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EDUC 8300 - Qualitative Research
3 credit hours
Students will develop a theoretical framework for qualitative research. Topics include how to conduct various types of qualitative research projects through interviews, observations, and open-ended data, as well as how to analyze and report results. Students will conduct, analyze, and report qualitative data.
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EDUC 8500 - Instructional Design and Program Planning
3 credit hours
Students will examine the use of a systematic process-based on learning theory to plan, design, and implement effective instruction for health professions education. Students will use educational taxonomies for the creation of instructional objectives for traditional and competency-based programs, and they will learn techniques for mapping curriculum.
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EDUC 8700 - Student Assessment
3 credit hours
Students will learn how to create authentic assessments within a health professions curriculum. Best practices in assessment will be discussed, and students will create problem-based, competency-based, and transformative assessments that provide them with critical thinking and career-specific skills to facilitate training and education in the workplace.
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EDUC 8900 - Educational Program Evaluation
3 credit hours
Students will be introduced to educational program assessment and evaluation. Topics include meeting health programmatic accreditation requirements, creating academic institutional effectiveness plans, program creation and revision, curricular evaluation, and strategic program assessment at the college and university level. Other topics discussed include evaluating certification and licensure pass rates, retention and attrition statistics, and integrating advisory board guidance into educational programs.
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EDUC 9600 - Proposal Preparation for DRP
5 credit hours
The Doctoral Research Project (DRP) consists of 5-hour courses that develop a research project from the stages of proposal to dissemination. The research project is a research based effort in an area chosen by the student. The goal of the DRP is to advance practical knowledge in health professions education based on research and analysis. Each student will be assigned a faculty member to approve the project and provide mentorship and supervision throughout the process.
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EDUC 9610 - Literature Review for DRP
5 credit hours
The Doctoral Research Project (DRP) consists of 5-hour courses that develop a research project from the stages of proposal to dissemination. The research project is a research based effort in an area chosen by the student. The goal of the DRP is to advance practical knowledge in health professions education based on research and analysis. Each student will be assigned a faculty member to approve the project and provide mentorship and supervision throughout the process.
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EDUC 9620 - Research Design for DRP
5 credit hours
The Doctoral Research Project (DRP) consists of 5-hour courses that develop a research project from the stages of proposal to dissemination. The research project is a research based effort in an area chosen by the student. The goal of the DRP is to advance practical knowledge in health professions education based on research and analysis. Each student will be assigned a faculty member to approve the project and provide mentorship and supervision throughout the process.
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EDUC 9630 - Data Analysis for DRP
5 credit hours
The Doctoral Research Project (DRP) consists of 5-hour courses that develop a research project from the stages of proposal to dissemination. The research project is a research based effort in an area chosen by the student. The goal of the DRP is to advance practical knowledge in health professions education based on research and analysis. Each student will be assigned a faculty member to approve the project and provide mentorship and supervision throughout the process.
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EDUC 9640 - Publication for DRP
5 credit hours
The Doctoral Research Project (DRP) consists of 5-hour courses that develop a research project from the stages of proposal to dissemination. The research project is a research based effort in an area chosen by the student. The goal of the DRP is to advance practical knowledge in health professions education based on research and analysis. Each student will be assigned a faculty member to approve the project and provide mentorship and supervision throughout the process.
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DHAD 6999 - Directed Study
3 credit hours
Directed studies may be required as assigned by the program chair.
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DHAD 7000 - Leadership and Practice
3 credit hours
Theoretical perspectives will allow students to discover the importance of incorporating leadership into healthcare practice. Each student will be able to link these theories to developing personal leadership competency. Students will also learn the features and benefits of involvement with a professional health care organization such as the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).
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DHAD 7100 - Introduction to Doctoral Studies
3 credit hours
This initial course in the Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) program prepares students to successfully integrate academic excellence into the world of healthcare leadership by connecting theory to practice. Students will be introduced to the competency model of the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) as well as the specific competencies and requirements of the DHA program at ATSU. Students will have multiple opportunities to strengthen their skills in information gathering, self-development, critical thinking, research, and academic writing.
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DHAD 7200 - Coaching, Mentoring and Interpersonal Communications
3 credit hours
Building upon practical experience gained via the Leadership and Ethics course, participants will examine the importance of succession planning and develop strategies for organizational development. Participants will identify interpersonal communication styles and strengths and further develop communication competencies.
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DHAD 7500 - Population Health
3 credit hours
In this executive course students will investigate healthy people and healthy populations. Students will understand historical perspectives and emerging trends of health issues, populations, shared concerns of society and vulnerable groups. This will include public health risks and how they relate to epidemiology, globalization, changing demographics, and other factors that can affect the health and welfare of the overall population. The role of the health care administrator in promoting population health and wellbeing, as well as identification of potential resources for data and optimization of services will be explored.
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DHAD 7600 - Quality Improvement/Performance Excellence
3 credit hours
In this executive course, concepts and principles of continuous improvement and patient safety using the Baldrige Criteria will be used. Group work and case studies will allow participants to develop evidence based management principles leading to patient centered, quality driven practices that will result in improved patient outcomes and more efficient and effective organizational practices.
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DHAD 7800 - Health Policy, Law and Regulation
3 credit hours
This executive course will cover significant legislation affecting the health care industry, including current topics in health care reform, advocacy, and policy development. Students will learn about significant legal issues and ethical questions affecting health care administrators, as well as the health policy analysis process.
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DHAD 8000 - Negotiation, Mediation and Managing Conflict
3 credit hours
In this executive course students will identify personal negotiation style and strengths; and how to use this individualized approach to mediating and managing conflict at various levels of the organization and with both practitioners and non-practitioners.
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DHAD 8050 - Research Methods I
3 credit hours
This course focuses on the fundamental techniques involved in the research process and designing empirical studies, including scientific thinking, effective evaluation of literature, identification of problems, and development of purpose statements and hypotheses. This course will also include reviews of basic statistics, institutional review board and ethical considerations in conducting research, and interpretation of statistical analyses.
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DHAD 8150 - Research Methods II
3 credit hours
This course examines qualitative approaches in health administration research. Students will focus on the researcher’s role in these types of studies, data collection techniques, data recording methods, data analysis, and validation of results. This course will also evaluate computer software for analyzing qualitative and quantitative data.
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DHAD 8200 - Healthcare Economics and Financial Management
3 credit hours
Students will use key financial and economic principles to examine executive level decisions relative to capitalization, credit ratings, debt capacity, alternate funding sources, business plan development, and overall organizational finance strategy. The concepts will be considered from both non-profit and for-profit healthcare organizational perspectives.
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DHAD 8250 - Research Methods III
3 credit hours
This course focuses on the principles and techniques involved in quantitative and mixed methods research. Topics addressed include survey research; sampling design; hypothesis development and testing; data exploration, display, and examination; correlation and regression analyses; multivariate analysis; reliability and validity testing; and presentation of study results. This course will also cover mixed methods issues such as sequencing and integration of study findings.
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DHAD 8400 - Healthcare Organization Informatics
3 credit hours
In this executive course, students will investigate the qualities necessary to strategically evaluate, select and implement system wide informatics. Consideration is given to the effects of the rapidly evolving informatics field and resulting organizational adaptation. Decision support systems integrating financial, human resources, continuous quality improvement, and strategy and resource utilization will be introduced and applied.
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DHAD 8600 - Health Organization Governance
3 credit hours
In this executive course students are involved in processes used to identify and recruit governing boards, and the use of effective management and communication skills to establish board accountability and buy-in. Board development, board composition, fiduciary responsibility, leadership roles and the governing role of the board and its infrastructure are examined.
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DHAD 8800 - Strategic Change Management for Healthcare Organizations
3 credit hours
In this executive course, students will investigate and integrate change management practices to strategically position the healthcare organization for the future. Students will assess their organization’s current strategic position and apply relevant theoretical models and the necessary change management practices resulting developing organizational adaptability.
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DHAD 9500 - Dissertation I
5 credit hours
The dissertation is the culminating project for the DHA program. The topics and projects introduced and implemented during this program of study will be used to complete this requirement. In this course, DHA candidates will finalize their dissertation committees and complete and obtain approval for Chapter 1.
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DHAD 9510 - Dissertation II
5 credit hours
The dissertation is the culminating project for the DHA program. The topics and projects introduced and implemented during this program of study will be used to complete this requirement. In this course, DHA candidates will complete and obtain approval for Chapter 2.
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DHAD 9520 - Dissertation III
5 credit hours
The dissertation is the culminating project for the DHA program. The topics and projects introduced and implemented during this program of study will be used to complete this requirement. In this course, DHA candidates will complete and obtain approval for Chapter 3, and present and obtain approval of their proposal.
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DHAD 9530 - Dissertation IV
5 credit hours
The dissertation is the culminating project for the DHA program. The topics and projects introduced and implemented during this program of study will be used to complete this requirement. In this course, DHA candidates will obtain IRB approval for their study, complete and obtain approval for Chapter 4, and defend the dissertation.
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DHAD 9540 - Dissertation
5
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DHAD 9550 - Dissertation
5
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DHAD 9560 - Dissertation
5
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DHAD 9570 - Dissertation
5
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DHAD 9580 - Dissertation
5
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DHAD 9590 - Dissertation
5
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DHAD 9591 - Dissertation
5
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DHAD 9592 - Dissertation
5
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DHAD 9901 - Dissertation Research
1 credit hour
Additional research studies may be required to complete dissertation course requirements.
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MHAD 6050 - Managing Human Resources
3 credit hours
The focus of this course is workforce planning, recruitment, hiring, supervision, motivation, training, evaluation, and overall management of staff members in organizations. Students are introduced to human resources laws and the various ways employees behave in healthcare organizations. Emphasis is placed on understanding how healthcare managers can foster creative problem solving, collaboration, conflict resolution, empowerment, and teamwork while maintaining a fair and productive working environment.
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MHAD 6060 - Managing Individual Employees
3 credit hours
This course takes a focused perspective in how to manage the individual employee. Topics range from hiring the right person, to individual motivation, to development planning, and promotion. Students also will study methods for handing difficult or under-performing employees.
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MHAD 6070 - Managing Teams
3 credit hours
This course takes a macro perspective in managing teams of employees. A case study approach is used to explore topics such as team development, motivation, coaching, and incentives. Students will have the opportunity to build team management plans for their own use in current or future healthcare roles.
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MHAD 6150 - Introduction to Graduate Research and Writing
3 credit hours
In this course, students will develop a grounding in graduate-level research and writing. The fundamentals of using scholarly and industry-respected sources in the preparation of academic manuscripts will include topics such as writing style, citations and referencing using the APA Publication Manual. At the conclusion of the course, students will have achieved a basic mastery of research and APA style writing, and be better prepared to write at the graduate level. Students are required to take this course in their first term and are expected to pass this course in order to continue in the MHA program.
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MHAD 6250 - Health Services in the US
3 credit hours
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the U.S. healthcare system. Healthcare terminology, concepts, critical issues, and a description of existing delivery systems are presented. The organization, delivery, financing, payment, and staffing of the U.S. healthcare system are discussed, along with issues related to competition, regulation, technology, access, quality, primary care, long-term care, mental health, and ethics.
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MHAD 6270 - Leading Healthcare Organizations
3 credit hours
This course focuses on healthcare administration, including the management process, descriptions of the managerial functions, managerial roles, motivation, and communication. In addition, this course will provide students with an understanding of leadership and ethics in healthcare administration in the context of the U.S. healthcare system. Codes of professional conduct and ethical policy statements will be reviewed from the American College of Healthcare Executives.
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MHAD 6300 - Healthcare Information Systems
3 credit hours
This course examines the knowledge and skills needed by healthcare executives to manage information and information systems in a modern healthcare organization. The course begins with a primer on healthcare information including a description of patient care processes and the information that is created during these processes. This course then provides a description of healthcare information systems, their evolution, and the major clinical and administrative applications in use today with a focus on electronic medical record systems. Basic information technology concepts that support information systems are then covered. The final topic is Senior Management IT Challenges: what it takes to effectively manage, budget, govern, and evaluate information technology services in a healthcare organization.
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MHAD 6450 - Current Trends in Aging Population Management
3 credit hours
The course examines the administrative leadership roles in both the private and public healthcare sectors. These roles encompass local, state, and federal policy trends in the planning, development, administration, and evaluation of various programs designed to promote comprehensive and integrated services for older adults. Students will gain an overview of various options regarding the development and administration of long term support and services. Students will gain a practical perspective through observing and evaluating a program or service for older adults in their own communities.
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MHAD 6550 - Healthcare Financial Management
3 credit hours
This course introduces the essential and practical elements of healthcare financial management to health administration students who may not be financial managers. It places an emphasis on key financial management concepts and their applications that are critical to making business decisions in both non-profit and for-profit healthcare organizations. It integrates finance, economics, and financial and managerial accounting principles. It provides real world examples to guide students through topics in financial statement analysis, value-based purchasing, revenue cycle management, financial planning and analysis, cash budgeting and working capital management, capital budgeting and long-term financing, and organizational financial performance analysis.
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MHAD 6600 - Health Administration Law and Ethics
3 credit hours
This course is designed to help non-legal professionals develop a concrete foundation in healthcare law and ethics, as well as practical approaches to improving the excellence and delivery of healthcare. Critical thinking skills are honed as students review issues such as Sarbanes-Oxley, privacy of medical information, and other current case law issues.
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MHAD 6999 - Directed Studies
3 credit hours
Directed studies may be required as assigned by the program chair.
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MHAD 7000 - Population Health Management
3 credit hours
This course introduces students to the concepts, practices, and developing trends of population health management. It examines multiple determinants of health. It covers population health management’s essential strategies, impact by the Affordable Care Act, and relation to U.S. healthcare delivery system as the system transforms from episodic non-integrated care to outcome-accountable care and further to community-integrated healthcare. The course addresses health’s relation to overall wellbeing, measures health in individuals and populations, explores economic concepts in population health, and discusses ethical and managerial issues in population health improvement. Additionally, this course integrates real-world examples to guide students on how to identify, analyze, and present data in a meaningful way to elevate the awareness of population health and increase understanding of population health outcomes.
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MHAD 7100 - Healthcare Strategic Planning and Marketing
3 credit hours
This course presents a general overview of the strategic planning and marketing processes in health service organizations. In comparison to operational management, this course will emphasize the planning function of health care management with an external or strategic orientation. In addition, students will be introduced to a variety of marketing topics, strategies, and creative approaches, as well as an understanding of the development and execution of marketing techniques. Examples from a wide variety of healthcare provider applications are used.
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MHAD 7200 - MHA Capstone Project
3 credit hours
In this course, students will integrate all of the theories and knowledge gained throughout the MHA program to apply a systems-based approach to a project designed to present challenging opportunities for decision-making. The course focuses on the complexities of healthcare delivery systems, building alliances within and outside of the healthcare industry, and strategic decision-making. Students must complete all core courses before registering for this course.
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DHSC 6005 - Critical Thinking and Writing for Professionals
3 credit hours
The purpose of this course is to establish a solid foundation of writing skills and familiarize students with the writing policies and expectations of The College of Graduate Health Studies (CGHS). Emphasis is placed on scholarly writing elements, including annotated bibliographies, American Psychological Association (APA) format and style, effective use of evidence, literacy skills, academic integrity, review and critique of literature, and rhetoric. The course examines the characteristics of critical writing that are assessed throughout the program to identify students’ knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis and synthesis of content.
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DHSC 6010 - Principles of Management & Decision Analysis
3 credit hours
This course introduces principles of management and decision-making as they relate to the health care sector. Students will become acquainted with management and decision-making tools and how they can be applied in health care delivery and administration. The modules link the management functions of planning, organizing, communication, and legal aspects of human resources with decision-making for achieving positive outcomes. Students will explore models for effective committee work and the roles of committee chairs, as well as the concepts of power and authority, organizational structure, and delegation of duties. In preparation for assuming the role of a health care manager, regardless of the setting, this course focuses on the development of new skill sets that are essential for a successful transition.
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DHSC 6020 - Risk Management for Health Professionals
3 credit hours
This course provides an introduction to quality healthcare and risk management as it relates to and interacts with the broader picture of quality improvement. The course will explore many important issues pivotal to promoting quality healthcare. Topics that will be discussed in the course include: how are quality outcomes defined and measured; who is responsible for measuring health; and what are the prominent quality improvement theories used in healthcare. In addition, the results of data from studies describing how the United States health system is performing; and what are quality initiatives that could be implemented to enhance healthcare are highlighted.
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DHSC 6030 - Healthcare Information Systems
3 credit hours
This course will provide students with the opportunity to examine the application of technology to obtain and use data, knowledge, and information in the field of health care. Students will understand how application of technology in healthcare has become increasingly critical to patient care, quality, effectiveness, efficiency, and overall operations. With increased government support for healthcare information systems, health information technology will be the base of support for clinical and management decision-making. This course also explores the issues, benefits, and challenges of using health care information systems. Emphasis will be placed on applications that directly impact government initiatives, business operations, and patient safety.
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DHSC 6999 - Directed Study
3 credit hours
Directed studies may be required as assigned by the program chair.
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DHSC 7010 - Healthcare Delivery Systems
3 credit hours
This course introduces the historical development, structure, operation, function, and current and future directions of the major components of healthcare delivery systems. The course will explore how national systems have evolved and how countries confront the emerging issues in healthcare. Specific topics discussed will include the historical evolution of health systems, the various models that are used around the world, the main components of a health system, and the criteria used to assess the functioning of a health system. Included will be discussions around how health systems can be reformed and what strategies may be used to accomplish this.
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DHSC 7020 - Health Administration, Law & Ethics
3 credit hours
This course provides non-legal health professionals with a concrete foundation in healthcare law and ethics. The goal is to assist students in developing practical approaches to improving the excellence and delivery of healthcare. Healthcare decisions are especially apt to have some form of ethical consequence. This course is designed to provide a basic framework from which to consider these consequences, as well as give the healthcare professional tools that will assist in times of ethical dilemmas.
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DHSC 7030 - Population Health & Patient-Centered Care
3 credit hours
This course examines many of the issues that are believed to influence the health of the global population. As the world is being challenged daily with forces of nature and manmade dilemmas, we are all tasked to influence and alter the trajectory and consequences of many of these negative stimuli. The course will explore many prominent themes and issues that are believed to influence the health of populations. Topics that will be discussed in the course include how population health is influenced by urbanization and migration, climate change, culture, the media, social and economic class, gender, employment status, and political and health systems.
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DHSC 8010 - Healthcare Outcomes
3 credit hours
This course introduces the concept of continuous quality improvement as a means to evaluate and improve health care outcomes. Continuous quality improvement (CQI) has presented a great opportunity to the health community but it is not a remedy for all health system problems. CQI represents a perspective and framework for on-going development processes leading to increased customization and co-configuration of health services and strategies for health care reform. It is one of an array of approaches that health care leaders should be using to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of health services, along with patient-centered care, evidence-based medicine/management, clinical pathways, and process re-engineering.
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DHSC 8020 - Research Methods, Design and Analysis
5 credit hours
This course is the first in a series of six courses designed to assist you with the development of an applied research project (ARP). This course provides an introduction and overview of research methodology and design. Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches to examining a problem and finding answers to unresolved issues will be explored. Topics that will be discussed in the course include: how to select the best research method and design for the problem under study, the purpose of a literature review, ethical considerations for research, and the most appropriate data collection tools and analytic principles that should be employed. The purpose of the course is to introduce the research process, and the methods, designs, and analytical tools required to critically evaluate research articles in preparation for initiating the ARP. The main focus of the course will be to gain skills in reviewing and critiquing research.
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DHSC 8030 - Evidence-Based Practice
3 credit hours
This course is designed to assist health professionals with learning how to integrate high-quality research with clinical expertise, critical thinking, and patient values for optimum care. Systematic methods for critical appraisal of study quality, research design, strength of research recommendations, and quality of literature pertaining to a specific clinical problem will be presented. Evidence-based resources and databases for health professionals will be identified. Methods will be explored to promote health professionals’ participation in learning and research activities to the extent feasible.
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DHSC 8110 - Global Health Issues
3 credit hours
This course provides an introduction to important global health issues, including determinants of health, key areas of disease burden, and the role that new health technologies can play in solving these problems. The goal of the course is to expand students’ understanding of the impact of infectious and chronic diseases on the world’s population with particular attention paid to the health status of women, children, and the poor. Students will examine case studies of successful global health interventions to understand features of successful programs
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DHSC 8120 - Globalization & World Politics
3 credit hours
This course introduces the theoretical and practical issues associated with the radical global processes that are now affecting human life locally and globally. The course emphasizes the political-economic, cultural, institutional, technological, and ecological implications of globalization and allows students to evaluate whether these processes pose opportunities or challenges to individuals, societies, and the global community.
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DHSC 8130 - Global Health Ethics
3 credit hours
This course provides an introduction to the principles and theory of ethics as applied to global health. The course will examine some of the primary theories and principles in healthcare ethics including virtue, deontology, utilitarian, autonomy, justice, beneficence, and nonmaleficence. The course will explore many prominent global health issues and exemplify how greater knowledge and understanding of global ethics is vital to effective and sound decision-making. Topics that will be discussed in the course include ethical issues related to: pandemic preparedness, end of life, human organ transplantation, clinical research in developing countries, human rights, resource allocation, and the effects of globalization on world health.
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DHSC 8210 - Trends & Issues in Leadership
3 credit hours
This course examines the historical and current theoretical models of leadership and will address the contemporary thought on leadership, the leader’s role, and explore applications of that role. Topics will include the current context for leadership and personal leadership styles in the healthcare arena. Students will examine moral frameworks for leadership and decision-making as well as leadership domains and the synthesis of leadership development. Case studies will explore leadership in practice in both the public and private sectors as it relates to healthcare management.
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DHSC 8220 - Health Policy Development & Analysis
3 credit hours
This course provides an in-depth discussion of the key political and administrative decision-making processes of the American health system. Particular emphasis is placed on the health policy development process. The goal of the course is to expand knowledge on the definition of public policy; health policy development process; and funding solutions to complete policy issues. Students will examine the variety of social, economic, and political influences on health policy making and will discover that there are a variety of “policy instruments” available to decision makers to solve policy problems at the policy formulation stage.
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DHSC 8230 - Organizational Behavior
3 credit hours
This course examines how the personal characteristics of organizational members influence the effectiveness and productivity of organizations and the job satisfaction of its members. It is believed that organizations are comprised of three levels: the individual, the group or department, and the organization itself. This course will focus on the problems and challenges leaders face in dealing with the individual and the small groups in the organization. Special attention will be given to the role of teams in organizations, the stages of team development, and actions that can support the development of effective teams. The realities of interpersonal processes are considered through examination of the roles of power, politics, and conflict in organizations. The human side of organizational change is then explored with a focus on understanding how and why people react to organizational change and identifying opportunities for enhancing the effective implementation of change.
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DHSC 8410 - Theoretical Foundations of Learning
3 credit hours
The purpose of this course is to review the research on learning theory to provide the foundation for understanding learning styles and their applicability to adult learners. The course is designed to examine evidence related to adult learning and will explore the neuroscience, behavioral, cognitive, psychological, and social factors inherent in adult learning. The student will engage in a critical analysis and examination of numerous scientific theories and processes that are thought to influence learning.
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DHSC 8420 - Contemporary Teaching & Learning Concepts
3 credit hours
This course is an overview of some of the current models and theories in higher education. Students in this course will explore the research and practical application of contemporary models of education. Some of the more prominent theories include: learner-centered teaching, student-centered learning, inter-professional learning, and distance education. The purpose of this course is to explore the research and practical application of contemporary models of education. Students will examine models and philosophies of delivering and managing course content, promoting knowledge transfer, and determining best practices for effective teaching.
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DHSC 8430 - Curriculum & Course Design
3 credit hours
Students in this course will explore curriculum mapping and instructional design concepts. A systematic process - based on learning theory - will be used to plan, design, and implement effective instruction and curricula.
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DHSC 9000 - Health Professionals Role in Health Promotion
4 credit hours
This course will reflect on the national goals for health promotion through reviewing current public health documents. This course will assist in the development of a health promotion plan that could be incorporated at an individual, group, or community level. To fully understand the processes necessary to implement health promotion initiatives as a health professional, studying and discussing the development of health promotion programs is necessary. The course will explore the common issues threatening the health status of society. The steps and processes required to develop or evaluate a health promotion initiative will explored and evaluated through group work throughout the course.
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DHSC 9015 - Literature Review for the Applied Research Project
5 credit hours
This course is the second in a series of six courses designed to assist you with the development of an applied research project (ARP). Understanding the past and current literature in the ARP topic area is crucial to the development of a sound research project. Therefore, the purpose of this course is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to successfully review the literature around your chosen ARP topic and write a focused review of literature.
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DHSC 9025 - Proposal Development for the Applied Research Project
5 credit hours
This course is the third in a series of six courses designed to assist you with the development of an applied research project (ARP). The purpose of this course is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for the development of the ARP proposal. The proposal is crucial to the success of the ARP, as it provides the rationale and significance, the purpose, and the methodology of the proposed research study. During this course, students will work closely with their Facilitator to ensure the proposal is methodologically sound. By the end of this course, students will have completed the proposal and submitted an application to the ATSU Institutional Review Board (IRB) for approval to conduct the research study.
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DHSC 9035 - Data Collection for the Applied Research Project
5 credit hours
This course is the fourth in a series of six courses designed to assist you with the development of an applied research project (ARP). The purpose of this course is to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement your sampling methodology, successfully collect and properly manage your data, and become familiar with the statistical software package, IBM SPSS, that you will use to analyze your data in the upcoming data analysis course.
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DHSC 9045 - Data Analysis for the Applied Research Project
5 credit hours
This is the fifth in a series of six courses designed to assist you with the development of an applied research project (ARP). This course provides an overview of basic quantitative and qualitative data analytic techniques. Students will learn the concepts of descriptive and inferential statistics as well as the process of qualitative coding and analysis. In addition, students will learn to effectively use data analysis software to analyze research data. At the end of this course, students will have conducted data analysis for the ARP and will have completed a full results section to be used in the final research manuscript.
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DHSC 9055 - Dissemination for the Applied Research Project
5 credit hours
This course, the final in the Applied Research Project (ARP) series, focuses on providing students with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully complete an ARP manuscript and to disseminate research findings.
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ASHS 6100 - Human Anatomy I
4 credit hours
This blended lecture and lab course is designed to prepare health professions students with appropriate knowledge of the structure, function, and clinical application of human anatomy. Prosected human cadaver laboratory is a required and essential component of the course. Following this course, students should be able to identify and discuss the clinical correlation of specific structures of the head, neck, back, thorax and abdomen. Prerequisites: None
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ASHS 6200 - Human Anatomy II
4 credit hours
This blended lecture and lab course is designed to prepare health professions students with appropriate knowledge of the structure, function, and clinical application of human anatomy. Prosected human cadaver laboratory is a required and essential component of the course. Following this course, students should be able to identify and discuss the clinical correlation of specific structures of the pelvis, perineum, lower extremity and upper extremity.
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ASHS 6300 - Research Methods and Design
3 credit hours
This course will focus on the development and application of graduate level knowledge and skills related to research methods in the health sciences. Skills regarding the development of a research proposal, including the identification of a problem, conducting a literature review, developing a hypothesis, designing a study and submitting an Institutional Review Board application are integral components of this course.
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ASHS 6400 - Methods of Data Analysis
3 credit hours
Development and application of graduate level knowledge and skills regarding methodologies and statistics appropriate in descriptive and experimental research. Statistical software programs will be utilized to enhance student understanding and application of course material.
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HS 612 - Research Directed Study
1 credit hour each
Research under faculty supervision. Requires fulfillment of course objectives with designated faculty mentor(s).
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HS 622 - Research Directed Study
1 credit hour each
Research under faculty supervision. Requires fulfillment of course objectives with designated faculty mentor(s).
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HS 632 - Research Directed Study
1 credit hour each
Research under faculty supervision. Requires fulfillment of course objectives with designated faculty mentor(s).
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HS 642 - Research Directed Study
1 credit hour each
Research under faculty supervision. Requires fulfillment of course objectives with designated faculty mentor(s).
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HS 652 - Research Directed Study
1 credit hour each
Research under faculty supervision. Requires fulfillment of course objectives with designated faculty mentor(s).
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KINE 5000 - Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods
3 credit hours
The objective of this course is to introduce the kinesiology professional to the concepts of evidence-based practice. Students will learn how to access high quality literature, integrate best research with clinical expertise and client values for optimum service, and will be encouraged to participate in learning and research activities to the extent feasible. The course will provide the kinesiology professional with graduate level knowledge and skills related to appropriate research methods and study design, conducting a literature review, creating a research proposal, the role of institutional review for human subjects’ protection, and evaluation of the research literature. Emphasis will be placed upon critical appraisal and application of the kinesiology literature.
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KINE 5001 - Motor Control
3 credit hours
This course provides a foundation for understanding the current principles, theoretical perspectives, and research related to motor control and learning, and how different factors influence learning and performance. Neural and mechanical mechanisms underlying motor behavior and the variables influencing motor control and learning will be addressed, with an emphasis on the application of theoretical perspectives, principles, and research to instructional and practical settings.
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KINE 5002 - Exercise Science
3 credit hours
The objective of this course is to explore the physiological principles of exercise. Specific topics include the functions of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, neuromuscular and neuroendocrine systems, energy expenditure and bioenergetics, and body composition.
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KINE 5003 - Functional Anatomy
3 credit hours
This course is designed to enhance the student’s knowledge and awareness of human anatomy, specifically as its structure relates to function of the musculoskeletal system and human movement. Following this course, the student should be able to describe, discuss, recognize, and evaluate musculoskeletal structure and function from an anatomical perspective in the context of clinical practice.
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KINE 5004 - Functional Biomechanics
3 credit hours
The objective of this course is to study the biomechanical properties of joint structures and connective tissues, including histology and morphology, with particular emphasis on sport and exercise movements. Biomechanics of musculotendinous structures, joint capsules, ligaments, peripheral nerves, bones, and articular cartilage will be presented.
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KINE 5006 - Summer Institute
3 credit hours
The Institute will be comprised of one week of intensive training held on the campus in Mesa, Arizona and five weeks of online coursework. Students will participate in lecture and lab situations covering program related information. Guest speakers, representing leaders in the field of exercise science and human movement, will be recruited to present their work to students as well as to interact with attendees. This is a one-time requirement for completion of the degree; however, students are welcome to enroll each year.
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KINE 5100 - Advanced Fitness Nutrition
3 credit hours
This course will present advanced concepts in nutritional requirements for optimal health and sports performance. Emphasis will be placed on bioenergetics and the cellular mechanisms of emerging supplements and ergogenic nutrients. This course will help the exercise professional learn about current research in the areas of macronutrient ratio manipulation, nutrition for exercise performance, nutritional considerations in recovery, and the physiological effects of metabolic dysregulations, such as obesity.
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KINE 5101 - Advanced Exercise Prescription
3 credit hours
This course will provide an overview of comprehensive goal based exercise program design for different populations. The objective of this course is to gain knowledge and skills for building complete exercise programs that are unique to client needs, abilities, and goals, including performing and incorporating subjective and objective assessment results and appropriate medical history information. The integration of exercise principles and behavioral techniques that motivate the participant to be compliant will be emphasized. This course will focus on integrated training and injury prevention techniques through the interdependent relationship of flexibility, core, balance, power, speed, and strength.
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KINE 5102 - Current Topics in Human Movement Science
3 credit hours
This course will cover current, innovative, and controversial topics in the field of health and human performance (HHP). The purpose of this course is to increase student knowledge and awareness of currently-popular topics related to fitness and health. An overview of liability issues and new technologies in HHP professions will be discussed. Physiological mechanisms of some topics will be explored such as heart rate variability, dietary choices, and body composition. In addition, topics related to program design, such as controversies over CrossFit, will be explored
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KINE 5902 - Professional Practice & Responsibility
3 credit hours
The objective of this course is to ensure that human movement professionals maintain competence in educational and regulatory issues. Topics include compliance with regulatory standards, professional practice standards and ethics, education of the public, preservation of the safety and welfare of the public, and maintenance of competence through continuing education.
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KINE 6000 - Measurement of Sports Fitness
3 credit hours
This course will cover sport-specific fitness and performance testing. The objective of the course is to enable the student to develop a sport-specific, age-appropriate testing battery, reliably conduct the testing, and correctly interpret the results.
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KINE 6001 - Speed, Agility, and Quickness
3 credit hours
This course will cover the physiological basis for speed, agility, and quickness as well as practical methods for developing such qualities among athletes of various developmental abilities. Focus will be put on sport-specific training modes.
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KINE 6002 - Muscular Fitness Development
3 credit hours
This course is designed to enhance the knowledge of muscular performance capabilities, differentiate between muscular functions as it relates to sport performance, and develop training programs to enhance specific performance profiles.
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