This course is the study of medical language and includes the building blocks of prefixes, suffixes and root words, definitions, pronunciations, basic medical terms, and common laboratory tests, diagnostic tests and procedures by body system.

The course introduces students to qualitative research methods. Students will learn techniques such as participant observation, informal and formal interviewing, archival research, and explore the connection between theory and methodology. The perspective guiding the course is qualitative research as an empirical, rigorous approach that analyzes and interprets social and cultural aspects of human life. Prerequisite: All 300 level courses required for major and GEN 499. Recommended Prerequisite: Senior Level Status

This course provides essential managerial-level comprehension of training theory and its practical applications in the business and management environment. Students learn the functions and duties of training: trainer/developer, the identification and assessment of training needs, program design and development, selection of delivery methods and means of instruction, the implementation of training programs, and evaluation. Prerequisite: BUS 303.

This course examines cross-cultural analysis of gender roles, while focusing on non-Western societies, using data from other societies to better understand the gender system of our own culture. Issues include status of women and men, the meaning of “femaleness” and “maleness” historically and in contemporary society. Gender roles, transnational migrations, social movements, international relations and religion are explored. Prerequisite: Written Communication Competency and Intercultural & Global Awareness.

This course is designed for students entering into human service fields. Students compare and contrast behavior change theories and models, determine client needs, apply motivational strategies and counseling skills, and evaluate moral and ethical issues. Cultural competency and cultural sensitivity concepts are also discussed. Prerequisites: HWE 200 and PSY 361.

This course examines the nature of religious belief systems, myth and ritual, witchcraft, and magic and sorcery in various societies of the world. These behavioral and symbolic forms exist or have existed in virtually all human societies and cultures. In this course, students will study many different belief systems, define these entities; and develop an understanding of how they work in societies. The differences among traditions in nation states on cultures and political systems will be explored. Prerequisite: Written Communication Competency and Intercultural & Global Awareness.

The course examines both common and complex issues related to human behavior in the workplace as they pertain to employee relations and relationships among unions, workers, management, laws, and government regulation. Prerequisite: BUS 303.

Students examine the theoretical foundations of health and health behaviors and how theory is used in health psychology research and its applications. Using a biopsychosocial model, students explore social, cultural, and biological factors in health behaviors and the ethical implications of these different approaches to health. Students will evaluate applications of health theories and research and differentiate health behaviors that may occur during sickness and in health. Students will also develop strategies to support communication of health-related scientific information in diverse settings in support of personal, professional, and academic goals.

The course overviews how, why, and when to integrate the behavioral sciences with human resource management principles to increase individual and organizational effectiveness. Students will also be introduced to many types of interpersonal, intra-group, inter-group, and organizational interventions that are used to effect comprehensive and lasting changes. Prerequisite: BUS 201,MGT 330 or HCA 459.