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Course Descriptions

MHS 5001 APA Writing Seminar
(2 semester hours) 
This seminar is designed to introduce students the APA 5 writing style. They will be guided by an instructor through the main components of an APA -style academic paper as well as internship and practicum reports.

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MHS 5205 Writing for Medical Publication
(3 semester hours)
Study and review of quality medical writing techniques, issues, and procedures with emphasis on cultivating personal style and content.  Focus will be on writing for peer and evidence based publications.

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MHS 5501 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
(3 semester hours)
The ability to understand the conceptual and practical aspects of biostatistics and epidemiology in health care is critical to understanding research and analyzing population data about disease. This survey course will improve the ability of the student to understand and apply these concepts.

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MHS 5510 Research Methods
(3 semester hours)
This course is designed to enable participants to develop skills in reading and critically evaluating published research using the scientific model. The advantages and disadvantages of quantitative and qualitative research methods will be compared and contrasted. Research articles will be collaboratively analyzed to develop an appreciation of potential methodological problems and their implications for evidence based professional practice.

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MHS 5521 Ethical Issues in Healthcare
(3 semester hours)
The student will examine the ethical issues that confront health care providers and patients. The medical, scientific, moral and socioeconomic bases of these issues and the decision making process that providers and patients engage in are analyzed. Topics will include informed consent, the role of institutional review boards, euthanasia, and the allocation of scarce resources.

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MHS 5107 Internship
(5 semester hours)
The student will complete 80 hours of internship in an area of interest within a healthcare organization, outside of their regular places of employment. The final product of this internship is an in depth SWOT analysis of the unit or healthcare organization. The internship site requires prior M.H.Sc faculty approval.

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MHS 5207 Practicum
(5 semester hours) 
The practicum is a cumulating experience for M.H.Sc. Students. Under supervision of an M.H.Sc. faculty advisor, students will develop community- based, health promotion and disease prevention interventions with underserved and/ or non-traditional populations.

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MHS 5211 Contemporary Issues in Nutrition
(3 semester hours)
The course covers a variety of general concepts and contemporary discussions in the area of nutrition as it applies to personal health. Many of the concepts learned in this course can be applied to the patient counseling and advisement health care providers are asked to perform.

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MHS 5801: Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology
(3 semester hours)
This course will address medical terminology and anatomy as they pertain to the kinesiology of each joint. The course lays the foundation for understanding the relevant anatomical and physical biomechanics of sports. NATA Board of Certification Approved - 8/01

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MHS 5802:  Sports Injury Rehabilitation Principles
(3 credits)

This course will utilize the knowledge of biomechanics to understand the nature of traumatic and overuse injuries in athletes.  Rehabilitation concepts as well as specific programs for athletes will be covered.

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MHS 5810:  Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Preparation
(3 credits)

This course is a review of the material and preparation for necessary this national certification examination. CPR Prerequisite

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