| ENGL 1301 |
Freshman Composition I
Cr. 3. (3-0)
Rhetoric and composition; practice in expository writing; methods of research and the research essay. |
| ENGL 1302 |
Freshman Composition II
Cr. 3. (3-0)
Rhetoric and composition; practice in expository writing; methods of research and the research essay. |
| English Literature |
Cr. 3. (3-0)
May be satisfied by ENGL 2322 or 2323 (Survey of English Literature) or ENGL 2326, 2327, or 2328 (American Literature). |
| GOVT 2301 or 2306 |
American Government: National, State and Local
Cr. 3. (3-0)
Origin and development of federal system; national and Texas constitutions; emphasis on processes of state government. Satisfies Texas government requirement for teacher certification. |
| GOVT 2302 or 2305 |
American Government: National, State, and Local
Cr. 3. (3-0)
Structure of American political system; study of government of United States, its origins and growth. |
| Natural Science (6 hours) |
Typically satisfied by courses in biology, chemistry, geology, or physics. |
| Social/Behavioral Science |
Cr. 3. (3-0)
Typically satisfied by PSYC 2301 (Introduction to Psychology) or SOCI 1301 (Introduction to Sociology). |
| Visual/Performing Arts |
Cr. 3. (3-0)
Typically satisfied by courses in art or music. |
| Speech |
Cr. 3. (3-0)
Typically satisfied by SPCH 1321: Business and Professional Speech. Fundamentals of speech as they relate to business and professional settings. Includes interviews; informative, persuasive, and public speeches. |
| Computer Literacy |
Cr. 3. (3-0)
Typically satisfied by COSC 1301/1401 or higher, or BCIS 1305 or higher. COSC 1301: Provides an overview of computer information systems. Introduces computer hardware, software, procedures, systems, and human resources and explores their integration and application in business and other segments in society. BCIS 1305: Computer terminology, hardware, software, operating systems, and information systems relating to the business environment. The main focus of this course is on business applications of software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, and business-oriented utilization of the Internet. |
| HIST 1301 |
United States History
Cr. 3. (3-0)
U.S. history to 1865. |
| HIST 1302 |
United States History
U.S. history since 1865. |
| MATH 1325 |
Elements of Calculus for Business
Cr. 3. (3-0)
For applications in business and social sciences; curve sketching and graphical analysis; differentiation and integration of elementary functions. |
| ENG 3430 |
Professional Writing
Cr. 4. (3-1) Please consult the course catalog for prerequisites.
Study of professional writing, including correspondence, proposals, research reports, resumes and job letters. Credit will not be given for both COM 3430 and ENG 3430. |
| ISC 3325 |
Information Systems in Organizations
Cr. 3. (3-0) Please consult the course catalog for prerequisites.
An introduction to the functions of information systems in organization and their relationships to organizational objectives and structure. Studies of decision theory, quantitative procedures, system design and types of applications that are part of an information system. |
| HCA 4311 |
Foundations of Healthcare Administration
Cr. 3. (3-0) Junior standing
The administration of healthcare services and basic principles of organization for patient care are covered in this course. The course introduces students to the historical development, structure, operation, and current and future directions of the major components of the American healthcare delivery system. |
| HCA 4312 |
Medical Reimbursement
Cr. 3. (3-0) HCA 4311
This course provides an introduction to medical reimbursement and healthcare financing. It is designed to acquaint students with both medical and reimbursement terminology, medical claims processing and payment issues, legal and regulatory issues (e.g., Medicare and Medicaid) , and the fundamentals of accounts receivable management. |
| HCA 4313 |
Legal and Ethical Environment of Healthcare Administration
Cr. 3. (3-0) HCA 4311
Private health law and ethics, including professional liability, relationship of physician and patient, malpractice reform, health institutions, and health access. |
| HCA 4320 |
Internship in Healthcare Administration
Cr. 3. (0-3) HCA 4312
Supervised field experience with an approved public or private health facility or physician clinic. |
| HCA 4330 |
Long-Term Care Administration
Cr. 3. (3-0) HCA 4312
This course provides an overview of the long-term care administration industry, methods for assessing and implementing strategies to promote quality resident care, and organization and management of long-term care facilities including the physical environment and atmosphere. |
