FACULTY SENATE CURRICULUM BULLETIN
CURRICULUM BULLETIN #3
January 8, 2013
The following curriculum information is presented to the University Community for its consideration. In accordance with the
procedures of the University Curriculum Committee, Graduate Council and Undergraduate Council, objections to all proposed new
courses, programs or program/course modifications should be communicated, in writing, within two weeks of the publication date of
this bulletin, to Professor Shahid Hamid, College of Business (Curriculum Committee), Professor Fred Blevens, Journalism (Graduate
Council) or Professor Tania Rivera, Public Health, and Cynthia Dottin, Libraries (Undergraduate Council).
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HEARINGS
NAME:
COLLEGE:
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE:
CONTACT:
New Undergraduate Major:
New Undergraduate Major:
New Undergraduate Major:
New Undergraduate Major:
New Undergraduate Major:
New Undergraduate Major:
Hospitality Management
Friday, January 18, 2013
10:00AM-10:30AM
GL 835 and LIB 155
Randall Upchurch
Beverage Management
Culinary Management
Event Management
Hotel/Lodging Management
Restaurant/Foodservice Management
Travel and Tourism Management
NAME:
COLLEGE:
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE:
CONTACT:
New Graduate Degree Program: International Crime and Justice
College of Arts and Sciences
Friday, January 18, 2013
10:30AM-11:10AM
GL 835 and LIB 155
Lisa Stolzenberg
(Joint Graduate Council & Curriculum Committee Hearing)
NAME:
COLLEGE:
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE:
CONTACT:
Establish Unit Specific Graduate Admission Standards
College Architecture and the Arts
Friday, January 18, 2013
11:10AM-12:00PM
GL 835 and LIB 155
Joel Galand
(Graduate Council Hearing)
(Joint Undergraduate Council & Curriculum Committee Hearing)
COURSE REVISION FOR GLOBAL LEARNING DESIGNATION
The following proposals have been submitted for Global Learning Designation and will be heard by the Faculty Senate Global
Learning Curriculum Oversight Committee. You may click on the course name to view the proposal’s supporting documents.
School
Department
Course #
Course Name
Education
Leadership and Professional Studies
LEI 3707
Inclusive Recreation Services
SHTM
SHTM
SHTM
SHTM
Hospitality
Hospitality
Hospitality
Hospitality
HFT 3XXX
HFT 3993
HFT 6246
HFT 6299
Global Food and Culture
Adventure Tourism
Organizational Behavior in the Hospitality Industry
Case Studies in Hospitality Management
PROPOSALS AND CHANGES LISTED BY COLLEGE AND DEPARTMENT
The following proposals and changes, which do not require hearings, are listed below for review by the university community and
may be accessed by clicking on the hyperlinks. Faculty contact names are listed and may be reached with questions and problems.
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND THE ARTS
COMMUNICATION ARTS – Contact: Colleen Malachowski
Changes to an Undergraduate Track: Arts & Performance Studies within the BA in Communication Studies
Changes to an Undergraduate Track: Design Studies within the BA in Communication Studies
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
Changes to an Undergraduate Degree Program: B.A in Chemistry – Contact: Jeffrey A. Joens
LATIN AMERICAN AND CARRIBBEAN CENTER
Changes to Undergraduate Certificate: Latin American Studies – Contact: Sherry Johnson
MODERN LANGUAGES
Changes to an Undergraduate Major: BA in Portuguese – Contact: Nicola Gavioli
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION – Contact: Mohamad Alkadry
Changes to Graduate Certificate: Certificate in Community Development
Changes to Graduate Certificate: Certificate in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Changes to a Graduate Certificate: Certificate in Human Resource Policy and Management
Changed to Graduate Certificate: Certificate in International and Comparative Public Administration
Changes to a Graduate Certificate: Certificate in Public Management
PUBLIC POLICY AND CITIZENSHIP STUDIES
New Undergraduate Certificate: North American Studies – Contact: David K. Twigg
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Changes to Graduate Degree Program: Biomedical Engineering – Contact: Chenzhong Li
Changes to an Undergraduate Degree Program: B.S in Electrical Engineering – Contact: Herman Watson
COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND SOCIAL WORK
HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PROMOTION
Changes to Graduate Certificate: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention – Contact: Jerry Devieux
NEW COURSES AND COURSE CHANGES – LISTED BY COLLEGE/ SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND THE ARTS
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COMMUNICATION ARTS
NEW COURSE REQUESTS
COM 3XXX
Human Communication
3 credits
This course provides theoretical foundation of communication to areas such as interpersonal, small
group, organizational, and intellectual communication, providing students an overview to the field.
COM 3XXX
Social Media’s Impact on Communication
3 credits
This course will examine “social media” form a communication perspective; with a focus on how media
technologies influence the way we communicate (verbally and nonverbally) with others.
SPC 3XXX
Rhetoric and Public Address
3 credits
The course explores the ways in which prominent figures have sought to define the nation and address
major political controversies over the course of U.S. history through rhetorical public address.
SPC 4XXX
Professional Presentation for Architects
3 credits
This course is designed to provide architecture students with experience in academic, business, and
sales presentations as well as experience with a common presentational software program.
COURSE CHANGE/DELETION REQUEST
COM 3150
New Prerequisite: SPC 2062 or 2608 and 60+ cr. hrs.
SPC 3230
New Catalog Description: Students study how spoken and written language shapes human thought and
influences the humanities.
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
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AFRICAN AND AFRICAN DIASPORA STUDIES
NEW COURSE REQUESTS
AFA 3XXX
China and India in Sub-Saharan Africa
3 credits
Provide a balanced and nuanced understanding of the historic and contemporary dynamics of China in
Africa and India in Africa.
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CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
COURSE CHANGE/DELETION REQUEST
CHM 1045
New Prerequisite: College Algebra, adequate placement test score, or CHM 1025
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EARTH AND ENVIRONMENT
NEW COURSE REQUESTS
EVR 4XXX
Sustainable Cities
3 credits
Introduction to the theories, concepts, and current trends relevant to the creation and maintenance of
Sustainable Cities.
Prerequisite: Junior Standing
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ENGLISH
NEW COURSE REQUESTS
ENC 4XXX
Writing about the Exile Experience
3 credits
Advance writing and research course where students learn to write rhetorically through their close
readings of exile narratives, writing and research projects. This class has a service component.
Prerequisites: ENC 1101 and ENC 1102
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JACK D. GORDON INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY
NEW COURSE REQUESTS:
ISS 3XXX
Canadian Government, Politics and Policy
3 credits
Analyzes development of the Canadian nation-state, provinces, territories, political institutions, political
parties, compare U.S. and Canadian policies.
ISS 3XXX
Fundamental of National Security
3 credits
An examination of the national security apparatus of the United States and the manner in which the US
responds to key related controversies.
ISS 3XXX
Issues in American Foreign Policy
3 credits
An examination of the major contemporary foreign policy issues facing the United States and the United
States response to them.
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LIBERAL STUDIES
NEW COURSE REQUESTS:
IDS 3XXX
Cornerstone—Building an Interdisciplinary Foundation
3 credits
Interdisciplinary studies as related to new knowledge- and skill sets. Includes preparation for
subsequent. Interdisciplinary studies course-of-study and guided academic/career self-assessment.
IDS 4XXX
Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone—Applying Knowledge
2 credits
Interdisciplinary studies senior-year internship, service learning, or research project. Students complete
a portfolio demonstrated applied expertise.
Prerequisite: IDS 4934
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RELIGIOUS STUDIES
NEW COURSE REQUESTS:
REL 3XXX
Jerusalem
3 credits
Explores role of Jerusalem in Judaism, Christianity and Islam and its place in Arab-Israel conflict.
REL 3XXX
The Lost Tribes of Israel
3 credits
Explores the dispersion of and subsequent myths about the Lost Tribes throughout the world.
REL 4XXX
REL 5XXX
Sufism: Islamic Mysticism and Spirituality
3 credits
Explores the depth and breadth of the mystical tradition of Islam (Sufism) through primary and
secondary texts which look at the esoteric dimension of mystical practice in the Islamic World.
Advanced Topics in Islamic Mysticism (Sufism)
3 credits
Explores the depth and breadth of the mystical tradition of Islam (Sufism) through primary and
secondary texts which look at the esoteric dimension of mystical practice in the Islamic World.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
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ALL DEPARTMENTS
COURSE CHANGE/DELETION REQUEST
BUL 4310
New Prerequisites: ACG2021, ACG3301, CGS2100, EC02013, EC02023, STA2023 and MAC2233 or
equivalents with a grade of “C” or higher; Minimum 60 credit hours earned; Only open to Business
students.
CGS 3303
New Prerequisites: ACG 3301, MAC 2233,STA 2023 or equivalents with a grade of "C" or higher; CGS
2060 or CGS 2100 or equivalents with a grade of "C" or higher; Minimum 45 credit hours earned; Only
open to Business students.
FIN 3403
New Prerequisites: ACG 3301,STA 2023 and MAC 2233,or equivalents with a grade of "C" or higher;
Minimum 45 credit hours earned; Only open to Business students.
MAN 3025
New Prerequisites: ACG 3301,STA 2023 and MAC 2233,or equivalents with a grade of "C" or higher;
Minimum 45 credit hours earned; Only open to Business students.
MAN 4504
New Prerequisites: ACG 2021,ACG 3301,CGS 2100,ECO 2013,ECO 2023,STA 2023 and MAC 2233 or
equivalents with a grade of "C" or higher; Minimum 60 credit hours earned; QMB 3200 or equivalent
with a grade of "C-"or higher; Only open to Business students.
MAN 4720
New Prerequisites: ACG 2021,ACG 3301,ECO 2013,ECO 2023,STA 2023 and MAC 2233 or
equivalents with a grade of "C" or higher, MAN 3025 or equivalent with a grade of "C-"or higher;
The minimum of three of the following courses with a grade of "C-" or higher CGS 3300,COM
3110,BUL 4310,FIN 3403,MAR 3023,QMB 3200,MAN 4504 or equivalents; Minimum 90 credit
hours earned; Only open to Business students.
MAR 3023
New Prerequisites: ACG 3301,STA 2023 and MAC 2233 or equivalents with a grade of "C'' or higher;
Minimum 45 credit hours earned; Only open to Business students.
QMB 3200
New Prerequisites: ACG 3301,STA 2023 and MAN 2233 or equivalents with a grade of "C" or higher;
Minimum 60 credit hours earned; Only open to Business students.
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DECISION SCIENCES AND INFORMATION SCIENCES
NEW COURSE REQUESTS:
ISM 7XXX
Seminar on Health Informatics and Healthcare IT Research
3 credits
This doctoral seminar will concentrates on the field concerned with the acquisition storage and use
of information in health and biomedicine.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
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LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
COURSE CHANGE/DELETION REQUEST
EEX 6203
New Alpha Prefix: RCS
EEX 6208
New Alpha Prefix: RCS
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TEACHING AND LEARNING
NEW COURSE REQUESTS:
MAE 4XXX
Advanced Content and Method of Teaching Elementary Mathematics
3 credits
Provides advance development of knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to prepare education
majors to be effective mathematics teacher of upper elementary grades through middle school
grade 6.
Prerequisite: MAE 4310
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER
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ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
NEW COURSE REQUESTS:
EEE 5XXX
Advance Nanofabricated of Electronic Devices
3 credits
This course covers the advanced theory and technology for fabrications of micro/nano-scale
electronic devices. Includes lectures and laboratory sessions on techniques such as lithography and
etching.
Prerequisite: EEE 5425, with instructor permission
COURSE CHANGE/DELETION REQUEST
EEL 4920
Complete at least 100 credits; other ECE core, and complete degree core.

MECHANICAL AND MATERIAL ENGINEERING
NEW COURSE REQUESTS:
EGN 4XXX
Introduction to Nanoscale Processing Technologies
3 credits
This course will give students an introduction to micro/nano-sace process tools and techniques. It
include lab sessions where students design, fabricate, and test selected micro/nano scale device.
EGN 5XXX
Nanoscale Fabrication and Synthesis
3 credits
This course covers the advances micro/nanofabrication tools and techniques. It includes lab sessions
where the student design, fabricate and test selected micro/nano scale devices.
EML 3XXX
Circuit Analysis for Mechanical Engineers
3 credits
Introduces analysis of the DC, AC, and transient electrical circuit operating conditions. Discuss
Laplace domain representation and mechatronics systems.
Prerequisite: MAC 2312, PHY 2049
Corequisite: EML 3XXXL
EML 3XXXL
Circuit Lab for Mechanical Engineers
1 credit
This lab introduces basic test equipment; oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, function
generator, etc., and used this equipment in various equipment in various equipment.
Prerequisite: PHY 2049L
Corequisite: EML 3XXX
COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURSIM MANAGMENT
NEW COURSE REQUESTS:
HFT 3XXX
Global Food and Culture
3 credits
Study of the ways in which global issues influence the how food function in the global community.
COURSE CHANGE/DELETION REQUEST
HFT 4945
Change Credits Hours from 0-3 to 0-9
HFT 6946
Change Credit Hours from 0-3 to 0-9
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
NEW COURSE REQUESTS:
MDE 7XXX
Gynecologic Oncology Elective
1-12 credits
This four week elective is intended for students who have already completed the basic core
clerkship in OB/GYN and are interested in enhancing their exposure to the subspecialty of
Gynecologic Oncology. The student will be provided experience in the inpatient and outpatient
management of patients with pre-malignant and malignant conditions of the genital tract.
Prerequisites: Enrolled in HWCOM
MDE 7XXX
Gynecologic Surgery Elective
1-12 credits
This four week course will introduce the student to gynecologic care in the adult female, ranging
from routine care to the evaluation and surgical treatment of complex gynecologic conditions.
Prerequisites: Enrolled in HWCOM
MDE 7XXX
MDE 7XXX
MDE 7XXX
MDI 7XXX
MDS 7XXX
Infectious Disease Elective
1-12 credits
This four week elective rotation is intended to prepare students to obtain under direct supervision
of an infectious disease faculty the necessary diagnostic and therapeutic skills to effectively care
for in patients with infectious disorders from the surgical, transplant, intensive care, OB/GYN,
hematologic/oncologic and general medicine services, in a Community Hospital (Baptist Health
System).
Prerequisites: Enrolled in HWCOM
Obstetrics and Gynecology Elective
1-12 credits
The fourth year clinical electives in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology offer the
student the opportunity to enhance his/her skills in out-patient diagnosis and management. The
student is expected to attend according to the schedule agreed upon with the supervisor,
including call duty, rounds, etc. Students with specific learning objectives for their experience
should arrange a time to meet with the supervisor to discuss them.
Prerequisites: Enrolled in HWCOM
Perinatology/Maternal Fetal Medicine Elective
1-12 credits
This is a four week clerkship offered in Period 4 which will allow the student to experience the full
range of maternal-fetal medicine and to familiarize the student with the diagnosis and
management of pregnant patients who have obstetrical, medical or surgical complications. The
student will receive experience in ultrasound, genetics and genetic counseling and the
management of high-risk obstetrical patients. Students will follow patients on the inpatient
antepartum service and participate in the care of high-risk obstetrical patients admitted to the
hospital. This course is designed to familiarize students with the diagnosis and management of
pregnant patients with obstetrical, medical and surgical complications. Students will have an
opportunity to follow patients on the inpatient antepartum service and to participate in the care
of high risk obstetrical patients admitted for labor and delivery. Students will see patients in the
High Risk Obstetrical Clinic; Maternal-Fetal Medicine office hours and during obstetrical
ultrasound sessions. Attendance at the following conferences is required: FHR tracing and labor
management review, high risk obstetrics conference, grand rounds, prenatal- neonatology
conference and journal club. Students are required to take call on the labor and Delivery one night
per week.
Prerequisites: Enrolled in HWCOM
Orthopedic Surgery Subinternship
1-12 credits
The section of Orthopedics will present to the student a comprehensive outline of the spectrum of
orthopedic surgery as practiced in a community hospital. The student will be involved in an intensive
in-patient experience and will have significantly increased responsibility, involving primary workup
of new patients and writing orders. The student will also perform procedures such as evaluating
patients, taking an orthopedic history, and performing a physical examination of the musculoskeletal
system. The student should improve his or her ability to manage complex patient presentations,
including diagnosing and treating common adult orthopedic problems. The student should develop
advanced skills in fracture treatment and cast application. He or she should be involved in joint
replacement surgery and management of postoperative adult orthopedic patients. The student will
participate in daily care, take night call, write notes, and dictate discharge summaries. The student
may be involved in the management of orthopedic trauma and is expected to participate with the
orthopedic surgery team in the diagnosis, surgical treatment, and postoperative management of
orthopedic trauma patients. The student will participate directly with patients in the emergency
department, operating room intensive care unit, and the orthopedic unit.
Prerequisites: Enrolled in HWCOM
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Selective
1-12 credits
The section of Orthopedics will present to the fourth year student a comprehensive outline of the
spectrum of orthopedic surgery as practiced in a community hospital. The student will be
involved in an intensive in-patient experience and will have increased responsibility, involving
primary workup of new patients and writing orders. The student will also perform procedures
such as evaluating patients, taking an orthopedic history, and performing a physical examination
MDS 7XXX
MDS 7XXX
MDS 7XXX
of the musculoskeletal system. The student should improve his or her ability to manage complex
patient presentations, including diagnosing and treating common adult orthopedic problems. The
student should develop advanced skills in fracture treatment and cast application. He or she
should be involved in joint replacement surgery and management of postoperative adult
orthopedic patients. The student will participate in daily care, take night call, write notes, and
dictate discharge summaries. The student may be involved in the management of orthopedic
trauma and is expected to participate with the orthopedic surgery team in the diagnosis, surgical
treatment, and postoperative management of orthopedic trauma patients. The student will
participate directly with patients in the emergency department, operating room intensive care
unit, and the orthopedic unit.
Prerequisites: Enrolled in HWCOM
Pediatric Surgery Selective
1-12 credits
The goals of this rotation include:
1. Understand the unique anatomic, physiologic, metabolic issues in infants, children, and
adolescents with surgical problems.
2. Gain hands-on instruction in the in-patient management of surgical patients in the NICU, PICU,
and general units.
3. Develop expertise in the use of the hospital information systems and libraries.
4. Gain hands-on instruction and experience in the conduct of a pre and postoperative surgical
clinic.
Prerequisites: Enrolled in HWCOM
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Selective
1-12 credits
This 4-week selective offers the student experience in the diagnosis and management of patients
with a variety of neuro-muscular diagnoses such as stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain
injury, and neuro-degenerative disorders such as multiple sclerosis. Students may treat patient
with musculo-skeletal disorders such as amputation, total hip arthroplasty, total knee arthroplasty,
and multiple trauma victims. They will attend physical, occupational, and speech therapy sessions
with their patients to learn the daily process of rehabilitation. They will learn to perform accurate
functional assessments of patients, establish a plan of care for those patients, provide accurate
estimates of goals of the admission, as well as length of stay. They will learn comprehensive
discharge planning for a newly disabled individual, students are encourage to accompany the
therapy team into the patient's home to prepare for independent living after hospitalization when
the opportunity is available.
Prerequisites: Enrolled in HWCOM
Radiation Oncology Selective
1-12 credits
This rotation will provide the student with supervised participation in the care of radiation
oncology patients. This will include the diagnostic I clinical evaluation of the patient's disease and
the development of treatment plans for patients that require radiation therapy in their cancer
management. They will be shown different management options and what the most adequate
timing for the procedures. The student will participate in the assessment planning and diagnostic
work up. They will review basic medical physics, as well as, principals of Oncology, Radiosurgery
and Brachytherapy. They will contribute personalized care of cancer management that is practiced
at the Innovative Cancer Institute. They will be exposed to state of the art radiation oncology
equipment. During the planning phase, they will be shown the use of CT imaging with plain and
contrast-enhanced techniques for therapy planning and positioning of the patient for radiation
treatment. They will be exposed to the management of the most common tumors seen in our
community, including: breast, prostate, lung, GI, skin and head and neck cancer. Our practice
includes a large number of benign and malignant tumors of the brain and spine. The acquired
knowledge by the graduating class about the radiation oncology field will result in greater
understanding of this specialty and hopefully will improve the outcome for the patient and the
overall community. Early diagnosis and prevention of cancer will be greatly emphasized. Radiation
oncology is a multidisciplinary specialty that requires interaction with multiple other specialties,
and this will be emphasized. We will also introduce the student to the relatively new specialty of
palliative care and the trend of integrative medicine in the overall care of the patient.
Prerequisites: Enrolled in HWCOM
COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES
COURSE CHANGE/DELETION REQUEST
OTH 5845
New Title: Level II Fieldwork I
OTH 5846
New Title: Level II Fieldwork II
COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH & SOCIAL WORK
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EPIDEMIOLOGY
COURSE CHANGE/DELETION REQUEST
PHC 6000
New Title: Epidemiology I: Introduction to Public Health Epidemiology
New Course Description: This course is an introduction to the study of the distribution, determinants,
and measurement of health and disease in populations, including design methods and their application.
PHC 6013
New Title: Epidemiology II: Observation Design
New Course Description: The fundamental concepts, principle, and methods of observational
epidemiologic research at an intermediate level.
PHC 6062
New Title: Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis
New Course Description: This course is designed to train students in the conduct of the systematic
literature review and developing the skills for evidence-based clinical and public health practice.
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HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION
NEW COURSE REQUESTS:
PHC 6XXX
Health Promotion Program Planning and Intervention Design
3 credits
The principle of and practices of health promotion program planning and design, development, testing
of behavioral interventions are describes and explained in this course.
PHC 7XXX
Advanced Qualitative Methods in Public Health
3 credits
Advanced research design, data analysis and writing finding in qualitative research.
PHC 7XXX
Survey in Public Health
3 credits
This course provides a foundation for reading, interpreting, and understanding survey research in public
health
Prerequisites: PHC 6000, PHC 6065, PHC 6410, PHC 6706
COURSE CHANGE/DELETION REQUEST
PHC 5930
Delete Course
PHC 6111
Delete Course
PHC 6443
New Catalog Description: This course provides an overview of ethical principle perspectives, and
decision-making public health.
PHC 6502
Delete Course
PHC 6585
Delete Course
PHC 6704
Delete Course
PHC 6750
New Course Description: Focuses on the development, implementation, and evaluation of health
promotion programs to improve health outcomes.
PHC 7584
New Title: Advances Research Designs
New Course Description: This course reviews and critically evaluates multiple research method of
analysis from disciplines such as psychology and sociology as they apply to health promotion research
and ethics.
PHC 7588
New Title: Specialized Issues in Health Promotion II
New Course Description: This course reviews the evolution of the public health profession and the
principles and practices of health promotion.