Prerequisites and corequisites may have changed since this catalog was published. Please verify prerequisites and corequisites at www.midlandstech.edu/edu/sds/sas/hb/prerequisites.html. Developmental reading courses are required if a student’s reading placement test score indicates the need for RDG 032 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 032 and/or MAT 100. Developmental English courses are required if a student’s English placement test score indicates the need for ENG 032 and/or ENG 100, or the ESL equivalent. Students must discuss their placement test scores with an academic advisor before registering for any courses.
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Elementary French I |
4.0 Credits |
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This course consists of a study of the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, including an introduction to French culture. (Prerequisites: ENG 100 and have never studied French or placed by examination into FRE 101) |
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Elementary French II |
4.0 Credits |
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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 “C” or better or have placed by examination into FRE 102) |
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Basic Proficiency in French |
3.0 Credits |
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This course covers the practice and further development of essential reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. (Prerequisite: FRE 102 with a “C” or better or have placed by examination into FRE 122) |
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World Geography |
3.0 Credit |
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This course includes a geographic analysis of the regions of the world, i.e., North and South America, Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa. Diversity of each region is emphasized by examining its physical environment, natural resources, social, cultural, economic and political systems. (Prerequisite: RDG 100 or ESL 100, ENG 032 or ESL 038) |
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Elementary German I |
4.0 Credit |
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This course is a study of the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course includes an introduction to German culture. (Prerequisites: ENG 100 and have never studied German or placed by examination into GER 101) |
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Elementary German II |
4.0 Credit |
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This course continues the development of the four basic language skills and the study of German culture. (Prerequisite: GER 101 with a “C” or better or have placed by examination into GER 102) |
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Introduction to Geographic Information Systems |
3.0 Credit |
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This course is a study of the development of digital techniques to portray mapping/spatial data, hardware and software components of digital mapping systems, and review of basic procedures in creating, maintaining and utilizing digital mapping. (Prerequisite: CPT 101 or CPT 170, ENG 100) |
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Introduction to Geomatics and CAD |
3.0 Credit |
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This course is a study of geomatics and CAD, and their GIS applications. (Prerequisite: CPT 101 or CPT 170, ENG 100, MAT 101) |
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Introduction to Global Positioning Systems |
3.0 Credit |
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This course introduces global positioning systems and remote sensing and their applications to GIS. (Prerequisite: CPT 101 or CPT 170, ENG 100, MAT 101) |
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Introduction to Spatial Analysis |
3.0 Credit |
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This course introduces various components of spatial analysis. (Prerequisite: GMT 101) |
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Georeferencing and Mapping |
3.0 Credit |
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This course introduces coordinate systems and cartography. (Prerequisite: GMT 101, GMT 102, GMT 103) |
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GPS and Geodesy |
4.0 Credit |
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This course is a study of basic geodetic concepts including the ellipsoid, geode and gravity. The theory and operation of the global positioning system; design of GPS projects; horizontal and vertical geodetic datums, computations of spherical geographical coordinates and inverse; state plane and UTM coordinate systems; geodetic leveling; design and evaluation of mapping grade GPS project. Design and execution of survey grade GPS project. (Prerequisite: CET 105) |
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Geographic Information Systems Analysis and Reporting |
4.0 Credit |
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This course is a study of techniques of retrieving spatial and database information from a digital mapping system, preparing analysis and reports and producing maps, graphics and charts using plotters and printers, and use of software designed specifically for analysis and reporting. (Prerequisite: GMT 101, GMT 102, GMT 103) |
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Introduction to Health Information |
1.0 Credit |
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This course provides an introduction to the health information science profession. (Prerequisite: Restricted to students accepted into the Pre-Health Information Management program, the Health Information Management program or the Medical Records Coding Certificate program) |
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Introduction to Coding and Classification Systems |
1.0 Credit |
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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: Restricted to students accepted into the Pre-Health Information Management program, the Health Information Management program or the Medical Records Coding Certificate program) |
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Health Information Science I |
3.0 Credits |
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This course provides an in-depth study of the content, storage, retrieval, control and retention of health information systems. (Prerequisite: Restricted to students accepted into the Pre-Health Information Management program) |
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Medical Records and the Law |
2.0 Credits |
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This course provides an introduction to the study of laws applicable to the health care field with emphasis on health information practices. (Prerequisite: Restricted to students accepted into the Pre-Health Information Management program) |
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Health Information Science II |
3.0 Credits |
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This course covers quality assurance and health information management. (Prerequisite: Restricted to students accepted into the Pre-Health Information Management program) |
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Standards and Regulations |
2.0 Credits |
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This course provides the student with a study of regulations and standards for health facilities with emphasis on health information systems. (Prerequisite: Restricted to students accepted into the Pre-Health Information Management program |
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Billing and Reimbursement |
3.0 Credits |
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This course provides an introduction to medical insurance billing and reimbursement practices with emphasis on the primary payers such as Medicare and Medicaid. (Prerequisite: Restricted to students accepted into the Pre-Health Information Management program, the Health Information Management program or the Medical Records Coding Certificate program) |
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Medical Pathology |
3.0 Credits |
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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: Restricted to students accepted into the Pre-Health Information Management program, the Health Information Management program or the Medical Records Coding Certificate program) |
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Pharmacology for Coders |
1.0 Credit |
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This course is a study of therapeutic agents in relation to medical record coding and reimbursement issues. (Prerequisite: Restricted to students accepted into the Pre-Health Information Management program, the Health Information Management program or the Medical Records Coding Certificate program) |
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Current Procedural Terminology I |
3.0 Credit |
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This course provides a basic study of the CPT and HCPCS coding and classification systems particular to the physician’s office setting. Students will learn how to assign codes to capture the professional component of services provided. (Prerequisite: Restricted to students accepted into the Pre-Health Information Management program, the Health Information Management program or the Medical Records Coding Certificate program) |
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Coding Practicum I |
3.0 Credits |
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This course provides clinical practice in the application of basic coding and classification system guidelines in selected health care facilities. (Prerequisite: Restricted to students accepted into Medical Records Coding Certificate program) |
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Coding Practicum II |
3.0 Credits |
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This course provides clinical practice in the application of advanced coding and classification system guidelines in selected health care facilities. (Prerequisite: Restricted to students accepted into the Medical Records Coding Certificate program) |
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Supervised Clinical Practice I |
3.0 Credits |
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This course includes correlation of didactic and laboratory experiences with clinical experiences in various health facilities. (Prerequisite: Restricted to students accepted into the Pre-Health Information Management program) |
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Supervised Clinical Practice II |
3.0 Credit |
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This course includes clinical experience in the technical aspects of health information management. (Prerequisite: Restricted to students accepted into the Pre-Health Information Management program) |
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Supervised Clinical Practice III |
3.0 Credits |
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This course provides clinical practice in the application of health information theory in selected health care facilities. LCD-9-CM and CPT coding skills will be utilized. (Prerequisite: Restricted to students accepted into the Pre-Health Information Management program) |
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Registries and Statistics |
3.0 Credits |
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This course includes a study of vital and health care statistics and registries in health information systems. (Prerequisite: Restricted to students accepted into the Pre-Health Information Management program) |
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Coding and Classification I |
3.0 Credits |
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This course includes a study of disease and procedural coding and classification systems. (Prerequisite: Restricted to students accepted into the Pre-Health Information Management program, the Health Information Management program or the Medical Records Coding Certificate program) |
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Coding and Classification II |
3.0 Credits |
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This course provides a study of advanced coding and classification systems. (Prerequisite: Restricted to students accepted into the Pre-Health Information Management program, the Health Information Management program or the Medical Records Coding Certificate program) |
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Senior Professional Competencies |
3.0 Credit |
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This capstone course is designed to promote interactive discussion related to the HIM professional to include career issues and opportunities. The course includes specific projects and capstone competencies in a mock testing environment. (Prerequisite: Restricted to students accepted into the Pre-Health Information Management program) |
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Computers in Healthcare |
3.0 Credits |
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This course covers hardware and software components of computers for medical record applications, methods of controlling accuracy and security of data in computer systems, records linkage, and data sharing concepts. (Prerequisite: CPT 101 or CPT 170, Restricted to students accepted into the Pre-Health Information Management program, the Health Information Management program or the Medical Records Coding Certificate program) |
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Western Civilization to 1689 |
3.0 Credits |
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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: RDG 100 or ESL 100, ENG 100 or ESL 110) |
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Western Civilization Post 1689 |
3.0 Credits |
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This course is a survey of western civilization from 1689 to the present, including the major political, social, economic, and intellectual factors which shape the modern western world. (Prerequisite: RDG 100 or ESL 100, ENG 100 or ESL 110) |
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World History I |
3.0 Credits |
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This course covers world history from prehistory to circa 1500 A.D., focusing on economic, social, political, and cultural aspects of people before the onset of western dominance and identifying major patterns and trends which characterized the world in each era. (Prerequisite: ENG 100 or ESL 110) |
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World History II |
3.0 Credits |
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This course covers world history from circa 1500 A.D. to the present, focusing on the development of a system of interrelationships based on western expansion and on the economic, social, political, and cultural aspects of each era. (Prerequisite: ENG 100 or ESL 110) |
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Introduction to African History |
3.0 Credits |
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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: RDG 100 or ESL 100, ENG 100 or ESL 110) |
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Introduction to East Asian Civilization |
3.0 Credits |
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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: RDG 100 or ESL 100, ENG 100 or ESL 110) |
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Introduction to Latin American Civilization |
3.0 Credits |
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This course is an analysis of the political, cultural, and economic forces which have shaped the development of institutions and ideas in Spanish and Portuguese America. (Prerequisite: RDG 100 or ESL 100, ENG 100 or ESL 110) |
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Native American History |
3.0 Credits |
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This course is the study of several Native American societies and their cultural, political, and economics transformation in the pre-Columbian, colonial, and modern periods. (Prerequisite: RDG 100 or ESL 100, ENG 100 or ESL 110) |
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African-American History to 1877 |
3.0 Credits |
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This survey course describes the efforts of afro-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: RDG 100 or ESL 100, ENG 100 or ESL 110) |
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African-American History 1877 to Present |
3.0 Credits |
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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: RDG 100 or ESL 100, ENG 100 or ESL 110) |
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American History: Discovery to 1877 |
3.0 Credits |
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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: RDG 100 or ESL 100, ENG 100 or ESL 110) |
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American History: 1877 to Present |
3.0 Credits |
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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: RDG 100 or ESL 100, ENG 100 or ESL 110) |
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The American Civil War |
3.0 Credits |
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This course explores the history of the Civil War from the election of 1860 through the end of reconstruction in 1877. (Prerequisite: RDG 100 or ESL 100, ENG 100 or ESL 110) |
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American Military History |
3.0 Credits |
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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. (Prerequisites: RDG 100 or ESL 100, ENG 100 or ESL 110) |
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Cultural Contexts |
3.0 Credits |
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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. |
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Introduction to Human Services |
3.0 Credits |
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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. (Prerequisite: RDG 100 or ESL 100, ENG 100 or ESL 110) |
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Personal and Professional Development in the Helping Professions |
2.0 Credits |
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This course provides students with the opportunity to gain a greater awareness of “self” through values clarification activities, reflective writing, etc., and to understand how attitudes, values and beliefs impact both their personal and professional lives. (Prerequisite: RDG 032, ENG 032) |
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Services for the Elderly |
2.0 Credits |
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This course is a study of services available for older adults (55 and over), including health, social, recreational, financial, and educational services. (Prerequisites: RDG 100 or ESL 100, ENG 032 or ESL 038) |
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Activity Therapy |
3.0 Credits |
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The course is a study of activity programs for human services settings. Actual activity projects for various settings are developed by the students. (Prerequisites: RDG 100 or ESL 100, ENG 032 or ESL 038) |
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Supervised Field Placement I |
3.0 Credits |
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The course includes work experience assignments by students in selected human services agencies. (Prerequisites: HUS 205, HUS 209) |
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Family System Dynamics |
3.0 Credits |
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This course examines the role of family structure, interaction and other dynamics in the development, maintenance and treatment of family dysfunctions. (Prerequisites: ENG 100 or ESL 110, PSY 201, SOC 101) |
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Introduction to Social Work |
3.0 Credits |
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This course includes a general introduction to social work, including history, philosophy, organization, methods, and settings, with emphasis on rehabilitation and other community services. (Prerequisites: ENG 100 or ESL 110, HUS 101) |
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Gerontology |
3.0 Credits |
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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. (Prerequisites: RDG 100 or ESL 100, ENG 032 or ESL 038) |
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Death and Dying |
3.0 Credits |
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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. (Prerequisites: RDG 100 or ESL 100, ENG 100 or ESL 110) |
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Community Organizing |
3.0 Credits |
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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. (Prerequisite: HUS 101 or HUS 204) |
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Alcohol and Drug Abuse |
3.0 Credits |
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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. (Prerequisites: RDG 100 or ESL 100, ENG 100 or ESL 110) |
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Case Management |
3.0 Credits |
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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. (Prerequisite: ENG 101, HUS 101, HUS 230, PSY 201) |
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Survey of Disabilities and Disorders |
3.0 Credits |
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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. (Prerequisite: ENG 101, PSY 203, BIO 110 or BIO 210) |
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Addictions Counseling |
3.0 Credits |
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The course provides specific skills for the diagnosis and treatment of substance abuse and additions. Topics to be discussed includes causes and diagnoses of additions, and treatment modalities. (Prerequisites: RDG 100 or ESL 100, ENG 100 or ESL 110) |
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Professional Ethics in Human Services Practice |
3.0 Credits |
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The course is an in-depth analysis of human services ethics, application of NOHSE codes of ethics, and concepts and dilemmas specific to helping relationships. (Prerequisites: RDG 100 or ESL 100, ENG 100 or ESL 110) |
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Leadership Development in Human Services |
3.0 Credits |
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The course is an overview of human services leadership and professional development principles, historical and contemporary issues common to human services management and administration, and comparative analyses of the personal and professional development philosophies of leaders in the human services field. (Prerequisites: RDG 100 or ESL 100, ENG 100 or ESL 110) |
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Interviewing Techniques |
3.0 Credits |
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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. (Prerequisites: RDG 100 or ESL 100, ENG 100 or ESL 110) |
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Counseling Techniques |
3.0 Credits |
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This course is a study of a variety of counseling techniques necessary to assist qualified therapists in a variety of therapeutic settings. Students will demonstrate procedures and knowledge of basic counseling theories and techniques related to human services. (Prerequisites: ENG 101, HUS 230, HUS 237, PSY 201) |
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Group Dynamics |
3.0 Credits |
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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) |
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Crisis Intervention |
3.0 Credits |
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This course is a study of the effects of crisis on people, the methods of intervention and other use of multiple resources to reestablish individual function. Students are required to demonstrate mock crisis activities. (Prerequisites: ENG 101, HUS 230, PSY 201) |
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Supervised Field Placement I |
4.0 Credits |
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This course includes work experience assignments in selected human service agencies. (Prerequisites: ENG 102, HUS 209, HUS 235, HUS 237, PSY 203) |
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Supervised Field Placement II |
4.0 Credits |
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This course includes work assignments in selected human service agencies. (Prerequisite: HUS 250) |
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Human Services Special Topics |
3.0 Credits |
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This course is a study of special topics of interest to particular populations and locations. (Prerequisites: RDG 100 or ESL 100, ENG 100 or ESL 110) |
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