Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 - Immaculata University

assignments. Guest speakers will present other topics and students
will attend selected University and outside events. Special topics
will be covered each time the course is offered.
ALH 200 Observations in Allied Health and Portfolio
Preparation II (1)
This course is the second in the series of major courses/seminars
for allied health majors. Students in this course are encouraged to
explore selection of their specialization in anticipation of the
collaboration with Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health
Sciences and Thomas Jefferson University. Students will be
coached on professional preparation in anticipation of applying for
their clinical assignments. Guest speakers will present other topics
and students will attend selected University and outside events.
Special topics will be covered each time the course is offered.
ALH 300 Observations in Allied Health and Portfolio
Preparation III (1)
This course is the third in the series of major courses/seminars for
allied health majors. Students in this course will deepen their
investigation of their chosen specialization and prepare their
application/placement for clinical training with Lancaster General
College of Nursing and Health Sciences or Thomas Jefferson
University. Students will be coached on professional preparation in
anticipation of their clinical assignments. Guest speakers will present
other topics and students will attend selected University and outside
events, especially in conjunction with their chosen specialization.
HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT (BA) (Offered only
through ACCEL ® Programs)
REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREE COMPLETION
• Liberal Arts: English (6); world civilization (3); foreign
language (3)*; philosophy (6)*; theology (6)*; designated
humanities (9)*; social science (9)*; laboratory science (3);
mathematics (3).
*Three credits each of foreign language, philosophy, humanities,
and social science may be met through successful completion of
modules within ACCEL ® .
• Major: HCM 302, 306, 311, 312, 321, 326, 340; ORG 301 ,
303, 304, 307, 312, 320, 390; CCS 341; ENG 242; PHI 384;
THE 381.
• Electives as needed to complete a total of 126 credits.
HCM 302 Contemporary Issues in Health Care (3)
This course introduces the challenges facing the contemporary
health care system and its managers. It focuses on the increasing
complexity of the health care system, the underlying forces affecting
health care outcomes, and the rapid proliferation of health care
resources.
HCM 306 Human Resource Management in Health Care
Settings (3)
Conveys the principles of human resource management in the
health care environment. Emphasizes management techniques such
as interviewing, training, performance evaluation, compensation and
benefits. Addresses trends in human resource management in the
health care arena.
HCM 311 Health Care Information Systems (3)
This course provides the foundational knowledge needed to
participate in the selection, implementation and use of clinical and
administrative information systems. It familiarizes the student with
new and emerging software applications in the health care field and
how they can be used by health care managers.
HCM 312 Budgeting and Finance in Health Care
Organizations (3)
The course explores financial management functions at the
institutional and department level. It will review the institutional
financial process. It focuses on budgeting and cost analysis for
department-level operations and the accounting for capital expenditures.
HCM 321 Leadership in Health Care Settings (3)
Students explore various concepts and theories of leadership and
how these might be applied to and impact management functions in
health care settings. . It will review the multiple leadership
structures in healthcare organizations. Discussed are leadership
versus management skills, team development, systems theory,
organizational culture, and the role of the middle manager.
HCM 326 Community Relations in Health Care (3)
This course delineates the dual role of the health care industry as
a provider of a public “good,” while, at the same time, functioning
as business enterprises. Students discuss outreach to underserved
populations, health education and information, neighborhood
activism, as well as marketing principles and strategies, market
research, advertising and public relations.
HCM 340 Legal and Social Aspects of Health Care Provision (3)
Students become familiar with the legal and ethical issues in the
delivery of health care services and the social environment in which
health care is provided. In addition to aspects of the law pertaining
to negligence, contracts, consents, confidentiality, privacy, risk
management and medical research, students investigate the
implications of the socio/economic status of patients, demographics,
and health insurance/payment policies.
ORG 301 Group and Organizational. Behavior (3)
The study of group behavior and how group functioning affects
organizational effectiveness. Emphasis is placed upon decisionmaking
and conflict resolution. Students develop strategies for
efficient and productive group management and determine which
tasks are handled by groups or by individuals.
ORG 303 Organizational Concepts (3)
Students examine the formal and informal functions of
organizations and analyze an agency or organization based upon a
systems model. Students will also analyze and solve organizational
problems using a step-by-step method. This analysis will be applied
to students’ work-related Research Projects.
ORG 304 Organizational Communications (3)
Investigates the role of communication in creating a productive
organizational environment. Aids students in developing and
strengthening their communication skills by focusing on
interpersonal, group, and presentation skills.
ORG 307 Adult Development and Life Assessment (3)
Introduction to adult development theory, linking these concepts
to life through a process of individual reflection. Classical and
contemporary adult development theories are examined to provide
the paradigm for self-analysis and life assessment
ORG 312 Introduction to Applied Research (3)
This course introduces students to the research design process
and hones analytical thinking skills. It includes one meeting
devoted to library orientation and investigation of campus resources,
including an introduction to the writing center. Students begin their
research project curriculum with an introduction to literature review
and assistance in establishing topics for their research proposals.
Students will create a research problem statement and consider basic
research design elements.
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