CSUEB Catalog 2008-2009: Health Sciences (Undergraduate)

Health Sciences

	Department Information
	Program Description
	Career Opportunities
	Major Requirements (B.S.)
	Other Degree Requirements
	Minor Requirements
	Certificate in Pre-Physical Therapy
	Undergraduate Courses

Department Information

Department of Nursing and Health Sciences
College of Science
Office: North Science 143
Phone: (510) 885-3481


Professor Emerita Brenda Bailey, D.N.Sc. University of California, San Francisco Professors Roberta F. Durham, Ph.D. University of California, San Francisco Carolyn M. Fong (Chair), Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley Pamela K. Parlocha, D.N.Sc. University of California, San Francisco Associate Professors Theresa A. Gorman, M.S.N. University of California, San Francisco Kimberly A. Kim, Ph.D. University of Wisconsin Lindsay McCrea, Ph.D. University of California, San Francisco Lynn A. VanHofwegen, M.S.N. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Assistant Professors Renee M. Granados, M.S.N. California State University, Dominguez Hills Nancy Hoffman, J.D. Golden Gate University Denise Li, Ph.D. University of California, San Francisco Lois Ritter, Ed.D. University of San Francisco Min Sohn, Ph.D. University of California, San Francisco Michelle Tellez, Ph.D. University of California, San Francisco Oscar Wambuguh, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley Jacqueline C. Willetts, M.S. California State University, Hayward Margaret S. Wright, Dr.P.H. University of California, Berkeley Lecturers Mary A. Carlson, M.S. University of California, San Francisco Mary B. Milen, M.S.N. Holy Names University Julie L. Severet, M.S.N. San Francisco State University Elaine R. Shingleton, M.S.N. University of Phoenix

Please consult the 2009-2010 online catalog for any changes that may occur.

Program Description

Health, the second largest industry in the United States, employs over eight million workers. Physicians represent only 7% of this workforce, and there are over 200 other professions in the health sciences field. Many of these professions can be entered directly with a B.S. degree in Health Sciences. Other professions may require graduate training. Career opportunities and competition for admission to programs varies with each profession. Students should, therefore, plan carefully with a faculty advisor for career and training alternatives.

The B.S. degree with a major in Health Sciences offers a program of instruction with four elective areas of study (options). Students select one of these options to meet career needs and should seek faculty advising in making their selection.

Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with a B.S. in Health Sciences from Cal State East Bay will have achieved the following:


1)	Knowledge Integration and Synthesis. Students will integrate knowledge from general education courses and will synthesize knowledge from the biological, physical, social and health sciences;
2)	Career Management Throughout the Lifespan. Students will select an option area of study in the health sciences and will apply skills gained in computing, speaking, writing, analysis, critical thinking and knowledge synthesis to the management of their careers in the health sciences;
3)	Professional Team Work. Students will apply management and communication skills to work effectively in teams, partnerships, and larger groups toward accomplishing goals in health education, health care advocacy, research and grant writing, and other services related to indirect patient care;
4)	Professional Demeanor and Ethical Behavior. Students will practice the ethics and professional behaviors appropriate to the health professions and incorporate these practices into their interactions with one another as colleagues, with supervisors and staff in the workplace, with diverse and multicultural client groups, and with the general public;
5)	Professional Standards and Quality of Practice. Students will acquire knowledge of industry standards pertinent to their specialty area in the health sciences and will maintain best practices through membership in the appropriate professional associations and through continuing education and lifelong learning.

Career Opportunities

By selecting one of the four elective areas of study, students can prepare for graduate study or for employment in an entry-level career position. Graduate study is available in several fields: the clinical health professions, community health education, epidemiology, health administration, planning, and other public health specialties. Graduates of the program are prepared to enter career positions in both governmental and non-governmental organizations. These include state and county health departments, hospitals, community clinics, health service agencies, nursing homes, environmental health agencies, insurance and pharmaceutical companies, and many other employment settings.

Major Requirements (B.S.)

The major in Health Sciences consists of 124-159 units; the B.S. degree requires a total of 180-189 units.


I.	Lower Division Core (45-47 units)
	ANTH 1000 Introduction to Anthropology (4) or SOC 1000 Introduction to Sociology (or one of SOC 1001, 1002, 2001, or 2002) (4) BIOL 1001 Introduction to Biology (or one of 1003, 1005, 2001, 2002, 2003, or 2004) (4) and BIOL 1002 Introduction to Biology Lab (or 1004 or 2005) (1) BIOL 2010 (or 2011), 2020 Human Physiology and Anatomy I, II (5, 5) BIOL 2025 Introduction to Microbiology (5) or BIOL 3405 Microbiology (6) or BIOL 4010 Microbes and Humanity (4) HSC 1000 Introduction to Health Professions Practice (4) HSC 1100 Health: Maintenance of Wellness (or 2100) (4) or KPE 1110 Concepts of Health (4) NURS 2010 Principles of Nutrition and Medical Nutrition Therapy (4) or BIOL 3070 Human Nutrition (4) PSYC 1000 General Psychology (or 1001 or 1005) (5) STAT 1000 Elements of Probability and Statistics (5)
II.	Upper Division Core (43)
	ANTH 3720 Medical Anthropology (4) or SOC 4720 Medical Sociology (4) HSC 3200 Environmental Health (4) HSC 3300 Medical Care in the US (4) HSC 3350 Health Legislation and Government Programs (4) HSC 3400 Individual and Community Mental Health (4) or PSYC 4410 Abnormal Psychology (4) HSC 3650 Consumer Health (4) HSC 3800 Multicultural Issues in Health Care (4) HSC 4010 Research and Program Evaluation in Health Science (4) HSC 4500 Supervised Field Training and Writing (3) HSC 4600 Systems Management (4) HSC 4700 Senior Seminar (4)
III.	Options (36-69 units)
	Choose one of the following four options in consultation with your faculty advisor. The choice of option should reflect your career goals and a willingness to acquire an in-depth knowledge of one area of the Health Sciences major.
	A.	Option in Administration: Management, Policy, Evaluation, Finance, Marketing (36 units)
		Complete the following courses (20 units):
			ACCT 2251 Financial Reporting and Analysis (4) ECON 2301 Principles of Microeconomics (4) ENTR 2485 Establishing and Managing a Small Business (4) MGMT 3600 Theories of Management (4) MKTG 3401 Marketing Principles (4)
		An additional 16 units in management, policy, evaluation, finance, or marketing to be selected in consultation with faculty advisor.
	B.	Option in Health Careers/Professions Preparation (36-69 units)
		1.	Choose 36 units in preparation for programs in nursing, nutrition, chiropractic, occupational therapy, recreation therapy, respiratory therapy, social work, or criminal justice programs or careers. Suggested courses depend on career choice. Courses will be chosen from physical and social sciences, and arts and humanities in consultation with faculty advisor.
				OR
		2.	Choose 64-69 units in preparation for programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, dental hygiene, physical therapy, optometry or veterinary science.
			BIOL 1401 Molecular and Cellular Biology (5), BIOL 1403 Animal Biology (5), plus one upper division lab course (4-5) CHEM 1101-2-3 General Chemistry I, II, III (5 each) CHEM 3301-2-3 Organic Chemistry I, II, III (5 each) CHEM 3400 Introductory Biochemistry (4) or CHEM 4411-12 General Biochemistry (8) MATH 1304 Calculus I (4) PHYS 2701-2-3 Introductory Physics I, II, III (4 each)
	C.	Option in Education/Training/Facilitation: Community Health Education (37 units)
		This option will prepare you for a national exam and potential certification as a Community Health Educator Specialist.
			BIOL 3060 Human Sexuality (4) BIOL 3121 Principles of Genetics (5) BIOL 3410 Epidemiology (4) BIOL 4430 Immunology (4) NURS 4207 Principles of Community Health Nursing (2)
			An additional 18 units of coursework to be selected in consultation with faculty advisor.
	D.	Option in Environmental Health and Safety: Non-technical Environmental Health and Safety Careers (36 units)
		BIOL 3410 Epidemiology (4) BIOL 4430 Immunology (4) CHEM 1601(or 1605), 1602 Basic Chemistry for the Health Sciences (4 each) Four units of upper division CHEM coursework in introductory biochemistry, with consent of department (4) ECON 1000 Economics of Public Issues (4) or ECON 2301 Principles of Microeconomics (4)
		An additional 12 units of coursework such as BIOL 3032 Diversity of Organisms in Selected Habitats (4); COMM 2000 Mass Media in Society (4), 3240 Public Opinion (4), 3540 Business and Professional Presentations (4); ENVT 2000 Introduction to Environmental Studies (4), 4100 Environmental Impact Analysis (4); MKTG 3435 Environmental Marketing (4); POSC 3460 Environmental Law (4), 3500 World Problems and Global Response (4), 3800 Public Policy Analysis (4), or 4172 Public Policy and Health (4).

Other Degree Requirements

In addition to major requirements, every student must also complete the University requirements for graduation which are described in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements chapter in the front of this catalog. These include the General Education-Breadth requirements; the second composition (ENGL 1002) requirement; the cultural groups/women requirement; the performing arts/activities requirement; the U.S. history, U.S. Constitution, and California state and local government requirement; the University Writing Skills Requirement; and the residence, unit, and grade point average requirements.

Minor Requirements

The minor consists of 24 units. Complete 24 units of Health Sciences (HSC) prefix courses of which at least 12 units must be upper division. Specific courses related to a student's major and/or educational and career goals must be selected in consultation with a Health Sciences faculty advisor.

Certificate in Pre-Physical Therapy

A certificate in Pre-Physical Therapy can be earned in conjunction with the major in Health Sciences. For additional information and a referral to a pre-professional adviser in physical therapy, contact the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education at 885-3061.

Undergraduate Courses


The course prefix for the following courses is HSC.
1000	Introduction to Health Professions Practice (4) Professional practice in preventive, curative and rehabilitative health care services. Accreditation, certification and licensing standards. State and Federal regulations on quality assurance and reimbursement policies.
1100	Health: Maintenance of Wellness (4) Analysis and application of the Wellness concept for healthful living. Instruction in techniques and procedure for self-care, self-examination, emergency care and efficient utilization of the medical care system. Not open to those with credit for HSC 2100.
2001	Environmental Factors in Health (4) Ecological principles applied to interactions between human and environmental systems and how each affects the health of the other. Strategies for preventing and managing environmental crises. Students may not receive credit for both HSC 2001 and 3200.
2100	Wellness and Our Genes (4) Essential concepts in genetics that enable the construction of a personal wellness profile. Selected relationships between genes and health/illness. Not open to those with credit for HSC 1100.
2500	Principles of Personal Nutrition (4) Consumer-oriented course on nutrition and food. Basic nutrients and food groups, food and health, food safety, food shopping. Not open to students who have credit for NURS 2010.
2510	Introduction to Peer Health Education (3) Theory and practice of peer and community health education drawing from social science and public health disciplines. Exploration of issues and strategies in community health education. Prerequisite: HSC 1100 or 2100 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
2550	Peer Health Education Practicum (2-3) Supervised practicum in Student Health Services. Sequel and companion course to HSC 2510. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: HSC 2510. Six to nine hrs. week act.
3100	Introduction to Global Health (4) Overview of issues in global health with an emphasis on economically less developed countries. Prevention, transmission, pathology, and treatment of diseases such as tuberculosis, SARS, malaria, and HIV/AIDS and public health measures used to control these problems will be addressed.
3200	Environmental Health (4) The relationship of the environment to people's health. Students may not receive credit for both HSC 3200 and 2001.
3300	Medical Care in the U.S. (4) Introduction to the organization and function of medical care in the U.S.
3350	Health Legislation and Government Programs (4) Current Federal and State health legislation, regulations, and standards, and their effect on professional practice. Historical development of various health programs and their current status. Prerequisite: HSC 3300.
3400	Individual and Community Mental Health (4) An analysis of various concepts of mental health. The application of intervention techniques. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000 (or 1005).
3650	Consumer Health (4) Major health care consumer issues in an epidemiological context: health status, drug usage, health products across the life cycle, exercise and nutrition, diseases, complimentary healing systems. Interdependence of these issues with behavioral, political, economic, ecologic, and cultural factors. Prerequisite: BIOL 1001 or permission of instructor.
3800	Multicultural Issues in Health Care (4) The complex transcultural issues surrounding delivery and acceptance of health care. Impact of cultural values and ethnicity on understanding health and illness, and the utilization of health care services. Concepts and definitions of culture, ethnicity, traditional health beliefs, health and illness. Prerequisite: SOC 1000 (or one of 1001, 1002, 2001, or 2002) or ANTH 1000 or permission of instructor.
3898	Cooperative Education (1-4) Supervised work experience in which student completes academic assignments integrated with off-campus paid or volunteer activities. May be repeated for up to 8 units. A maximum of 8 units will be accepted toward the Health Sciences major. CR/NC grading only. Prerequisites: at least a 2.0 GPA; departmental approval of activity.
3999	Issues in Health Sciences (4) Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in health sciences. May be repeated for credit when content varies.
4010	Research and Program Evaluation in Health Science (4) Use of scientific research methods to evaluate efficacy of public health prevention programs. Computer lab time included. Prerequisites: all 3000-level courses in Health Science, 24 elective units in option area, and permission of instructor.
4500	Supervised Field Training and Report Writing (3) A supervised internship field experience in a health or health-related setting. Prerequisites: graduating senior status, completion of all major requirements except HSC 4700, completion of all elective units, and permission of instructor. Ninety hours fieldwork total.
4600	Health Systems Management (4) Theory and practice of managing integrated systems. Critical review of key changes in evolution of health care organizations. Impact of changes on functions of management; approaches to governing health care organizations. Prerequisites: all HSC courses numbered lower than 4500 and permission of instructor.
4700	Senior Seminar (4) Capstone course. Integration and synthesis of knowledge, skills and internship work. Prerequisites: graduating senior status, completion of all Health Science courses required for the major and 28 elective units in option area, and permission of instructor.
4900	Independent Study (1-4)