Course Descriptions  

All course prerequisites may not be listed. Developmental reading courses are required if a student's reading placement test score indicates the need for RDG 035 and/or RDG 100 or the ESL equivalent. Developmental math courses are required if a student's math placement test score indicates the need for MAT 035 and/or MAT 100. Developmental English courses are required if a student's English placement test score indicates the need for ENG 035 and/or ENG 100, or the ESL equivalent. Students must discuss their placement test scores with an academic advisor before registering for any courses.

 

FRE 101

ELEMENTARY FRENCH I

4.0 Credits

This course consists of a study of the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, including an introduction to French culture. (Restricted to students who have never studied French previously or placement by exam.)

 

FRE 102

ELEMENTARY FRENCH II

4.0 Credits

This course continues the development of basic language skills and includes a study of French culture. It stresses the grammar and vocabulary necessary for fundamental communications skills. (Prerequisite: FRE 101 with a grade of "C" or better or placement by exam)

 

FRE 122

BASIC PROFICIENCY IN FRENCH

3.0 Credits

This course covers the practice and further development of essential reading, writing , listening, and speaking skills. (Prerequisite: FRE 102 with a grade of "C" or better or placement by exam)

 

GEO 102

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

3.0 Credit

This course includes a geographic analysis of the regions of the world, i.e., North and South American, Europe, Australia and Africa. The diversity of each region is emphasized by examining its physical environment, natural resources, and social, cultural, economic and political systems.

 

HIM 101

INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH INFORMATION

1.0 Credit

This course provides an introduction to the health information science profession. (Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Pre-Health Information Technology program or the Medical Record Coder Certificate program.)

 

HIM 102

INTRODUCTION TO CODING AND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS

1.0 Credit

This course provides an introduction to classification systems including those such as ICD-9-CM, CPT-IV, DSM-IV, HCPCS and SNOMED; the role of coding in reimbursement, indexing, and statistics; and the beginning foundation of the study of disease and procedural coding. (Prerequisite: HIM 101)

 

HIM 110

HEALTH INFORMATION SCIENCE I

3.0 Credits

This course provides an in-depth study of the content, storage, retrieval, control and retention of health information systems. (Prerequisite: Pre-Health Information Management Certificate)

 

HIM 115

MEDICAL RECORDS AND THE LAW

2.0 Credits

This course provides an introduction to the study of laws applicable to the health care field, with emphasis on health information practices. (Prerequisite: Pre-Health Information Management Certificate)

 

HIM 120

HEALTH INFORMATION SCIENCE II

3.0 Credits

This course covers quality assurance and health information management. (Corequisite:
HIM 110)

 

HIM 125

STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS

2.0 Credits

This course provides the student with a study of regulations and standards for health facilities with emphasis on health information systems. (Corequisite: HIM 110)

 

HIM 135

MEDICAL PATHOLOGY

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of disease processes, general classification of disease including signs and symptoms, systems affected by disease, diagnostic measures, types of treatment including surgical and/or chemical intervention, and terminology. (Prerequisite: Pre-Health Information Management Certificate or AHS 102, HIM 101)

 

HIM 137

PHARMACOLOGY FOR CODERS

1.0 Credit

This course is a study of therapeutic agents in relation to medical record coding and reimbursement issues. (Corequisite: HIM 135)

 

HIM 150

CODING PRACTICUM I

3.0 Credits

This course provides clinical practice in the application of basic coding and classification system guidelines in selected health care facilities. (Prerequisite: HIM 102; Corequisites: HIM 135, HIM 137, HIM 216)

 

HIM 151

CODING PRACTICUM II

3.0 Credits

This course provides clinical practice in the application of advanced coding and classification system guidelines in selected health care facilities. (Prerequisite: HIM 150)

 

HIM 152

CLINICAL PRACTICE I

2.0 Credits

This course provides clinical practice in the application of health information system theory in selected health care facilities. (Prerequisite: HIM 110)

 

HIM 162

CLINICAL PRACTICE II

2.0 Credits

This course provides clinical practice in the application of health information system theory in selected health care facilities. (Prerequisite: HIM 152)

 

HIM 215

REGISTRIES AND STATISTICS

3.0 Credits

This course includes a study of vital and health care statistics and registries in health information systems. (Prerequisite: HIM 120)

 

HIM 216

CODING AND CLASSIFICATION I

3.0 Credits

This course includes a study of disease, procedural coding and classification systems. (Prerequisite: Pre-Health Information Certificate or AHS 102, BIO 112 or BIO 210, BIO 211, HIM 101)

 

HIM 225

CODING AND CLASSIFICATION II

3.0 Credits

This course provides a study of advanced coding and classification systems. (Prerequisite:
HIM 216)

 

HIM 226

HEALTH INFORMATION SEMINAR

1.0 Credit

This course includes specific assigned management project(s). (Corequisite: HIM 253)

 

HIM 253

CLINICAL PRACTICE III

3.0 Credits

This course provides clinical practice in the application of health information system theory in selected health care facilities. (Prerequisite: HIM 162)

 

HIM 264

CLINICAL PRACTICE IV

4.0 Credits

This course provides clinical practice in the application of health information system theory in selected health care facilities. (Corequisite: HIM 253)

 

HIS 101

WESTERN CIVILIZATION TO 1689

3.0 Credits

This course is a survey of Western Civilization from ancient times to 1689, including the major political, social, economic and intellectual factors shaping Western cultural tradition. (Prerequisite: ENG 100 or ESL 110)

 

HIS 102

WESTERN CIVILIZATION POST 1689

3.0 Credits

This course is a survey of Western Civilization from 1689 to the present, including the major political, social, economic and intellectual factors that shape the modern Western world. (Prerequisite: ENG 100 or ESL 110)

 

HIS 106

INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN HISTORY

3.0 Credits

This course is an examination of several traditional sub-Saharan African societies and their political and economic transformation in the modern, colonial, and post-independence periods. (Prerequisite: ENG 100 or ESL 110)

 

HIS 108

INTRODUCTION TO EAST ASIAN CIVILIZATION

3.0 Credits

This course is an analysis of the evolution of social, political and cultural patterns in East Asia, emphasizing the development of philosophical, religious and political institutions and their relationship to literary and artistic forms in China and Japan. (Prerequisite: ENG 100 or ESL 110)

 

HIS 109

INTRODUCTION TO LATIN AMERICAN CIVILIZATION

3.0 Credits

This course is an analysis of the political, cultural and economic forces that have shaped the development of institutions and ideas in Spanish and Portuguese America. (Prerequisite: ENG 100 or ESL 110)

 

HIS 130

AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORY TO 1877

3.0 Credits

This survey course describes the efforts of African-Americans to define themselves through their social, economic and political contributions to American history. The history, impact and significance of the institution of slavery will be included. The chronological scope of the course ranges from the African origins of Afro-Americans to the frustrations associated with the failure of Reconstruction. (Prerequisite: ENG 100 or ESL 110)

 

HIS 131

AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORY 1877 TO PRESENT

3.0 Credits

This course describes the efforts of African-Americans to define themselves through their social, economic and political contributions to American history from the time of Reconstruction to the present. (Prerequisite: ENG 100 or ESL 110)

 

HIS 201

AMERICAN HISTORY: DISCOVERY TO 1877

3.0 Credits

This course is a survey of U.S. history from discovery to 1877. This course includes political, social, economic and intellectual developments during this period. (Prerequisite: ENG 100 or ESL 110)

 

HIS 202

AMERICAN HISTORY: 1877 TO PRESENT

3.0 Credits

This course is a survey of U.S. history from 1877 to the present. This course includes political, social, economic and intellectual developments during this period. (Prerequisite: ENG 100 or ESL 110)

 

HIS 230

THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR

3.0 Credits

This course explores the history of the Civil War from the election of 1860 through the end of Reconstruction in 1877. (Prerequisite: ENG 100 or ESL 110)

 

HIS 235

AMERICAN MILITARY HISTORY

3.0 Credits

This course explores the development of the American military from the 1600s through the Vietnam War. Study focuses on the military's actions during conflicts with other nations, its relation to society and its role in the evolution of the American nation. (Prerequisite: ENG 100 or ESL 110)

 

HRT 101

INTRODUCTION TO HORTICULTURE

3.0 Credits

This course covers the basic principles of horticulture as it relates to commercial production.

 

HRT 102

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

4.0 Credits

This course is a study of landscape design principles and the application of landscape drafting techniques and plant selection to produce a finished landscape plan.

 

HRT 125

SOILS

4.0 Credits

This course is a study of soils and plant nutrition. Emphasis is on physical and chemical properties, water, organic matter and life of soils. Materials and methods for supplying nutrients to horticulture plants are also discussed.

 

HSS 100

CULTURAL CONTEXTS

3.0 Credits

This course guides students through a survey of cultural concepts, provides a foundation for dealing with ideas and develops awareness of cultural diversity. This course does not meet the requirements for an associate degree, but may meet the requirements for a diploma or a certificate.

 

HUS 101

INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES

3.0 Credits

This course covers an overview of the field of human services. Role responsibilities, problems, boundaries and strategies of human service workers are included. This course also includes an overview of agencies in the service area, curriculum requirements and career opportunities. A 20-hour practicum in a social service organization is required. (Prerequisites: ENG 100 and RDG 100 or equivalent placement test scores)

 

HUS 112

SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY

2.0 Credits

This course is a study of services available for older adults (55 and over), including health, social, recreational, financial and educational services. (Prerequisites: ENG 035, RDG 100 or equivalent placement test scores)

 

HUS 134

ACTIVITY THERAPY

3.0 Credits

The course is a study of activity programs for human services settings. Actual activity projects for various settings are developed by the students. (Prerequisites: ENG 035, RDG 100 or equivalent placement test scores)

 

HUS 201

FAMILY SYSTEM DYNAMICS

3.0 Credits

This course examines the role of family structure, interaction and other dynamics in the development, maintenance and treatment of family dysfunctions. (Prerequisites: ENG 100, RDG 100 or equivalent placement test scores, PSY 201, SOC 101)

 

HUS 204

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK

3.0 Credits

This course includes a general introduction to social work, including history, philosophy, organization, methods and settings, with emphasis on rehabilitation and other community services. (Prerequisite: ENG 100 and RDG 100 or equivalent placement test scores)

 

HUS 205

GERONTOLOGY

3.0 Credits

This course is a survey of the physical, social and mental changes that occur as a person ages. The related problems and current programs designed for people age 55 and over are studied in the course. (Prerequisite: ENG 100 and RDG 100 or or equivalent placement test scores)

 

HUS 206

DEATH AND DYING

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of the issues of death and dying. Stages of dying, dealing with dying, dealing with sudden death and grief are covered in the course. An examination of the sociocultural issues surrounding death and the process of dying in society are made. (Prerequisite: ENG 100 and RDG 100 or or equivalent placement test scores)

 

HUS 207

COMMUNITY ORGANIZING

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of the process and skills needed to organize communities to address identified problems or issues that affect them. The political and social context in which organizing takes place will be examined. (Prerequisites: HUS 101 or HUS 204)

 

HUS 208

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of the etiology of alcohol and drug abuse, various types of addictive substances, physical, mental and social implications, programs in rehabilitation and preventive education. (Prerequisite: ENG 100 and RDG 100 or or equivalent placement test scores)

 

HUS 209

CASE MANAGEMENT

3.0 Credits

This course covers accepted methods and strategies for effectively assessing client needs, accessing necessary provider agencies, and monitoring and properly documenting service delivery and client welfare. (Prerequisites: ENG 101, HUS 101, HUS 230, PSY 201)

 

HUS 212

SURVEY OF DISABILITIES AND DISORDERS

3.0 Credits

This course is a survey of the major categories of disabilities and disorders with which the helping professional is most likely to work. These will include, but not be limited to, developmental and psychological disorders, visual and hearing impairment, and physical disabilities resulting from injury or disease. Students will learn to understand and appreciate the challenges and abilities of these clients, as well as enabling resources and practices. (Prerequisites: BIO 110 or BIO 210, ENG 101, PSY 203)

 

HUS 230

INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES

3.0 Credits

This course covers the development of skills necessary for interviews in various organizational settings. Students in Human Services will use these skills and knowledge later on their supervised field placements. (Prerequisite: ENG 100 and RDG 100 or equivalent placement test scores)

 

HUS 231

COUNSELING TECHNIQUES

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of a variety of counseling techniques necessary to assist qualified therapists in a range of therapeutic settings. Students will demonstrate procedures and knowledge of basic counseling theories and techniques related to human services. (Prerequisites: ENG 101, HUS 101, HUS 230)

 

HUS 235

GROUP DYNAMICS

3.0 Credits

This course is an examination of the theory and practice of group dynamics. Emphasis is on the application of the value and use of the group process in specialized settings related to human services. (Prerequisites: ENG 101, HUS 101, HUS 230, PSY 201)

 

HUS 237

CRISIS INTERVENTION

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of the effects of crisis on people, the methods of intervention and other uses of multiple resources to reestablish individual function. Students are required to demonstrate mock crisis activities. (Prerequisites: ENG 101, HUS 230, PSY 201)

 

HUS 250

SUPERVISED FIELD PLACEMENT I

4.0 Credits

This course includes work experience assignments in selected human service agencies. (Prerequisites: ENG 102, HUS 209, HUS 237, PSY 203, SPC 205; total of 30 credits; and permission of the HUS Program Director)

 

HUS 251

SUPERVISED FIELD PLACEMENT II

4.0 Credits

This course includes work assignments in selected human service agencies. (Prerequisite: HUS 250 and permission of the HUS Program Director)

 

HUS 255

SUPERVISED FIELD PLACEMENT III

4.0 Credits

This course includes work assignments in selected human service agencies. (Prerequisite: HUS 251 and permission of the HUS program director)

 

HUS 260

HUMAN SERVICES SPECIAL TOPICS

3.0 Credits

This course is a study of special topics of interest to particular populations and locations. (Prerequisites: ENG 100, HUS 205 or PSY 203)