Courses
SLHS 201 INTRO TO COMMUNICATION DISORDER LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
This course is a co-requisite for SLHS 200 "Introduction to Communication Disorder." The purpose of the course is to provide students with guided opportunities to observe speech, language and hearing practice. Specifically through guided observations, students will learn how knowledge acquired in the 3 credit course can be applied to clinical practice. The SLHS 200 and SLHS 201 will be taken by students enrolled in the Communication Disorders major during the first year of undergraduate study. Prerequisite: Take SLHS-200
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
SLHS 200 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION DISORDERS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides a general introduction to normal and disordered speech, language, and hearing in children and adults. This course considers normal development of communication behavior, the nature of communication disorders, and reviews the various conditions associated with communication disorders. Ethical standards for the practice of Speech-Language Pathology, contemporary professional issues, and information regarding certification, specialty recognition, licensure and professional credentials in Speech-Language Pathology will be presented. 3 credits; lecture format. Prerequisite: Take SLHS-201
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
SLHS 205 INTRODUCTION TO DEAF CULTURE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides an overview of Deaf culture and contemporary perspectives of the Deaf community. Basic American sign language will be embedded into all course content. Topics will range from Deaf awareness, technology and accessibility, Deaf education and multiculturalism, Deaf identities, Deaf art and media, and Deaf vocational opportunities. Active participation is required throughout the entire semester, previous knowledge of sign language is not required.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
CJ 200 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines leading constitutional law cases related federal/state relations, the rights of the accused, and due process. Prerequisite: Take CJ 101
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
DS 200 DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY CLINIC I 7.0 Credit(s)
This intensive clinical practicum offers hands-on scanning in a simulated setting to prepare students for off-campus rotations. The course covers sonographer operations, professionalism, registry prep, and documentation skills. Students complete certifications (CPR, first aid, Trophon, ARDMS SPI) and must clear background checks, drug screenings, and medical requirements. Professional development includes resume and cover letter preparation. Performance is assessed through regular evaluations and a final pass/fail scanning exam.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
DS 201 DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY CLINIC II 7.0 Credit(s)
This internship builds on skills from DS 200, placing students in approved clinical sites to apply sonography techniques with real patients under supervision. Students must complete clinical hours, coursework, and required competencies under credentialed sonographers.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
DS 202 DIAGNOSTIC/MED SONOGRAPHY CLINIC III 7.0 Credit(s)
This advanced internship continues from DS 201, allowing students to further develop their scanning and diagnostic skills under the supervision of credentialed sonographers. Students complete clinical hours, advanced coursework, including case logs and registry prep. All clinical requirements must be met for graduation.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
SP 356 LOVE & POWER IN SPANISH LITERATURE 3.0 Credit(s)
The study of literature from Spain, from various time periods and covering different genres, exploring the intersection of love and power. Prerequisite: SP 201 and SP 202
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PS 335 HUMAN & ANIMAL LEARNING 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores theories of learning from their historical origin to the present and focuses on how these theories can be applied to the real world. Students will gain insight into the factors that influence their own behavior, as well as the behavior of others. Prerequisite: PS 110
Offered: All Semesters All Years
PH 360 EVOLUTION, PHILOSOPHY & CHRISTIANITY 3.0 Credit(s)
To gain an understanding of evolutionary biology and the philosophical difficulties it creates for Christianity and our understanding of human nature. Prerequisite: Take a 3 credit Philosophy course
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
HS 302 HEALTH CARE ADMININSTRATION & PRACTICE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course will examine selected administration practices to prepare students for management roles including budget and finance, supervision and management of personnel, unions, strategic planning, departmental organization, goals, and plans of operation. Individual leadership styles and other assessment tools along with case studies of common challenges in healthcare environments will be presented. Considerations of differences between for-profit and not-for-profit organizations will be discussed.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
HS 353 DIVERSITY & DISPARITIES IN HEALTH CARE 3.0 Credit(s)
The rapidly changing demographics of the country and the world call for increased attention to disparities relative to health status, including issues around diversity, socioeconomic status, geography, and access. The effects that facility utilization and uncompensated care have on access will be discussed. This course will provide a framework for exploring diversity and disparities with emphasis on culturally competent care and mediation of differences in health outcomes among diverse populations with regards to accessing quality healthcare.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
HS 310 HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT 3.0 Credit(s)
This course covers the psychological, biological, cognitive, social, and emotional changes that occur throughout the human lifespan. It includes prenatal stages through death and dying. Students will be introduced to both classic and new and emerging theories of development as they gain an understanding of the dynamic interrelatedness and relationship between biology and environment in human growth and development.
Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer Sems All Years
HS 350 HEALTH CARE POLICY, POLITICS & ADVOCACY 3.0 Credit(s)
Virtually all health services and careers are influenced by healthcare policy at the local, regional, national, and even international levels. The implications of health policy principles and decisions will be explored along with the resulting impact on the financing of healthcare services. Consideration to current policy and finance priorities in healthcare will be used to structure the examination and debate along with application of ethical principles and advocacy toward influencing healthcare policy.
Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer Sems All Years
HS 351 Legal & Ethical Aspects of Health Care 3.0 Credit(s)
The planning and delivery of healthcare is strongly affected by legal issues and ethical aspects of professional roles and care delivery in various settings. Basic legal and ethical principles will be presented and applied to selected scenarios to illustrate the role that the law and ethics have on healthcare practice. The regulation of healthcare at national and state levels will also be reviewed.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years