Courses
PO 334 U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course delves into the intricacies of China's domestic political tapestry and its bilateral dynamics with the U.S. Students will gain a comprehensive grasp of China's political trajectory since 1949 and a deep understanding of the significant challenges China presents in contemporary international relations.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
HS 313 FOOD AND CULTURE 3.0 Credit(s)
In Food and Culture, we will determine how people use food to define themselves as individuals, groups or whole societies. This course introduces the student to the study of food, health beliefs and culture of diverse groups in Asia, Africa, the Americas, Caribbean Islands, and Europe. We will identify the significance and meaning of food in different cultures by exploring the way that ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status and religion influence our preferences and food choices. It explores intercultural communication strategies to help the student learn to work effectively with members of different ethnic and religious groups in a culturally sensitive manner. Prerequisite: HS 308 Prerequisite: Take HS-308 or EX-255
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
WS 372 WRITING:WOMENS RHETORIC 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CHP 303 MRC:EMERGENCY MGMT/DISASTER PREP 3.0 Credit(s)
This course will prepare the learner to evaluate community resources including personnel, equipment, communication and financial sources to build and maintain a healthy emergency response system. Attention is given to improving emergency response skills with targeted training through strengthening understanding of public health, reducing vulnerability and building resilience. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to affiliate with the Sacred Heart University Medical Reserve Corps. Course faculty will include subject matter experts from the local MRC, healthcare partners from local hospitals, EMS, fire and police. An interdisciplinary approach to disaster management is used in the course curriculum with various roles and scope of practice defined. Participants will gain mastery of the START triage model and will implement it in theory and practice with tabletop exercises and a live, simulated disaster drill at the culmination of the class.
Offered: Spring Semester Contact Department
MK 340 SUSTAINABLE MARKETING & CLIMATE CHANGE 3.0 Credit(s)
The course covers sustainability as an evolving business practice in marketing. Students will relate the topic of climate change to the growth of sustainability and understand how companies apply sustainable practices to their business models. Also covered is how consumerism complicates the adoption of sustainable buyer behavior around the world. Prerequisite: Take MK-201
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
HS 323 MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY II 3.0 Credit(s)
This semester will build upon the knowledge, concepts and skills you learned in medical nutrition therapy I (MNTI). This course emphasizes the nutrition assessment and critical thinking skills along with the Nutrition Care Process needed to evaluate, analyze, and assess nutritional status, interventions, and monitoring for medical nutrition therapy management and treatment. Medical Nutrition Therapy II (MNTII) topics to include: knowledge and application in dietary prevention, treatment, long-term management of patients with trauma, burns, HIV, pulmonary and neurological disorders, cancer, liver, lower gastrointestinal diseases, celiac disease, and renal diseases The overall goal of the course is to enable you, the student, to understand the MNT process of clinical dietetics and to identify nutritional requirements for individuals with multiple clinical conditions. Course Prerequisites: HS 322 Medical Nutrition Therapy I Prerequisite: Take HS-322
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
FN 303 GLOBAL FINANCIAL MARKETS & INSTITUTIONS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides a comprehensive review of the global financial markets, instruments, and institutions. This course is designed to expand students' awareness and understanding of the conceptual background for financial decision-making related to corporate finance, banking, and international finance. Prerequisite: Take EC-203 and FN-215
Offered: All Semesters All Years
PS 350 ESSENTIALS OF NEUROSCIENCE 3.0 Credit(s)
Introduces students to the field of neuroscience, which combines biology and psychology into a single area of study. Topics range from the cellular and molecular physiology of neurons to issues of human language, cognition, mental illness, and drug use. Prerequisite: Take PS 110 or BI 111
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
HS 301 SPIRITUALITY IN HEALTH CARE 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores the spiritual dimension of healthcare and the incorporation of spirituality into the caring relationship. The intersection of religion, spiritual practices, culture, diversity, life stages, and health issues is examined. Other topics include the identification of one's personal spirituality, discussion of the ethical provision of spiritual care by the healthcare professional, importance of the consideration of spiritual care needs by the healthcare team, and the difference in the roles of the healthcare professional and pastoral care professional.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
EV 399 INTERNSHIP 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 317 AFRICAN POLITICS 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines Africa as it has evolved over the years under outside influence-colonial rule, post-colonial or Cold War period, and under globalization during the 1990s. Explores reasons for political conflict in Africa and barriers to conflict resolution. Africa's economic resurgence in the twenty-first century is also examined.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SP 320 CONTEM.ISSUES LATIN AMERICA 3.0 Credit(s)
Discussions based on current materials, including books, newspapers, magazines, and movies from the Spanish world. Prerequisite: TAKE SP-201 AND SP-202
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SP 382 CULTURES OF MEDIEVAL SPAIN 3.0 Credit(s)
A study of the three cultures and religious traditions comprising Medieval Spain, from the fall of the Roman Empire to 1492: Christian, Moorish (Arab), and Jewish. Varied readings as well as written assignments, oral presentations, and class discussions are required. Prerequisite: TAKE SP-201 AND SP-202ýOr Permission of Department
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 319 POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY 3.0 Credit(s)
Themes and concepts related to the expanding field of political psychology. Topics include the impact of media, nationalism, extremism, and security. The psychology of leadership is examined through case studies.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PO 308 THEORIES OF POLITICAL ECONOMY 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines the foundation of and challenges to market capitalism, including the role of the state, the market as a means of social organization, and the relationship between capitalism and democracy.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department