Undergraduate Catalog - University of Louisiana at Monroe

202 UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA MONROE 2012-2013 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
3003. HEALTH PRACTICUM I. 1 cr. This is a professional development
course as well as preparation for Health Science Practicum II.
Students select an agency and develop personal goals and
objectives appropriate to the setting, population, and health
issues. The students will learn about preparing for careers in
healthcare. The practicum is generally performed in the student’s
junior year. Prerequisites: College of Health Sciences majors
only, ENGL 3021 or BUSN 3005. F, Sp, Su
3004. RESEARCH DESIGN FOR HEALTHCARE. 3 cr. This course
is designed as a capstone course for the student. The course
concentrates on details of health science research design and
evidence-based practice. Students are guided through a stepby-step
approach to qualitative, comparative and quantitative
research designs. Students learn to design, interpret and analyze
research findings applicable to healthcare. Prerequisites: Math
1016, completion of all University Core Curriculum and junior
standing. F, Sp
4001. CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN HEALTHCARE. 2 cr. This course is
designed to bring awareness of the dimensions and complexities
involved in caring for people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
The course will examine differences existing within North America
by probing healthcare system and consumers and examples
of traditional health beliefs and practices among selected
populations. Prerequisites: PSYC 2001 or SOCL 1001 or 1002.
F, Su, Sp
4002. HEALTHCARE LAW. 3 cr. This course examines healthcare
law and the legal system, and the interplay between law and
ethics. The course will examine federal mandates and other
aspects of patient confidentiality. Students will probe legal issues
pertaining to healthcare topics such as modes and institutions for
providing medical care, liability of selected providers and review
of applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Prerequisites: junior
standing. F, Su, Sp
4003. HEALTH SCIENCE PRACTICUM II. 3 cr. This is a practicum
performed in the student’s senior year. Under supervision in
an approved agency, the student will have the opportunity for
on-the-job experiences. The practicum is project-based in that
the student is expected to produce tangible output for the host
organization. It is expected that the student will select a practicum
site, which is consistent with career interests and objectives.
Prerequisites: senior standing; Health Studies majors only;
completion of all 2000 and 3000 HLST courses; completion of 90
credit hours towards Health Studies degree; minimum HLST GPA
2.75 with a "C" or better in HLST courses, minimum overall GPA
2.0. F, Sp, Su
4004. HEALTHCARE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS. 3 cr. The
course is to acquire basic healthcare emergency preparedness
knowledge relevant to the needs of a healthcare professional
during natural, technological and man-made disasters, identify
and assess the healthcare needs of caring and in taking
adequate measures in the event of acute illness. F, Sp
4005. PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP IN HEALTHCARE. 3 cr. This
course will provide an overview of leadership theories to prepare
the student for a leadership/management role in healthcare.
Prerequisites: junior standing. F, Su
4006. HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION. 3 cr. This course describes
the processes that healthcare organizations must implement
to meet community needs. Students learn about management
theory as well as learning models taken from successful
organizations relevant to healthcare delivery. Students will
analyze the current healthcare system in the United States,
using economic and administrative concepts and principles.
Prerequisites: junior standing. Sp, Su
4007. GRANT WRITING AND HEALTH CARE. 3 cr. This course will
focus on developing the skills necessary to research funding
sources and prepare an organized, well-written grant proposal.
Prerequisites: ENGL 3021 or BUSN 3005 or approval of
department head.
HISTORY
(HIST)
Undergraduate Requirements
Required for a major: 1011, 1012, 2001, 2002, and 24
additional hours (including 9 hours U. S. history, 9 hours
non-U.S. history and 6 hours of history electives)—Total of
36 semester hours.
Required for a minor: 1011, 1012, 2001, 2002, and 9
additional hours —Total of 21 semester hours.
All students electing to major in History must also
satisfy the requirements for an academic minor.
For Undergraduates Only
1010. HONORS HISTORY. 3 cr. An introduction to the world’s major
ideas and historical developments from ancient times to the
1550s. This course will emphasize the contributions of the
diverse ancient civilizations to the formation of the modern world.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors Program or permission
of the Honors Council. Substitutes for History 1011. (Formerly
HONORS HISTORY 110H)
1011. WORLD CIVILIZATION I. 3 cr. Survey of world history from early
humanity to the eighteenth century.
1012. WORLD CIVILIZATION II. 3 cr. Survey of world history since the
seventeenth century.
2001. UNITED STATES HISTORY I. 3 cr. Survey of the political,
economic, social, and cultural foundations of American life with
emphasis upon the rise of the United States as a world power. To
1877.
2002. UNITED STATES HISTORY II. 3 cr. Survey of the political,
economic, social, and cultural foundations of American life with
emphasis upon the rise of the United States as a world power.
2002: Since 1877.
2009. HONORS HISTORY. 3 cr. An introduction to the world’s major
ideas and historical developments from the 1500s through
the 1700s. This course will emphasize the contributions of
the diverse civilizations to the formation of the modern world.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors Program or permission
of the Honors Council. Substitutes for History 1012. (Formerly
HONORS HISTORY 209H)
2019. HONORS HISTORY. 3 cr. U.S. history from 1800 to present
with emphasis on the U.S. in the context of European and
global affairs. Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors Program or
permission of the Honors Council. Substitutes for History 2001 or
2002. (Formerly HONORS HISTORY 219H)
3001. VIETNAM: A TELEVISION HISTORY. 3 cr. each. Directed study
of selected studies in history. Content varies. (Formerly HIST
300E)
3003. HERITAGE – CIVILIZATION AND THE JEWS. 3 cr. each.
Directed study of selected studies in history. Content varies.
(Formerly HIST 300F)
3004. EYES ON THE PRIZE. 3 cr. each. Directed study of selected
studies in history. Content varies. (Formerly HIST 300J)
3005. LOUISIANA HISTORY. 3 cr. An overview of Louisiana History
from the first Native Americans to the present. Major areas of
emphasis include Native American cultures; French and Spanish
colonial period; Louisiana Purchase and ante-bellum Louisiana;
Civil War and Reconstruction; the Huey P. Long era; and modern
Louisiana. Special attention is given to race relations, political
and socio-economic developments, and the major personalities
who shaped Louisiana.
3006. CIVIL WAR. 3 cr. each. Directed study of selected studies in
history. Content varies. (Formerly HIST 300P)
3007. THE AMERICAS. 3 cr. each. Directed study of selected studies
in history. Content varies. (Formerly HIST 300R)
3008. AMERICA IN PERSPECTIVE: U.S. SINCE 1877. 3 cr. each.
Directed study of selected studies in history. Content varies.
(Formerly HIST 300S)