Department of Health Promotion and Administration

Interim Chair
Dr. Michelyn Bhandari
(859) 622-1915
Dizney 117
Faculty
M. Ballard, M. Bhandari, P. Bryden, J. Hess, L. Larkin, J. Lasslo, A. MacDonald, M. McKinney, B. Moberly, M. Mundy, L. Schwartz, H. Tudor, and J. Vorbeck
The Department of Health Promotion and Administration is comprised of programs in: Health Services Administration and Public Health.
Admission to all programs is based on the regular admission policies of the University. Specific policies related to each discipline can be found following the program heading as listed.
Bachelor’s
- Health Services Administration, Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Health Care Management (B.S.)
- Health Services Administration, Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Health Informatics and Information Management (B.S.)
- Public Health, Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Health Promotion (B.S.)
- Public Health, Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Pre‑Professional (B.S.)
Accelerated
- Public Health, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) & Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Accelerated 3 + 2 Dual Degree Program with a Concentration in Health Promotion
- Public Health, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) & Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Accelerated 3 + 2 Dual Degree Program with a Concentration in Pre‑Professional
Minor
Certificate
Courses
Health Education
HEA 202. Community First Aid and CPR. (3 Credits)
I, II. Instruction and practice in first aid and safety procedures. Includes assessment and first aid procedures regarding life-threatening emergencies, injuries, medical emergencies, and rescues. Focus on prevention, as well as first aid. Includes American Red Cross certification in First Aid, Adult CPR with AED, child CPR, and Infant CPR. Credit will not be awarded for both HEA 202 and EMC 102.
HEA 216. Introduction to Public Health. (3 Credits)
I, II, A. Formerly HEA 316. An introduction to the public health discipline, the health of a population as influenced by social, cultural, behavioral, biological, environmental, and economic factors, and an overview of strategies to protect and promote the health in populations. Credit will not be awarded for both HEA 216 and HEA 316. Gen. Ed. E-5B [SB].
HEA 285. Health Across the Lifespan. (3 Credits)
I, II. Consideration of the various conditions and factors affecting individual and community health; special emphasis is on responsible decision-making, formulating philosophies, attitudes, and a behavioral understanding necessary to establish health living practices. Gen. Ed. VI. Fulfills University Wellness Requirement.
HEA 290. Foundations of Health Education. (3 Credits)
II. The history, foundational disciplines, and principles that led to the establishment of health education. The role of health education in the present health care system.
HEA 300. Infectious Dis. and Public Hea. (3 Credits)
I, II, A. Prerequisite: BIO 100 or higher. This course explores etiology, clinical signs and symptoms, prevention, and treatment of common infectious diseases. The course examines potential health outcomes. The course will incorporate health education, advocacy and communications to inform diverse populations. Credit will not be awarded for HEA 315 and HEA 300.
HEA 305. Chronic Disease & PublicHealth. (3 Credits)
I,II, A. Prerequisite: BIO 100 or higher. This course explores etiology, clinical signs and symptoms, prevention, and treatment of common chronic diseases. The course examines disease process and potential health outcomes. Students will identify effective health promotion strategies for chronic disease.
HEA 310. Introduction TO Global Health. (3 Credits)
(3) A. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102. Exploration of epidemiological, economic, political, sociological and cultural factors that impact global health with special emphasis on applying public health prinicples in developing as well as developed countires. Gen. Ed. Element 6.
HEA 315. Issues in Health and Disease. (3 Credits)
II. Etiology, effects, remediation, and prevention of disease. Nature of health and environmental issues and forces which shape them.
HEA 320. Introduction to Behavior Change. (3 Credits)
I, II. Examine theories and models of health behavior relevant to health education in individuals and communities. Students analyze influences on behavior, and evaluate strategies for health education.
HEA 345. Drugs, the Individual, and Society. (3 Credits)
I, II. Effect of drug use and abuse on the individual and society. Personal and community approaches for promoting intelligent decision making regarding drugs.
HEA 349. Applied Learning in Public Health. (0.5-8 Credits)
A. Prerequisite: departmental approval. Work under faculty and field supervisors in a cooperative placement related to a student¿s academic studies. Credit varies with hours of employment; one to eight hours per semester or summer. May be retaken to a maximum of 12 hours. Minimum 80 hours employment required for each semester hour credit.
HEA 349A. Cooperative Study: Public Health. (0.5-8 Credits)
A. Prerequisite: departmental approval. Work under faculty and field supervisors in a cooperative placement related to a student¿s academic studies. Credit varies with hours of employment; one to eight hours per semester or summer. May be retaken to a maximum of 12 hours. Minimum 80 hours employment required for each semester hour credit.
HEA 349B. Cooperative Study: Public Health. (0.5-8 Credits)
Work under faculty and field supervisors in a cooperative placement related to a student's academic studies.
HEA 349C. Cooperative Study: Public Health. (0.5-8 Credits)
Work under faculty and field supervisors in a cooperative placement related to a student's academic studies.
HEA 349D. Cooperative Study: Public Health. (0.5-8 Credits)
Work under faculty and field supervisors in a cooperative placement related to a student's academic studies.
HEA 349E. Cooperative Study: Public Health. (0.5-8 Credits)
Work under faculty and field supervisors in a cooperative placement related to a student's academic studies.
HEA 349F. Cooperative Study: Public Health. (0.5-8 Credits)
Work under faculty and field supervisors in a cooperative placement related to a student's academic studies.
HEA 349G. Cooperative Study: Public Health. (0.5-8 Credits)
A. Prerequisite: departmental approval. Work under faculty and field supervisors in a cooperative placement related to a student's academic studies. Credit varies with hours of employment; one to eight hours per semester or summer. May be retaken to a maximum of 12 hours. Minimum 80 hours employment required for each semester hour credit.
HEA 350. Interpretation of Health Data. (3 Credits)
I. Formerly HEA 450. Understanding graphical, statistical, and research techniques used in health. Developing competencies in analyzing and interpreting research results.
HEA 375. Family Life Education. (3 Credits)
I. Biophysical and psycho social aspects of sexuality and relationships, with emphasis on choices affecting health and well-being. Focuses on developing skills in teaching and facilitating positive behavior changes for people working in schools and communities.
HEA 380. Mental Health Education. (3 Credits)
I. Basic needs for mental and emotional wellness. Emphasis in the selection of appropriate activities for promoting mental health through community agencies.
HEA 410. Social Marketing and Advocacy in Public Health. (3 Credits)
Prerequisites: Senior standing or departmental approval. Introduction to current theory and knowledge in the fields of social marketing and advocacy in public health and application of social marketing and advocacy used for promoting health behavior change strategies.
HEA 455. Introduction to Epidemiology. (3 Credits)
I, A. Factors that affect the occurrence and courses of diseases¿causative agents, susceptible hosts, favorable environments, and the effective use of statistical epidemiological methods.
HEA 480W. Health Promotion Program Planning. (3 Credits)
I. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 105(B) or HON 102, restricted to majors or minors in Health Education or Public Health. A writing intensive course that is an introduction to principles, strategies, and skills which are necessary for the planning and implementation of health education and health promotion programs in a diversity of settings. Credit will not be awarded for both HEA 480W and HEA 480.
HEA 485. Community Org & Policy Dev. (3 Credits)
I, II, A. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or department approval. An analysis of community organizing and health policy development by examining community culture, the process of community organizing and coalition building, and the formation of a policy strategy to address policy issues affecting population health.
HEA 490. Evaluation of Health Promotion Programs. (3 Credits)
I, II. Prerequisite: HEA 480 or departmental approval. This course will provide an introduction to principles, strategies, and skills for the evaluation of health promotion programs in a variety of settings. Credit will not be awarded for both HEa 490 and HEA 580.
HEA 497. Senior Seminar: Public Health. (3 Credits)
I,II, A. Formerly HEA 420. Prerequisite or Corequisite: HEA 480W and junior or senior standing. Public Health major or departmental approval. Students will draw together skills and knowledge needed to enter the workforce, and will review core competencies required of the entry level public health professional. Credit will not be awarded for both HEA 420 and HEA 497.
HEA 498. Community Health Ed. Process. (3 Credits)
I, II, A. (Formerly HEA 460) Prerequisite or corequisite: HEA 316 or departmental approval. Planning, organizing, delivering, and evaluating the community health education program. Credit will not be awarded for HEA 460 and HEA 498.
HEA 499. Internship in Public Health. (1-6 Credits)
I, II, A. Formerly HEA 463. Prerequisites: HEA 420 or 497 or departmental approval. Supervised experiences for seniors in the directing of public health activities in various settings. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours. Credit will not be awarded for both HEA 463 and HEA 499.
HEA 590. Health Education:___. (1-3 Credits)
Study of pertinent problems in health education. Includes topics such as aging, consumer health, child abuse, teenage pregnancy, elementary school health curriculum, drug education, school health services, health deviations among students, sexually transmitted diseases, etc. May be retaken with advisor approval provided subtitle is different.
HEA 591. Women's Health. (3 Credits)
A. Cross listed as WGS 591. Analysis of the major health problems of contemporary women with a special emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, and consumer health concerns. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for WGS 591.
HEA 592. Human Sexuality. (3 Credits)
A. Cross listed as WGS 592. Study of the biological, social, and psychological aspects of human sexuality. Directed primarily toward those individuals in situations which require them to assist others in understanding the broad impact of one¿s sexuality. Emphasis is placed upon student development of logical and reasoned justifications for their own value system. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for WGS 592.
HEA 593. Death and Grief. (3 Credits)
A. Cross listed as WGS 593. A study of attitudes, behaviors, and issues concerning death and grief. Topics include responses to death and grief throughout the life cycle; process of grief and bereavement; theology and death; legal aspects of dying; care of the dying; suicide; post-mortem care; death education. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for WGS 593.
HEA 594. Substance Use Prevention Skill. (3 Credits)
I,II, A. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. A substance use prevention approach using a strategic prevention framework to develop the knowledge and skills needed to plan, implement, and evaluate effective, data-driven programs and practices that reduce behavioral health disparities and improve wellness.
Health Services Administration
HSA 100. Health Care Delivery Systems. (3 Credits)
I, II. Overview of U.S. health care: history, factors influencing health and health care, identification and organization of health facilities and professionals, health economics, health trends, and ethics.
HSA 200. Medical Terminology. (3 Credits)
I, II. Formerly Mas 200. Basic medical vocabulary consisting of prefixes, suffixes, roots, anatomical, symptomatic, and common disease terms of body systems.
HSA 302. Organization and management of Health Services. (3 Credits)
I, II. Prerequisite: HSA 100 (minimum grade of "C") and a minimum 2.75 EKU GPA. Analysis of structure function, and internal and external forces impacting healthcare services. Identification of management topics and trends.
HSA 303. Fundamentals of Medical Science. (3 Credits)
I, II. Formerly HSA 203. Prerequisites: HSA 200, BIO 307 and BIO 308 each with a minimum grade of "C" and a minimum 2.75 EKU GPA. An introduction to the study of disease its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
HSA 306. Clinical Classification Systems. (3 Credits)
I, II. Prerequisite: HSA 302 and 303 with a minimum grade of "C" or departmental approval. Clinical classifications, coding and reimbursement systems for physician and hospital services.
HSA 370. Health Information Management. (3 Credits)
I, II. Prerequisite: HSA 302. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: INF 314 with a minimum grade of C. Health information systems, systems analysis, and healthcare database management.
HSA 372. Health Care Reimbursement. (3 Credits)
I, II. Prerequisite: HSA 302 and 306 (minimum grade of ¿C¿). An in-depth analysis of health care reimbursement systems; health insurance fraud and abuse; and procedures for patient accounting and cash flow forecasting.
HSA 375. Health Services Administration. (3 Credits)
I, II. Prerequisites: MGT 301 or 300; HSA 302 (minimum grade of "C"). Prerequisite or co-requisite: MGT 320 or POL 376. Application of financial principles, strategic planning, marketing, and leadership skills to selected health care organizations.
HSA 401. Legal Issues in Health Care. (3 Credits)
I, II. Prerequisite: HSA 100 minimum grade of "C" and a minimum 2.75 EKU GPA. Overview of U.S. legal system, patient privacy, and liability related to medical records and health care issues.
HSA 405. Clinical Information Management. (3 Credits)
I, II. Prerequisites: HSA 370 (minimum grade of "C"). Review of health trends related to the management of clinical information systems.
HSA 406. Health Care Quality Management. (3 Credits)
I, II. Prerequisites: HSA 302, STA 215, or 270 (each with a minimum grade of "C"). A study of total quality management, utilization review, and risk management functions in a health care setting.
HSA 407. Advanced Health Services Administration. (3 Credits)
I, II. Prerequisite: HSA 375 (minimum grade of ¿C¿). Advanced study in trends relating to the management of health care organizations and the leadership role of health services administrators.
HSA 409. Health Services Research Meth. (3 Credits)
I, II. Prerequisites: HSA 302, STA 215, or 270 (each with a minimum grade of "C"). Introduction to health care research methods, related terminology and statistical techniques.
HSA 409W. Health Services Research Methods. (3 Credits)
I, II. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 102R, 105(B), or HON 102, HSA 302, STA 215 or 270 with a minimum grade of C. Introduction to health care research methods, related terminology and statistical techniques. Credit will not be awarded for both HSA 409 and HSA 409W.
HSA 411. Professional Practice Experience. (1 Credit)
I, II. Prerequisite: department approval. Internship assignment to a health care organization for observation and practice of supervisory functions.
HSA 412. Professional Practice Experience II. (1-6 Credits)
(1) I, II. Prerequisite: department approval. Internship assignment within the field of health information management for observation and practice of data management functions.
HSA 413. Professional Practice Experience III. (3 Credits)
I, II. Prerequisite: department approval. Internship assignment to health care organizations for observation and practice of mangement functions.
HSA 415. Professional Certification. (1 Credit)
(1) I,II. Corequisite: HSA 413. Preparation for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification exam. Course focuses on the content domains included on the exam and development of general test-taking skills.
HSA 450. Hlthcare Info Systems Dev. (2 Credits)
Prerequisite: Departmental Approval. The use of systems analysis and development procedures to select and implement appropriate health information management systems in healthcare organizations.
HSA 498. Independent Study. (1-6 Credits)
A. Prerequisite: student must have the independent study proposal approved by faculty supervisor and department chair prior to enrollment. Directed study or research on an issue or area of interest to the field of health services administration. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours.