Health Professions (HTH_PR)

HTH_PR 1001: Topics in Health Professions

Organized study of selected topics in Health Professions. Particular topics and credit may vary each semester.

Credit Hour: 1-3
Prerequisites: instructor's consent


HTH_PR 1100: Introductory Topics in Pharmacy

The course includes presentations and discussions on the profession of pharmacy including: the roles and responsibilities of the pharmacist, educational requirements to obtain the degree, career opportunities, student life, legal and ethical issues, and study skills development. Enrollment limited to Freshman enrolled in Early Assurance Program. Graded on S/U basis only.

Credit Hour: 1
Prerequisites: Instructor's consent


HTH_PR 2000: Leadership in Health Care

This course will cover a broad range of concepts in leadership and professional development. Focus will be placed on knowledge and skills necessary for effective leadership in the Health Professions. The first of two semesters series. Graded on S/U basis only.

Credit Hour: 1
Prerequisites: instructors consent
Recommended: to students in specified leadership programs


HTH_PR 2001: Topics in Health Professions

Organized study of selected topics in health professions. Particular topics and earnable credit may vary from semester to semester.

Credit Hour: 1-99
Prerequisites: sophomore standing and instructor's consent


HTH_PR 2960: Special Readings in Health Professions

Directed study of literature and research reports in the health-related professions.

Credit Hour: 1-3
Prerequisites: instructor's consent


HTH_PR 4085: Problems in Health Professions


Credit Hour: 1-99
Prerequisites: instructor's consent


HTH_PR 4100: Introduction to Interprofessional Practice

(same as SLHS 4100; cross-leveled with HTH_PR 7100, OC_THR 5100, PH_THR 5100, SLHS 7100). This course serves as a foundation and introduction to interprofessional education and collaboration. Students who enroll in this course will be assigned to mini-teams of students from a range of disciplines. Through this course, students will develop an understanding of their own unique role as a healthcare provider and the importance of client- and community-centered care and effective teamwork, as well as communication skills. Graded on S/U basis only. Recommended: Students must be enrolled in one of the following programs in order to take this course: Communication Sciences, Athletic Training, Respiratory therapy, Radiography, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Diagnostic Ultrasound. Undeclared/non-professional program students may not enroll.

Credit Hour: 1


HTH_PR 4250: Human Kinesiology

Study of principles of physical laws, biomechanics and anatomic structure relative to human movement. Application through analysis of daily functional performance, exercise and sport.

Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: PTH_AS 2201


HTH_PR 4950: Research Apprenticeship in Health Professions

This course provides undergraduate students in the health professions and related disciplines experience with research in the health professions and related disciplines experience with research in the health professions. Students will assist in the development and execution of research projects under the supervision of an SHP faculty member.

Credit Hour: 1-3
Prerequisites: instructor's consent


HTH_PR 7001: Topics in Health Professions

Organized study of selected topics in health and/or healthcare. Topic and credit may vary from semester to semester.

Credit Hour: 1-3
Prerequisites: instructor's consent


HTH_PR 7100: Introduction to Interprofessional Practice

(same as SLHS 7100; cross-leveled with HTH_PR 4100, OC_THR 5100, PH_THR 5100, SLHS 4100). This course serves as a foundation and introduction to interprofessional education and collaboration. Students will develop an understanding of their own unique role as a healthcare provider and the importance of client- and community-centered care and effective teamwork, as well as communication skills. Graded on S/U basis only.

Credit Hour: 1
Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in a professional graduate program (Occupational therapy, Physical Therapy, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Athletic Training within the School of Health Professions or other approved programs (Applied Behavioral Analysis)


HTH_PR 7300: Health Care in the United States

Overview of financing, structure, and outcomes in the U.S. health care system. Contemporary health care issues, policy, and politics will be addressed. Graded on A-F basis only.

Credit Hours: 3


HTH_PR 8001: Topics in Health Professions

Organized study of selected topics in health and/or healthcare. Topic and credit may vary from semester to semester.

Credit Hour: 1-3
Prerequisites: instructor's consent


HTH_PR 8085: Problems in Health Professions

Individual study not leading to thesis or dissertation.

Credit Hour: 1-3
Prerequisites: instructor's consent