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Proposal for Plan Change or Plan Deletion
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1. College:
Health and Human Services
2. Academic Unit:
3. Academic
Health Sciences-Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Plan Name: and Therapy; B.S. (HSDMITBSX)
5. Plan proposal:
6. Current student learning outcomes of the
plan. If structured as plan/emphasis, include for
both core and emphasis.
Student Learning Outcomes
Allied Health
Graduates will demonstrate foundational knowledge of
health promotion and disease prevention concepts.
 Recognize and define medical terminology as it
relates to the study of diseases.
 Identify risk factors, signs and symptoms, and
treatment programs associated with specific diseases
 Cite the major historical events that have shaped the
study of human diseases.
 Describe the basic functions of the human body as
they relate to certain human disease processes
(anatomy and physiology).
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4. Emphasis:
Plan Change
New
Emphasis
Health Sciences
Plan Deletion
Emphasis
Change
Emphasis
Deletion
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from what is not changing, and change font to
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Outcomes)
UNCHANGED
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Identify and locate information concerning the
identification and recognition of disease.
 Interpret and critically analyze sources of health
information related to disease topics.
 Develop an informational brochure or pamphlet on a
disease topic.
 Describe and demonstrate primary, secondary, and
tertiary disease prevention.
 Analyze disease/condition surveillance, screening,
and reporting to determine best methods for
prevention.
 Describe distinctions among selected measures of
disease, including morbidity and mortality data,
incidence and prevalence, and overall and secondary
attack rates.
Graduates will demonstrate writing and communication
skills required for effective health care practice.
 Learn and apply wiki technology to create researchbased resources in transformational practices.
 Implement various methods, techniques and activities
designed to reduce or manage stress.
 Research, prepare, and present a scholarly paper
regarding a topic in mind-body health critically review
classmates' research papers for writing, style, and
content.
 Critically review classmates' research papers for
writing, style, and content.
 Perform individual research of epidemiologic literature
on a disease topic of the student’s choice in an
international context and evaluate its potential
application to U.S. public health situations.
Graduates will demonstrate understanding of the
interconnectedness of personal, family, organizational,
community, and societal health.
 Demonstrate evidence of informational knowledge of
the effects of attitudes, emotions, and relationships in
the mind-body-spirit relationship to health.
 Report on possible personal and professional
applications of transformational practices explore the
relationship between individual transformational
change and societal change.
 Describe the stress-related consequences of
personality and temperament.
 Recognize and interpret the influence of political,
socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental influences
on disease and population statistics.
 Analyze and synthesize issues related to course
topics in leadership skills and inter-professional
teamwork identified during the observational
experiences
 Submit a summative portfolio of important concepts
and skills acquired throughout the degree program
(foundational knowledge of health promotion and
disease prevention concepts, professional
communication skills necessary in health care
settings, knowledge of health disparities, knowledge
and skills needed for personal health and well-being,
leadership and inter-professional teamwork concepts
in health-related settings.
Graduates will demonstrate understanding of health
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disparities.
 Recognize and interpret the influence of political,
socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental influences
on disease and population statistics.
 Apply critical thinking and analysis skills to discussion
of these topics as they relate to epidemiologic
investigations in various community contexts.
 Descriptive epidemiology (person, place, and time)
and contexts of disease occurrence.
 Distinctions among selected measures of disease,
including morbidity and mortality data, incidence and
prevalence, and overall and secondary attack rates.
 Disease/condition surveillance, screening, and
reporting.
 Demonstrate knowledge of health disparities related to
access to health care, geographic location, and ability
to pay for health care, both within the U.S. and
internationally.
 Research, analyze, and compare the USA's health
care delivery system to that of a selected international
country.
Graduates will demonstrate awareness and skills needed
to sustain personal health and well-being.
 Demonstrate evidence of informational knowledge of
the effects of attitudes, emotions, and relationships in
the mind-body-spirit relationship to health.
 Review and analyze research regarding practices in
transformational change.
 Report on possible personal and professional
applications of transformational practices.
 Explore the relationship between individual
transformational change and societal change.
 Describe the stress-related consequences of
personality and temperament.
 Describe the role that physical exercise plays in
reducing the stress response.
 Evaluate various methods, techniques and activities
designed to reduce or manage stress.
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7. Current catalog plan overview and
requirements in this column. Cut and paste the
current catalog text from the on-line academic
catalog: (http://catalog.nau.edu/Catalog/)
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Health Sciences-Diagnostic Medical
Imaging and Therapy; B.S.
Health Sciences-Diagnostic Medical
Imaging and Therapy; B.S.
In addition to University Requirements:
In addition to University Requirements:
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At least 85 units of major requirements
Up to 9 units of major prefix courses may be
used to satisfy Liberal Studies requirements;
these same courses may also be used to
satisfy major requirements
Elective courses, if needed, to reach an
overall total of at least 120 units
Please note that you may be able to use some
courses to meet more than one requirement.
Contact your advisor for details.
Minimum Units for Completion
120
GPA
C
Mathematics Required
MAT 114
Additional Admission Requirements
Required
Fieldwork Experience/Internship Required
Some online/blended coursework
Required
Progression Plan Link
Not Available
Additional Admission Requirement
Admission requirements over and above
admission to NAU are required.
To be eligible for this academic plan, students
must be admitted to, enrolled in, or be graduates
from an associate's degree program at a
regionally accredited community college or
university in:
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Diagnostic medical imaging and therapy
Additionally, a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA in
your associate's degree is required for admission
to this degree plan.
Major Requirements
Take the following 85 units with a Grade of "C"
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Students may transfer up to 90 units of
community college and/or university
credit from regionally accredited
institutions of higher education
At least 85 30 units of major requirements
from NAU
Up to 9 units of major prefix courses may be
used to satisfy Liberal Studies requirements;
these same courses may also be used to
satisfy major requirements
Elective courses, if needed, to reach an
overall total of at least 120 units
Please note that you may be able to use some
courses to meet more than one requirement.
Contact your advisor for details.
Minimum Units for Completion
120
GPA
C
Mathematics Required
MAT 114
Additional Admission Requirements
Required
Some online/blended coursework
Required
Progression Plan Link
Not Available
Additional Admission Requirement
Admission requirements over and above
admission to NAU are required.
To be eligible for this academic plan, students
must be admitted to, enrolled in, or be graduates
from an associate's degree program at a
regionally accredited community college or
university in an allied health discipline
corresponding with your certification/
licensure:
 Diagnostic medical imaging and therapy
Additionally, a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA in
or better in each course:
Health sciences core courses include (27 units)
 HS 200, HS 300, HS 404, HS 410 (12 units)
 Select one from: HS 301, FW 311, FW 321 (3
units)
 HHS 300W (3 units)
 HS 460C (3 units)
 Any other Health Sciences or Fitness Wellness
courses (6 units)
In addition, you take up to 58 units of
requirements in diagnostic medical imaging and
therapy as a block of courses from an associate
degree program at a regionally accredited
community college or university. This block
includes courses that meet the requirements for
graduation and for national certification or
licensure in the discipline
Note: Prior to beginning the HS 460C capstone
course, students must have completed their
Associate's degree in the appropriate field.
Students must hold a current certification or
licensure in their field (if one is available) before
and during their capstone course. The student is
also required to have a current cumulative GPA
of 2.5 or higher to be eligible to enroll in it.
General Electives
Additional coursework is required, if, after you
have met the previously described requirements,
you have not yet completed a total of 120 units
of credit.
your associate's degree is required for admission
to this degree plan.
Major Requirements
Northern Arizona University will accept up
to 90 units of transfer credit toward the
completion of this degree.
Take the following 85 30 units with a Grade of
"C" or better in each course:
Health sciences core courses include (27 30
units)
 HS 200, HS 300, FW 321, HS 404, HS 410
(12 15 units)
 Select one from: HS 301, FW 311, FW 321
(3 units)
 HHS 300W (3 units)
 HS 460C (3 units)
 Any other Health Sciences or Fitness Wellness
courses (6 units)
In addition, you take up to 58 units of
complete the Diagnostic Medical Imaging
and Therapy requirements in from a
nationally accredited program an allied
health discipline as a block of courses from
an associate degree program at a regionally
accredited community college or university. This
block includes courses that meet the
requirements for graduation and for national
certification or licensure in the discipline.
You may take these remaining courses from any
academic areas, using these courses to pursue
your specific interests and goals. We encourage
you to consult with your advisor to select the
courses that will be most advantageous to you.
(Please note that you may also use prerequisites
or transfer credits as electives if they weren't
used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies
requirements.)
Note: Prior to beginning the HS 460C capstone
course, students must have completed their
Associate's degree and hold a current
certificate or licensure in Diagnostic
Medical Imaging and Therapy. the
appropriate field. Students must hold a
current certification or licensure in their
field (if one is available) before and during
their capstone course. The student is also
required to have a current cumulative GPA of 2.5
or higher to be eligible to enroll in HS 460C it.
Additional Information
General Electives
Be aware that some courses may have
prerequisites that you must also take. For
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Additional coursework is required, if, after you
have met the previously described requirements,
prerequisite information click on the course or
see your advisor.
you have not yet completed a total of 120 units
of credit.
You may take these remaining courses from any
academic areas, using these courses to pursue
your specific interests and goals. We encourage
you to consult with your advisor to select the
courses that will be most advantageous to you.
(Please note that you may also use prerequisites
or transfer credits as electives if they weren't
used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies
requirements.)
Additional Information
Be aware that some courses may have
prerequisites that you must also take. For
prerequisite information click on the course or
see your advisor.
8. Justification for proposal:
These changes are to make the curriculum align with other degree completion programs at
NAU.
9. NCATE designation, if applicable:
Initial Plan
Advanced Plan
Remove Designation
10. Effective beginning FALL:
2015
See effective dates calendar.
11. Will this proposal impact other plans, sub plans, or course offerings, etc.?
Yes
No
If yes, describe the impact. If applicable, include evidence of notification to and/or response from
each impacted academic unit
Answer 12-13 for UCC/ECCC only:
12. A major is differentiated from another major by required course commonality: 24 units of the
required credit hours of a major must be unique, (i.e. not common or not dual use as a required
element in another major), to that major. Does this plan have 24 units of unique required
credit?
Yes
No
13. Minor: A planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas consisting of at least
18 hours and no more than 24 hours. At least 12 hours of the minor must be unique to that minor
to differentiate it from other minors.
Does this minor have 12 units of unique required credit?
Yes
No
Answer 14-15 for UGC only:
14. If this is a non-thesis plan, does it require a minimum of 24 units of formal graded coursework?
Yes
No
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If no, explain why this proposal should be approved.
15. If this is a thesis plan, does it require a minimum of 18 units of formal graded coursework?
Yes
No
If no, explain why this proposal should be approved.
FLAGSTAFF MOUNTAIN CAMPUS
Scott Galland
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
2/4/2015
Date
Approvals:
Department Chair/Unit Head (if appropriate)
Date
Chair of college curriculum committee
Date
Dean of college
Date
For Committee use only:
UCC/UGC Approval
Approved as submitted:
Approved as modified:
Date
Yes
Yes
No
No
EXTENDED CAMPUSES
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
Date
Approvals:
Academic Unit Head
Date
Division Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized Learning)
Date
Division Administrator in Extended Campuses (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized
Learning)
Date
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Faculty Chair of Extended Campuses Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or
Personalized Learning)
Date
Chief Academic Officer; Extended Campuses (or Designee)
Date
Approved as submitted:
Approved as modified:
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Yes
Yes
No
No