.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: At least senior standing COMD major.
Credits: 3
Family, Consumer, and Nutrition Sciences (FCNS)
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Major
Minor
Certificate of Undergraduate Study
Educator Licensure
Interdisciplinary Major
Categorical Course List
FCNS 152 - Fiber and Fabric Analysis I Study of basic textile fibers, yarns, fabric construction and finishes; their origin, processing, and properties. Emphasis on textile terminology, selection, and care.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ or CRQ: CHEM 110 and CHEM 111.
Credits: 3
FCNS 180 - Personal Development and the Family Self-concept in relation to family. Influence upon personality development and the maturing person. Development of intimate relationships.
Credits: 3
FCNS 198 - Orientation in Family, Consumer, and Nutrition Sciences Introduction, philosophy, and history of the field, choosing a major area of study, purpose of core and general education courses, contribution of volunteer work and campus experiences to employability. Exploration of career choices.
Credits: 1
FCNS 200A - Principles of Food Preparation Principles of food preparation as related to the chemical, physical, and organoleptic properties of food.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: CHEM 110 and CHEM 111, or CHEM 210 and CHEM 212; and current State of Illinois Sanitation Certificate.
Credits: 3
FCNS 200B - Food Preparation Laboratory Designed to accompany FCNS 200A. Two 3-hour periods a week.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ or CRQ: FCNS 200A.
Credits: 2
FCNS 201 - Human Nutrition Role of nutrition in human biological systems: properties of nutrients; interaction with other environmental and genetic factors; quality of the current food supply. Not open for credit to students having previous credit in FCNS 306 or FCNS 309.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: One year of high school chemistry and BIOS 103, BIOS 109, BIOS 208, or equivalent.
Credits: 3
FCNS 202 - Introduction to the Hospitality Industry Exploration of related fields and career opportunities in the hospitality industry, travel and tourism, lodging, foodservice, meetings and conventions, leisure and recreation, and beverage operations. Description of specific positions including requirements of job duties, skills, knowledge, personality attributes, and working conditions. Overview of current regional, national, and global trends in the industry.
Credits: 3
FCNS 207 - The Consumer Role of family members as consumers; influence of values and goals upon consumption practices; information and protection for the consumer.
Credits: 3
FCNS 230 - Child Development Understanding of developmental principles of children under 8 years of age. Includes observation.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: PSYC 102.
Credits: 3
FCNS 231 - An Observational Approach to the Study and Assessment of Young Children Observational techniques and other assessment methods used in the study of young children (0-8 years) in inclusive natural and experimental settings. Emphasis on children from 0-5 years of age, diverse learners and learning environments.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: FCNS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324.
Credits: 3
FCNS 240 - Teaching and Learning in Family and Consumer Sciences Education Introduction to family and consumer sciences education and the role of the teacher in planning and implementing instruction for middle/junior high school and high school level students. Twenty clock hours of early field experience. See “Educator Licensure Requirements.”
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Minimum 2.75 GPA and passing the Test of Academic Proficiency in the Illinois Licensure Testing System.
Credits: 3
FCNS 252 - Apparel Production Fundamentals of mechanics of apparel production including raw material analysis, cutting production analysis, and assembly and finishing processes.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 152 with a grade of C or better and FCNS 258 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
FCNS 256 - Cooperative Education I A. Child Development
B. Family Social Services
C. Nutrition, Dietetics, and Hospitality Administration
D. Family and Consumer Sciences Education
E. Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising
Cooperative work experience for students in family, consumer, and nutrition sciences. Participation and work site must be approved by the school and the cooperative education program coordinator. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Declared or pre-major.
Credits: 1-3
FCNS 258 - Introduction to the Fashion Industry Survey of the workings and interrelationships of the various industries and services that comprise the fashion business. Career opportunities in the fashion field.
Credits: 3
FCNS 262 - Design Trends in Western Costume Survey of western costumes and textiles of past periods and their relationship to contemporary fashion.
Credits: 3
FCNS 272 - Merchandising Promotion Study of merchandising promotion as it relates to the apparel and fashion industry, with emphasis on coordination of forecasting, display, and promotional events.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ART 102 or ARTH 282, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
FCNS 280 - Human Development, the Family, and Society Survey of human growth and development from conception to death with emphasis on interaction and socialization processes.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: PSYC 102.
Credits: 3
FCNS 284 - Introduction to Family Relationships Family development and internal family social processes using systemic perspectives. Family strengths and diversity. Interaction and communication patterns.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: PSYC 102 or SOCI 170.
Credits: 3
FCNS 285 - Introduction to Family Life Education Introduction to and history of the profession and practice of family life education, including needs assessment, evaluation of programs, understanding group process, and contexts of family life education.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 284.
Credits: 3
FCNS 289 - Experiences in Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising I Approved introductory learning experiences and related training programs supervised by a professional specialist. When credit is earned in conjunction with FCNS 389 Experiences in Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising II, total credit hours in both courses may not exceed 30 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3-30
FCNS 299 - Experiences in Hospitality Management I Approved introductory experiences and related training programs supervised by a professional specialist. When credit is earned in conjunction with FCNS 399, Experiences in Hospitality Management II, total credit hours in both courses may not exceed 30 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3-30
FCNS 302 - Lodging Operations Study of operational issues of lodging facilities including housekeeping, reservations, and front desk. Focus on revenue management, forecasting, and property management systems. On-site observations with practical applications.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 202 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
FCNS 303 - Hospitality Law Introduction to the principles of hotel, restaurant, and travel law. Case studies of industry related regulations on duty of innkeepers, dram shop laws, truth in menu laws, and service contracts in the hospitality industry.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: MGMT 217 and FCNS 202.
Credits: 3
FCNS 304 - Food and Beverage Operations Principles of food and beverage operations. Application of established standards, techniques, and practices of food and beverage management including styles of dining room services, menu design, purchasing, storing, and controlling restaurant supplies and equipment, legal issues on serving alcoholic beverages, food sanitation, revenue and cost control, restaurant facility design, customer service, and labor management.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 202.
Credits: 3
FCNS 306 - Nutrition in Relation to Health and Exercise Essentials of normal nutrition with application to exercise and individualized sports nutrition plans.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: BIOS 311 or BIOS 357 and one course in chemistry. If taken for 2 semester hours, CRQ: KNPE 306.
Credits: 2-3
FCNS 308 - Current Problems and Trends in Nutrition and Foods Readings in and discussion of selected classic studies and recent developments in the field of nutrition and foods. Implications for dietitians, nutritionists, teachers, extension workers, and others.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: At least junior standing.
Credits: 3
FCNS 309 - Science of Nutrition Study of various nutrients; their chemistry, properties, classification, digestion, absorption, transport, metabolism, functions, dietary allowances, food sources, and deficiency symptoms. Introduction of the exchange system for dietary planning. Offered fall semester only.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: BIOS 103 and BIOS 105, CHEM 230 or CHEM 330. CRQ: BIOS 357.
Credits: 3
FCNS 310 - Applied Nutrition through the Lifecycle Application of the principles of nutrition in managing the nutritional needs of individuals throughout the life cycle. Evaluation of current nutritional practices and nutritional status.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 309 with a grade of C or better. Offered spring semester only.
Credits: 3
FCNS 314 - Hospitality Facility Management An overview of the operation of hospitality facilities, including operating costs for various types of facilities, types and characteristics of major building systems, renovation and design issues specifically related to the hospitality industry. Environmentally sustainable hotel management is discussed with a broad range of topics including global certifications.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 302. CRQ: MGMT 333.
Credits: 3
FCNS 316 - Hospitality Service Principles and practices of service excellence within the hospitality industry. Presents an overview of service management in the hospitality industry including design, evaluation, and management of hospitality service delivery systems.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 202 and hospitality management major.
Credits: 3
FCNS 320 - Quantity Food Production Application of principles of food preparation to quantity food production and service, including operation and care of equipment, procurement of goods, scheduling of employees, costing of menus, and management responsibilities for a day of service in a student-operated dining facility.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 200A with a grade of C or better and FCNS 200B with a grade of C or better, or FCNS 304 with a grade of C or better, and current State of Illinois Sanitation Certificate, certifications in first aid and cardiac pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), 2-step tuberculin (TB) test, and verification of 100 hours work experience in food production.
Credits: 4
FCNS 330 - Principles of Guiding Young Children Based on a knowledge of normal developmental sequence of young children, the course is designed to help the student identify, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate the purposes and techniques of working with young children. Behavior and guidance principles are studied through observation in the child development laboratory and through other media. Cannot be taken concurrently with FCNS 331.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
FCNS 331 - Inclusive Program Planning for Infants, Toddlers, and Their Parents Principles underlying the development of planned inclusive programs for young children (conception through 2 years) and their parents. Emphasis on the selection, presentation, and use of materials and experiences consistent with current theory and research in human development.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
FCNS 331A - Practicum in Early Childhood Studies: Infants and Toddlers Participation and observation in infant-toddler settings for a minimum of 30 clock hours. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: At least junior standing and completion of FCNS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 1
FCNS 332 - Inclusive Program Planning for Children 3-8 Years of Age and Their Parents Principles underlying the development of planned inclusive programs outside traditional school settings for children ages 3-8 years and their parents. Emphasis on selection, presentation, and use of materials and experiences consistent with current theory and research in human development.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
FCNS 343 - Family Financial Planning Principles of management as related to family finances.
Credits: 3
FCNS 344 - Curriculum Development in Family and Consumer Sciences Planning critical science-based curriculum for family and consumer sciences programs in middle/junior high school and high school settings to meet individual, community, and societal needs. Fifty clock hours of early field experience.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 240, at least 18 semester hours of FCNS course work, and admission to the school’s educator licensure program.
Credits: 3
FCNS 345 - Methods and Resources for Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences Selection, development, and use of teaching methods and materials in family and consumer sciences programs in middle/junior high school and high school settings. Fifty clock hours of early field experience.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 344.
Credits: 3
FCNS 351 - Fiber and Fabric Analysis II Emphasis on fiber properties resulting from chemical and physical structures of the fibers; experience in executing and reporting fiber performance evaluations.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: CHEM 110, CHEM 111, FCNS 152 with a grade of C or better, and FCNS 258 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
FCNS 353 - Apparel Products Analysis Analysis of the principles and elements of creative and technical design for the ready-to-wear market. Identification of factors that influence quality, selection, and use of apparel products including fiber and fabric analysis.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 152 with a grade of C or better, FCNS 258 with a grade of C or better, and ART 102 or ARTH 282; and CHEM 110 and CHEM 111.
Credits: 3
FCNS 354 - Tailoring Professional methods and techniques for making suits and coats.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 252 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
FCNS 355 - Merchandising Mathematics Application of mathematical concepts and calculations in fashion merchandising.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 152 with a grade of C or better and FCNS 258 with a grade of C or better; and MATH 210 or MATH 211 or MATH 229.
Credits: 3
FCNS 356 - Cooperative Education II A. Child Development
B. Family Social Services
C. Nutrition, Dietetics, and Hospitality Administration
D. Family and Consumer Sciences Education
E. Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising
Advanced cooperative work experience for students in family, consumer, and nutrition sciences. Participation and work site must be approved by the school and the cooperative education program coordinator. Enrollment is restricted to students participating in a second course experience or equivalent. S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ for A-D: FCNS 256 or equivalent, declared major, and consent of school.
PRQ for E: FCNS 152 with a grade of C or better and FCNS 258 with a grade of C or better, an overall GPA of 2.00 or above, declared major.
Credits: 1-3
FCNS 365X - Principles of Retailing Crosslisted as MKTG 365. Study of retail institutions; store organization, location strategy, merchandising, inventory control, customer communication, price determination, and the management of retail salespersons.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: MKTG 310 or UBUS 310.
Credits: 3
FCNS 367 - Computer Applications for Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising Exploration of computers and software applications used in textiles, apparel, and merchandising. Emphasis on how computer technology impacts the fashion merchandising industry.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 353.
Credits: 3
FCNS 369 - Fashion Design and Illustration Study of design elements as applied to textiles, apparel, and accessories. Examination and application of methods used to design, illustrate, and communicate fashion.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ART 102 or ARTH 282, FCNS 262, and FCNS 353, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
FCNS 382 - Group Process and Personal and Family Functioning Employment of group interaction in studying the ways personality limits and/or enhances personal and family functioning. See special requirements under Family Social Services emphasis.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 180 with a grade of C or better, admission to the family social services emphasis, and at least junior standing.
Credits: 3
FCNS 383 - Clinical Applications in Family Social Services Introduction to theory and techniques of family intervention with exposure to interviewing. See special requirements under Family Social Services emphasis.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 382 with a grade of C or better, and 50 hours of approved community service in social service agencies.
Credits: 3
FCNS 384 - Asian American Families Analysis of Asian American families using theories, methods, and research findings. Emphasis on the process of immigration, family formation in the United States, family dynamics, family obligations and intergenerational relationship, interracial families, changing gender roles, marriage, identity formation, family and the life cycle, and family strengths.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 284 or SOCI 170.
Credits: 3
FCNS 389 - Experiences in Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising II Approved advanced learning experiences and related training programs supervised by a professional specialist. When credit is earned in conjunction with FCNS 289, Experiences in Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising I, total credit hours in both courses may not exceed 30 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3-30
FCNS 398 - Cooperative Education for Family and Individual Development Advanced cooperative work experience for students in the family and individual development emphasis in family, consumer, and nutrition sciences. Participation and work site must be approved by the school and the cooperative education program coordinator. S/U grading may be used. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. Open only to declared Family and Child Studies majors in the Family and Individual Development emphasis with senior standing.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: A grade of C or better in FCNS 280 or PSYC 225; and a grade of C or better in FCNS 284; and declared family and individual development major, senior standing; and at least two of the following: FCNS 437, FCNS 438, FCNS 482, FCNS 483, FCNS 488; and consent of school.
Credits: 3
FCNS 399 - Experiences in Hospitality Management II Approved advanced experiences and related training programs supervised by a professional specialist. When credit is earned in conjunction with FCNS 299, Experiences in Hospitality Management I, total credit hours in both courses may not exceed 30 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3-30
FCNS 405 - Child Health and Nutrition Application of the principles of health and nutrition to meet the physiological, sociological, and psychological needs of individuals from the prenatal period through adolescence. Consideration of the interaction of physiological factors with the influence of family, school, and community on the health and nutrition of children. Not available for credit to majors in nutrition, dietetics, and hospitality administration.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 230 or FCNS 280 or EPS 304 or PSYC 225 or PSYC 324.
Credits: 3
FCNS 406 - Global Food and Nutrition Issues Interdisciplinary study of issues related to hunger and malnutrition in the world setting; causes of food crises in less developed nations, as well as in technologically advanced countries.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: BIOS 103 or BIOS 109; and ANTH 120 or SOCI 170 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
FCNS 407 - Consumer Protection Current trends in consumption; consumer movement in the United States; laws and agencies protecting and serving the consumer; product analysis using appropriate materials and skills.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Senior standing.
Credits: 3
FCNS 409 - Nutrition Education for Health Promotion Development of strategies for nutrition education. Emphasis on health promotion theory and guidelines to optimize nutrition-related behaviors. Participation in activities that address health promotion/disease prevention for the general population.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 310 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
FCNS 410 - Community Nutrition Examination of nutrition needs of populations, intervention services, and public policy issues for community-based nutrition programs. Planning, implementing, and evaluating community nutrition programs. Includes field experiences and hands-on learning.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 409 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
FCNS 411 - Yield Management in the Hospitality Industry Exploration of competitive benchmarking, demand forecasting and distribution using case analysis, internal and external measurement tools, tactical pricing and packaging in the hospitality operation. Topics include demand forecasting in hospitality operation, channel and hotel room inventory management, and yield management software application.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 302 and ECON 260.
Credits: 3
FCNS 413 - Meeting, Event, and Convention Management Fundamental concepts of meeting, event, and convention management. Includes the foundation and structure of the meeting industry, site selection, facility contractual issues, meeting budget management, industry associations, Convention and Visitors Bureaus, meeting destinations, sponsors, meeting technology, convention and conference centers, and catering management. Career exploration is also discussed.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 202 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
FCNS 415 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I Introduction to therapeutic nutrition. An understanding of the metabolic and pathologic changes during chronic disease condition and adaptation of the principles of normal nutrition to promote optimum nutrition during disease states. Offered fall semester only.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 310 with a grade of C or better, and CHEM 370.
Credits: 3
FCNS 416 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II Discussion of current research of the role of nutrition during clinical care with emphasis on acute conditions requiring special nutrition support and alternate nutrient delivery routes. This course is required for the Didactic Program in Dietetics verification. Offered spring semester only.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 415 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
FCNS 417 - Trade Show and Exhibition Management Study of tradeshow and exhibition management. Includes varieties of exhibitions, tradeshow planning, on-site operations, design of exhibitor prospectus, marketing materials, floor plans, legal considerations, registration and data management, specification and work orders, service contractors, housing management, and international exhibitions.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 413 with a grade of C or better, and at least junior standing.
Credits: 3
FCNS 418 - Managing Human Resources in the Hospitality Industry Fundamental concepts, techniques, and tools of human resources management in the hospitality industry. Includes legislative and technical aspects of managing hospitality employees, roles and responsibilities of hospitality managers in employee selection, performance appraisals, training, compensation, and benefits. Global issues and other current topics in hospitality human resource management are covered.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 202 with a grade of C or better and MGMT 333.
Credits: 3
FCNS 420 - Management of Food and Nutrition Services Principles of food and nutrition services management with emphasis on personnel management, cost controls, marketing, and menu analysis.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: MGMT 333 and FCNS 320.
Credits: 3
FCNS 424 - Cultural and National Food Patterns Food practices as influenced by social, cultural, and economic factors.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Junior or senior standing, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
FCNS 425 - Hospitality Management Application of cost control principles to hospitality industry with focus on financial statement analysis, management of assets, ratio analysis, operating budgeting, and cash management.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ACCY 206 or ACCY 288; and MATH 110 or satisfactory performance on the mathematics placement examination.
Credits: 3
FCNS 426 - Strategic Management in the Hospitality Industry Analysis of environments associated with a product/market domain and implementation of the proper mix of competitive strategy and organization structure in the hospitality industry. Opportunity to explore the process and content of strategic management as applied to the administration of hospitality organizations. Attention is given to specific strategies for building competitive advantage and generating superior value for customers in the hospitality industry.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 425 with a grade of C or better, and MGMT 333.
Credits: 3
FCNS 427 - Catering Operations Practicum Study and application of catering functions and services. Plan, organize, implement and execute catering activities at the Chandelier Dining Room and other locations. Laboratory to be announced.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: FCNS 320.
Credits: 2-3
FCNS 429 - Strategies for Modifying Nutrition Behaviors Exploration of various strategies for assisting individuals and families to make changes in their behaviors related to food and nutrition. Attention given to nutrition counseling and nutrition education. Active participation in applying strategies to case studies and hypothetical situations.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 409, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
FCNS 431 - Internship A. Child Development.
B. Family Social Services.
D. Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
E. Nutrition and Dietetics.
Supervised participation in professional settings. Students will be assigned to experiences appropriate to their professional interest. May be repeated to a maximum of 15 semester hours. When taken in conjunction with FCNS 356, Cooperative Education II, total enrolled credit hours in both courses may not exceed 15 hours. S/U grading basis may be used. See special requirements as may apply to internship according to major.
Credits: 1-15
FCNS 432 - Theories of Child Development Analysis of the major theories of child development and their implications in working with young children.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS or ECS major, FCNS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324 and FCNS 280 or PSYC 225 and at least junior standing.
Credits: 3
FCNS 433 - Introduction to Child Life Theory and Practice Educate and prepare students for working with pediatric patients and families in the healthcare setting. Through review of
the theoretical framework and exploration of the clinical role of the Child Life practice, students will gain knowledge of the importance of play and preparation for the child and family in the healthcare setting.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324, and FCNS 284.
Credits: 3
FCNS 434 - Administration and Supervision of Quality Programs for Young Children from Diverse Backgrounds Planning the total inclusive program: the administration and supervision of various types of quality inclusive group care for children from diverse backgrounds. Topics to promote quality care and education, including program philosophy, program assessments, personnel supervision and management, financial management, leadership, and advocacy. Service learning and professional association components.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324, and FCNS 280 or PSYC 225.
Credits: 3
FCNS 437 - Parent-Child Interaction From Birth to 8 Years Parent-child interactions in the home and in institutions (e.g., early childhood care and educational settings in public and private schools, community service agencies, hospitals, and parent-child centers). Survey of theory, research, and professional early childhood practice regarding parent-child interaction, and parent education and involvement.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 230 or FCNS 280, and FCNS 284.
Credits: 3
FCNS 438 - Parent Education Basic principles in organization, formulation, and presentation of parent study programs. Experiences in ways of working with parents of children from preschool through adolescence. Uses of group dynamics and mass media.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 284, at least junior standing, and FCNS 230 or PSYC 424 or EPS 307.
Credits: 3
FCNS 439 - Infant Development in the Family: Typical and Atypical The typical and atypical development of infants in the context of the family. Study of major scientific findings concerning typical and atypical prenatal and postnatal development of the child from conception through the first two years of life.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 230 or EPS 304 or PSYC 324 and FCNS 284.
Credits: 3
FCNS 445 - Management of Human and Family Resources Integration of theory and research for practice related to management of resources by individuals and families. Exploration of multicultural perspectives on resource management.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS major, FCNS 180 or FCNS 280, and at least junior standing.
Credits: 3
FCNS 446 - Organization of Cooperative Workforce Education Introduction of organizational principles, development, and structure of cooperative workforce education programs in school settings.
Credits: 3
FCNS 447 - Supervision of Cooperative Workforce Education Examines coordination and operation of cooperative workforce education programs in school settings, including selection of students, selection and maintenance of training stations, student placement, related instruction and program management.
Credits: 3
FCNS 450 - Workshop in Family, Consumer, and Nutrition Sciences Advanced studies of various areas in family, consumer, and nutrition sciences. Nature and length of workshop dependent upon needs of students. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: At least junior standing.
Credits: 1-3
FCNS 452 - Apparel Design I Apparel design through the fundamental principles and processes of flat pattern methods. Emphasis on the development of a master pattern and original design. May be repeated once for advanced projects.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 152 with a grade of C or better, FCNS 252, and FCNS 258 with a grade of C or better, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
FCNS 453 - Experimental Textiles Standard textile testing methods used in determining the physical and chemical characteristics of fibers, yarns, and fabrics, and the statistical methods employed in data analysis and evaluation.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: CHEM 110, CHEM 111, FCNS 152 with a grade of C or better, FCNS 258 with a grade of C or better, and FCNS 351.
Credits: 3
FCNS 454 - Apparel Design II Draping based upon the interrelating factors of form, design, and material. Emphasis on experimentation with materials, techniques, and original design ideas. May be repeated once for advanced projects.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 152 with a grade of C or better, FCNS 252, and FCNS 258 with a grade of C or better, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
FCNS 456 - Apparel Product Development Fundamentals of apparel manufacturing including management decisions involved in the design, production, merchandising, and marketing of apparel products. Factors affecting the cost, price, quality, performance, and value of garments from the perspectives of apparel manufacturers and marketers.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 353 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
FCNS 457 - Professional Development for Apparel Merchandising Exploration of career opportunities specific to the apparel merchandising industry. Job search strategies and skills for students majoring in textiles, apparel, and merchandising. Self-assessment as a step toward successful career planning. Ethical issues pertaining to the apparel merchandising industry. Students are encouraged to enroll in this class prior to completing their internship experience.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: At least junior standing and must have completed 15 semester hours in the major including FCNS 152 with a grade of C or better and FCNS 258 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
FCNS 460 - Problems in Family, Consumer, and Nutrition Sciences Work in individual problems in the student’s special area. Requires approval of a supervising faculty member and school. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Junior or senior standing.
Credits: 1-3
FCNS 464 - Social Psychology of Dress and Appearance Analysis of sociocultural influences on fashion change. Dress as nonverbal communication, the appearance perception process, and the role of dress in social interaction. Body image and satisfaction, gender issues and dress, dress and appearance issues across the life cycle.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 152 with a grade of C or better, FCNS 258 with a grade of C or better, FCNS 262, PSYC 102, SOCI 170, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
FCNS 466 - Economics of Apparel and Textile Industries
Factors affecting the production, distribution, and consumption of apparel and textile products; the role of the apparel and textile industries in the national economy.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ECON 260 and FCNS 353.
Credits: 3
FCNS 468 - Consumer Behavior Related to Apparel Analysis of acquisition and consumption of apparel from perspectives of motivation, perception, learning, and attitude formation. Effects of factors constituting life style of families in various socioeconomic, ethnic, and age groups.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 152 with a grade of C or better, FCNS 258 with a grade of C or better, PSYC 102, SOCI 170, STAT 208, and at least junior standing.
Credits: 3
FCNS 469 - Computer-Aided Fashion Design The use of computer software in rendering fashion images, including textile patterns, flats, and fashion figures.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 369.
Credits: 3
FCNS 470 - Fashion Merchandising Functions and practices of retail fashion store management and organization. Observation of the operation of stores.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 353, MATH 210 or MATH 211 or MATH 229, and MKTG 310.
Credits: 3
FCNS 471 - Advanced Buying and Sourcing in the Fashion Industry Solving strategic problems in fashion industry using technology applications for buying and sourcing. Assortment planning, market purchase and sales promotion planning, inventory management, pricing and markdown strategies, timing and sourcing.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ FCNS 355 and MKTG 310 and MGMT 333.
Credits: 3
FCNS 474 - Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising Internship Off-campus supervised and coordinated training-work program in a cooperating industry/retailing establishment. Applications for an internship are due March 15 prior to the summer session.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS GPA of 3.00 or above, and a minimum of 9 semester hours in major, and at least a junior standing, and consent of school.
Credits: 7
FCNS 475 - Student Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences (Secondary) Student teaching for a period of time agreed upon by student and adviser but for a total of no less than one semester. Includes required attendance at on-campus seminars. Applications are made through a family and consumer sciences educator licensure adviser. See “Educator Licensure Requirements.”
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 344 and FCNS 345, minimum 3.00 GPA in FCNS 344 and FCNS 345.
Credits: 12
FCNS 481 - Professional Practices in Family Social Services Introduction to typical community family social service agencies. Includes internal function and structures and networking with other agencies, the role of the intern and entry-level worker, selected legislative statutes which relate to clients, and ethical behavior of employees and interns.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS major and FCNS 180 and FCNS 280 and FCNS 284.
Credits: 3
FCNS 482 - Child Abuse and Neglect Overview of child maltreatment, neglect, and family violence. Consequences of child maltreatment for child development. Summary of laws regarding child maltreatment. The professional’s role in prevention and mandated reporting.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 284; and FCNS 230 or FCNS 280 or EPS 304 or PSYC 225 or PSYC 324.
Credits: 3
FCNS 483 - Social Policy, Children and Families Impact of social policy on children and families with a focus on the U.S. Roles and responsibilities of family professionals regarding policy that affects families. Application to current issues.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 284; and FCNS 230 or FCNS 280 or EPS 304 or PSYC 225 or PSYC 324.
Credits: 3
FCNS 484 - Family Theories Micro and macro theoretical approaches to family relationships; integration and application of theories and research to family processes and the practice of family science and family life education.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS major, FCNS 280 and FCNS 284, and at least junior standing.
Credits: 3
FCNS 486 - Aging and the Family Family roles of the middle aged and elderly, including care giving and receiving; cultural variation; workforce and leisure participation; financial status; health status; housing needs; and the role of public and private agencies and institutions in the provision of services for the elderly.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 280 or PSYC 225, and FCNS 284, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
FCNS 488 - Working with Ethnically Diverse Children and Families in the U.S. Influences of culture and ethnicity on family dynamics and child development. Historical, social, economic, political, and environmental factors that impact family processes and child rearing practices of ethnically diverse groups. Professional skills for effectively interacting with and serving culturally diverse populations.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: FCNS 284 and one of the following: FCNS 230, or FCNS 280/PSYC 225, and at least junior standing.
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Military Science (MILS)
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MILS 101 - Leadership and Personal Development
Introduces cadets to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. Cadets learn how the personal development of life skills such as critical thinking, goal setting, stress management, physical fitness, and time management relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. Focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of Army Leadership Dimensions while gaining a big picture understanding of the ROTC program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student.
Credits: 2
MILS 102 - Foundations in Leadership An overview of leadership fundamentals such as setting direction, problem solving, listening, presenting briefs, providing feedback, and using effective writing skills. Cadets explore dimensions of leadership values, attributes, skills, and actions in the context of practical, hands-on, and interactive exercises.
Credits: 2
MILS 201 - Innovative Tactical Leadership Explores the dimensions of creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics and two historical leadership theories that form the basis of the Army leadership framework. Cadets practice aspects of personal motivation and team building in the context of planning, executing, and assessing team exercises and participating in leadership labs. Focus is on continued development of the knowledge of leadership values and attributes through an understanding of Army rank, structure, duties, and basic aspects of land navigation and squad tactics. Case studies provide tangible context for learning the Soldier’s Creed and Warrior Ethos as they apply in the contemporary operating environment (COE).
Credits: 2
MILS 202 - Foundations of Tactical Leadership Examines the challenges of leading tactical teams in complex, contemporary operational environments. The course highlights dimensions of patrolling and operations orders. Further study of the theoretical basis of the Army leadership framework explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military operations. Cadets develop greater self-awareness as they assess their own leadership styles and practice communication and team building skills. COE case studies give insight into the importance and practice of teamwork and tactics in real-world scenarios.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: MILS 201, or military science minor, or consent of department.
Credits: 2
MILS 301 - Adaptive Tactical Leadership Challenges cadets to study, practice, and evaluate adaptive leadership skills as they are presented with challenging scenarios related to squad tactical operations. Cadets receive systematic and specific feedback on their leadership attributes and actions. Based on such feedback, as well as their own self-evaluations, cadets continue to develop their leadership and critical thinking abilities. The focus is on cadets’ tactical leadership abilities to enable them to succeed at ROTC’s summer Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC).
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: MILS 201 and MILS 202, or military science minor, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
MILS 302 - Leadership in Changing Environments Uses increasingly intense situational leadership challenges to build cadet awareness and skills in leading tactical operations up to platoon level. Cadets review aspects of combat, stability, and support operations. Cadets are expected to apply basic principles of the Law of Land Warfare, Army training, and motivation to troop leading procedures. They also conduct military briefings and develop proficiency in garrison operations orders. Focus is on exploring, evaluating, and developing skills in decision-making, persuading, and motivating team members in the contemporary operating environment (COE). Cadets are evaluated on what they know and do as leaders as they prepare to attend the ROTC summer Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC).
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: MILS 301, or military science minor, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
MILS 325 - Basic Internship in Military Science An internship in military science, primarily oriented toward the assessment of leadership potential and the development of basic leadership skills, consisting of general military subjects, physical training, familiarization with individual and crew served weapons, individual and small unit tactics, and an introduction to leadership. Follows the Program of Instruction for Reserve Officer Training Corps Leadership Training Course, normally held at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 8
MILS 350 - Advanced Internship in Military Science An internship in military science with the U.S. Army. Designed for students to apply Basic Officer Leadership Course I subjects including operations and tactics, preventive medicine and first aid, weapons, and leadership skills. Follows the Program of Instruction for Reserve Officer Training Corps Leadership Development and Assessment Course, normally held at Fort Lewis, Washington.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: MILS 301 and MILS 302.
Credits: 3
MILS 401 - Developing Adaptive Leaders Develops cadet proficiency in planning, executing, and assessing complex operations, functioning as a member of a staff, and providing performance feedback to subordinates. Cadets assess risk, make ethical decisions, and lead fellow ROTC cadets. Lessons on military justice and personnel processes prepare cadets to make the transition to Army Officers. Cadets analyze, evaluate, and instruct cadets at lower levels. Both classroom and battalion leadership experiences are designed to prepare cadets for their first unit of assignment. Cadets identify responsibilities of key staff, coordinate staff roles, and use situational opportunities to teach, train, and develop subordinates.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: MILS 301 and MILS 302, or military science minor, or consent of department.
Credits: 4
MILS 402 - Leadership in a Complex World Explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations of current military operations in the contemporary operating environment (COE). Cadets examine differences in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war, and rules of engagement in the face of international terrorism. They also explore aspects of interacting with nongovernment organizations, civilians on the battlefield, and host nation support. Significant emphasis is placed on preparing cadets for their first unit of assignment. Case studies, scenarios, and exercises are used to prepare cadets to face the complex ethical and practical demands of leading as commissioned offers in the U.S. Army.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: MILS 401, or military science minor, or consent of department.
Credits: 4
MILS 495 - Independent Study Individual study involving special readings, topics, and a research project in military science under the direction of a faculty member. Written report required. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3
Nursing and Health Studies (NURS, PHHE)
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NURS 302 - Professional Nursing Overview of systems within nursing and healthcare, including collaborative roles of the healthcare team. Introduction to the major concepts related to the roles of the professional nurse as implemented in today’s healthcare environment to provide safe, effective, quality, holistic, patient-centered healthcare. Introduction to historical and cultural healthcare trends and the professional standards with legal, and ethical responsibilities of the nurse as provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of a profession. Not open to students with R.N. status.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: PSYC 102. CRQ: ENGL 104 or ENGL 105.
Credits: 2
NURS 303 - Foundations of Nursing Clinical Acquisition of foundational psychomotor, psychosocial, and critical thinking skills necessary for providing safe, holistic, patient-centered nursing care to a diverse patient population while integrating the legal and ethical responsibilities as a provider of care. Application of these skills in a laboratory and structured clinical setting.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: NURS 305.
Credits: 2
NURS 304 - Health Assessment Theoretical basis for assessing the health status of individuals emphasizing cultural diversity, age-related differences, and lifestyle factors. Introduction to the role of the professional nurse in identifying and communicating normal findings and common deviations from normal. Introduction to healthcare information management principles.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: NURS 305 or R.N. status; and NURS 307.
Credits: 1
NURS 305 - Foundations of Nursing Foundational concepts necessary for providing safe, holistic, patient-centered care to a diverse patient population while integrating the legal and ethical responsibilities as a provider of care. Introduction to critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and the nursing process. Identification of communication techniques used when interacting with patients and members of the interdisciplinary team.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: BIOS 213 and BIOS 357 and FCNS 201; and FCNS 280 or PSYC 225. CRQ: UHHS 350 or NURS 349X; and NURS 302.
Credits: 3
NURS 307 - Health Assessment Laboratory Application of cognitive, psychomotor, communication, and critical thinking skills in the performance of a systematic, holistic health assessment by nurses. Emphasis on cultural diversity, age-related differences, and lifestyle factors of patients.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: NURS 304.
Credits: 1
NURS 308 - Alterations in Biological Systems Introduction to the functional changes in cells, tissues, organs, and individuals altered by disease and/or injury. Examines both descriptive evidence and an evaluative component of diseases to understand the scientific basis for planning patient-centered care. Introduces the role of the nurse in using clinically-related sciences to plan nursing care.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: NURS 305 or R.N. status.
Credits: 3
NURS 312 - Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Principles, methodology, and appraisal of the research process for the development of nursing science knowledge as related to critical thinking skills and evidence-based nursing practice. Research principles and methodologies as they relate to the nurse’s role in the identification of practice issues. Critique and integration of research findings related to evidence-based nursing practice and evaluation of patient outcomes. Strategies for collaborative research with the interprofessional team.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: STAT 208 or STAT 301; and NURS 303 and NURS 304 and NURS 305 and NURS 307 and NURS 308; and UHHS 350 or NURS 349X; or R.N. status.
Credits: 3
NURS 313 - Adult Health Nursing I Clinical Application of the theoretical basis for safe, evidence-based, quality, holistic, patient-centered nursing care for patients with various medical/surgical conditions. Focus on care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. Emphasis on the nurse’s skill as caregiver, communicator, and critical thinker in a structured clinical setting. Integration of legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse as provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of a profession. Introduction to information management principles, techniques, and systems when providing collaborative nursing care. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: NURS 312.
Credits: 2
NURS 314 - Mental Health Nursing Theoretical basis of safe nursing care for the enhancement of mental health, prevention of mental illness, and care of patients with mental health disorders. Focus on individuals, families ,and groups of a diverse population. Integration of critical thinking skills, evidence-based practice, legal aspects, and ethical responsibilities of the nurse as provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of a profession.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: NURS 312.
Credits: 3
NURS 315 - Adult Health Nursing I Application of knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary for safe, quality, holistic, patient-centered nursing care to a diverse adult population. Focus on selected medical/surgical conditions. Includes standards of practice and legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse as provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of a profession.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: NURS 312.
Credits: 3
NURS 318 - Adult Health Nursing II Acquisition of nursing theory and critical thinking skills necessary for safe, quality, holistic, patient-centered nursing care to a diverse adult population. Focus on medical-surgical conditions. Includes standards of practice and legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse as provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of a profession.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: NURS 312 and NURS 313 and NURS 314 and NURS 315 and NURS 323.
Credits: 3
NURS 319 - Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family Acquisition of essential content and critical thinking skills necessary for safe, quality, and patient/family-centered nursing care during the reproductive experience. Applies the professional standards with legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse as provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of a profession.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: NURS 318.
Credits: 3
NURS 323 - Mental Health Nursing Clinical Application of the theoretical basis of safe, evidence-based, quality, holistic nursing care for the enhancement of mental health, prevention of mental illness, and the care of patients with mental health disorders. Focus on individuals, families, and groups of diverse populations. Integration of evidenced-based practice, legal aspects, and ethical responsibilities of the nurse as provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of a profession. Recognition of the nursing leadership role for the purpose of providing and improving patient care. Participation in collaborative relationships with members of the interdisciplinary team. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: NURS 312.
Credits: 2
NURS 333 - Adult Health Nursing II Clinical Application of the theoretical basis of safe, evidence-based, quality, holistic, patient-centered nursing care for patients with various medical/surgical conditions. Focus on care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate for patients and their families. Emphasis on the nurse’s skill as caregiver, communicator, critical thinker, teacher, and collaborator in a structured clinical setting. Integration of legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse as provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of a profession. Application of information management principles, techniques, and systems when providing collaborative nursing care. Recognition of the nursing leadership role for the purpose of providing and improving patient care. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: NURS 318.
Credits: 2
NURS 336 - Pharmacology Application of general principles of pharmacology as they relate to safe, quality, patient-centered and evidence-based nursing care of individuals. Focus on developmentally and culturally appropriate interventions. Emphasis on safety, critical thought, and quality improvement factors in the administration of medications.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: NURS 318.
Credits: 3
NURS 343 - Childbearing Family Clinical Application of knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary for safe, quality, patient/family-centered nursing care during the reproductive experience. Focus on care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. Integration of standards of practice with legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse as provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care and member of a profession. Recognizes the nursing leadership role for the purpose of providing and improving patient care. Applies information management principles, techniques, and systems when providing collaborative nursing care. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: NURS 318.
Credits: 2
NURS 347 - Concepts of Professional Nursing Evaluation of characteristics and roles of the professional nurse as provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of a profession, based on examination of historical, legal, theoretical, and professional trends. Social and political dimensions of professional practice and leadership. Refinement of critical thinking and therapeutic communication skills with patients and collaboration skills with members of the interprofessional team. Focus on the healthcare system’s impact on providing safe, evidence-based, quality, holistic, patient-centered nursing care.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: R.N. status.
Credits: 4
NURS 349X - Critical Thinking for Health and Human Services Professionals Crosslisted as UHHS 350. Development of critical thinking skills as applied to health and human services professionals.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: NURS 305.
Credits: 3
NURS 350 - Individual Study in Nursing Qualified students pursue an in-depth study into particular problems or areas of nursing. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Written permission of school chair.
Credits: 1-3
NURS 408 - Genetics and Human Genomics for Nurses Introduction to genetics and human genomics and their impact on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, illnesses and conditions. Focus on the nurse’s use of this knowledge in the provision of health care for individuals, families and communities.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: NURS 422 or R.N. status.
Credits: 1
NURS 419 - Population-Focused Nursing Application of nursing theory, public health theory, and the critical thinking skills necessary for the enhancement of the health of families, populations and communities with developmentally and culturally appropriate strategies. Emphasis on collaboration with both the interdisciplinary team and diverse populations. Integration of public health nursing standards of practice with legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse as provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of a profession.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: NURS 422 or R.N. status.
Credits: 3
NURS 422 - Child Health Nursing Acquisition of nursing theory and critical thinking skills necessary for safe, child/family-centered nursing care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. Includes the professional standards with legal and ethical responsibilities of the three roles of the professional nurse as provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of a profession when interacting with children and families.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: NURS 318 and NURS 319 and NURS 333 and NURS 336 and NURS 343.
Credits: 3
NURS 425 - Nursing Informatics Acquisition of nursing theory and critical thinking skills necessary for clinical application of information systems to improve patient outcomes and provide safe patient care. Consideration of ways in which nursing informatics influences and is influenced by fundamental concepts such as ethics, values, communication, and leadership in professional nursing practice.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: NURS 422 or R.N. status.
Credits: 1
NURS 431 - Transition to Professional Nursing Synthesis of theories, principles, concepts and processes relating to quality patient outcomes of individuals, families, groups and communities across the lifespan. Transition to role of the professional nurse as provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care and member of a profession. Integrates critical thinking skills within the nursing process. Focus on the leadership role for the purpose of providing and improving holistic collaborative nursing care. Available for prelicensure students only.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: NURS 408 and NURS 419 and NURS 422 and NURS 425 and NURS 433 and NURS 443.
Credits: 3
NURS 432 - Processes for Nursing Leadership Application of the theoretical basis for the processes used in the nurse’s leadership role in a variety of healthcare settings for the purpose of providing and improving patient care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. Application of critical thinking skills and evidence-based practice as they relate to the nature and functioning of the healthcare system and its impact on nursing practice. Evaluation of procedures used in the leadership role in a variety of healthcare settings.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: NURS 431 or R.N. status.
Credits: 3
NURS 433 - Child Health Nursing Clinical Application of knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary for safe, child/family-centered nursing care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. Integration of standards of practice with legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse as provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care and member of a profession. Individual transportation required. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: NURS 422.
Credits: 2
NURS 435 - Gerontological Nursing Examines current evidence-based practice related to the aging population and health-care. Theoretical basis for safe, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate for the older adult. Integration of legal and ethical responsibilities of nurse as provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of a profession.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: NURS 431 or R.N. status.
Credits: 2
NURS 443 - Population-Focused Nursing Clinical Application of nursing theory, public health theory, and critical thinking skills necessary for the enhancement of the health of families, populations, and communities. Practice in diverse community settings, participating in developmentally and culturally appropriate care. Emphasis on both collaborative and independent practice using critical thinking skills. Integration of standards of practice with legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse as provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of a profession. Participation in the leadership role for the enhancement of community health. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: NURS 419; and NURS 422 or R.N. status.
Credits: 2
NURS 453 - Capstone Clinical Synthesis of the theoretical basis for safe, evidenced-based, quality patient-centered nursing care for acutely ill patients and their families that is developmentally and culturally appropriate in a healthcare setting. Emphasis on the transition to practice as a professional nurse. Integration of legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse as provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of a profession. Evaluates critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills when providing safe, evidence-based, quality nursing care. Participates in the leadership role for the purpose of providing and improving collaborative patient care. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: NURS 432; and NURS 431 or R.N. status.
Credits: 4
NURS 463 - Practicum in Leadership and Population-Focused Nursing Synthesis of the process for enhancement of health across the lifespan. Emphasis on leadership and management applied to healthcare organizations and the care of culturally diverse aggregates in a community setting.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: NURS 347 and NURS 419 and NURS 432 and R.N. status.
Credits: 3
NURS 480 - Special Topics in Nursing Exploration of topics of special interest in a particular area of nursing. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours if topic changes.
Credits: 1-3
NURS 488 - Nursing Ethics and the Law Critical appraisal of legal and ethical aspects of issues and problems in healthcare related to professional nursing practice. Integration of legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse as provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of a profession.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: R.N. status.
Credits: 3
NURS 499 - Senior Project in Nursing Individual study in nursing for students seeking an Honors capstone experience. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Credits: 1-3
PHHE 201 - Social and Individual Patterns of Drug Use Historic and cross-cultural use of drugs, pharmacology, and the effects of drug use and addiction on individuals and social systems.
Credits: 3
PHHE 206 - Contemporary Health Concepts Investigation of the complexities of health issues related to lifestyles and the subsequent impact on the family, community, and a pluralistic society at large. Examination of aspects of biomedical and psychosocial theories and practice.
Credits: 3
PHHE 220 - Introduction to Health Education Philosophy, aims, objectives, and principles of health education. Emphasis on the school health education program and educator licensure standards.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Cumulative GPA of at least 2.50. CRQ: PHHE 206 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
PHHE 295 - Introduction to Public Health Presentation of a conceptual model of health including psychosocial, socioeconomic, sociocultural, and environmental components. Overview of the U.S. health care system and introduction to concepts of public health promotion.
Credits: 3
PHHE 300 - Health Education in the Middle and High School Emphasis on learning and identifying health needs and problems of middle and high school students. Study of teacher candidate standards and coordinated school health programs. Clinical experiences in school health education.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better and completion of PHHE 206 and PHHE 220 with a grade of C or better and successful completion of ILTS Test of Academic Proficiency.
Credits: 3
PHHE 302 - Colloquium in School Health Education Review and critical analysis of health problems and programs, and the development of possible solutions. Emphasis on the planning and execution of instruction and evaluation of learning during clinical experiences.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: PHHE 220, PHHE 300, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
PHHE 304 - Drug Use and Abuse Comprehensive study of legal and illegal drug use and abuse including psychological, sociological, and pharmacological aspects. Emphasis on psychoactive drugs and nondrug alternatives that modify mood and behavior.
Credits: 3
PHHE 306 - Human Sexuality Development of positive attitudes regarding sexuality with emphasis on clarifying values and attitudes about sexuality, and increasing knowledge about human sexual anatomy and physiology, reproduction, and healthful sexual behaviors.
Credits: 3
PHHE 315 - Introduction to Health Promotion An overview of individual and community-level interventions designed to prevent illness/injury and promote well-being; principles and techniques for promoting and maintaining health; emphasis on the acquisition and maintenance of health enhancing behaviors, the design of health promoting interventions, and their environments.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: PHHE 295.
Credits: 3
PHHE 325 - Biostatistical Applications in Public Health Fundamental methods and concepts of biostatistics and their application to problems in public health. Exercises and analyses of data from public health settings, the role of statistical principles and analysis in public health and health sciences research, interpretation and utilization of data for public health problem solving and decision making.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: MATH 210, MATH 211, STAT 208, STAT 301, or UBUS 223 and declared public health major, declared public health minor, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
PHHE 351 - Elements of Environmental Health Analysis and control of current environmental health problems. Discussion of the effects of environmental factors on human health, and the organization and administration of environmental health programs.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: BIOS 213 or BIOS 313; and CHEM 110 or CHEM 210; and MATH 210 or MATH 211 or MATH 229; or consent of school.
Credits: 3
PHHE 400 - Methods and Materials in School Health Education Health education programs in middle and high schools. Methodologies, strategies, materials, and resources for teaching health education.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Grade of C or better in each of the following courses: PHHE 220, PHHE 300, and three content courses chosen from FCNS 201 or FCNS 405, PHHE 402, PHHE 404, PHHE 406, PHHE 408, PHHE 410, PHHE 412, and PHHE 472; or consent of school. CRQ: PHHE 482.
Credits: 3
PHHE 402 - Community Health Programs and Issues Provides conceptual tools for understanding community health issues, introduces principles and methods for promoting health, emphasizes community health perspectives based on the multilevel nature of health, discusses development of effective health promotion programs based on interaction and interdependence of factors.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: PHHE 220 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
PHHE 404 - Drug Education Development and evaluation of curricula appropriate for school and other settings. Emphasis on issues, techniques, and resources necessary for the health educator to interact within the school, community, and home environments. Examination of theories underlying preventive and rehabilitative substance abuse programs.
Credits: 3
PHHE 406 - Sexuality Education Emphasis on understanding values and beliefs concerning sexuality and on developing and implementing educational programs in school and community settings.
Credits: 3
PHHE 408 - Mental and Emotional Health Study of personality traits and interpersonal relationships. Emphasis on development and maintenance of positive mental and emotional health.
Credits: 3
PHHE 409X - Water Quality Crosslisted as BIOS 409X, ENVS 409, and GEOL 409X. Survey of microbiological and chemical parameters affecting water quality and their associated public health aspects. Topics include microbial detection methods, waterborne disease, organic and inorganic parameters, drinking water, wastewater treatment plants, source water, and risk assessment. Lectures, laboratories, and a field trip.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: CHEM 110 and CHEM 111; or consent of the department.
Credits: 4
PHHE 410 - Death Education Study of death as an integral phase of the life cycle. Examination of values and coping behaviors related to death and dying.
Credits: 3
PHHE 412 - Consumer Health Examination of issues, information, products, and services that influence the quality of life for the individual and community. Emphasis on skills necessary to assess and select appropriate products and services to maintain or improve health.
Credits: 3
PHHE 431 - Applied Health Promotion Programming Discussion of the complex approaches to implementing health promotion programs in the public health field. Material is directed toward individuals anticipating positions in the area of health promotion.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: PHHE 315 or PHHE 402.
Credits: 3
PHHE 433 - Principles of Long-Term Care Administration Overview of long-term care services, personnel, and the roles of the administrator. Emphasis on organizational management and operations control. Resident care issues, federal and state regulations, and licensing and certification.
Credits: 3
PHHE 435 - Ethical Decision Making for Health Professionals Introduction to common ethical dilemmas involved in health services delivery. Emphasis on applied ethical decision making. Formal organizational structures related to ethical dilemmas such as written policies, committee composition, and reporting and documentation requirements.
Credits: 3
PHHE 437 - Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Addiction Drug and alcohol addiction viewed from physiological, interpersonal, and cultural perspectives. Treatment techniques and programs to prevent drug and alcohol addiction.
Credits: 3
PHHE 439 - Funding for Programs in Public Health Seminar in identifying significant public health problems and preparing competitive grant proposals. Students gain experience in writing and evaluating grant proposals and identifying potential funding agencies.
Credits: 3
PHHE 441 - Introduction to Health Care Administration Study of the administration of health care programs with emphasis on the development of administrative and leadership skills, including analysis of problems in supervision for clinical department heads, supervisors, and other health-related mid-management personnel.
Credits: 3
PHHE 451 - Economic Issues in Public Health Overview of economic issues in health services delivery. Health care system presented as a market mechanism wherein forces of supply strive to achieve an equilibrium with health needs and consumer demands. Description and analysis of relationships between elements of the system such as availability, accessibility, quality of care, and financial efficiency.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: PHHE 295 and ECON 260 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
PHHE 453 - Financial Management of Health Care Organizations Study of topics in financial management of health care organizations. Included are important concepts, issues, and skills that administrators need to manage a health care organization effectively.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ACCY 206 or ACCY 288.
Credits: 3
PHHE 455 - Public Health Epidemiology Principles, concepts, and uses of public health epidemiology. Discussion and application of epidemiological approaches to studying public health problems.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: MATH 210, MATH 211, or MATH 229 with a grade of C or better, and PHHE 325.
Credits: 3
PHHE 461 - Public Health and the U.S. Health Care System Comprehensive examination of the organization and functions of health care programs with emphasis on the public health policy issues involved with health care problems.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: PHHE 295.
Credits: 3
PHHE 463 - Public Health Informatics Systematic application of information and computer science and technology to public health practice, theory, and research. Information on the various aspects of public health informatics including surveillance, digital literacy, data management, and ethical issues regarding health data.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: PHHE 206 or PHHE 295 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
PHHE 467 - Public Health Research and Evaluation Study of the process and models used in research and evaluation in public health.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: PHHE 295 and PHHE 325.
Credits: 3
PHHE 469 - Principles of Health Planning Study of the principles and techniques of health planning at both the community and institutional levels. Emphasis on comprehensive public health planning through the formulation of priorities, goals, and objectives. Discussion of procedures for collecting and interpreting data in public health planning.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: PHHE 467.
Credits: 3
PHHE 472 - Current Issues: Health Education Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topic varies.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-3
PHHE 473 - Topics in Public Health and Health Education Examination of contemporary issues and problems in public health and health education. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Credits: 1-3
PHHE 481 - Applied Professional Health Sciences A. Dental Hygiene
B. Respiratory Care
C. Radiologic Technology
D. Long-Term Care Administration
E. Health Information Technology
G. Nursing
J. Occupational Therapy Assistant
K. Physical Therapy Assistant
M. Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
N. Surgical Technology
O. Other appropriate health care area
Clinical application for practicing health care professionals with an Associate of Applied Science degree in an appropriate health care area.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 10-25
PHHE 482 - Clinical/Field Experience in Health Education Clinical/field experience in public school health programs and related health resources under university and public school personnel supervision. Emphasis on health instruction, health environment, and health service. Thirty clock hours of participation required for each semester hour of credit. May be repeated once for a total of 3 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: PHHE 300 or consent of school. CRQ: PHHE 400.
Credits: 1-3
PHHE 484 - Middle School Student Teaching in Health Education Student teaching for eight weeks in middle school health education. Also includes seminars of current issues in teaching. Assignments to be arranged with the health education educator licensure coordinator. See “Educator Licensure Requirements.” S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Pass ILTS Subject Area Test of Content Knowledge in Health Education, complete all major requirements, grade of C or better in each of the following courses: PHHE 220, PHHE 300, PHHE 400, PHHE 402, PHHE 404, PHHE 406, and PHHE 482, minimum cumulative overall GPA of 2.75; or consent of school.
Credits: 6
PHHE 486 - Secondary School Student Teaching in Health Education Student teaching for eight weeks in secondary school health education. Also includes seminars of current issues in teaching. Assignments to be arranged with the health education educator licensure coordinator. See “Educator Licensure Requirements.” S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Pass ILTS Subject Area Test of Content Knowledge in Health Education, complete all major requirements, grade of C or better in each of the following courses: PHHE 220, PHHE 300, PHHE 400, PHHE 402, PHHE 404, PHHE 406, and PHHE 482, minimum cumulative overall GPA of 2.75; or consent of school.
Credits: 6
PHHE 487 - Public Health Pre-Practicum Seminar Preparation for field practicum placements. Ethical and professional conduct, formulation of career goals and practicum objectives, and formalization of practicum site arrangements.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
PHHE 489 - Practicum in Public Health Assignments in a health agency under the supervision of an experienced public health professional. Can be repeated up to 6 semester hours. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: PHHE 487 with a grade of C or better and consent of school.
Credits: 1-6
PHHE 494 - Independent Study in Public Health and Health Education Independent study under direction of a faculty member in the public health and health education programs. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when subject varies.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-3
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