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Fall 2007 Course Calendar
Click here for a PDF version of this schedule
REGISTRATION METHODS
Internet: Online registration forms are available at
http://www.dmu.edu/mha/calendar/registrationfall.asp or http://www.dmu.edu/mph/calendar/registrationfall.asp
PLEASE NOTE:
Registration for Fall 2007 courses will open on Monday, July
16, 2007.
Registration forms will be available online at the above locations on this
date.
REGISTRATION DUE DATES
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Course sizes are limited so early registration
is encouraged.
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Registrations will be accepted based on the
date received.
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If a course is full, a second section may be
scheduled
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Your registration will be verified the first
night of the course for classroom format course and within the first
week's assignments for online format courses.
- A course must have six students registered
to be offered.
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The due date for registering is two weeks prior
to the first course session.
TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER USE
You should have:
- A personal computer
(Pentium or equivalent) with Windows XP
- Minimum of 256 MB RAM,
CD Drive, and audio capability is required.
- Microsoft Internet
Explorer 6.0 or above.
- Modem with a minimum of
56 K connectivity speed.
- Internet access through
an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
- Ability to access
plug-in resources for course work, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0.
- Word processing,
spreadsheet, and slide presentation software comparable to Microsoft
Office.
The web-based instructional system is compatible with
Macintosh computers. Students who use them, however, may need to save their
word processing documents or presentations in a format that is compatible
with the current Microsoft Office Suite for the PC. Macintosh users may find
that some of the functions within the DMU Student Portal are limited. Des
Moines University offers limited technical support for Macintosh users.
EMAIL
You will be issued a DMU email account and
address upon registration. Account information will be sent to you via the
email address you listed with your registration.
PLEASE NOTE: Once you have
received your DMU email address, all correspondence from DMU will go to this
DMU mailbox (rather than the email address you provided with your
registration.) This is important to note as communication
regarding your courses and program announcements will be forwarded to your
DMU email address.
BLACKBOARD ACCESS
Each course in the MHA/MPH/GER
program is supported by an online learning platform called, BLACKBOARD®. It
is each program’s goal to give students that have registered by the
"Register by" date access to their course sites two weeks before the course
start date. Students are encouraged to access and become familiar with
their course sites prior to start of course. Any problems should be referred
to the program office: 515-271-1720 or DMU student help desk:
515-271-1088.
ONLINE ORIENTATION
All new students are required
to complete the Online Orientation in Blackboard. Please contact the
program office if you do not see the Online Orientation course on your
Blackboard home page.
STUDENT MEETINGS
Regularly scheduled Student Meetings are held
for the purpose of communicating program news and to provide a forum for
students to share thoughts and hold discussions with program directors. Students are encouraged to
register and attend at least one. Three meetings are scheduled prior to on
campus classes and a pizza dinner is provided. An additional meeting is
conducted via conference call in order to accommodate off-campus students.
TUITION PAYMENT POLICY
Tuition and technology fee payments are due in full prior to the start of
the first course session. Students will be withdrawn from
the course(s) if payment or payment arrangement is not received by
2:00 p.m. of the first business day following the add/drop period (third
course session for evening and first weekend session). For students
receiving employer reimbursement: The accounting office will require a copy
of the employer/student agreement. The full tuition policy is available at:
MHA/MPH/PPDPT Tuition
ADD/DROP/SWITCH FORMAT PERIOD
A
student in the Master in Health Care Administration or Master in Public
Health courses may add a course (with instructor permission), withdraw from
a course or switch formats (online vs. classroom, if available) during the
first two weeks of an evening or online course or the first weekend of a
weekend course. The course roster will be finalized on the first business
day after the third evening course session or the first weekend course.
To withdraw from a course
you must notify the Registrar’s Office in writing or via e-mail address to
Registraroffice@dmu.edu before
the end of the Add/Drop period. Please note that there is a $25/per course
fee for schedule changes/drops. Additionally, the change in credit hours
may affect your financial aid and/or deferment. If you do withdraw from a
course, be sure to contact the financial aid office if you have current
student loans.
Course withdrawal policies and fee information can be read at:
Our payment
policy page
BUILDING ACCESS
Students taking courses on the DMU campus must have a current Prox ID card
in order to access the buildings after hours. If you do not have a card,
please call the Program office at 515-271-1720 to have one issued. If you
wish to use the Wellness Center you will need a picture ID that can be
obtained by calling the security office at 515-271-1595 to arrange to have
your picture taken.
TEXTBOOK INFO
Textbooks may be ordered through Matthews Bookstore on the DMU campus.
The bookstore keeps an up-to-date list of textbooks required for each
course. To order by phone, please call: 515/ 271-7823 or 1-800/377-0509.
REQUIRED FOR ALL COURSES
American Psychological Association Publication Manual 5th Edition, American Psychological Association ISBN: 1-55798-810-2
Please also
refer to the Writing Skills Policy in the Student Handbook
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Students with
documented disabilities that affect their ability to participate fully in
the course or who require special accommodations are encouraged to speak
with the instructor so that appropriate accommodations can be arranged.
COURSE CALENDAR
The course calendar is
subject to change without notice. Please check back throughout the
term to note the changes that affect you.
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Term |
Start Date |
End Date |
| FALL 2007 |
September 4, 2007 |
December; 23, 2007 |
| WINTER 2008 |
January 7, 2008 |
May 4, 2008 |
| SUMMER 2008 |
May 12, 2008 |
August 31, 2008 |
MHA / MPH / GER Course Calendar
FALL 2007
SCHEDULE
(September 4
– December 23, 2007)
The course calendar is subject to change without
notice. Please check back throughout the term to note the changes that
affect you
Cutoff for Summer Registration for Internships, Capstone,
and Independent Studies: September 28, 2007
Master of Health Care Administration (MHA) COURSE OFFERINGS
Master of Public Health (MPH) COURSE OFFERINGS
Gerontology (GER) COURSE OFFERINGS
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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MHA COURSES |
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Course |
DESCRIPTION / INSTRUCTOR |
Dates |
Times |
Location |
MHA
Student Meetings
(Classroom/
Conference Call)
Back to MHA Course Offerings |
Faculty in the MPH and MHA
programs want to provide multiple opportunities for students to hear
program news and to share thoughts and hold discussions. Four
Student-Faculty meetings are scheduled. Please select to attend at
least one meeting (you are welcome to attend more). Classroom student meetings
are held prior to classes and pizza/pop is served. One student
meeting is conducted via conference call. (See Dates and Times)
MHA Program Director: Carla
Stebbins, Ph.D. |
Fri, 9/14
Wed, 10/3
Thu, 11/1
Tue, 12/4 |
5-6pm
5-6pm
5-6pm
7-8pm |
SEC Computer Classroom 115
SEC Computer Classroom 115
SEC Computer Classroom 115
Conf Call |
MHA Orientation
(Online)
Back to MHA Course Offerings |
The MPH and MHA Program
Orientation is available online as a BlackBoard Course experience. You
are required to complete the Online Orientation at the beginning of your
program, and before you have taken more than 6 credits. This experience
provides you with an introduction to the program(s) and the MPH MHA
Student Handbook. Students complete a "test" verifying their successful
completion of the Online Orientation. (If this course is not listed on
your Blackboard course site, please contact the Program Assistant at
515-271-1720)
>Instructor: Carla Stebbins,
Ph.D. |
Course available on
Blackboard |
Online |
Online |
MHA 621
Overview of the US Health Care System
(Classroom)
Back to MHA Course Offerings |
This course is a
comprehensive analysis of the health care delivery system. Components
studied include: members of the health care team and their roles; the
solo practitioner; group practice; multi-specialty; HMOs; remote-site
hospital clinics; tax-supported ambulatory health care facilities; home
health care; mobile health care; mental health care; other inpatient and
domiciliary care facilities; long-term care facilities: local, state,
and federal direct care and regulatory agencies; nonprofit organization
promoting health and/or providing services; health planning and
coordinating bodies at various levels; accrediting agencies for health
care facilities and personnel; organization representing health care
personnel and facilities; and organizations representing health care
consumers. Formal, informal, financial, and political relationships
between and among these components. Regional patterns of health care
delivery. Trends, problems, and potential solutions. Brief
consideration of differences between U.S. system and the systems in
other regions of the world. 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: None
Instructor: Jay
Willsher, MHA, CHE |
Fridays & Saturdays:
9/7-9/8,
10/5-10/6,
11/30-12/1 |
Fridays:
5:30-9:30pm
Saturdays:
8:00am-5:00pm |
SEC Computer
Classroom 115 |
MHA 621
Overview of the US Health Care System
(Online)
Back to MHA Course Offerings |
This course is a
comprehensive analysis of the health care delivery system. Components
studied include: members of the health care team and their roles; the
solo practitioner; group practice; multi-specialty; HMOs; remote-site
hospital clinics; tax-supported ambulatory health care facilities; home
health care; mobile health care; mental health care; other inpatient and
domiciliary care facilities; long-term care facilities: local, state,
and federal direct care and regulatory agencies; nonprofit organization
promoting health and/or providing services; health planning and
coordinating bodies at various levels; accrediting agencies for health
care facilities and personnel; organization representing health care
personnel and facilities; and organizations representing health care
consumers. Formal, informal, financial, and political relationships
between and among these components. Regional patterns of health care
delivery. Trends, problems, and potential solutions. Brief
consideration of differences between U.S. system and the systems in
other regions of the world. 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: None
Instructor: Fritz Nordengren, MPH |
Start Date:
9/17/07
End Date:
11/30/07 |
Online |
Online |
MHA 622
Organization of Health Systems
(Classroom)
Back to MHA Course Offerings |
This course will incorporate
a survey of contemporary organizational theory focusing on concepts
relevant to health service organizations and systems. Emphasizing
organizational environment, goals, strategy, structure and processes,
the course provides a comprehensive overview of the key factors
affecting an organization, and exposes the student to theories that
suggest effective organizational responses to such influences and
changes. 3 semester hours. Suggested prerequisite or concurrent: MHA/MPH
621.
Instructor: Sarah
Pavelka,
MHA |
Wednesdays:
9/19 - 12/5/07 |
5:30-9:30pm |
SEC Computer
Classroom 115 |
MHA 622
Organization of Health Systems
(Online)
Back to MHA Course Offerings |
This course will incorporate
a survey of contemporary organizational theory focusing on concepts
relevant to health service organizations and systems. Emphasizing
organizational environment, goals, strategy, structure and processes,
the course provides a comprehensive overview of the key factors
affecting an organization, and exposes the student to theories that
suggest effective organizational responses to such influences and
changes. 3 semester hours. Suggested prerequisite or concurrent: MHA/MPH
621.
Instructor: Sarah Pavelka,
MHA |
Start Date: 9/19/07
End Date: 12/5/07 |
Online |
Online |
MHA 623
Management of Health Organizations
(Classroom)
Back to MHA Course Offerings |
This course provides an
overview of the nature, organization, and function of human resources in
health care organizations. Emphasis is placed on applications to
real-world problems, rather than viewing human resources as an isolated
function. This course discusses the integration of HR into the
strategic and operational decision-making processes of the
organization. Topics include the legal HR environment, organizational
strategy and development, information systems, recruitment, retention,
training, compensation management and employee relations. Significant
time will be spent discussing current human resource issues in today’s
workplace. 3 semester hours. Prerequisite or concurrent: MHA/MPH 621.
Instructor: Ann Weiss, BSN,
MA |
Tuesdays:
9/11 – 11/20/07 |
5:30-9:30pm |
Mercy College of Health Sciences/Sullivan Center Room 221 |
MHA 630
Healthcare Financial Management II
(Classroom)
Back to MHA Course Offerings |
This course provides students
with a foundation in cost accounting and cost management, debt and
equity financing, current asset management and management reporting.
Essentials of cost accounting including product costing, cost
allocation, costing for non routine decisions, predicting future costs,
budgeting, and variance analysis are covered. The course requires
several projects for a thorough understanding of cost accounting and its
application to health care. 3 semester hours. Prerequisites: Block 1
(MHA/MPH 620, MHA/MPH 621, MHA 622, MHA 623, MHA/MPH 650 and MHA 625).
Instructor: Jay Christensen,
MHA |
Thursdays: 9/13 – 11/29/07 |
5:30-9:30pm |
Academic Center
- Lecture Hall III |
MHA 630
Healthcare Financial Management II
(Online)
Back to MHA Course Offerings |
This course provides students
with a foundation in cost accounting and cost management, debt and
equity financing, current asset management and management reporting.
Essentials of cost accounting including product costing, cost
allocation, costing for non routine decisions, predicting future costs,
budgeting, and variance analysis are covered. The course requires
several projects for a thorough understanding of cost accounting and its
application to health care. 3 semester hours. Prerequisites: Block 1
(MHA/MPH 620, MHA/MPH 621, MHA 622, MHA 623, MHA/MPH 650 and MHA 625).
Instructor: Jay Christensen,
MHA |
Start Date: 9/13/07
End Date: 11/29/07 |
Online |
Online |
MHA 631
Health Information Systems &
Decisions Analysis
(Classroom)
Back to MHA Course Offerings |
This course prepares students
to effectively use and manage health information. Topics include: the
evolution, diffusion and management of health care information
technology; strategies and methods for planning, designing, and
implementing strategic health information systems and health decision
support systems; human-computer interactions. 3 semester hours.
Prerequisites: Block 1 (MHA/MPH 620, MHA/MPH 621, MHA 622, MHA 623, MHA/MPH
650 and MHA 625).
Instructor: Jim Foreman, MS |
Mondays:
9/17/07 -11/26/07 |
5:30-9:30pm |
SEC Computer Classroom 115 |
Workshop for
Administrative Internship/
Management Study &
Capstone
(Classroom)
Back to MHA Course Offerings |
Students in the health care
administration and public health programs need to attend this
orientation workshop prior to beginning their capstone experience at a
host organization. This workshop is offered at the beginning of each
term. A detailed course packet will be distributed in class.
Prerequisite: Block 1 & 2 courses.
Scheduling
Internship/Capstone Presentations: The Internship/Capstone Coordinator
will be available for presentations on Thursdays, August 30-December 12,
2007. Contact the Coordinator to schedule.
Coordinator: Wendy
Ringgenberg, Ph.D. |
Thursday, 8/30/07 |
5:30-9:30pm |
SEC Computer Classroom 115 |
MHA 650
Basic Statistics and Research
(Classroom)
Back to MHA Course Offerings |
This is an introductory
course that exposes the student to the use of statistical techniques for
healthcare data analysis. Topics covered include research design, data
acquisition, types of data, univariate and bivariate data summarization
techniques, tabular and graphical data presentation, inferential
techniques using different theoretical distributions and the use of
multivariate statistical techniques. Students will learn to apply
statistical techniques for decision making and/or research data
analysis. This course serves as prerequisite for Epidemiology and Health
Services Program Evaluation. 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: None.
Instructor: Simon Geletta,
Ph.D. |
Thursdays: 9/20 – 11/29
Saturday Labs:
9/29; 10/20; & 11/17 |
Thursdays: 5:30-9:30pm
Saturdays:
8:00am-12:00noon |
SEC Computer Classroom 115
(Oct. 4th location: TBD) |
MHA 720
Leadership Seminar Series: Introduction to Leadership
(Classroom)
Sample Lecture MP3 10:32
Back to MHA Course Offerings |
Students will explore the
concept of leadership as it pertains to the role of health care and
public health in our communities. The group, along with the faculty
facilitator, will work to identify the characteristics and disciplines
of successful leaders as well as, the process they employed to develop
themselves as effective change agents in today’s complex health care
environment. Students will also be encouraged to apply the findings of
this course to their own personal leadership development. 1 semester
hour. Prerequisite: None.
Instructor: Carla Stebbins,
Ph.D.
Please note: Students will
be charged a $20 catering fee when enrolling in this class. This fee
will provide both Friday evening dinner and a Saturday afternoon lunch
with the course faculty and guests. |
Friday, 9/21 and Saturday,
9/22/07 |
Friday: 5:30-9:30pm
Saturday: 8:00am-5:00pm |
SEC Computer Classroom 115 |
MHA 721
Leadership Seminar Series: Interpersonal Communication
(Classroom)
Back to MHA Course Offerings |
This hands-on course will use
the FLEX Talk communication training program, which provides students a
tool that builds on existing communication skills by setting everyday
interactions into a simple framework. Grounded in Jungian psychological
type theory and research conducted by Judy Allen and Susan Brock, the
focus of the framework is to develop an understanding for how different
people prefer to be approached, gain information, and make decisions. 1
semester hour. Prerequisite: None.
Instructor: Carla Stebbins,
Ph.D.
Please note: Students will
be charged a $20 catering fee when enrolling in this class. This fee
will provide both Friday evening dinner and a Saturday afternoon lunch
with the course faculty and guests. |
Friday, 11/9 and Saturday,
11/10/07 |
Friday: 5:30-9:30pm
Saturday: 8:00am-5:00pm |
SEC Computer Classroom 115 |
MHA 729
Leadership Seminar Series: Change Leadership
(Classroom)
Sample Lecture MP3 4:26
Back to MHA Course Offerings |
This course is a highly
participative course designed to help students understand the management
of change and transition in the health care workplace. Students will
read, participate in group thinking challenges and complete individual
challenges in written and oral form. The course is intended to help
students understand the steps involved in creating change, and the
management of the human capital throughout the change process. Students
will apply critical thinking skills and change management concepts and
improve their communication as it relates to public health and health
care organization management. 1 semester hour. Prerequisite: None
Instructor: Fritz Nordengren,
MPH
Please note: Students will
be charged a $20 catering fee when enrolling in this class. This fee
will provide both Friday evening dinner and a Saturday afternoon lunch
with the course faculty and guests. |
Friday, 12/7 and Saturday,
12/8/07 |
Friday: 5:30-9:30pm
Saturday: 8:00am-5:00pm |
SEC Computer Classroom 115 |
MHA 897-899
Independent Study
Back to MHA Course Offerings |
If a student desires further study on a particular subject beyond the
program curricula, they may propose an Independent Study in that
specific area to their advisor.
Students interested in independent study should refer to the
Independent Study Policy and Request for Independent Study form both
located on the MHA/MPH/GER Student Portal page.
1 - 3 semester hours. |
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MPH COURSES
| COURSE |
DESCRIPTION |
Dates |
Times |
Location |
MPH
Student Meetings
(Classroom/
Conference Call)
Back to MPH Course Offerings |
Faculty in the MPH and MHA programs want to provide multiple
opportunities for students to hear program news and to share thoughts
and hold discussions. Four Student-Faculty meetings are scheduled.
Please select to attend at least one meeting (you are welcome to attend
more). Classroom student meetings are held prior to classes and
pizza/pop is served. One student meeting is conducted via
conference call. (See Dates and Times)
MPH Program Director: Wendy Ringgenberg, Ph.D. |
Fri, 9/14
Wed, 10/3
Thu, 11/1
Tue, 12/4 |
5-6pm
5-6pm
5-6pm
7-8pm |
SEC Computer Classroom 115
SEC Computer Classroom 115
SEC Computer Classroom 115
Conf Call |
MPH 620
MPH Orientation
(Online)
Back to MPH Course Offerings |
The MPH and MHA Program Orientation is
available online as a BlackBoard Course experience. You are required to
complete the Online Orientation at the beginning of your program, and
before you have taken more than 6 credits. This experience provides you
with an introduction to the program(s) and the MPH/MHA Student
Handbook. Students complete a "test" verifying their successful
completion of the Online Orientation. (If this course is not listed on
your Blackboard course site, please contact the Program Assistant at
515-271-1720)
Instructor: Wendy Ringgenberg, Ph.D. |
Course available on
Blackboard |
Online |
Online |
MPH 621
Overview of the US Health Care System
(Classroom)
Back to MPH Course Offerings |
This course is a comprehensive analysis
of the health care delivery system. Components studied include: members
of the health care team and their roles; the solo practitioner; group
practice; multi-specialty; HMOs; remote-site hospital clinics;
tax-supported ambulatory health care facilities; home health care;
mobile health care; mental health care; other inpatient and domiciliary
care facilities; long-term care facilities: local, state, and federal
direct care and regulatory agencies; nonprofit organization promoting
health and/or providing services; health planning and coordinating
bodies at various levels; accrediting agencies for health care
facilities and personnel; organization representing health care
personnel and facilities; and organizations representing health care
consumers. Formal, informal, financial, and political relationships
between and among these components. Regional patterns of health care
delivery. Trends, problems, and potential solutions. Brief
consideration of differences between U.S. system and the systems in
other regions of the world. 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: None
Instructor: Jay Willsher, MHA, CHE |
Fridays & Saturdays:
9/7-9/8,
10/5-10/6,
11/30-12/1 |
Fridays:
5:30-9:30pm
Saturdays:
8:00am-5:00pm |
SEC Computer Classroom 115 |
MPH 621
Overview of the US Health Care System
(Online)
Back to MPH Course Offerings |
This course is a comprehensive analysis
of the health care delivery system. Components studied include: members
of the health care team and their roles; the solo practitioner; group
practice; multi-specialty; HMOs; remote-site hospital clinics;
tax-supported ambulatory health care facilities; home health care;
mobile health care; mental health care; other inpatient and domiciliary
care facilities; long-term care facilities: local, state, and federal
direct care and regulatory agencies; nonprofit organization promoting
health and/or providing services; health planning and coordinating
bodies at various levels; accrediting agencies for health care
facilities and personnel; organization representing health care
personnel and facilities; and organizations representing health care
consumers. Formal, informal, financial, and political relationships
between and among these components. Regional patterns of health care
delivery. Trends, problems, and potential solutions. Brief
consideration of differences between U.S. system and the systems in
other regions of the world. 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: None
Instructor: Fritz Nordengren, MPH |
Start Date:
9/17/07
End Date:
11/30/07 |
Online |
MPH 650
Basic Statistics and Research
(Classroom)
Back to MPH Course Offerings |
This is an introductory course that exposes the student to the use of
statistical techniques for healthcare data analysis. Topics covered
include research design, data acquisition, types of data, univariate and
bivariate data summarization techniques, tabular and graphical data
presentation, inferential techniques using different theoretical
distributions and the use of multivariate statistical techniques.
Students will learn to apply statistical techniques for decision making
and/or research data analysis. This course serves as prerequisite for
Epidemiology and Health Services Program Evaluation. 3 semester hours.
Prerequisite: None.
Instructor: Simon Geletta, Ph.D. |
Thursdays: 9/20 – 11/29
Saturday Labs:
| Thursdays: 5:30-9:30pm
Saturdays:
8:00am-12:00 noon
|
SEC Computer Classroom 115
(Oct. 4th location: TBD) |
MPH 651
Occupational and Environmental Health
(Classroom)
Back to MPH Course Offerings |
Students learn to identify and manage
physical, chemical, biologic, and other hazards in the environment and
workplace. Contemporary environmental and occupational health problems
and issues related to public and community health are analyzed. Topics
include: environmental toxicology, health risk assessment, management
and communication; air and water pollution control; solid and hazardous
waste management; occupational injuries and diseases, and prevention.
Discusses the role of the environment in human health and disease, the
basic principles of environmental health practice, and major issues in
environmental health law and policy. Students learn to evaluate and
address environmental and workplace hazards. 3 semester hours.
Suggested prerequisite: Overview of the U.S. Health Care System, Public
Health Administration & Management, Epidemiology, Basic Statistics &
Research, and Survey of Human Health and Disease.
Instructor: Stu Schmitz |
Mondays
9/10-11/26/07 |
5:30-9:30 pm |
Munroe Building Room 101 |
MPH 652
Ethical and Legal Issues in Public Health
(Online)
Back to MPH Course Offerings |
An overview of legal and ethical issues
facing individuals, organizations, and constituencies involved in
developing public health policy and providing public health services.
The course is intended to provide students with a basic working
knowledge of how law and ethics can be applied to real-world public
health issues. Components studied include: the legal process and
resources; ethical issues of concern to public health providers;
balancing public health practitioner’s constitutional responsibility to
advance the population’s health/well being with protection the of
individual rights; practical issues facing public health practitioners
related to liability; informed consent, confidentiality, and payment;
and legal and ethical issues related to access to health care, end of
life care, and reproductive health. 3 semester hours.
Instructor: Denise Hill, J.D.,
M.P.A. |
Start Date:
9/11/07
End Date:
11/27/07 |
Online |
Online
Workshop for
Public Health Internship & Capstone
(Classroom)
Back to MPH Course Offerings |
Students in the health care
administration and public health programs are to attend this orientation
workshop prior to beginning their capstone experience at a host
organization. This workshop is offered at the beginning of each term. A
detailed course packet will be distributed in class. Prerequisite:
Block 1 & 2
Scheduling Internship/Capstone Presentations: The
Internship/Capstone Coordinator will be available for presentations on
Thursdays, August 30-December 12, 2007. Contact the Coordinator to
schedule.
Coordinator: Wendy Ringgenberg, Ph.D. |
Thursday, 8/30/07 |
5:30-9:30pm |
SEC Computer Classroom 115 |
MPH 771
Community Needs Assessment
(Classroom)
Back to MPH Course Offerings |
This comprehensive course provides tools
for assessing the needs of a community, including forecasting demand and
defining the service population. Students will learn to conduct
community health needs assessment. Models of community health assessment
will be critiqued. Students will learn to measure health system
performance and determine priority areas for intervention. Plans for
promoting collaborative efforts among health agencies and organizations
will be developed. The process of marketing health education and
consultative services will be discussed. 3 semester hours.
Instructor: Jane Schadle |
Tuesdays,
9/25/07 - 11/27/2007 |
5:30-9:30pm |
SEC Computer Classroom 115 |
MPH 771
Community Needs Assessment
(Online)
Back to MPH Course Offerings |
This comprehensive course provides tools
for assessing the needs of a community, including forecasting demand and
defining the service population. Students will learn to conduct
community health needs assessment. Models of community health assessment
will be critiqued. Students will learn to measure health system
performance and determine priority areas for intervention. Plans for
promoting collaborative efforts among health agencies and organizations
will be developed. The process of marketing health education and
consultative services will be discussed. 3 semester hours.
Instructor: Roxane Joens-Matre, Ph.D. |
Starts: 9/6/07
Ends: 11/8/07 |
Online |
Online |
MPH 772
Health Promotion & Health Education
(Classroom)
Back to MPH Course Offerings |
This course addresses principles of
health promotion and health education. Individual students develop
knowledge and skills in program planning and implementation. Program
development components include: 1) need assessment, 2) program planning,
3) implementation, 4) marketing strategies, 5) evaluation, 6)
reporting. A variety of health topics and techniques for providing
health education in various settings will be addressed. 3 semester
hours.
Instructor: Roxane Joens-Matre, Ph.D. |
Fridays & Saturdays:
9/14-15
10/12-13
11/16-17 |
Fridays: 5:30-9:30pm
Saturdays: 8:30am-4:00pm |
SEC Private Dining Room |
MPH 773
Applied Epidemiology
(Classroom)
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Applied Epidemiology will give the student a chance to apply basic
investigational principles to an outbreak of disease. Students
will have the opportunity to use current journals and resources to
research an actual disease outbreak investigation and present their
findings to the class. The focus of the class will be covering
each of the steps in an outbreak investigation and describing who is
responsible for those steps-an epidemiologist, an environmental health
specialist, or a laboratorian. After the basics have been
described, the class will then walk through a practice exercise and
practice certain skills needed during an outbreak investigation such as
designing a survey and its questions, interviewing those involved,
writing a press release, and simple analysis of data. Upon
completion of the class the students will be expected to complete an epi
case study, write a press release, and write a report as if he or she
were working for the local or state public health department.
Instructor: Carmily Stone, MPH, CFSP |
Friday and Saturday:
10/26-27 |
Friday:
5:30-9:30pm
Saturday:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
SEC Computer Classroom 115 |
MPH 897-899
Independent Study
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If a student desires further study on a particular subject beyond the
program curricula, they may propose an Independent Study in that
specific area to their advisor.
Students interested in independent study should refer to the
Independent Study Policy and Request for Independent Study form both
located on the MHA/MPH/GER Student Portal page. 1 - 3 semester hours. |
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GER COURSES
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COURSE |
DESCRIPTION |
Dates |
Times |
Location |
GER 715
Biology of Aging
(Classroom)
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This course will provide factual
information necessary for those individuals who plan to work with the
elderly as a part of their profession. The course constitutes a
system-by-system approach to the effects of aging process on the human
body. Consequently, introductory material covering the relevant anatomy
and physiology will be presented to help understand the biological
changes associated with normal aging. Medical aspects or abnormal
states of aging in terms of disease and illness will also be discussed.
The influence of non-biological systems to slow aging and increasing
life-span (nutrition, exercise, stress, for example) will be explained
in the context of future of human aging and longevity. 3 semester hours.
Instructor: Rajendra Reddy, Ph.D., MPA, LNHA |
Fridays and Saturdays:
9/28-9/29,
10/19-10/20,
11/2-11/3 |
Fridays:
5:30-9:30pm
Saturdays:
8:00am-4:00pm |
TBD |
GER 899 – 897 Independent Study
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If a student desires further study on a particular subject beyond the
program curricula, they may propose an Independent Study in that
specific area to their advisor.
Students interested in independent study should refer to the
Independent Study Policy and Request for Independent Study form both
located on the MHA/MPH/GER Student Portal page.
1 - 3 semester hours. |
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Textbooks
| Class Start Date |
Class Code |
ClassName |
Textbook |
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MHA O620
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MHA Orientation |
Style Manual:
American Psychological Association. (APA), Publication Manual, latest
edition. |
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MPH O620
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MPH Orientation |
Style Manual:
American Psychological Association. (APA), Publication Manual, latest
edition. |
| 9/7/2007 |
MHA C621
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Overview of the
US
Health Care System |
Delivering
Healthcare in America, Shi & Singh, 3rd Edition, Jones & Bartlett,
0-7637-4223-6
Eleventh Hour, McDermott & Stocks, 1st Edition, Traemus Publishing,
0-9675072-2-7 |
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9/7/2007 |
MPH C621
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Overview of the
US
Health Care System |
Delivering
Healthcare in America, Shi & Singh, 3rd Edition, Jones & Bartlett,
0-7637-4223-6
Eleventh Hour, McDermott & Stocks, 1st Edition, Traemus Publishing,
0-9675072-2-7 |
| 9/17/2007 |
MHA O621
Back to MHA Course Offerings |
Overview of the
US
Health Care System |
elivering
Healthcare in America, Shi & Singh, 3rd Edition, Jones & Bartlett,
0-7637-4223-6
Eleventh Hour, McDermott & Stocks, 1st Edition, Traemus Publishing,
0-9675072-2-7 |
| 9/17/2007 |
MPH O621
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Overview of the
US
Health Care System |
Delivering
Healthcare in America, Shi & Singh, 3rd Edition, Jones & Bartlett,
0-7637-4223-6
Eleventh Hour, McDermott & Stocks, 1st Edition, Traemus Publishing,
0-9675072-2-7 |
| 9/19/2007 |
MHA C622
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Organization
of
Health Systems |
Applying Quality
Management in Healthcare – A Process for Improvement, Diane L. Kelly,
2003, Health Admin Press, 1-56793-2606
Organization Theory and Design, Richard L. Daft, 8th Edition/2004 or
9th Edition/2006, SouthWestern/Thomson Learning, 0-324-15691-X or
0-324-40542-1 |
| 9/19/2007 |
MHA O622
Back to MHA Course Offerings |
Organization of
Health Systems |
Applying Quality
Management in Healthcare – A Process for Improvement, Diane L. Kelly,
2003, Health Admin Press, 1-56793-206-6
Organization Theory and Design, Richard L. Daft, 8th Edition/2004 or
9th Edition/2006, SouthWestern/Thomson Learning, 0-324-15691-X or
0-324-40542-1 |
| 9/11/2007 |
MHA C623
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Management of
Health Organizations |
Human Resources in
Healthcare, Fried & Johnson, 2005, HAP, 1-56793-243-6
How Full is Your Bucket?, Rath & Clifton, 2004, Gallup Press,
1-59562-003-6 |
| 9/13/2007 |
MHA C630
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Healthcare
Financial
Management II |
Essentials of Cost
Accounting for Health Care Organizations, Third Edition. Finkler, Ward
and Baker, Jones & Bartlett
Supplement: Code Blue, McDermott, 3rd Edition, Traemus Books,
0-9675072-0-0 |
| 9/13/2007 |
MHA O630
Back to MHA Course Offerings |
Healthcare
Financial
Management II |
Essentials of Cost
Accounting for Health Care Organizations, Third Edition. Finkler, Ward
and Baker, Jones & Bartlett
Supplement: Code Blue, McDermott, 3rd Edition, Traemus Books,
0-9675072-0-0 |
| 9/17/2007 |
MHA C631
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Health Information
Systems & Decisions Analysis |
Information Systems
for Healthcare Management, Austin & Boxerman, 6th Edition, HAP.
1-56793-202-9 Decision Analysis for Healthcare Managers, by Farrokh
Alemi and David H. Gustafson, Health Administration Press, Chicago.
AUPHA Press, Washington, DC ISBN:1-56793-256-8, ISBN
13:978-1-56793-256-0 |
| 8/30/2007 |
MHA
Back to MHA Course Offerings |
MHA Internship /
Capstone Workshop |
Recommended:
Diagnosing Organizations: Methods, Models and Processes by Michael
I. Harrison |
| 9/20/2007 |
MHA C650
Back to MHA Course Offerings |
Basic Statistics
and Research |
Statistical
Applications for Health Information Management, Carol E. Osborn, 2nd
Edition, Jones & Bartlett, 0-7637-2842-X |
| 9/20/2007 |
MPH C650
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Basic Statistics
and Research |
Statistical
Applications for Health Information Management, Carol E. Osborn, 2nd
Edition, Jones & Bartlett, 0-7637-2842-X |
| 9/10/2007 |
MPH C651
Back to MPH Course Offerings |
Occupational and
Environmental Health |
Environmental
Health, Dade W. Moeller, Revised Edition, 2005, Harvard University
Press, 0-674-014944
Facts Versus Fears A Review of the Greatest Unfounded Health Scares
of Recent times, http://www.acsh.org/publications/reports/factsfears.html,
3rd Edition, ACSH (Amer. Council on Science & Health), http://www.acsh.org/publications/reports/factsfears.html
Can be downloaded from website |
| 9/11/2007 |
MPH O652
Back to MPH Course Offerings |
Ethical and Legal
Issues in Public Health |
Law in Public
Health Practice, Richard A. Goodman & Others, 2007, Oxford University
Press, 019530148X
Public Health Law Manual, Frank P. Grad, LLB, 3rd Edition, APHA,
0-87553-042-7
Recommended: Public Health Law and Ethics A Reader; 2002, Edited by
Lawrence O. Gostin, University of California Press, 0-520-23174-0 |
| 8/30/2007 |
MPH
Back to MPH Course Offerings |
MPH Internship /
Capstone Workshop |
Recommended:
Diagnosing Organizations: Methods, Models and Processes by Michael
I. Harrison |
| 9/28/2007 |
GER 715
Back to GER Course Offerings |
Biology of Aging |
Aging: The
Health-Care Challenge, 4th Edition, Carole Bernstein Lewis, F.A. Davis
Company, PA (2002) |
| 9/21/2007 |
MHA C720
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Leadership Seminar
Series: Introduction to
Leadership |
Workbook to be
distributed at first class session. |
| 11/9/2007 |
MHA C721
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Leadership Seminar
Series: Interpersonal
Communication |
No Required
Textbooks |
| 9/5/2007 |
MHA C728
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Leadership Seminar
Series: Mastering
Meeting Management |
Contact Instructor
for course learning materials at jksian@msn.com |
| 12/7/2007 |
MHA C729
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Leadership Seminar
Series: Change Leadership |
The Character of Organizations
William Bridges
ISBN 0-89106-149-5
Davies Black Publishing
Managing Transitions Making the Most of Change 2nd Edition
William Bridges
ISBN 13-978-0-7382-0824-4
Da Capo Press |
| 9/6/2007 |
MPH O771
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Community Needs
Assessment |
Required:
Designing and Conducting Health Surveys: A Comprehensive Guide, 3rd
Edition, Lu Ann Aday & Llewellyn J. Cornelius, Jossey-Bass, April
2006, 0787975605
Recommended: Hometown Health; Community-based Health Planning, 2nd
Edition/199, Iowa State Extension to Communities CRD-329
Style Manual: American Psychological Association. (APA), Publication
Manual, latest edition. |
| 9/25/2007 |
MPH C771
Back to MPH Course Offerings |
Community Needs
Assessment |
Required: Designing
and Conducting Health Surveys: A Comprehensive Guide, 3rd Edition, Lu
Ann Aday & Llewellyn J. Cornelius, Jossey-Bass, April 2006, 0787975605
Recommended: Hometown Health; Community-based Health Planning, 2nd
Edition/199, Iowa State Extension to Communities CRD-329
Style Manual: American Psychological Association. (APA), Publication
Manual, latest edition. |
| 9/21/2007 |
MPH C772
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Health Promotion &
Health Education |
Health Program
Planning - An Educational and Ecological Approach, 4th Edition,
Lawrency W. Green & Marshall W. Kreuter, McGraw-Hill, 0 07 255683 8 |
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9/14/2007 |
MPH C773
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Applied
Epidemiology |
No Required
Textbooks |
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