Course Descriptions HP 725 PRESERVATION PRACTICUM. (3) An in-semester practicum with a state or local agency, private firm or university research unit to provide the student with intensive, practical experience in historic preservation. Students will execute a learning contract with the Preservation Program Director and prospective employer detailing the work they will carry out, identifying achievable, measurable learning objectives, specifying the criteria by which their work will be evaluated, and setting meetings dates with the participating parties to chart their progress. Prereq: Two semesters of course work or consent of the Director. HP 726 AMERICAN MATERIAL CULTURE. (3) Survey of approaches to the study of American material culture by various academic disciplines such as history, geography, anthropology, interior design, folklore and architecture. First half of course will review how the various disciplines study material culture. Second half will present ways in which various approaches can be combined to restore, interpret, furnish, and landscape historic structures and sites. Specific examples will be provided on a case study basis. HP 728 HISTORIC LANDSCAPE AND GARDEN RESTORATION AND INTERPRETATION. (3) Building on the discussion of rural preservation and landscape analysis found in earlier courses, this course will focus on the principles and techniques of landscape restoration and interpretation at various scales from restoration of previously existing gardens to documentation of entire landscapes. Prereq: HP 601, 610, and 611; or consent of instructor. HP 748 MASTER’S PROJECT RESEARCH. (0) Half-time to full-time work on master’s project. May be repeated for a maximum of six semesters. Prereq: All course work toward the degree must be completed. HP 750 ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO. (6) An advanced studio in architectural design for students with academic preparation in design who intend to specialize in preservation. Projects include adaptive reuse of historic structures and the design of new structures within historic contexts, using sites in Kentucky as foci for investigations. Individual and team projects of public interest, involving interaction with local preservation and planning groups and other professional and academic disciplines. Lecture, two hours; studio, 12 hours per week. Prereq: Consent of instructor or HP 616. HP 772 SEMINAR IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION (Subtitle required). (3) Seminar for the investigation of selected topics in historic preservation. The course requires a subtitle each time it is offered. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Prereq: Consent of instructor. HP 785 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION. (3) Independent investigation of selected topics in historic preservation under the supervision of a faculty member with proficiency in the investigation area. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: Nine credit hours of graduate study, written consent of instructor, and contractual agreement approved by Department Chair. HP 798 MASTER’S PROJECT I. (3) The Master’s Project is the capstone of the student’s experience in the program, as well as an opportunity to investigate in-depth a preservation design project, policy issue, or scholarly question. This course, which must be taken prior to enrollment in HP 799, Master’s Project II, assists students in designing their Master’s Project and results in a Master’s Project proposal and selection of a Master’s Project Committee. Through readings and class discussions, this course will familiarize students with situating research within a literature, formulating research questions or hypotheses, research design, advanced methodologies, critical assessment of methodologies, data analysis and selection of a Master’s Project Committee. Prereq: Completion of 9 credits of graduate study or consent of the instructor. HP 799 MASTER’S PROJECT II. (3) During this sequel to HP 798, students work independently, but under the direction of a committee chair and Master’s Project committee suggested by the student and chosen in consultation with the department chair or DGS to complete the Master’s Project proposed in HP 798. Prereq: HP 798.
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HS 500 INTEGRATIVE CARE FOR HEALTH SCIENCES. (1-3) Integrative care involves using the best possible treatments from both complementary/ alternative and allopathic medicine, based on the patient’s individual needs and condition. The selection of health care providers should be based on good science and this course will introduce students to complementary and alternative health care providers and the practices and beliefs of these practices as well as the scientific evidence in support of these practices. The course integrates successes from both worlds and describe the safest, least invasive, most cost-effective approach while incorporating a holistic understanding of the individual. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 credits (1 credit didactic and up to two credits experiential/research). (Same as AT 500, CLS 500, CNU 500, CD 500, PAS 500.)
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HSE 101 INTRODUCTION TO THE HEALTH SCIENCES. Limited to students contemplating a career in one of the health sciences.
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HSE 510 OLDER WOMEN AND THEIR HEALTH. (3) This course is designed to increase the awareness and understanding of the relationships among gender, health status and the aging process among older women. Such issues as changing social and cultural mores, public policies and utilization of health care resources are discussed as they impact women. Prereq: Upper division or graduate standing. (Same as NUR 510.) HSE 595 DIRECTED STUDIES. (1-3) Independent work devoted to research on specific problems, to challenge the student to synthesize concepts from his total program and relate them to his allied health specialty. Conference, one to three hours per week. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: Consent of instructor. (Same as CLM 595.) HSE 880 SEMINAR IN ALLIED HEALTH (Variable Topic). (1-3) Study and analysis of current and topical problems and issues regarding the roles, trends and research for allied health educators. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: Admission to the College of Allied Health Professions Program or permission of instructor. (Same as CLM 880.)
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Health Services Management
HSM 241 HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS. (3) Review of the wellness-illness spectrum and the societal response in terms of health services. Topics to be covered include the nature and functions of health services agencies and professionals, and the impact of social, political, economic, regulatory, and technological forces. Also includes a discussion of major health problems and related health care programs. (Same as CLM 241.) HSM 250 INTRODUCTORY EPIDEMIOLOGY. (3) An introduction to the science of epidemiology as the study of the distribution and determinants of health and disease. Prereq: Area I Mathematics requirement; BIO 110. HSM 260 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH ADMINISTRATION. (1) Introduction to administrative roles, functions, settings and requirements through interviews with practicing administrators, site visits, discussion, and case studies. HSM 351 HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (3) Theories and practices of administration in health care institutions with special emphases on organizational behavior and analyses of various administrative processes and techniques. Prereq: Professional program status (which includes an earned Associate Degree in a health care discipline and one year of post-degree work in a health care setting) or consent of instructor. (Same as CLM 351.) HSM 353 HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES. (3) Review of quantitative and nonquantitative techniques used in health care settings for planning, implementation and control. Emphasis will be placed on health service area delineation, patient origin studies, research methods, management information systems such as PAS, HAS, I.C.D.A., and quality assessment systems. Prereq: Professional program status (which includes an earned Associate Degree in a health care discipline and one year of post-degree work in a health care setting) or consent of instructor. HSM 354 HEALTH LAW. (3) Introduction to concepts of administrative and tort law applicable to health care settings. Topics to be considered include governance, patient rights, informed consent, medical/ moral problems, malpractice, tax laws, contracts, labor law, regulation and institutional liability. Prereq: Professional program status (which includes an earned Associate Degree in a health care discipline and one year of post-degree work in a health care setting) or consent of instructor. (Same as CLM 354.) HSM 355 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS. (3) A review of financial management practices in health care institutions. Course will analyze regulatory and third party reimbursement for financial management, financial management practices, impact of financing mechanisms and practices on health services decision making. Prereq: Professional program status (which includes an earned Associate Degree in a health care discipline and one year of post-degree work in a health care setting) or consent of instructor. (Same as CLM 355.) HSM 450 HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICES: INTERORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS. (3) Environment of interacting organizations in the health industry is considered. Attention given to multi-hospital organizations and other forms of interorganizational relationships. Prereq: HSM 351 and HSM 843. HSM 451 TOPICS IN HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (Subtitle required). (1-6) Readings, projects, lecture and/or discussion in seminar format to illuminate current topics of special interest or concern in health administration. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. Prereq: Consent of department.
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