HSM 300 Human Disease - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisites:  AH 110 Medical Terminology I, AH 120 Human Anatomy and Disease or equivalent
This course is designed to give a basic knowledge of the diseases that commonly afflict mankind.  Disease through the life stages will be examined.  Health issues related to acute and chronic illness, occupational illness, and genetic illness will be examined.

HSM 310 Principles of Community Health - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisite:  HSM 300 Human Disease
An introduction to the variety of health services required in the community including mental health, chemical dependency treatment, schools and public health departments.  History, service and resources of major community health services will be addressed.

HSM 320 Healthcare of Aging - 4 Hrs.
A course designed to sharpen career skills by applying managerial knowledge to care of the elderly and aging patient.  Physical, emotional and mental changes, finance, facilities/environment, regulations and organizations specific to aging are covered.

HSM 375 Healthcare Sociology - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisites:  PSY 140 Introduction to Psychology or SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology
A course with a broad overview of the influence of role, values, culture and religious belief as it affects an individual’s health, illness, and recovery.  Sociological influences that drive the industry’s accommodation of individual patient differences.

HSM 400 Healthcare Law and Ethics - 4 Hrs.
An examination of the law and legal system that regulates health services.  Topics include:  malpractice, confidentiality, HIPPA regulations, patient rights and risk management.

HSM 410 Principles and Practices of Alternative and Complementary Healthcare - 4 Hrs.
This course is a survey of the complementary and alternative treatment options that are available and selected by patients as treatment modalities.  Topics include motivation for alternative treatment, risk and reimbursement.  Recognizing that a growing percentage of Americans utilize unconventional healing therapies in addition to the advice of physicians, introduction to the philosophies, practitioners, techniques, and evidence of efficacy of complementary and alternative medicine.

HSM 420 Healthcare Marketing - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisite:  MGT 308 Principles in Healthcare Management
Strategic planning and marketing services in relation to organizational mission are discussed.  Methods for identifying, gathering, and utilizing data are discussed.  Continuous quality improvement and quality assurance are discussed.

HSM 430 Basics of Healthcare Finance - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisites:  BUS 204 Principles of Management
This course provides basic tools for non-financial managers involved in the healthcare industry.  Topics covered include budgeting, inventory, assets, liabilities, net worth, benchmarking, forecasts, business loans, and capital expenditures.  Practical applications to long-term care, home health agencies, and hospitals will help develop important concepts.

HSM 440 Current Issues & Health Service Management Capstone - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisites:  Open to Healthcare Services Management majors only.   All core courses completed or permission of Program Director.
A survey of current topics in the healthcare field, research, patient advocacy and politics will be identified and discussed.  To complete the course, the student must do a final project to present to classmates and panel of healthcare givers.  Critique of an 80-hour unpaid externship or an extensive research project will be expected.