Health and Human Sciences (HHS)
HHS 002, LEADERSHIP, 0 Credits
Provides basic personal and interpersonal leadership skills that can be used within and outside of a work setting. Through practice, the leadership experience helps explore motivation, decision-making, time management, power, team building, conflict, ethics, dealing with change, communication skills, and diversity issues.
HHS 003, UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH, 0 Credits
Engage in research activities appropriate to the discipline; and through the research experience, acquire skills, techniques, and knowledge relevant to the field of study. In consultation with a faculty mentor, engage in research activity, and make and execute a plan for a project.
HHS 120, +DISEASE DETECTIVES, 4 Credits
Characterizes human diseases and investigates possible etiological causes using the science of disease prevention in public health. Examines how diseases’ true causes can be hidden because of insufficient or inappropriate scientific inquiry and analysis, which can lead to culprits being unknown or misidentified in Society. Articulates how background knowledge of basic biological and biophysical processes leads to hypotheses, measurement, data sources, exposures, disease outcomes, analyses, results, drawing conclusions, and communicating results to help uncover the truth about disease.
Attributes: CFSI – Core Ed - Scientific Inquiry & Analysis
HHS 199, SPECIAL TOPICS, 0-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HHS 206, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HHS 222, MY CAREER MATTERS, 3 Credits
Explores development in academic and career preparation techniques. Develops skills in career assessment, practical life-skills, critical thinking tools, and career development techniques to improve success in the working world. Applies related assessments to identify potential career pathways.
Equivalent to: HHS 222X
Available via Ecampus
HHS 222X, MY CAREER MATTERS, 3 Credits
Highlights academic and career preparation techniques for CPHHS students. Begins with career assessment, then adds practical life-skills, critical thinking tools, and career development techniques to improve success in the working world. Geared towards first- and second-year students, but open to all students.
Equivalent to: HHS 222
Available via Ecampus
HHS 231, *LIFETIME FITNESS FOR HEALTH, 2 Credits
Provides up-to-date and relevant health and wellness information; practical strategies to implement positive behavior change in physical activity, nutrition, and stress management throughout college and the lifespan.
Attributes: CSFT – Bacc Core, Skills, Fitness
Equivalent to: HHS 231H
Available via Ecampus
HHS 231H, *LIFETIME FITNESS FOR HEALTH, 2 Credits
Provides up-to-date and relevant health and wellness information; practical strategies to implement positive behavior change in physical activity, nutrition, and stress management throughout college and the lifespan.
Attributes: CSFT – Bacc Core, Skills, Fitness; HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: HHS 231
HHS 241, *LIFETIME FITNESS, 1 Credit
Assessment, evaluation and practice of physical fitness and health behaviors leading to the development of a personal fitness program. (Bacc Core Course)
Attributes: CSFT – Bacc Core, Skills, Fitness
Available via Ecampus
HHS 399, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
HHS 420, APPLICATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH DATA, 3 Credits
Introduces how to conduct descriptive analyses, interpret and visualize/present data using Microsoft Excel software. Focuses on data and analysis methods and data interpretation and presentation relevant to public health and human health.
Prerequisite: H 220 with C- or better or ST 201 with C- or better or ST 243Z with C- or better
HHS 421, ^REPORTING OF PUBLIC HEALTH DATA, 4 Credits
Introduces how to summarize and report descriptive data in the field of public health and how to communicate the data report to varied audiences in order to advance health equity.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
HHS 437, EVIDENCE-BASED LEADERSHIP IN HEALTHCARE, 3 Credits
Explore classical organization theory and its relevance to modern management in health services. Analyze leadership issues, refine perspectives, apply theoretical approaches, and navigate ethical dilemmas and models of change leadership. Utilize evidence-based management, including Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA) to explore its application in decision-making. Examine various types of evidence, stakeholder concerns, and practical examples of how to integrate evidence-based principles into healthcare leadership effectively.
HHS 440, GLOBAL NUTRITION, 3 Credits
Examines causes and consequences of nutritional problems including malnutrition, both under- and overnutrition, that impact health, developmental capacity, and economic well-being of populations in developing societies. Explores policies, practices, and cultural approaches to improving nutritional status at the household, local and international levels.
Available via Ecampus
HHS 460, HEALTHCARE INNOVATION, 4 Credits
Examine innovation in healthcare management and leadership, foundational principles, theories, and dynamic models. Evaluate and synthesize varied definitions of healthcare innovation. Integrate management and creative problem-solving techniques in healthcare settings. Explore diverse and practical strategies used by managers and leaders to propel transformative change with the goals of revolutionizing patient care and organizational effectiveness.
Prerequisite: H 250 with C- or better and BA 361 (may be taken concurrently) [C-]
HHS 461, HEALTHCARE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, 4 Credits
Explore how innovative healthcare organizations effectively use quality improvement frameworks and techniques. Compare proven quality improvement techniques such as PDSA and Lean Six Sigma. Examine real life scenarios to determine which quality improvement techniques are most suitable in different healthcare contexts. Explore how interdisciplinary collaboration can promote quality improvement and innovation in healthcare.
Prerequisite: (BA 251 with C- or better or BA 252 with C- or better or BA 252H with C- or better) and (BA 270 [C-] or BA 270H [C-]) and HHS 460 [C-]
HHS 462, HEALTHCARE ANALYTICS & INFORMATICS, 4 Credits
Examine how managers and leaders use analytics and informatics to support innovation and quality improvement in healthcare settings. Explore the principles and frameworks of health informatics, examine the data available in electronic health records, claims data, and other healthcare information resources, apply data science techniques to analyze those data, and implement analytics results and informatics tools to support innovation and quality improvement efforts.
Prerequisite: H 220 with C- or better
HHS 463, IMPLEMENTING INNOVATION IN HEALTHCARE, 4 Credits
Apply innovation strategies to implement organizational change in healthcare settings. Apply project management and change management techniques to plan, monitor and implement innovative processes and new technologies. Assess factors contributing to the success or failure of implementation efforts. Evaluate efforts that foster a culture of continuous improvement that aligns innovation with key values of healthcare organizations, including equity, accessibility, and patient-centeredness.
Prerequisite: (BA 251 with C- or better or BA 252 with C- or better or BA 252H with C- or better) and HHS 462 [C-]
HHS 464, HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION CAPSTONE, 4 Credits
Apply innovation principles and management and leadership skills in a Capstone Analysis or Design Project in a real healthcare setting. Develop and evaluate program plans, analyze data, and formulate evidence-based recommendations through independent project work. Collaborate with field partners to identify needs, conduct root cause analyses, and propose and evaluate innovative solutions with faculty guidance. Culminate coursework in formal presentations, documents, and executive summaries to showcase ability to drive innovation and change in healthcare organizations.
Prerequisite: HHS 463 with C- or better
HHS 513, INTEGRATED APPROACH TO PUBLIC HEALTH I, 6 Credits
An integrated approach to introduce students to the core knowledge and methods used in public health, including evidence-based approaches to public health, public health and health care systems, planning and management to promote health, and policy in public health. This course is the first of a two-part course sequence.
HHS 514, INTEGRATED APPROACH TO PUBLIC HEALTH II, 6 Credits
An integrated approach to introduce students to the core knowledge and methods used in public health, including: evidence-based approaches to public health; public health and health care systems; planning and management to promote health; and policy in public health. This course is the second of a two part course sequence.
Prerequisite: HHS 513 with B- or better
HHS 517, CASE STUDIES IN PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE, 3 Credits
Illustrate the complexity of public health issues through case studies. Demonstrate the need for integrated approaches for developing and implementing successful strategies in public health practice. Apply a wide range of knowledge and skills essential to public health practice that relate to outbreak investigation, policy analysis, regulatory decision-making, ethics, program development, program evaluation, research synthesis, screening programs, working with stakeholders, health risk communication, and disaster preparedness.
Prerequisite: H 513 with B- or better or HHS 514 with B- or better or HHS 523 with B- or better
Available via Ecampus
HHS 520, APPLICATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH DATA, 3 Credits
Introduces how to conduct descriptive analyses, interpret and visualize/present data using Microsoft Excel software. Focuses on data and analysis methods and data interpretation and presentation relevant to public health and human health.
Prerequisite: H 513 with C or better or HHS 513 with C or better or H 524 with C or better or ST 511 with C or better
HHS 521, REPORTING OF PUBLIC HEALTH DATA, 4 Credits
Introduces how to summarize and report descriptive data in the field of public health and how to communicate the data report to varied audiences in order to advance health equity.
Prerequisite: HHS 520 with B- or better and (H 513 [B-] or HHS 513 [B-] or H 523 [B-])
HHS 523, PUBLIC HEALTH IMPACT, 4 Credits
Apply foundational knowledge and methods to critically appraise current and emerging public health issues through both disciplinary and integrated lenses. Identify and address structural inequities that impact public health. Link determinants and outcomes to actions for public health priorities. Inspire vital action to address pressing public health challenges.
Available via Ecampus
HHS 524, PUBLIC HEALTH SOLUTIONS, 3 Credits
Focuses on in-depth examination of current public health challenges and potential solutions. Provides an immersive project and team-based experience exploring diverse approaches for addressing complex problems. Emphasizes evidence-based practices; stakeholder analysis; appraisal of the social, economic and political landscape; advanced systems thinking approaches; and engagement of interdisciplinary partners.
Prerequisite: HHS 523 with B- or better
Available via Ecampus
HHS 526, LINEAR REGRESSION IN PUBLIC HEALTH, 2 Credits
Biostatistical tools for scientific applications in public health using linear regression analysis. Confounding, effect modification, variable selection, assessing model fit, observational studies, and exploratory data analysis. Emphasis on the use of statistical packages for analyzing public health data.
Prerequisite: H 524 with B- or better
This course is repeatable for 4 credits.
Available via Ecampus
HHS 527, LOGISTIC REGRESSION IN PUBLIC HEALTH, 2 Credits
Biostatistical tools for scientific applications in public health using logistic regression analysis. Confounding, effect modification, variable selection, assessing model fit, exploratory data analysis, and observational studies. Emphasis on the use of statistical packages for analyzing public health data.
Prerequisite: H 524 with B- or better
Available via Ecampus
HHS 533, COMPUTING FOR POPULATION HEALTH DATA, 2 Credits
Applies a statistical computing package for importing, cleaning, managing, describing, and analyzing population health data. Emphasizes generation and interpretation of numerical summaries and graphical visualizations appropriate for the measurement scale of the data. Illustrates best practices for coding.
Available via Ecampus
HHS 534, QUALITATIVE METHODS FOR HEALTH EQUITY, 3 Credits
Explore foundational approaches, such as grounded theory, extended case method and community-based participatory research. Develop culturally informed research questions to uncover the effects of systemic oppression and advance health equity. Practice data collection and analysis techniques.
Available via Ecampus
HHS 537, EVIDENCE-BASED LEADERSHIP IN HEALTHCARE, 3 Credits
Explore classical organization theory and its relevance to modern management in health services. Analyze leadership issues, refine perspectives, apply theoretical approaches, and navigate ethical dilemmas and models of change leadership. Utilize evidence-based management, including Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA) to explore its application in decision-making. Examine various types of evidence, stakeholder concerns, and practical examples of how to integrate evidence-based principles into healthcare leadership effectively.
Available via Ecampus
HHS 540, GLOBAL NUTRITION, 3 Credits
Examines causes and consequences of nutritional problems including malnutrition, both under- and overnutrition, that impact health, developmental capacity, and economic well-being of populations in developing societies. Explores policies, practices, and cultural approaches to improving nutritional status at the household, local and international levels.
Available via Ecampus
HHS 541, PUBLIC HEALTH PERSPECTIVE ON GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY, 3 Credits
Explore food insecurity and hunger in the U.S. and global contexts, including examination of the causes, correlates, and consequences of hunger and community, national, and international food safety nets.
HHS 550, COMMUNICATING FOR PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY IMPACT, 3 Credits
Successful public health professionals communicate clearly and in compelling ways with non-scientific audiences. In this hands-on course, the theory and practice of effective public health communication will be explored, with a focus on advancing a public health policy. Through a selected public health policy topic, students will develop and enhance skills in planning and implementing impactful public health communications, including message development, data visualization, media interviewing, engaging through social media and presenting to policymakers. Professionals in the field, including those in legislative and media roles, will share examples of effective communication and provide constructive feedback on students’ work.
HHS 551, HEALTH DATA ANALYTICS I: SOURCES AND PLANNING, 3 Credits
Explores existing health data systems, including public health surveillance. Emphasizes hypothesis driven selection and evaluation of specific health data sources. Interactively reviews the preparation of a health data analytical plan.
Prerequisite: H 524 with B- or better or ST 511 with B- or better or ST 516 with B- or better
Equivalent to: H 560
HHS 552, HEALTH DATA ANALYTICS II: APPLIED ANALYSIS, 3 Credits
Performs a hypothesis driven analysis utilizing an existing health data system or other appropriate data set, including specifying an analytical plan, programming for the analysis, understanding the analysis output, preparing tables, and interpreting results.
Prerequisite: H 524 with B- or better or ST 511 with B- or better or ST 516 with B- or better
Equivalent to: H 551
HHS 553, HEALTH DATA ANALYTICS III: REPORTING RESULTS, 3 Credits
Prepares a scientific report to disseminate results, including deciding on authorship, writing a lay summary, revising and responding to peer review, and serving as a reviewer.
Prerequisite: HHS 552 with B- or better
Equivalent to: H 650
HHS 560, HEALTHCARE INNOVATION, 4 Credits
Examine innovation in healthcare management and leadership, foundational principles, theories, and dynamic models. Evaluate and synthesize varied definitions of healthcare innovation. Integrate management and creative problem-solving techniques in healthcare settings. Explore diverse and practical strategies used by managers and leaders to propel transformative change with the goals of revolutionizing patient care and organizational effectiveness.
HHS 561, HEALTHCARE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, 4 Credits
Explore how innovative healthcare organizations effectively use quality improvement frameworks and techniques. Compare proven quality improvement techniques such as PDSA and Lean Six Sigma. Examine real life scenarios to determine which quality improvement techniques are most suitable in different healthcare contexts. Explore how interdisciplinary collaboration can promote quality improvement and innovation in healthcare.
Prerequisite: HHS 560 with C or better
HHS 562, HEALTHCARE ANALYTICS & INFORMATICS, 4 Credits
Examine how managers and leaders use analytics and informatics to support innovation and quality improvement in healthcare settings. Explore the principles and frameworks of health informatics, examine the data available in electronic health records, claims data, and other healthcare information resources, apply data science techniques to analyze those data, and implement analytics results and informatics tools to support innovation and quality improvement efforts.
Recommended: HHS 561
HHS 563, IMPLEMENTING INNOVATION IN HEALTHCARE, 4 Credits
Apply innovation strategies to implement organizational change in healthcare settings. Apply project management and change management techniques to plan, monitor and implement innovative processes and new technologies. Assess factors contributing to the success or failure of implementation efforts. Evaluate efforts that foster a culture of continuous improvement that aligns innovation with key values of healthcare organizations, including equity, accessibility, and patient-centeredness.
Prerequisite: HHS 562 with C or better
HHS 578, EVIDENCE-BASED PUBLIC HEALTH I, 3 Credits
Examine evidence-based public health and the process of integrating science-based interventions with community preferences to improve the health of populations. Identify and evaluate evidence-based research including programs, surveillance and policies. Develop skills to select, implement, and adapt evidence-based public health programming integrating input from the community. Align program fit with public health issue and community needs.
Prerequisite: HHS 523 with B- or better
Available via Ecampus
HHS 579, EVIDENCE-BASED PUBLIC HEALTH II, 3 Credits
Explores evidence-based public health as the process of integrating science-based interventions with community preferences to improve the health of populations. Applies science and adaptation frameworks to planning and evaluating health promotion programs. Synthesizes learning through the development of a grant proposal for an adapted public-health program plus evaluation plan.
Prerequisite: HHS 578 with B- or better
Available via Ecampus
HHS 580, GRANT WRITING FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTITIONERS, 4 Credits
Provides an introduction to principles of grant writing, with an emphasis on grants seeking funding from national, regional, or local entities (e.g., CDC, foundations) that support research and program that aim to improve community health through health promotion. There will be a focus on grants that MPH-level practitioners seek to conduct research, enhance practice, and/or support delivery of programs within communities. Students will have the opportunity to integrate skills developed through prior courses in the context of writing a grant proposal.
Prerequisite: H 515 with C- or better and H 575 [C-] and H 576 [C-]
HHS 584, SURVEILLANCE AND FIELD EPIDEMIOLOGY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH, 3 Credits
Review public health surveillance systems, and the continuum of communicable disease surveillance and field epidemiology. Evaluate a public health surveillance system and their contribution to the prevention and control of adverse health-related events. Describe ethical considerations of and cultural bias in public health surveillance.
Prerequisite: H 524 with B- or better or H 525 with B- or better
Available via Ecampus
HHS 590, PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, 2 Credits
Explore the use of law and policy tools to promote access to health and healthy living conditions. Examines the legal powers and duties of government at the federal, state, and local levels to ensure the conditions required for people to be healthy. Discuss individual rights as limitations on the power of the government to act in furtherance of public health goals.
Prerequisite: HHS 523 with B- or better
Available via Ecampus
HHS 597, GLOBAL HEALTH SYSTEMS, 3 Credits
Explores key components of global health systems, using case studies of institutions, processes, and health outcomes.
Available via Ecampus
HHS 599, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HHS 620, DOCTORAL GRANT WRITING SEMINAR, 4 Credits
Guides graduate students in any discipline through the process of developing a successful grant proposal for funding to perform research for any agency, including government agencies and non-profits. Examines how grant proposals are evaluated and guides students how to provide comprehensive peer review and proposal evaluation. Applies learning to create a grant proposal and evaluate proposals.
HHS 699, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.