Health and Human Service Case Management: Completion
Bachelor of Science - Health and Human Service Case Management (120 credits minimum)
The health and human service case management program (formerly known as medical case management program) is designed for current associate degree nurses, licensed practical nurses or allied health professionals such as respiratory therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapy assistants, medical assistants, mental health or social work technicians/assistants. The purpose of this program is to prepare graduates for career advancement in the area of health and human service case management. Students will learn the components of case management including assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the care of a client across the continuum of care.
More benefits to choosing DU:
Eligible to sit for the Certified Case Management (CCM) examination
Eligible to sit for the Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP) examination
Preadmission requirements
Must possess a current/valid unencumbered active credential or license allowing the student to be employed within their profession.
Must have an associate degree with a GPA of 2.0 or higher from an accredited program, community college or two-year college program.
Health and Human Service Case Management with Nursing LPN
For a licensed practical nurse
Transfer Credit for Practical Nurse Diploma with a GPA of 2.0 & current/valid unencumbered Practical Nurse License
This course further develops the skills in expository and persuasive writing that were introduced in ENGL109, English Composition. Students develop critical thinking through the creation of essays and documents that use argumentation and persuasion. As a team, students collaborate to present a required assignment to the class. Students learn to research, evaluate, and incorporate information from both primary and secondary sources, to document secondary sources using APA format, and to analyze information and audiences to improve form and content. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course develops the written and presentation skills necessary for success in professional, supervisory, or managerial positions. Emphasis on communication in both on-paper and digital media is included. Students also learn to use a variety of formats, styles, and delivery systems to achieve the clear, concise, and professional communication required to communicate in global markets. To stress the importance of workplace communication, students create a major professional document as a team. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and COMM120
This course introduces students to the complex issues surrounding diversity in U.S. society and to the need for understanding difference in an increasingly globalized world. Students will explore the social-historical context of multiple experiences on individual, cultural and institutional levels. They will analyze the complex interactions regarding diversity in organizations. Students will also evaluate their own thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors in order to understand their roles in a diverse society. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course introduces students to foundational statistical methods common to the medical and health fields. Students will learn how to use the collection, analysis, presentation, and interpretation of data in the context of the health sciences. Analysis of real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
This course surveys the main components of the business systems cycle. The five phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) (systems planning, system analysis, systems design, systems implementation, and system operation and support) will be investigated. Students will look at how many of the typical business needs are incorporated into a business system. These may include invoicing, accounts receivable, order entry, inventory, accounts payable, payroll, manufacturing, and sales/marketing. Participation in a group project, site visit, or case study will give students a sense of group dynamics in real-world systems development projects. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100
This course allows for completion of a required background check and drug screen for reentry or repeat students. Students can be required to enroll in the repeated screening prior to completing a practicum at a healthcare related site or as needed for additional criteria of a particular program. Note: If the CBC/DS process is not completed in the specified timeframe, a failing grade will be given for the course. Grading is Pass/Fail. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course provides a foundation in management principles with special application and focus on the health care industry. The course will focus on organizational resource management in the health care industry including strategic planning, governance, leadership, change management, communication, human resource management, training and development, organizational development, financial management, ethics, project management and contract management. Case analysis will be applied through the discussion of various health care management-related situations. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course is an introduction to health care reimbursement systems used throughout the United States. Students will gain a detailed understanding of various payment methodologies currently used (i.e. managed care, third party payers, federal programs, etc.), and apply this understanding to the monitoring and management of the revenue cycle. Students will verify completeness of clinical documentation, manage the use of clinical data systems used in claims management and utilize the principles of health care finance to monitor healthcare facility revenue. Current HIPAA guidelines will be covered along with financial ethics and the identification and eliminations of financial fraud and abuse. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course is an introduction of the methods used to define, describe, recognize and apply total quality management in health care. The principles of the quality assessment process and risk management will be emphasized. The course will provide an opportunity for the student to gain skills in collecting and analyzing data through a team approach. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HINT215 for HIT/HIM majors; HLTH210 for HSAD majors
This course provides the students with an increased understanding of the role of the health care professional within the larger public health system. The student will study the structure and function of the public health system at multiple levels. Synthesizing the didactic materials will allow the student to create proposals that address specific public health problems. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
This course will provide the fundamentals of statistical analysis as it applies to health care research. The student in this course will also develop a fundamental understanding of the research process with emphasis on critical reading of published research. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL311
Prerequisite(s): STAT219
This course will provide an overview of the case management process and the job responsibilities. The student will become knowledgeable with current professional practice standards and required essential skills of the case management professional. The course will emphasize case management ethical and legal principles, biopsychosocial assessment, client engagement and essential required skills while differentiating between the various roles of a case manager. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Prerequisite(s): BIOL116 or BIOL222 and BIOL222L
The course focuses on the resources available in the community through various state agencies, and on related services available to clients and their families with physical, cognitive and/or emotional disabilities. An emphasis is placed on how case managers coordinate community services and support for clients and families across each transition of patient care. Woven throughout the course will be topics related to state and federal regulations including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HHCM300
This course examines the various personal, psychological and social adjustments experienced by an individual with physical, cognitive, and/or emotional disabilities. The course will include in-depth discussion and analysis of the medical and psychological traits of disabilities. The student is expected to develop an understanding of treatment protocols and resources required to facilitate successful continuum of care for clients and their families. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HHCM300
This course provides an overview of various public and private insurances, payers and appeal processes that impact case management interventions. The course will include the process of conducting a utilization review addressing issues such as prior authorization, admissions, services provided, and the length of stay. An emphasis will be placed on creating and implementing a discharge plan utilizing specific insurance benefits. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HHCM300 and HLTH250
The course examines the methodology and processes utilized in client case management documentation, report writing, and client interviews. It also covers re-solving conflicts and barriers among members of the interdisciplinary team including clients, their caregivers, or support systems. The course includes processes related to gathering client-centered data, organizing and analyzing the information to write various reports and ensure documentation. Additionally, students will conduct a cost benefit analysis to measure the efficacy of care interventions. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL311 and MCMG300
This course examines managing the care of a client with an illness/injury/disability and returning that individual to the work setting or achievement of maximum medical improvement. The course focuses on the case manager role and responsibilities in evaluating multidisciplinary rehabilitation plans or programs. Review of the employer’s role in prevention and recovery, and the work environment for ergonomics, safety, and industrial hygiene will be examined. At the conclusion of the course, the student will be able to prepare an individual written rehabilitation plan. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HHCM300
The course is an overview of the special needs in providing case management for a number of special groups of individuals. These groups include individuals with substance abuse, veteran issues, vision/hearing impairments, intellectual developmental disorder, maternal/infant conditions, organ transplants, immune disorders, traumatic injuries, and mobility issues. This course will focus on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accommodations for these special populations. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HHCM300
HHCM493 HHS Case Management Virtual Practicum 4 CR
Contact Practicum Coordinator at least two semesters prior to enrolling.
This course is for special situations when students require a virtual experience with Program Director approval. The virtual experience provides an opportunity for the student to apply case management and casework skills as they complete client scenario case studies. The experience may be completed in coordination with a Michigan based Health and Human Service organization. The virtual practicum will require students to critically think and communicate direct knowledge of case management and casework utilizing the Standards of Case Management practice, client services, community and interdisciplinary resources, and professional functions utilized in a public or private agency. Students are required to document a minimum of 120 hours researching and developing case management plans for client case scenarios and other assignments as assigned by course faculty. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from a practicum experience will result in a grade of F. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course. Additional course fee(s) apply.‡ Co-requisite(s): HHCM402 and HHCM403 Prerequisite(s): HHCM310, HHCM311, HHCM312, HHCM401 and be in last semester; must have Associate Department Chair/Program Director approval.
HHCM495 HHS Case Management Practicum 4 CR
Contact Regional Practicum Manager at least two semesters prior to enrolling.
This course is the practicum experience for Health and Human Service Case Management and includes a supervised field experience. The student will complete a minimum of 120 hours in a case management environment under the direct supervision of a case manager. The practicum will require students to critically think and communicate direct knowledge of case management and casework utilizing the Standards of Case Management practice, client services, community and interdisciplinary resources, and professional functions in a public or private agency. The student will be required to complete a case management plan for a client designated by the faculty or practicum preceptor Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from the practicum experience will result in a grade of F. To meet the course requirements the student is required to be available during normal business hours (i.e. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) for site visits and may require student travel. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course. Additional course fee(s) apply.‡ Co-requisite(s): HHCM402 and HHCM403 Prerequisite(s): HHCM310, HHCM311, HHCM312, HHCM401 and be in last semester; must have Associate Department Chair/Program Director approval.
This course is intended for individuals who meet the eligibility requirements to sit for the Certified Case Manager (CCM) exam through the Commission for Case Management Certification. This course provides an overview of major concepts and subject matter areas applicable to the CCM exam. Topics include a review of the Standards of Practice and the essential functions and five core components of case management, worker’s compensation, ADA, and community-based concepts. Emphasis will be placed on methodology of coordination and service delivery, legal and professional ethical issues, physical and psychological factors, and benefit systems. Students will also be provided with information and tactics to assist with test-taking skills. Note: This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course examines issues and concerns involved in helping patients and family members facing the problems of terminal illness and death. Students will be introduced to death-related issues for everyday life, including suicide, bereavement, euthanasia, and hospice care. Living will and advanced directives are discussed. This course also examines current medical concerns regarding the care and treatment of a terminal patient. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course provides the student with an introduction to health care organizational systems and related resources. Discussions will include history and development of health care in the United States. Students gain a theoretical understanding of various health care provider roles in the overall organizational planning, management, quality, and assessment pertaining to major health policy issues and disciplines in the United States. Topics will compare and contrast the delivery of health care to those of other countries. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course focuses on the multi-dimensional interaction of cultural competence and complexities in providing health services to a diversified population. There will be an emphasis on cultural competence and diversity management as it relates to health care delivery issues and disparities as well as the beliefs, religious/gender/ethnic differences of health care consumers. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): SOSC201
This course examines issues related to risk management in health care. The focus will be on methods utilized to identify risk factors for the purpose of minimizing potential liability for health care organizations. Risk management programs consistent with current risk management trends to decrease liability will be highlighted. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HINT209
This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of microeconomics theory and the correlation to the healthcare industry. Topics covered include: supply and demand modeling; cost-benefit analysis; the role of private and government health insurance; physician, hospital, long-term care, and pharmaceutical markets; and implications of how public policy can influence the healthcare industry. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): STAT219 or STAT220
This course is an overview of both bioethical principles and ethical dilemmas that occur in various healthcare settings. The focus of the course is on the most important areas in bioethics including bioethical and moral principles, a basic framework for ethical decision-making, and a global view of ethical dilemmas. The use of case studies, various readings, and discussions on the provider-patient relationship will be emphasized throughout the course to assist the student in the development of a framework for ethical decision-making. Note: A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL311 and HLTH230
Students are introduced to basic legal vocabulary, the federal and state court systems, and legal ethics. They also become familiar with a variety of law-related working environments. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
Students are introduced to the practical skills required in divorce, paternity, child protection, guardianship, and other proceedings. Special emphasis is placed on interviewing, investigation, file organization, and drafting documents in preparation for litigation in each of these subject areas. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): LEGL101
Health and Human Service Case Management with Associate in Allied Health
Allied health professionals
(Such as respiratory therapist, occupational therapy assistant, physical therapy assistant, medical assistant, mental health and social work technician/assistant professionals)
Transfer Credit for Associate Degree in Allied Health Profession with a GPA of 2.0
Advanced Standing Credit for current active professional credential/license
This course develops the written and presentation skills necessary for success in professional, supervisory, or managerial positions. Emphasis on communication in both on-paper and digital media is included. Students also learn to use a variety of formats, styles, and delivery systems to achieve the clear, concise, and professional communication required to communicate in global markets. To stress the importance of workplace communication, students create a major professional document as a team. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and COMM120
This course introduces students to foundational statistical methods common to the medical and health fields. Students will learn how to use the collection, analysis, presentation, and interpretation of data in the context of the health sciences. Analysis of real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
This course allows for completion of a required background check and drug screen for reentry or repeat students. Students can be required to enroll in the repeated screening prior to completing a practicum at a healthcare related site or as needed for additional criteria of a particular program. Note: If the CBC/DS process is not completed in the specified timeframe, a failing grade will be given for the course. Grading is Pass/Fail. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course provides a foundation in management principles with special application and focus on the health care industry. The course will focus on organizational resource management in the health care industry including strategic planning, governance, leadership, change management, communication, human resource management, training and development, organizational development, financial management, ethics, project management and contract management. Case analysis will be applied through the discussion of various health care management-related situations. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course focuses on the principles of understanding basic Pharmacology and the effects medications have on the body and disease. Names of the top fifty most commonly used medications, their classification, and side effects will be discussed. Safety with respect to calculation and administration of medications will be emphasized. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): BIOL120, BIOL115 or BIOL221 and BIOL221L
This course is an introduction to health care reimbursement systems used throughout the United States. Students will gain a detailed understanding of various payment methodologies currently used (i.e. managed care, third party payers, federal programs, etc.), and apply this understanding to the monitoring and management of the revenue cycle. Students will verify completeness of clinical documentation, manage the use of clinical data systems used in claims management and utilize the principles of health care finance to monitor healthcare facility revenue. Current HIPAA guidelines will be covered along with financial ethics and the identification and eliminations of financial fraud and abuse. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course is an introduction of the methods used to define, describe, recognize and apply total quality management in health care. The principles of the quality assessment process and risk management will be emphasized. The course will provide an opportunity for the student to gain skills in collecting and analyzing data through a team approach. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HINT215 for HIT/HIM majors; HLTH210 for HSAD majors
This course provides the students with an increased understanding of the role of the health care professional within the larger public health system. The student will study the structure and function of the public health system at multiple levels. Synthesizing the didactic materials will allow the student to create proposals that address specific public health problems. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
This course will provide the fundamentals of statistical analysis as it applies to health care research. The student in this course will also develop a fundamental understanding of the research process with emphasis on critical reading of published research. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL311
Prerequisite(s): STAT219
This course will provide an overview of the case management process and the job responsibilities. The student will become knowledgeable with current professional practice standards and required essential skills of the case management professional. The course will emphasize case management ethical and legal principles, biopsychosocial assessment, client engagement and essential required skills while differentiating between the various roles of a case manager. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Prerequisite(s): BIOL116 or BIOL222 and BIOL222L
The course focuses on the resources available in the community through various state agencies, and on related services available to clients and their families with physical, cognitive and/or emotional disabilities. An emphasis is placed on how case managers coordinate community services and support for clients and families across each transition of patient care. Woven throughout the course will be topics related to state and federal regulations including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HHCM300
This course examines the various personal, psychological and social adjustments experienced by an individual with physical, cognitive, and/or emotional disabilities. The course will include in-depth discussion and analysis of the medical and psychological traits of disabilities. The student is expected to develop an understanding of treatment protocols and resources required to facilitate successful continuum of care for clients and their families. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HHCM300
This course provides an overview of various public and private insurances, payers and appeal processes that impact case management interventions. The course will include the process of conducting a utilization review addressing issues such as prior authorization, admissions, services provided, and the length of stay. An emphasis will be placed on creating and implementing a discharge plan utilizing specific insurance benefits. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HHCM300 and HLTH250
The course examines the methodology and processes utilized in client case management documentation, report writing, and client interviews. It also covers re-solving conflicts and barriers among members of the interdisciplinary team including clients, their caregivers, or support systems. The course includes processes related to gathering client-centered data, organizing and analyzing the information to write various reports and ensure documentation. Additionally, students will conduct a cost benefit analysis to measure the efficacy of care interventions. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL311 and MCMG300
This course examines managing the care of a client with an illness/injury/disability and returning that individual to the work setting or achievement of maximum medical improvement. The course focuses on the case manager role and responsibilities in evaluating multidisciplinary rehabilitation plans or programs. Review of the employer’s role in prevention and recovery, and the work environment for ergonomics, safety, and industrial hygiene will be examined. At the conclusion of the course, the student will be able to prepare an individual written rehabilitation plan. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HHCM300
The course is an overview of the special needs in providing case management for a number of special groups of individuals. These groups include individuals with substance abuse, veteran issues, vision/hearing impairments, intellectual developmental disorder, maternal/infant conditions, organ transplants, immune disorders, traumatic injuries, and mobility issues. This course will focus on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accommodations for these special populations. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HHCM300
HHCM493 HHS Case Management Virtual Practicum 4 CR
Contact Practicum Coordinator at least two semesters prior to enrolling.
This course is for special situations when students require a virtual experience with Program Director approval. The virtual experience provides an opportunity for the student to apply case management and casework skills as they complete client scenario case studies. The experience may be completed in coordination with a Michigan based Health and Human Service organization. The virtual practicum will require students to critically think and communicate direct knowledge of case management and casework utilizing the Standards of Case Management practice, client services, community and interdisciplinary resources, and professional functions utilized in a public or private agency. Students are required to document a minimum of 120 hours researching and developing case management plans for client case scenarios and other assignments as assigned by course faculty. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from a practicum experience will result in a grade of F. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course. Additional course fee(s) apply.‡ Co-requisite(s): HHCM402 and HHCM403 Prerequisite(s): HHCM310, HHCM311, HHCM312, HHCM401 and be in last semester; must have Associate Department Chair/Program Director approval.
HHCM495 HHS Case Management Practicum 4 CR
Contact Regional Practicum Manager at least two semesters prior to enrolling.
This course is the practicum experience for Health and Human Service Case Management and includes a supervised field experience. The student will complete a minimum of 120 hours in a case management environment under the direct supervision of a case manager. The practicum will require students to critically think and communicate direct knowledge of case management and casework utilizing the Standards of Case Management practice, client services, community and interdisciplinary resources, and professional functions in a public or private agency. The student will be required to complete a case management plan for a client designated by the faculty or practicum preceptor Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from the practicum experience will result in a grade of F. To meet the course requirements the student is required to be available during normal business hours (i.e. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) for site visits and may require student travel. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course. Additional course fee(s) apply.‡ Co-requisite(s): HHCM402 and HHCM403 Prerequisite(s): HHCM310, HHCM311, HHCM312, HHCM401 and be in last semester; must have Associate Department Chair/Program Director approval.
This course develops the written and presentation skills necessary for success in professional, supervisory, or managerial positions. Emphasis on communication in both on-paper and digital media is included. Students also learn to use a variety of formats, styles, and delivery systems to achieve the clear, concise, and professional communication required to communicate in global markets. To stress the importance of workplace communication, students create a major professional document as a team. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and COMM120
This course introduces students to foundational statistical methods common to the medical and health fields. Students will learn how to use the collection, analysis, presentation, and interpretation of data in the context of the health sciences. Analysis of real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
This course allows for completion of a required background check and drug screen for reentry or repeat students. Students can be required to enroll in the repeated screening prior to completing a practicum at a healthcare related site or as needed for additional criteria of a particular program. Note: If the CBC/DS process is not completed in the specified timeframe, a failing grade will be given for the course. Grading is Pass/Fail. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course provides a foundation in management principles with special application and focus on the health care industry. The course will focus on organizational resource management in the health care industry including strategic planning, governance, leadership, change management, communication, human resource management, training and development, organizational development, financial management, ethics, project management and contract management. Case analysis will be applied through the discussion of various health care management-related situations. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course is an introduction to health care reimbursement systems used throughout the United States. Students will gain a detailed understanding of various payment methodologies currently used (i.e. managed care, third party payers, federal programs, etc.), and apply this understanding to the monitoring and management of the revenue cycle. Students will verify completeness of clinical documentation, manage the use of clinical data systems used in claims management and utilize the principles of health care finance to monitor healthcare facility revenue. Current HIPAA guidelines will be covered along with financial ethics and the identification and eliminations of financial fraud and abuse. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course is an introduction of the methods used to define, describe, recognize and apply total quality management in health care. The principles of the quality assessment process and risk management will be emphasized. The course will provide an opportunity for the student to gain skills in collecting and analyzing data through a team approach. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HINT215 for HIT/HIM majors; HLTH210 for HSAD majors
This course provides the students with an increased understanding of the role of the health care professional within the larger public health system. The student will study the structure and function of the public health system at multiple levels. Synthesizing the didactic materials will allow the student to create proposals that address specific public health problems. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
This course will provide the fundamentals of statistical analysis as it applies to health care research. The student in this course will also develop a fundamental understanding of the research process with emphasis on critical reading of published research. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL311
Prerequisite(s): STAT219
This course will provide an overview of the case management process and the job responsibilities. The student will become knowledgeable with current professional practice standards and required essential skills of the case management professional. The course will emphasize case management ethical and legal principles, biopsychosocial assessment, client engagement and essential required skills while differentiating between the various roles of a case manager. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Prerequisite(s): BIOL116 or BIOL222 and BIOL222L
The course focuses on the resources available in the community through various state agencies, and on related services available to clients and their families with physical, cognitive and/or emotional disabilities. An emphasis is placed on how case managers coordinate community services and support for clients and families across each transition of patient care. Woven throughout the course will be topics related to state and federal regulations including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HHCM300
This course examines the various personal, psychological and social adjustments experienced by an individual with physical, cognitive, and/or emotional disabilities. The course will include in-depth discussion and analysis of the medical and psychological traits of disabilities. The student is expected to develop an understanding of treatment protocols and resources required to facilitate successful continuum of care for clients and their families. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HHCM300
This course provides an overview of various public and private insurances, payers and appeal processes that impact case management interventions. The course will include the process of conducting a utilization review addressing issues such as prior authorization, admissions, services provided, and the length of stay. An emphasis will be placed on creating and implementing a discharge plan utilizing specific insurance benefits. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HHCM300 and HLTH250
The course examines the methodology and processes utilized in client case management documentation, report writing, and client interviews. It also covers re-solving conflicts and barriers among members of the interdisciplinary team including clients, their caregivers, or support systems. The course includes processes related to gathering client-centered data, organizing and analyzing the information to write various reports and ensure documentation. Additionally, students will conduct a cost benefit analysis to measure the efficacy of care interventions. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL311 and MCMG300
This course examines managing the care of a client with an illness/injury/disability and returning that individual to the work setting or achievement of maximum medical improvement. The course focuses on the case manager role and responsibilities in evaluating multidisciplinary rehabilitation plans or programs. Review of the employer’s role in prevention and recovery, and the work environment for ergonomics, safety, and industrial hygiene will be examined. At the conclusion of the course, the student will be able to prepare an individual written rehabilitation plan. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HHCM300
The course is an overview of the special needs in providing case management for a number of special groups of individuals. These groups include individuals with substance abuse, veteran issues, vision/hearing impairments, intellectual developmental disorder, maternal/infant conditions, organ transplants, immune disorders, traumatic injuries, and mobility issues. This course will focus on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accommodations for these special populations. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HHCM300
HHCM493 HHS Case Management Virtual Practicum 4 CR
Contact Practicum Coordinator at least two semesters prior to enrolling.
This course is for special situations when students require a virtual experience with Program Director approval. The virtual experience provides an opportunity for the student to apply case management and casework skills as they complete client scenario case studies. The experience may be completed in coordination with a Michigan based Health and Human Service organization. The virtual practicum will require students to critically think and communicate direct knowledge of case management and casework utilizing the Standards of Case Management practice, client services, community and interdisciplinary resources, and professional functions utilized in a public or private agency. Students are required to document a minimum of 120 hours researching and developing case management plans for client case scenarios and other assignments as assigned by course faculty. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from a practicum experience will result in a grade of F. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course. Additional course fee(s) apply.‡ Co-requisite(s): HHCM402 and HHCM403 Prerequisite(s): HHCM310, HHCM311, HHCM312, HHCM401 and be in last semester; must have Associate Department Chair/Program Director approval.
HHCM495 HHS Case Management Practicum 4 CR
Contact Regional Practicum Manager at least two semesters prior to enrolling.
This course is the practicum experience for Health and Human Service Case Management and includes a supervised field experience. The student will complete a minimum of 120 hours in a case management environment under the direct supervision of a case manager. The practicum will require students to critically think and communicate direct knowledge of case management and casework utilizing the Standards of Case Management practice, client services, community and interdisciplinary resources, and professional functions in a public or private agency. The student will be required to complete a case management plan for a client designated by the faculty or practicum preceptor Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from the practicum experience will result in a grade of F. To meet the course requirements the student is required to be available during normal business hours (i.e. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) for site visits and may require student travel. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course. Additional course fee(s) apply.‡ Co-requisite(s): HHCM402 and HHCM403 Prerequisite(s): HHCM310, HHCM311, HHCM312, HHCM401 and be in last semester; must have Associate Department Chair/Program Director approval.
Health and Human Service Case Management Program Director
Meet Kimberly Corsi, the associate department chair and program director for the Health and Human Service case management programs at Davenport University.
Launch or advance your health and human service case management career
Bachelor of Science - Health and Human Service Case Management (120 credits)
Harness the power of technology and learn from Davenport faculty who have a wide range of case management experience. They’ll teach you how to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the options available to meet client needs across the continuum of care.
The health and human service case management program (formerly known as the medical case management program) path is especially ideal if you have an associate degree in allied health, nursing, social service or mental health. When you earn your health and human service case management degree, you’ll be well-positioned to go on to earn case management certification.
Position yourself to become a health and human service case manager through the case management program at Davenport. Enjoy entering or advancing in a health care case management field that’s projected to grow 17% through 2029, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
After you earn your case management degree and complete employment requirements, you’ll be eligible to sit for the Commission for Case Manager Certification – Certified Case Manager (CCM) national exam and the Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP) through the Center for Credentialing and Education. By earning these industry-recognized case management certification, you’ll let employers know you’re a health care or human service case manager with the expertise, knowledge and professional experience needed to provide the right service for patients through all phases of care.
Explore classes for the health and human service case management degree
Prepare for in-demand health care or human service case management careers through in-person or online case management courses like anatomy and physiology with human disease, pharmacology, disability management and public health perspectives. Courses for the case management degree program focus on advocacy, communication, and resource management, and promote quality and cost-effective interventions and outcomes for patients. You’ll work on projects that incorporate real-world scenarios you might encounter as a health and human service case manager.
NEW Fall 2022 specialties:
Family/Life Skills Psychology (18 credits) - This specialty will include five additional courses: Stress Management for Life, Abnormal Psychology, Dimensions of Aging, Developmental Psychology, Psychology Special Topics, and Risk and Resilience in the Family.
Medical Assisting (13 credits) - This specialty will include four additional courses: Clinical Patient Care, Clinical Laboratory Procedures, Medical Office Applications, and Medical Assisting Practicum.
This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business, health, and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.) Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/h
This course is the first of a two semester sequence that provides a foundation in human anatomy, physiology and the disease process for students in the Health Information Management and Allied Health programs. Students will learn anatomical and physiological terminology, homeostatic mechanisms, and other fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology. Students will study the structure, function, common disease processes, characteristics, and treatments related to the following body systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, senses, and endocrine. Each organ system will be studied with emphasis on the relation-ship between systems. Note: A grade of C or better is required to take the next course in the sequence. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course is the second of a two-semester sequence that provides a foundation in human anatomy, physiology and the disease process for students in the Health Information Management and Allied Health programs. This course expands on previously gained knowledge in the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Students will continue to learn anatomical and physiological terminology, homeostatic mechanisms, and other fundamental principles of anatomy and physi-ology. Students will study the structure, function, common disease processes, characteristics, and treatments related to the following body systems: blood and circulation, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive. Each organ system will be studied with emphasis on the relationship between systems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BIOL115 with a C grade or above.
This course introduces and applies the theories and principles of effective communication. Students learn to organize and present clear, logical messages to specific audiences. They develop confidence in public speaking and increase their ability to inform and persuade listeners. They also implement critical thinking and listening skills. Finally, students exhibit the skills and tools necessary to construct, organize, and deliver effective speeches. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course introduces students to expository and persuasive writing. Employing critical thinking and the writing process, students will compose academic essays utilizing a variety of modes. They will also analyze and respond to a variety of academic and professional readings. Students will evaluate information and audience to improve form and content. Students are also introduced to the research process, including finding, evaluating, and documenting sources, to complete a short research project using the American Psychological Association Style. Note: ENGL109L is a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of ENGL021. Student must also complete a diagnostic writing sample.
This course further develops the skills in expository and persuasive writing that were introduced in ENGL109, English Composition. Students develop critical thinking through the creation of essays and documents that use argumentation and persuasion. As a team, students collaborate to present a required assignment to the class. Students learn to research, evaluate, and incorporate information from both primary and secondary sources, to document secondary sources using APA format, and to analyze information and audiences to improve form and content. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course develops the written and presentation skills necessary for success in professional, supervisory, or managerial positions. Emphasis on communication in both on-paper and digital media is included. Students also learn to use a variety of formats, styles, and delivery systems to achieve the clear, concise, and professional communication required to communicate in global markets. To stress the importance of workplace communication, students create a major professional document as a team. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and COMM120
Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. This course aims to increase students' appreciation of the utility and application of mathematics. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores, placement criteria, or successful completion of MATH 030
This course provides an overview of psychological principles. Students learn basic theories and concepts to understand the dynamics of human behavior in a variety of settings. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course introduces students to the complex issues surrounding diversity in U.S. society and to the need for understanding difference in an increasingly globalized world. Students will explore the social-historical context of multiple experiences on individual, cultural and institutional levels. They will analyze the complex interactions regarding diversity in organizations. Students will also evaluate their own thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors in order to understand their roles in a diverse society. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course introduces students to foundational statistical methods common to the medical and health fields. Students will learn how to use the collection, analysis, presentation, and interpretation of data in the context of the health sciences. Analysis of real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
This course surveys the main components of the business systems cycle. The five phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) (systems planning, system analysis, systems design, systems implementation, and system operation and support) will be investigated. Students will look at how many of the typical business needs are incorporated into a business system. These may include invoicing, accounts receivable, order entry, inventory, accounts payable, payroll, manufacturing, and sales/marketing. Participation in a group project, site visit, or case study will give students a sense of group dynamics in real-world systems development projects. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100
This course is required for any College of Health Professions (CoHP) major. As part of orienting the student to the College of Health Professions programs, this course is also a primer regarding the importance of professionalism in healthcare and patient privacy, and the use of universal precautions and safety requirements for healthcare settings. Students are required to complete the criminal background check (CBC) and drug screen (DS) testing as part of this course. A review of the CoHP Student Handbook is included, as well as an introduction to the CoHP practicums and/or clinical professional practice experiences. Note: Grading is Pass/Fail. Additional course fee(s) apply.
Co-requisite(s): ACES100
This course introduces the concept of a system-based approach to learning the professional language of those who are directly or indirectly engaged in health care. Word building through knowledge, use of prefixes, suffixes, root words, and combining forms is a central theme of this course. Spelling, pronunciation, abbreviations, medical symbols, and use of a medical dictionary are also emphasized. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course provides a foundation in management principles with special application and focus on the health care industry. The course will focus on organizational resource management in the health care industry including strategic planning, governance, leadership, change management, communication, human resource management, training and development, organizational development, financial management, ethics, project management and contract management. Case analysis will be applied through the discussion of various health care management-related situations. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course focuses on the principles of understanding basic Pharmacology and the effects medications have on the body and disease. Names of the top fifty most commonly used medications, their classification, and side effects will be discussed. Safety with respect to calculation and administration of medications will be emphasized. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): BIOL120, BIOL115 or BIOL221 and BIOL221L
This course will provide the opportunity to explore basic law as it is applied to health related issues and the health care community. The student will be introduced to the concepts of medical ethics and will explore the major ethical issues currently facing health care professionals, with an emphasis on maintaining the highest legal, moral, and ethical standards in their profession. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. successfully.
This course is an introduction to health care reimbursement systems used throughout the United States. Students will gain a detailed understanding of various payment methodologies currently used (i.e. managed care, third party payers, federal programs, etc.), and apply this understanding to the monitoring and management of the revenue cycle. Students will verify completeness of clinical documentation, manage the use of clinical data systems used in claims management and utilize the principles of health care finance to monitor healthcare facility revenue. Current HIPAA guidelines will be covered along with financial ethics and the identification and eliminations of financial fraud and abuse. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course will provide an overview of the case management process and the job responsibilities. The student will become knowledgeable with current professional practice standards and required essential skills of the case management professional. The course will emphasize case management ethical and legal principles, biopsychosocial assessment, client engagement and essential required skills while differentiating between the various roles of a case manager. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Prerequisite(s): BIOL116 or BIOL222 and BIOL222L
The course focuses on the resources available in the community through various state agencies, and on related services available to clients and their families with physical, cognitive and/or emotional disabilities. An emphasis is placed on how case managers coordinate community services and support for clients and families across each transition of patient care. Woven throughout the course will be topics related to state and federal regulations including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HHCM300
This course examines the various personal, psychological and social adjustments experienced by an individual with physical, cognitive, and/or emotional disabilities. The course will include in-depth discussion and analysis of the medical and psychological traits of disabilities. The student is expected to develop an understanding of treatment protocols and resources required to facilitate successful continuum of care for clients and their families. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HHCM300
This course provides an overview of various public and private insurances, payers and appeal processes that impact case management interventions. The course will include the process of conducting a utilization review addressing issues such as prior authorization, admissions, services provided, and the length of stay. An emphasis will be placed on creating and implementing a discharge plan utilizing specific insurance benefits. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HHCM300 and HLTH250
The course examines the methodology and processes utilized in client case management documentation, report writing, and client interviews. It also covers re-solving conflicts and barriers among members of the interdisciplinary team including clients, their caregivers, or support systems. The course includes processes related to gathering client-centered data, organizing and analyzing the information to write various reports and ensure documentation. Additionally, students will conduct a cost benefit analysis to measure the efficacy of care interventions. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL311 and MCMG300
This course examines managing the care of a client with an illness/injury/disability and returning that individual to the work setting or achievement of maximum medical improvement. The course focuses on the case manager role and responsibilities in evaluating multidisciplinary rehabilitation plans or programs. Review of the employer’s role in prevention and recovery, and the work environment for ergonomics, safety, and industrial hygiene will be examined. At the conclusion of the course, the student will be able to prepare an individual written rehabilitation plan. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HHCM300
The course is an overview of the special needs in providing case management for a number of special groups of individuals. These groups include individuals with substance abuse, veteran issues, vision/hearing impairments, intellectual developmental disorder, maternal/infant conditions, organ transplants, immune disorders, traumatic injuries, and mobility issues. This course will focus on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accommodations for these special populations. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HHCM300
HHCM493 HHS Case Management Virtual Practicum 4 CR
Contact Practicum Coordinator at least two semesters prior to enrolling.
This course is for special situations when students require a virtual experience with Program Director approval. The virtual experience provides an opportunity for the student to apply case management and casework skills as they complete client scenario case studies. The experience may be completed in coordination with a Michigan based Health and Human Service organization. The virtual practicum will require students to critically think and communicate direct knowledge of case management and casework utilizing the Standards of Case Management practice, client services, community and interdisciplinary resources, and professional functions utilized in a public or private agency. Students are required to document a minimum of 120 hours researching and developing case management plans for client case scenarios and other assignments as assigned by course faculty. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from a practicum experience will result in a grade of F. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course. Additional course fee(s) apply.‡ Co-requisite(s): HHCM402 and HHCM403 Prerequisite(s): HHCM310, HHCM311, HHCM312, HHCM401 and be in last semester; must have Associate Department Chair/Program Director approval.
HHCM495 HHS Case Management Practicum 4 CR
Contact Regional Practicum Manager at least two semesters prior to enrolling.
This course is the practicum experience for Health and Human Service Case Management and includes a supervised field experience. The student will complete a minimum of 120 hours in a case management environment under the direct supervision of a case manager. The practicum will require students to critically think and communicate direct knowledge of case management and casework utilizing the Standards of Case Management practice, client services, community and interdisciplinary resources, and professional functions in a public or private agency. The student will be required to complete a case management plan for a client designated by the faculty or practicum preceptor Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from the practicum experience will result in a grade of F. To meet the course requirements the student is required to be available during normal business hours (i.e. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) for site visits and may require student travel. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course. Additional course fee(s) apply.‡ Co-requisite(s): HHCM402 and HHCM403 Prerequisite(s): HHCM310, HHCM311, HHCM312, HHCM401 and be in last semester; must have Associate Department Chair/Program Director approval.
This course is an introduction of the methods used to define, describe, recognize and apply total quality management in health care. The principles of the quality assessment process and risk management will be emphasized. The course will provide an opportunity for the student to gain skills in collecting and analyzing data through a team approach. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HINT215 for HIT/HIM majors; HLTH210 for HSAD majors
This course provides the students with an increased understanding of the role of the health care professional within the larger public health system. The student will study the structure and function of the public health system at multiple levels. Synthesizing the didactic materials will allow the student to create proposals that address specific public health problems. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
This course will provide the fundamentals of statistical analysis as it applies to health care research. The student in this course will also develop a fundamental understanding of the research process with emphasis on critical reading of published research. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL311
Prerequisite(s): STAT219
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Students seeking this degree are encouraged to select one of the following specialties (13-18 credits). If a specialty is not selected, 26 credits of Open Electives are required to complete the degree.
This course explores various techniques used to manage stress and promote personal health throughout life. Students will develop career skills useful for assisting health care clients in reducing stress. Various techniques that can be used in life to promote a sense of inner control and balance will also be provided. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course will provide an overview of abnormal behavior and psychological disorders. Research methods used in the field of abnormal behavior will be identified and relevant research findings will be compared. A variety of perspectives including biological, environmental, psychological and socio-cultural influences on the development of mental health disorders will be examined. The definition, classification and treatment of a variety of psychological disorders will also be explored. Legal considerations surrounding mental disorders and the mental health field will be addressed. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC101
This course provides the basic knowledge in gerontological psychology and issues that concern the aging population. Students will discuss physical and mental issues of the aged. Other concerns of the aged, including social, financial, and support systems, will be identified. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course provides an introduction to the psychosocial growth and development of the human being through life. Students will explore the interaction of the psychological and physiological growth and the particular health concerns that impact each stage of development. Students will be expected to develop the ability to formulate plans that assist in the resolution of health care problems that are impacted by psychosocial development. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course explores psychological phenomena in various psycho/social contexts. Students learn in-depth the significance and implications of theories and applications, along with their impact on emotions, behavior, and thinking. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course will provide students with a basic understanding of child and family development and the complex nature of family risk and resilience. Students will examine current public policies and safety net programs, particularly in the areas of child protection and strengthening families. Using relevant models, students will identify and apply appropriate strategies and assessments to increase personal and family resilience. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course will introduce the theory and techniques involved with basic laboratory procedures such as urinalysis, hematology, blood chemistry and microbiology. Emphasis will be placed on patient instruction, specimen collection, specimen processing, and documenting. Standard precautions, legal and ethical considerations, and OSHA standards are applied in the performance of venipuncture, capillary punctures, specimen handling and processing of bodily fluids, and equipment usage. Note: This course requires one hour of lecture and four hours of lab per week. DU scrubs are required for this course. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): BIOL116 and HLTH101M; Medical Assisting Limited Enrollment Form submitted and approved and students are required to provide documentation of immunizations, including HBV or a signed waiver and
Students will master the administrative duties of medical office management. This will include communication skills both verbal and non-verbal, computerized office management, scheduling, accounting practices, financial management, third party billing and reimbursement, and daily operations. Students will have hands-on interaction in the use of electronic medical records. Note: This course requires two hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Contact the Practicum Coordinator two semesters in advance of taking this course to begin the approval process. Approval for enrollment in the course is required by the Program Director.
This experience is designed to prepare the student for successful employment as a certified Medical Assistant. The student will gain clinical and administrative experience while working 180 hours in a health care facility outside the institution. Unless approved by the Program Director, no compensation shall be awarded and evaluations will be completed by the facility supervisor in conjunction with the assigned faculty member. In addition, this course will include preparation for and mandatory registration for either the American Medical Assisting Association Certification Exam (CMA) or the American Medical Technologist's Registered Medical Assistant Exam (RMA). This course requires two hours of lecture and at least twelve hours of clinical experience per week. T
In this course, the student is introduced to the theoretical and applicable procedures of ambulatory care practices including legal, and ethical clinical aspects of patient care. Emphasis is placed on obtaining accurate clinical and historical patient data, patient education and safety, assisting with medical office procedures and minor office surgeries, assigning diagnostic and procedural codes to corresponding conditions and procedures, and the application of sterile technique. In addition, the student will gain an understanding of body mechanics, patient assessment, physical modalities, electrocardiography, drug calculations and administration, and principles of IV therapy. Clinical experiences will encompass the physical and psychosocial developmental stages and needs of various patient populations. Note: This course requires one hour of lecture and four hours of lab per week. DU scrubs are required for this course. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfull
This course is intended for individuals who meet the eligibility requirements to sit for the Certified Case Manager (CCM) exam through the Commission for Case Management Certification. This course provides an overview of major concepts and subject matter areas applicable to the CCM exam. Topics include a review of the Standards of Practice and the essential functions and five core components of case management, worker’s compensation, ADA, and community-based concepts. Emphasis will be placed on methodology of coordination and service delivery, legal and professional ethical issues, physical and psychological factors, and benefit systems. Students will also be provided with information and tactics to assist with test-taking skills. Note: This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course examines issues and concerns involved in helping patients and family members facing the problems of terminal illness and death. Students will be introduced to death-related issues for everyday life, including suicide, bereavement, euthanasia, and hospice care. Living will and advanced directives are discussed. This course also examines current medical concerns regarding the care and treatment of a terminal patient. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course provides the student with an introduction to health care organizational systems and related resources. Discussions will include history and development of health care in the United States. Students gain a theoretical understanding of various health care provider roles in the overall organizational planning, management, quality, and assessment pertaining to major health policy issues and disciplines in the United States. Topics will compare and contrast the delivery of health care to those of other countries. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course focuses on the multi-dimensional interaction of cultural competence and complexities in providing health services to a diversified population. There will be an emphasis on cultural competence and diversity management as it relates to health care delivery issues and disparities as well as the beliefs, religious/gender/ethnic differences of health care consumers. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): SOSC201
This course examines issues related to risk management in health care. The focus will be on methods utilized to identify risk factors for the purpose of minimizing potential liability for health care organizations. Risk management programs consistent with current risk management trends to decrease liability will be highlighted. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HINT209
This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of microeconomics theory and the correlation to the healthcare industry. Topics covered include: supply and demand modeling; cost-benefit analysis; the role of private and government health insurance; physician, hospital, long-term care, and pharmaceutical markets; and implications of how public policy can influence the healthcare industry. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): STAT219 or STAT220
This course is an overview of both bioethical principles and ethical dilemmas that occur in various healthcare settings. The focus of the course is on the most important areas in bioethics including bioethical and moral principles, a basic framework for ethical decision-making, and a global view of ethical dilemmas. The use of case studies, various readings, and discussions on the provider-patient relationship will be emphasized throughout the course to assist the student in the development of a framework for ethical decision-making. Note: A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL311 and HLTH230
Students are introduced to basic legal vocabulary, the federal and state court systems, and legal ethics. They also become familiar with a variety of law-related working environments. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
Students are introduced to the practical skills required in divorce, paternity, child protection, guardianship, and other proceedings. Special emphasis is placed on interviewing, investigation, file organization, and drafting documents in preparation for litigation in each of these subject areas. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): LEGL101
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Why a health and human service case management degree at Davenport?
Whether you want to launch or elevate your career in health care case management, the health and human service case management degree at Davenport will prepare you to succeed. This 120-credit case management degree offers the courses and practical experiences along with preparation for the case management certification exam and Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner exam that will position you well for this in-demand field. Become a health and human service case manager in a variety of settings, such as patient advocacy, crisis support, third-party administrators, community-based health care organizations and rehabilitation services.
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Offering over 80 degree and certificate programs, we align with top employers to design degree programs that help you gain the skills and real-world experience you need to rise above the rest. With small class sizes and campuses across Michigan or online, you’ll earn a quality education on your schedule at Davenport University.*
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The admission process follows Davenport University admission and progression policy as outlines in Undergraduate Catalog. Students in the College of Health Professions must maintain a 2.0 GPA to continue in a program of study towards a degree. Credits for previous Allied Health course work or an associate’s degree with an Allied Health credential may be evaluated for a Health and Human Service Case Management Completion program.
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration (120 credits)
The purpose of the Health Services Administration (HSA) bachelor’s degree program at Davenport University is to prepare graduates for career advancement in health care administration. This completion program is designed for current associate degree nurses, licensed practical nurses or allied health professionals such as respiratory therapists, medical assistants, radiology professionals, surgical technicians, dental hygienists/assistants, diagnostic medical sonographers, vascular technologists, cardiovascular technologist, or other certified health care professionals. The program prepares these health credentialed professionals for emerging management positions in various health care settings and organizations by enhancing their critical thinking, analytic, communication, applied-research, project management, leadership, and management skills.
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Preadmission requirements
Must possess a current/valid unencumbered active credential or license allowing the student to be employed within their profession.
Must have an associate degree with a GPA of 2.0 or higher from an accredited program, community college or two-year college program.
Health Services Administration with Associate in Allied Health
For current allied health professionals
(Such as respiratory therapist, medical assistant, radiology professionals, surgical technician, dental hygienists/assistants, diagnostic medical sonographers, vascular technologist, cardiovascular technologist or other certified health care professionals)
Transfer Credit for Associate Degree in Allied Health Profession with a GPA of 2.0
Advanced Standing Credit for current active professional credential/license
This course is designed strictly for the non-business major. It is a comprehensive survey course of financial and managerial accounting concepts that discusses the financial aspects of starting and growing a business. Specifically, the course explores the role of accounting in business, examining the balance sheet, profit/loss statements, and cash flow reports. Students will also learn how to analyze financial statements and financial trends. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
4 contact hours
This course provides a detailed understanding of health information systems (administrative, patient, registration, ADT, EHR, PHR, lab, radiology, pharmacy and others) commonly available and in use in the U.S. health care delivery. An emphasis is placed on confidentiality, security and privacy policies and procedures. Students will work with an EHR to complete HIM processes within this course. Students are provided an overview of the technology selections process including negotiation and evaluation of a HIM technology. Students are introduced to Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine (SNOMED-CT) including a brief overview of its role in the health care delivery system as the basis for an electronic health record. This course also provides an introduction to data collection, warehousing and system architecture. This course requires two hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week (4 contact hours). Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successful
2 contact hours
This course provides the student with the knowledge and application of statistics and use of spreadsheets to compile data and present information. In this course students gain understanding and apply knowledge of health care statistics and research through the study of indices, databases, and registries, vital statistics, health care and descriptive statistics, data selection, interpretation and presentation of data and information research techniques. The course requires that the student compute health care statistics. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Co-requisite(s): HINT110 Prerequisite(s): MATH125
This course allows for completion of a required background check and drug screen for reentry or repeat students. Students can be required to enroll in the repeated screening prior to completing a practicum at a healthcare related site or as needed for additional criteria of a particular program. Note: If the CBC/DS process is not completed in the specified timeframe, a failing grade will be given for the course. Grading is Pass/Fail. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course provides a foundation in management principles with special application and focus on the health care industry. The course will focus on organizational resource management in the health care industry including strategic planning, governance, leadership, change management, communication, human resource management, training and development, organizational development, financial management, ethics, project management and contract management. Case analysis will be applied through the discussion of various health care management-related situations. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course is an introduction to health care reimbursement systems used throughout the United States. Students will gain a detailed understanding of various payment methodologies currently used (i.e. managed care, third party payers, federal programs, etc.), and apply this understanding to the monitoring and management of the revenue cycle. Students will verify completeness of clinical documentation, manage the use of clinical data systems used in claims management and utilize the principles of health care finance to monitor healthcare facility revenue. Current HIPAA guidelines will be covered along with financial ethics and the identification and eliminations of financial fraud and abuse. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course explores the role of marketing in society and in the success of an organization. Students learn and apply the strategies, tactics and terminology used by market-oriented businesses. Through critical thinking exercises and case analysis, students become familiar with the primary tools of marketing including market segmentation, product, pricing, marketing communication, research, and marketing channel strategies. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL109
This course is an in-depth study of health care financial information. This includes analyzing and interpreting financial information, setting fees, understanding different payment methods health care organizations receive for services rendered to patients, and revenue and receivable management. Other topics include strategic financial planning, the budgeting process, cost variance analysis, and capital project analysis. The class will also cover the difference between for-profit and not-for-profit health care organizations, the tax-status of health care organizations, and the function of managed care organizations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT200 or ACCT201
This course is an introduction of the methods used to define, describe, recognize and apply total quality management in health care. The principles of the quality assessment process and risk management will be emphasized. The course will provide an opportunity for the student to gain skills in collecting and analyzing data through a team approach. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HINT215 for HIT/HIM majors; HLTH210 for HSAD majors
This course provides the students with an increased understanding of the role of the health care professional within the larger public health system. The student will study the structure and function of the public health system at multiple levels. Synthesizing the didactic materials will allow the student to create proposals that address specific public health problems. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
This course will provide the fundamentals of statistical analysis as it applies to health care research. The student in this course will also develop a fundamental understanding of the research process with emphasis on critical reading of published research. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL311
Prerequisite(s): STAT219
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the field of health education and promotion and an opportunity to develop skills in needs assessment and program planning. The course will review the importance of health education and promotion in contributing to current public health programs and in addressing public health problems. The course will address how to use planning frameworks for conducting needs assessments and designing and evaluating health promotion programs. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL311
This course provides an overview of state and federal healthcare regulations with a focus on physicians, hospitals, government agencies, medical insurance and producers of medical products and services. Health law concepts will focus on providing students with knowledge to become critical thinkers in a professional practice. Students will examine innovations transforming global health industry practices and public policy. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HLTH230
This course examines issues related to risk management in health care. The focus will be on methods utilized to identify risk factors for the purpose of minimizing potential liability for health care organizations. Risk management programs consistent with current risk management trends to decrease liability will be highlighted. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HINT209
This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of microeconomics theory and the correlation to the healthcare industry. Topics covered include: supply and demand modeling; cost-benefit analysis; the role of private and government health insurance; physician, hospital, long-term care, and pharmaceutical markets; and implications of how public policy can influence the healthcare industry. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): STAT219 or STAT220
This course provides the student with a strategic perspective and an understanding of the strategic process and structure. The student is introduced to the concepts, philosophies, and techniques of strategic planning and strategic management as they are applied in a healthcare organization. Note: A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HLTH211
Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Contact the Practicum Coordinator two semesters in advance of taking this course to begin the approval process. Approval for enrollment in the course is required by the Program Director.
This course is the practicum experience for the Health Services Administration bachelor degree and provides an opportunity for the student to apply administrative skills in a non-clinical health care environment. The student will complete a minimum of 120 hours under the direct supervision of a designated preceptor. The practicum will require students to critically think and communicate direct knowledge of managerial functions, policies and procedures, budget/financial, human resource, quality performance improvement, and legal and ethical principles. This class requires a minimum of 120 hours of practical experience at the assigned site plus additional classroom hours. To meet course requirements the student will be required to be available during normal busines
This course is designed strictly for the non-business major. It is a comprehensive survey course of financial and managerial accounting concepts that discusses the financial aspects of starting and growing a business. Specifically, the course explores the role of accounting in business, examining the balance sheet, profit/loss statements, and cash flow reports. Students will also learn how to analyze financial statements and financial trends. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
4 contact hours
This course provides a detailed understanding of health information systems (administrative, patient, registration, ADT, EHR, PHR, lab, radiology, pharmacy and others) commonly available and in use in the U.S. health care delivery. An emphasis is placed on confidentiality, security and privacy policies and procedures. Students will work with an EHR to complete HIM processes within this course. Students are provided an overview of the technology selections process including negotiation and evaluation of a HIM technology. Students are introduced to Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine (SNOMED-CT) including a brief overview of its role in the health care delivery system as the basis for an electronic health record. This course also provides an introduction to data collection, warehousing and system architecture. This course requires two hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week (4 contact hours). Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successful
2 contact hours
This course provides the student with the knowledge and application of statistics and use of spreadsheets to compile data and present information. In this course students gain understanding and apply knowledge of health care statistics and research through the study of indices, databases, and registries, vital statistics, health care and descriptive statistics, data selection, interpretation and presentation of data and information research techniques. The course requires that the student compute health care statistics. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Co-requisite(s): HINT110 Prerequisite(s): MATH125
This course allows for completion of a required background check and drug screen for reentry or repeat students. Students can be required to enroll in the repeated screening prior to completing a practicum at a healthcare related site or as needed for additional criteria of a particular program. Note: If the CBC/DS process is not completed in the specified timeframe, a failing grade will be given for the course. Grading is Pass/Fail. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course provides a foundation in management principles with special application and focus on the health care industry. The course will focus on organizational resource management in the health care industry including strategic planning, governance, leadership, change management, communication, human resource management, training and development, organizational development, financial management, ethics, project management and contract management. Case analysis will be applied through the discussion of various health care management-related situations. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course is an introduction to health care reimbursement systems used throughout the United States. Students will gain a detailed understanding of various payment methodologies currently used (i.e. managed care, third party payers, federal programs, etc.), and apply this understanding to the monitoring and management of the revenue cycle. Students will verify completeness of clinical documentation, manage the use of clinical data systems used in claims management and utilize the principles of health care finance to monitor healthcare facility revenue. Current HIPAA guidelines will be covered along with financial ethics and the identification and eliminations of financial fraud and abuse. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course explores the role of marketing in society and in the success of an organization. Students learn and apply the strategies, tactics and terminology used by market-oriented businesses. Through critical thinking exercises and case analysis, students become familiar with the primary tools of marketing including market segmentation, product, pricing, marketing communication, research, and marketing channel strategies. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL109
This course is an in-depth study of health care financial information. This includes analyzing and interpreting financial information, setting fees, understanding different payment methods health care organizations receive for services rendered to patients, and revenue and receivable management. Other topics include strategic financial planning, the budgeting process, cost variance analysis, and capital project analysis. The class will also cover the difference between for-profit and not-for-profit health care organizations, the tax-status of health care organizations, and the function of managed care organizations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT200 or ACCT201
This course is an introduction of the methods used to define, describe, recognize and apply total quality management in health care. The principles of the quality assessment process and risk management will be emphasized. The course will provide an opportunity for the student to gain skills in collecting and analyzing data through a team approach. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HINT215 for HIT/HIM majors; HLTH210 for HSAD majors
This course provides the students with an increased understanding of the role of the health care professional within the larger public health system. The student will study the structure and function of the public health system at multiple levels. Synthesizing the didactic materials will allow the student to create proposals that address specific public health problems. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
This course will provide the fundamentals of statistical analysis as it applies to health care research. The student in this course will also develop a fundamental understanding of the research process with emphasis on critical reading of published research. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL311
Prerequisite(s): STAT219
This course provides an overview of state and federal healthcare regulations with a focus on physicians, hospitals, government agencies, medical insurance and producers of medical products and services. Health law concepts will focus on providing students with knowledge to become critical thinkers in a professional practice. Students will examine innovations transforming global health industry practices and public policy. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HLTH230
This course examines issues related to risk management in health care. The focus will be on methods utilized to identify risk factors for the purpose of minimizing potential liability for health care organizations. Risk management programs consistent with current risk management trends to decrease liability will be highlighted. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HINT209
This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of microeconomics theory and the correlation to the healthcare industry. Topics covered include: supply and demand modeling; cost-benefit analysis; the role of private and government health insurance; physician, hospital, long-term care, and pharmaceutical markets; and implications of how public policy can influence the healthcare industry. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): STAT219 or STAT220
This course provides the student with a strategic perspective and an understanding of the strategic process and structure. The student is introduced to the concepts, philosophies, and techniques of strategic planning and strategic management as they are applied in a healthcare organization. Note: A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HLTH211
Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Contact the Practicum Coordinator two semesters in advance of taking this course to begin the approval process. Approval for enrollment in the course is required by the Program Director.
This course is the practicum experience for the Health Services Administration bachelor degree and provides an opportunity for the student to apply administrative skills in a non-clinical health care environment. The student will complete a minimum of 120 hours under the direct supervision of a designated preceptor. The practicum will require students to critically think and communicate direct knowledge of managerial functions, policies and procedures, budget/financial, human resource, quality performance improvement, and legal and ethical principles. This class requires a minimum of 120 hours of practical experience at the assigned site plus additional classroom hours. To meet course requirements the student will be required to be available during normal busines
This course further develops the skills in expository and persuasive writing that were introduced in ENGL109, English Composition. Students develop critical thinking through the creation of essays and documents that use argumentation and persuasion. As a team, students collaborate to present a required assignment to the class. Students learn to research, evaluate, and incorporate information from both primary and secondary sources, to document secondary sources using APA format, and to analyze information and audiences to improve form and content. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course develops the written and presentation skills necessary for success in professional, supervisory, or managerial positions. Emphasis on communication in both on-paper and digital media is included. Students also learn to use a variety of formats, styles, and delivery systems to achieve the clear, concise, and professional communication required to communicate in global markets. To stress the importance of workplace communication, students create a major professional document as a team. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and COMM120
This course introduces students to the complex issues surrounding diversity in U.S. society and to the need for understanding difference in an increasingly globalized world. Students will explore the social-historical context of multiple experiences on individual, cultural and institutional levels. They will analyze the complex interactions regarding diversity in organizations. Students will also evaluate their own thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors in order to understand their roles in a diverse society. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course introduces students to foundational statistical methods common to the medical and health fields. Students will learn how to use the collection, analysis, presentation, and interpretation of data in the context of the health sciences. Analysis of real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
This course is designed strictly for the non-business major. It is a comprehensive survey course of financial and managerial accounting concepts that discusses the financial aspects of starting and growing a business. Specifically, the course explores the role of accounting in business, examining the balance sheet, profit/loss statements, and cash flow reports. Students will also learn how to analyze financial statements and financial trends. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Students create and manipulate spreadsheets with MS Excel to solve business applications. It is expected that students have a familiarity with spreadsheet software, as the course quickly progresses to advanced features, including data validation, linked workbooks, pivot tables, lookup functions, solver, and scenario manager. By the end of the semester, students will have the prerequisite skills to take applicable certification testing. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
This course surveys the main components of the business systems cycle. The five phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) (systems planning, system analysis, systems design, systems implementation, and system operation and support) will be investigated. Students will look at how many of the typical business needs are incorporated into a business system. These may include invoicing, accounts receivable, order entry, inventory, accounts payable, payroll, manufacturing, and sales/marketing. Participation in a group project, site visit, or case study will give students a sense of group dynamics in real-world systems development projects. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100
4 contact hours
This course provides a detailed understanding of health information systems (administrative, patient, registration, ADT, EHR, PHR, lab, radiology, pharmacy and others) commonly available and in use in the U.S. health care delivery. An emphasis is placed on confidentiality, security and privacy policies and procedures. Students will work with an EHR to complete HIM processes within this course. Students are provided an overview of the technology selections process including negotiation and evaluation of a HIM technology. Students are introduced to Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine (SNOMED-CT) including a brief overview of its role in the health care delivery system as the basis for an electronic health record. This course also provides an introduction to data collection, warehousing and system architecture. This course requires two hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week (4 contact hours). Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successful
This course allows for completion of a required background check and drug screen for reentry or repeat students. Students can be required to enroll in the repeated screening prior to completing a practicum at a healthcare related site or as needed for additional criteria of a particular program. Note: If the CBC/DS process is not completed in the specified timeframe, a failing grade will be given for the course. Grading is Pass/Fail. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course provides the student with an introduction to health care organizational systems and related resources. Discussions will include history and development of health care in the United States. Students gain a theoretical understanding of various health care provider roles in the overall organizational planning, management, quality, and assessment pertaining to major health policy issues and disciplines in the United States. Topics will compare and contrast the delivery of health care to those of other countries. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course provides a foundation in management principles with special application and focus on the health care industry. The course will focus on organizational resource management in the health care industry including strategic planning, governance, leadership, change management, communication, human resource management, training and development, organizational development, financial management, ethics, project management and contract management. Case analysis will be applied through the discussion of various health care management-related situations. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course is an introduction to health care reimbursement systems used throughout the United States. Students will gain a detailed understanding of various payment methodologies currently used (i.e. managed care, third party payers, federal programs, etc.), and apply this understanding to the monitoring and management of the revenue cycle. Students will verify completeness of clinical documentation, manage the use of clinical data systems used in claims management and utilize the principles of health care finance to monitor healthcare facility revenue. Current HIPAA guidelines will be covered along with financial ethics and the identification and eliminations of financial fraud and abuse. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course explores the role of marketing in society and in the success of an organization. Students learn and apply the strategies, tactics and terminology used by market-oriented businesses. Through critical thinking exercises and case analysis, students become familiar with the primary tools of marketing including market segmentation, product, pricing, marketing communication, research, and marketing channel strategies. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL109
This course is an in-depth study of health care financial information. This includes analyzing and interpreting financial information, setting fees, understanding different payment methods health care organizations receive for services rendered to patients, and revenue and receivable management. Other topics include strategic financial planning, the budgeting process, cost variance analysis, and capital project analysis. The class will also cover the difference between for-profit and not-for-profit health care organizations, the tax-status of health care organizations, and the function of managed care organizations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT200 or ACCT201
This course is an introduction of the methods used to define, describe, recognize and apply total quality management in health care. The principles of the quality assessment process and risk management will be emphasized. The course will provide an opportunity for the student to gain skills in collecting and analyzing data through a team approach. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HINT215 for HIT/HIM majors; HLTH210 for HSAD majors
This course provides the students with an increased understanding of the role of the health care professional within the larger public health system. The student will study the structure and function of the public health system at multiple levels. Synthesizing the didactic materials will allow the student to create proposals that address specific public health problems. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
This course will provide the fundamentals of statistical analysis as it applies to health care research. The student in this course will also develop a fundamental understanding of the research process with emphasis on critical reading of published research. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL311
Prerequisite(s): STAT219
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the field of health education and promotion and an opportunity to develop skills in needs assessment and program planning. The course will review the importance of health education and promotion in contributing to current public health programs and in addressing public health problems. The course will address how to use planning frameworks for conducting needs assessments and designing and evaluating health promotion programs. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL311
This course is an overview of the responsibilities of a human resource management department in a business setting. The elements of job analysis, recruitment, selection, training and assessment, are described. Additionally, compensation and benefits administration, labor relations and the legislative and legal decisions affecting human resource policy are explored. Various workplace situations are examined through the use of problem solving exercises and discussion. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HLTH211 or MGMT211
This course provides an overview of state and federal healthcare regulations with a focus on physicians, hospitals, government agencies, medical insurance and producers of medical products and services. Health law concepts will focus on providing students with knowledge to become critical thinkers in a professional practice. Students will examine innovations transforming global health industry practices and public policy. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HLTH230
This course examines issues related to risk management in health care. The focus will be on methods utilized to identify risk factors for the purpose of minimizing potential liability for health care organizations. Risk management programs consistent with current risk management trends to decrease liability will be highlighted. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HINT209
This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of microeconomics theory and the correlation to the healthcare industry. Topics covered include: supply and demand modeling; cost-benefit analysis; the role of private and government health insurance; physician, hospital, long-term care, and pharmaceutical markets; and implications of how public policy can influence the healthcare industry. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): STAT219 or STAT220
This course is an overview of both bioethical principles and ethical dilemmas that occur in various healthcare settings. The focus of the course is on the most important areas in bioethics including bioethical and moral principles, a basic framework for ethical decision-making, and a global view of ethical dilemmas. The use of case studies, various readings, and discussions on the provider-patient relationship will be emphasized throughout the course to assist the student in the development of a framework for ethical decision-making. Note: A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL311 and HLTH230
This course provides the student with a strategic perspective and an understanding of the strategic process and structure. The student is introduced to the concepts, philosophies, and techniques of strategic planning and strategic management as they are applied in a healthcare organization. Note: A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HLTH211
Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Contact the Practicum Coordinator two semesters in advance of taking this course to begin the approval process. Approval for enrollment in the course is required by the Program Director.
This course is the practicum experience for the Health Services Administration bachelor degree and provides an opportunity for the student to apply administrative skills in a non-clinical health care environment. The student will complete a minimum of 120 hours under the direct supervision of a designated preceptor. The practicum will require students to critically think and communicate direct knowledge of managerial functions, policies and procedures, budget/financial, human resource, quality performance improvement, and legal and ethical principles. This class requires a minimum of 120 hours of practical experience at the assigned site plus additional classroom hours. To meet course requirements the student will be required to be available during normal busines
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of organizations, by combining theory with application relating to motivation, group behaviors, power, politics, conflict, leadership, decision-making, communications, organizational design, and change. Students examine the application of psychology, sociology, and social psychology to organizational management. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HLTH211 or MGMT211
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REGIONAL ACCREDITING BODY:
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
30 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
Date of Reaccreditation: 2014
Next Accreditation Due: 2021-2022
National Accrediting Body (Full Certification):
The Bachelor of Science Health Services Administration Program is “Full Certified Undergraduate Program” by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration.
Contact Information:
Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA)
1730 M St. NW, Suite 407, Washington, DC 20036
Launch your career and become a future health care leader
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration (120 credits)
Make a difference in health care and prepare for leadership positions with the bachelor of science in health services administration at Davenport University. Our health services administration degree emphasizes research and other hands-on learning opportunities, such as a practicums and internships. You’ll work alongside expert faculty with a wide range of health care and management experience. Graduate prepared for a career in various health care settings, including integrated health care systems, long-term care facilities and community health organizations.
Earn your online health care administration degree through Davenport’s leading-edge Global Campus or take courses on our campuses in Warren, Grand Rapids, and Midland.
AUPHA-certified degree in health services administration
Davenport’s in-person and online health care administration degree is fully certified by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA), making it one of only three programs in Michigan and one of only 47 in the nation to be AUPHA accredited. This accreditation ensures that our health services administration degree provides you with the professionally required knowledge and skills you need to stand out in today's job market.
Explore classes for the health services administration degree
Through Davenport’s degree in health services administration, you'll review health care systems, loss prevention plans and advance cultural competence in community health through courses like health care strategic planning and cultural issues in health care. Focus your health services administration degree by choosing one of four specialties: health information assurance, human resource management, project management or long-term care. Completing the long-term care specialty qualifies you to take the state nursing home administrator's licensing exam.
This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business, health, and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.) Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/h
BIOL120 (4 cr) - This course provides the student with the essential principles of anatomy and physiology including introductory chemistry concepts, cell and tissues studies and the structure and function of the following organ systems: integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, sensory, endocrine, respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, urinary and reproductive systems. Students will study the human body using a system-by-system approach. There is an online $85.00 software fee included in this course.
Natural Science Elective - Any course at the 100 level or above from the following categories not required in the program may be taken: BIOL CHEM ENVS GEOL PHYS
* It is recommended that students seeking HLTH SRV BS complete BIOL120. Biology, chemistry, and/or natural science electives may be substituted if the student has previously earned applicable credits.
BIOL131 (3 cr) - This course introduces concepts of pathophysiology in a systemic manner by comparing the functioning of the human body in normal and diseased states. Students will integrate information relating to the etiology, presentation, evaluation, treatment, and prevention of common human diseases. Recommended Co-requisite(s): BIOL116 Prerequisite(s): BIOL115 or BIOL120
Natural Science Elective (3 cr) - Any course at the 100 level or above from the following categories not required in the program may be taken: BIOL CHEM ENVS GEOL PHYS
* It is recommended that students seeking HLTH SRV BS complete BIOL120. Biology, chemistry, and/or natural science electives may be substituted if the student has previously earned applicable credits.
This course introduces and applies the theories and principles of effective communication. Students learn to organize and present clear, logical messages to specific audiences. They develop confidence in public speaking and increase their ability to inform and persuade listeners. They also implement critical thinking and listening skills. Finally, students exhibit the skills and tools necessary to construct, organize, and deliver effective speeches. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course introduces students to expository and persuasive writing. Employing critical thinking and the writing process, students will compose academic essays utilizing a variety of modes. They will also analyze and respond to a variety of academic and professional readings. Students will evaluate information and audience to improve form and content. Students are also introduced to the research process, including finding, evaluating, and documenting sources, to complete a short research project using the American Psychological Association Style. Note: ENGL109L is a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of ENGL021. Student must also complete a diagnostic writing sample.
This course further develops the skills in expository and persuasive writing that were introduced in ENGL109, English Composition. Students develop critical thinking through the creation of essays and documents that use argumentation and persuasion. As a team, students collaborate to present a required assignment to the class. Students learn to research, evaluate, and incorporate information from both primary and secondary sources, to document secondary sources using APA format, and to analyze information and audiences to improve form and content. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course develops the written and presentation skills necessary for success in professional, supervisory, or managerial positions. Emphasis on communication in both on-paper and digital media is included. Students also learn to use a variety of formats, styles, and delivery systems to achieve the clear, concise, and professional communication required to communicate in global markets. To stress the importance of workplace communication, students create a major professional document as a team. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and COMM120
Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. This course aims to increase students' appreciation of the utility and application of mathematics. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores, placement criteria, or successful completion of MATH 030
This course provides an overview of psychological principles. Students learn basic theories and concepts to understand the dynamics of human behavior in a variety of settings. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course introduces students to the complex issues surrounding diversity in U.S. society and to the need for understanding difference in an increasingly globalized world. Students will explore the social-historical context of multiple experiences on individual, cultural and institutional levels. They will analyze the complex interactions regarding diversity in organizations. Students will also evaluate their own thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors in order to understand their roles in a diverse society. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course introduces students to foundational statistical methods common to the medical and health fields. Students will learn how to use the collection, analysis, presentation, and interpretation of data in the context of the health sciences. Analysis of real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
This course is designed strictly for the non-business major. It is a comprehensive survey course of financial and managerial accounting concepts that discusses the financial aspects of starting and growing a business. Specifically, the course explores the role of accounting in business, examining the balance sheet, profit/loss statements, and cash flow reports. Students will also learn how to analyze financial statements and financial trends. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Students create and manipulate spreadsheets with MS Excel to solve business applications. It is expected that students have a familiarity with spreadsheet software, as the course quickly progresses to advanced features, including data validation, linked workbooks, pivot tables, lookup functions, solver, and scenario manager. By the end of the semester, students will have the prerequisite skills to take applicable certification testing. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
This course surveys the main components of the business systems cycle. The five phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) (systems planning, system analysis, systems design, systems implementation, and system operation and support) will be investigated. Students will look at how many of the typical business needs are incorporated into a business system. These may include invoicing, accounts receivable, order entry, inventory, accounts payable, payroll, manufacturing, and sales/marketing. Participation in a group project, site visit, or case study will give students a sense of group dynamics in real-world systems development projects. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100
4 contact hours
This course provides a detailed understanding of health information systems (administrative, patient, registration, ADT, EHR, PHR, lab, radiology, pharmacy and others) commonly available and in use in the U.S. health care delivery. An emphasis is placed on confidentiality, security and privacy policies and procedures. Students will work with an EHR to complete HIM processes within this course. Students are provided an overview of the technology selections process including negotiation and evaluation of a HIM technology. Students are introduced to Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine (SNOMED-CT) including a brief overview of its role in the health care delivery system as the basis for an electronic health record. This course also provides an introduction to data collection, warehousing and system architecture. This course requires two hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week (4 contact hours). Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successful
This course is required for any College of Health Professions (CoHP) major. As part of orienting the student to the College of Health Professions programs, this course is also a primer regarding the importance of professionalism in healthcare and patient privacy, and the use of universal precautions and safety requirements for healthcare settings. Students are required to complete the criminal background check (CBC) and drug screen (DS) testing as part of this course. A review of the CoHP Student Handbook is included, as well as an introduction to the CoHP practicums and/or clinical professional practice experiences. Note: Grading is Pass/Fail. Additional course fee(s) apply.
Co-requisite(s): ACES100
This course provides the student with an introduction to health care organizational systems and related resources. Discussions will include history and development of health care in the United States. Students gain a theoretical understanding of various health care provider roles in the overall organizational planning, management, quality, and assessment pertaining to major health policy issues and disciplines in the United States. Topics will compare and contrast the delivery of health care to those of other countries. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course provides a foundation in management principles with special application and focus on the health care industry. The course will focus on organizational resource management in the health care industry including strategic planning, governance, leadership, change management, communication, human resource management, training and development, organizational development, financial management, ethics, project management and contract management. Case analysis will be applied through the discussion of various health care management-related situations. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course will provide the opportunity to explore basic law as it is applied to health related issues and the health care community. The student will be introduced to the concepts of medical ethics and will explore the major ethical issues currently facing health care professionals, with an emphasis on maintaining the highest legal, moral, and ethical standards in their profession. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. successfully.
This course is an introduction to health care reimbursement systems used throughout the United States. Students will gain a detailed understanding of various payment methodologies currently used (i.e. managed care, third party payers, federal programs, etc.), and apply this understanding to the monitoring and management of the revenue cycle. Students will verify completeness of clinical documentation, manage the use of clinical data systems used in claims management and utilize the principles of health care finance to monitor healthcare facility revenue. Current HIPAA guidelines will be covered along with financial ethics and the identification and eliminations of financial fraud and abuse. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course explores the role of marketing in society and in the success of an organization. Students learn and apply the strategies, tactics and terminology used by market-oriented businesses. Through critical thinking exercises and case analysis, students become familiar with the primary tools of marketing including market segmentation, product, pricing, marketing communication, research, and marketing channel strategies. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL109
This course is an in-depth study of health care financial information. This includes analyzing and interpreting financial information, setting fees, understanding different payment methods health care organizations receive for services rendered to patients, and revenue and receivable management. Other topics include strategic financial planning, the budgeting process, cost variance analysis, and capital project analysis. The class will also cover the difference between for-profit and not-for-profit health care organizations, the tax-status of health care organizations, and the function of managed care organizations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT200 or ACCT201
This course is an introduction of the methods used to define, describe, recognize and apply total quality management in health care. The principles of the quality assessment process and risk management will be emphasized. The course will provide an opportunity for the student to gain skills in collecting and analyzing data through a team approach. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HINT215 for HIT/HIM majors; HLTH210 for HSAD majors
This course provides the students with an increased understanding of the role of the health care professional within the larger public health system. The student will study the structure and function of the public health system at multiple levels. Synthesizing the didactic materials will allow the student to create proposals that address specific public health problems. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
This course will provide the fundamentals of statistical analysis as it applies to health care research. The student in this course will also develop a fundamental understanding of the research process with emphasis on critical reading of published research. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL311
Prerequisite(s): STAT219
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the field of health education and promotion and an opportunity to develop skills in needs assessment and program planning. The course will review the importance of health education and promotion in contributing to current public health programs and in addressing public health problems. The course will address how to use planning frameworks for conducting needs assessments and designing and evaluating health promotion programs. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL311
This course is an overview of the responsibilities of a human resource management department in a business setting. The elements of job analysis, recruitment, selection, training and assessment, are described. Additionally, compensation and benefits administration, labor relations and the legislative and legal decisions affecting human resource policy are explored. Various workplace situations are examined through the use of problem solving exercises and discussion. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HLTH211 or MGMT211
This course focuses on the multi-dimensional interaction of cultural competence and complexities in providing health services to a diversified population. There will be an emphasis on cultural competence and diversity management as it relates to health care delivery issues and disparities as well as the beliefs, religious/gender/ethnic differences of health care consumers. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): SOSC201
This course provides an overview of state and federal healthcare regulations with a focus on physicians, hospitals, government agencies, medical insurance and producers of medical products and services. Health law concepts will focus on providing students with knowledge to become critical thinkers in a professional practice. Students will examine innovations transforming global health industry practices and public policy. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HLTH230
This course examines issues related to risk management in health care. The focus will be on methods utilized to identify risk factors for the purpose of minimizing potential liability for health care organizations. Risk management programs consistent with current risk management trends to decrease liability will be highlighted. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HINT209
This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of microeconomics theory and the correlation to the healthcare industry. Topics covered include: supply and demand modeling; cost-benefit analysis; the role of private and government health insurance; physician, hospital, long-term care, and pharmaceutical markets; and implications of how public policy can influence the healthcare industry. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): STAT219 or STAT220
This course is an overview of both bioethical principles and ethical dilemmas that occur in various healthcare settings. The focus of the course is on the most important areas in bioethics including bioethical and moral principles, a basic framework for ethical decision-making, and a global view of ethical dilemmas. The use of case studies, various readings, and discussions on the provider-patient relationship will be emphasized throughout the course to assist the student in the development of a framework for ethical decision-making. Note: A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL311 and HLTH230
This course provides the student with a strategic perspective and an understanding of the strategic process and structure. The student is introduced to the concepts, philosophies, and techniques of strategic planning and strategic management as they are applied in a healthcare organization. Note: A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HLTH211
HSAD493 - Contact Regional Practicum Manager at least two semesters prior to enrolling.
This course is for online students only and provides an opportunity for the student to demonstrate the ability to administer a program in a virtual healthcare environment. The experience is of a non-clinical nature and may be completed in coordination with a Michigan based healthcare organization. One requirement of the course will require the student to complete an extensive project identified by the faculty to ensure that the student gains a well-rounded understanding of the role of a manager/administrator. The
student will define a complex problem and conduct an analysis of the problem with recommendations for management action. Students are expected to document a minimum of 120 hours working on the designated project to meet both program accreditation requirements and requirements for graduation from the program with a bachelor’s degree in Health Services Administration. During the course, students are required to complete the Health Services Administration Exit Examination as part of the core completion requirements. A $30.00 Internship/Practicum Management fee is charged in this course. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from a practicum experience will result in a grade of F. A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course. Prerequisite(s): Last semester; major courses complete or taken concurrently and must have Associate Department Chair approval. The completion of the Criminal Background Check and an updated Clinical Student Disclosure Statement is required. This course is only available to online, out-of-state students.
HSAD495 - Contact Regional Practicum Manager at least two semesters prior to enrolling.
This course provides an opportunity for the student to demonstrate the ability to administer a program in a health care environment. This course offers working experience of a non-clinical nature. As one requirement of the course, the student will complete a project identified by the preceptor in that setting to provide the student with an understanding of the role of a manager. The student will complete an extensive report that explains the project and the research conducted. The project results are presented orally and in writing. This will be the practicum experience for the bachelor’s degree in Health Services Administration. A $30.00 insurance fee and a $30.00 Internship/Practicum Management fee are charged in this course. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from a practicum experience will result in a grade of F. This class requires a minimum of 120 hours of practical experience at the assigned site plus additional classroom hours. To meet course requirements the student will be required to be available during normal business hours (i.e. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) for site visits. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Prerequisite(s): Last semester; major courses complete or taken concurrently and must have Associate Department Chair approval. The completion of the Criminal Background Check and an updated Clinical Student Disclosure Statement is required.
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of organizations, by combining theory with application relating to motivation, group behaviors, power, politics, conflict, leadership, decision-making, communications, organizational design, and change. Students examine the application of psychology, sociology, and social psychology to organizational management. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HLTH211 or MGMT211
This course is designed to develop the skills and attitudes necessary for effective communication in business and professional settings. Successful students will be able to evaluate the cultural dynamics of an organization as well as to develop effective strategies of leadership and to enhance internal and external communication, problem-solving and collaborative decision-making abilities. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course provides the student with the BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA) and Heartsaver First Aid (American Heart Association). The BLS portion covers core material such as adult and pediatric CPR (including two-rescuer scenarios and use of the bag mask), foreign-body airway obstruction, and automated external defibrillation. The first aid portion (Heartsaver First Aid) of the course teaches how to manage illnesses and injuries in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. This course is intended for those who may have a duty to respond to a first aid or cardiac emergency secondary to job responsibilities or regulatory requirements. An $80.00 supplies and insurance fee is charged in this course. Note: This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis.
This course examines issues and concerns involved in helping patients and family members facing the problems of terminal illness and death. Students will be introduced to death-related issues for everyday life, including suicide, bereavement, euthanasia, and hospice care. Living will and advanced directives are discussed. This course also examines current medical concerns regarding the care and treatment of a terminal patient. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Contact the Practicum Coordinator two semesters in advance of taking this course to begin the approval process. Approval for enrollment in the course is required by the Program Director.
The bachelor level Health Services Administration Internship is an integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The internship experience should be related as closely as possible to the student's major field and individual interest. In general, 150- 200 hours of career-related work time shall be required at the internship site and evidenced by weekly reports filed by the student. Responsibility for securing the internship site is the student's responsibility. Students will be given information concerning possible placement sites. The internship may be either paid or unpaid. A College of Health Professions faculty member and placement site supervisor will evaluate the student's performance. A criminal
This course provides the basic knowledge in gerontological psychology and issues that concern the aging population. Students will discuss physical and mental issues of the aged. Other concerns of the aged, including social, financial, and support systems, will be identified. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course provides an introduction to the psychosocial growth and development of the human being through life. Students will explore the interaction of the psychological and physiological growth and the particular health concerns that impact each stage of development. Students will be expected to develop the ability to formulate plans that assist in the resolution of health care problems that are impacted by psychosocial development. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course engages students in learning and discovery about the different cultural, geographical, historical, economic, business, religious, and ethical practices of host countries through the experience of living and studying outside of the United States. Students practice cultural competence through participation in discovery activities and structured observation of their surroundings while abroad and conduct discipline-specific and cultural studies of host countries with the United States and other nations in the global context. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the Study Abroad Program.
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Health Care Specialty courses [HS] comprising the major area of the earned health care related associate's degree or select one of the following Specialties:
This application-based course provides students with an in-depth view of the employee selection process. Specific topics covered include selection criteria, recruiting a diverse qualified pool of applicants, evaluating applicants relative to selection criteria that is reliable and employs valid measurements. Emphasis is placed on the reliability and validity of various selection methods to insure regulatory compliance. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HRMG213
This course is designed to provide students with a solid understanding in the fundamentals of training and development. Students are exposed to the training process, from needs assessment to training methods and the role of evaluation. With the use of a case analysis approach students examine the broadening role of training in assisting organizations in the achievement of business goals. Other topics of study include: e-learning and technology, special challenges in today's workforce and the future of training and development. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HRMG213
This course analyzes conflict in business and develops new approaches to negotiating with people from both similar and different backgrounds. Many dimensions of negotiation are discussed including interpersonal, organizational, collective bargaining, and cultural dynamics. Students review strategies in various conflicting situations including cooperative, competitive, and labor relations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL311 and HRMG213
This course provides an environment that stimulates individual creativity and encourages risk taking to solve organizational and community problems. Students integrate design thinking and change management processes to develop an idea from inspiration through implementation. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HLTH211 or MGMT211
This course will examine the major types or data models of Database Management Systems (DBMS): hierarchical, network, relational, and object-oriented. The principles and problems of database design, operation, and maintenance for each data model will be discussed and compared. Topics that will be covered include design theory, query language, relational expressions, SQL, stored procedures, client-server interfaces, entity relationship diagrams, normalization, and database security. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP111
This course builds upon previous privacy and security topics and prepares the student to work with health regulations and standards including data governance compliance. This course will focus on access, disclosure, and storage of protected health information. Data privacy, security, and confidentiality will be discussed in detail along with information integrity and quality. Ethical standards of practice related to privacy and security will be covered and training programs related to this topic will also be addressed. Note: A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HINT297 or BITS211
The application of clinical systems will be discussed and demonstrated, including clinical decision support systems, electronic health records and other computer based health records systems, nursing management systems, ancillary service systems, patient databases (private practice and facility) at point of service, master, and enterprise levels. Planning and evaluation (including financial capital and operating and regulatory matters affecting clinical information systems are considered. Strategies and theories for user performances management in the clinical setting are discussed. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HINT297 and HINT297C, CISP247 or BITS211
This course will concentrate on concepts related to information systems resource management, cost/benefit analysis, overview of information systems topology, technology assessments and strategic planning of information systems. Application of the concepts will be presented in terms of systems theory, hardware requirements, personnel requirements, vendor negotiations, software, database, telecommunications, and use of the internet. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HINT350
This course will provide an overview of information security from both the perspectives of the organization and that of personal computing. Topics include security management practices, physical security, security architecture, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, access control systems, security controls, cryptography, telecommunications and network security, operations security, law and ethics, and personal computer security. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100
Students in this course will focus on administrative processes in long-term care management. Students will build effective leadership skills. There will also be an emphasis on human resources, personnel, and marketing specific to long-term care facilities. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL311 and HLTH211
Students in this course will focus on assessment of finances in long-term care. Laws, regulations, and standards that impact long-term care facilities' management will be presented. The course will cover quality, productivity management, patient rights, and the overall management of long-term care facilities. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): FINC403
Prerequisite(s): ACCT200 or 201; HLTH230
Students in this course will focus on the variety of medical and non-medical services and clinical aspects specific to long-term care organizations. These services will include the areas of nursing and medical care, rehabilitation, recreation, dietary, facility, and environmental services. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s):ENGL311 and HLTH211
This course provides the basic knowledge in gerontological psychology and issues that concern the aging population. Students will discuss physical and mental issues of the aged. Other concerns of the aged, including social, financial, and support systems, will be identified. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
Students gain an essential understanding of the discipline and approach to the management of projects in a global environment. Topics explained include project definition, resource planning, project scheduling with Gantt charts, project control, as well as planning and scheduling with limited resources. Topics are explored from both a quantitative and qualitative perspective. Students learn and utilize project software throughout the course. Various techniques used in planning, scheduling, ROI, and controlling projects will be explored and applied through the use of simulations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HLTH211, MGMT211 or CISP111
This course provides an in-depth look at scheduling in the complex world of global projects. Students will use MS Project as a platform to learn how to plan and create realistic project schedules, network diagrams and work breakdown structures. Additional topics include scheduling with agile methodology, estimating activity duration, determining the critical path, corrective actions, and generating reports. Students will get plenty of practice using MS Project tools using case studies to gain real world experience. Course aligns with Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) teachings. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): GPMT287
This class delves into the financial and risk management of project management in a global environment by focusing on activity based forecasting, estimating management reserve, budgeting, risk management and cost associated with projects. Additional topics include identifying and categorizing risks, developing a comprehensive risk management plan, earned value management, and determining proper risk response strategies. It also includes other project management tools and methodologies used in managing global projects. This class is designed to provide students with a metric for an in depth assessment of their desire and commitment toward pursuing a career in global project management in the beginning of their educational process. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): BITS211
Prerequisite(s): GPMT287
Students will gain insight and knowledge into project product quality and process improvement for creating project or program deliverables. Specific topics include six sigma, lean, quality control, testing, continuous improvement and requirements verification. Special emphasis will be placed on customer satisfaction within a project environment. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): GPMT287
Careers to pursue with a degree in Health Services Administration
Nursing Home Administrator
Regional Business Manager
Department or Data Analyst
Health Care Coordinator
Billing Supervisor
Community Health Worker
Cash Posting Specialist
Practice Manager
Outpatient Service Coordinator
Financial Counselor
Environmental Science and Protection
Insurance Specialist
Transfer student, Bret Stevens, lands his dream job
“They didn’t just teach the basic principles and stop there. Lectures, projects, papers and assignments were rooted in applicable knowledge so we’d be ready to hit the ground running after graduation. They also made themselves available to their students and encouraged us to contact them if we needed help.” -Bret Stevens
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HSA Program Director
Meet Kimberly Corsi, the associate department chair and program director for the health services administration programs at Davenport University.
Why a health services administration degree at Davenport?
With Davenport’s bachelor of science in health services administration, you'll receive a business foundation in the health care field so you can succeed in various health care settings or pursue graduate school. Plus, you’ll gain hands-on experience through a guaranteed practicum or internship.
Learn from professionals in the field, all while enjoying the flexibility of an online health care administration degree that’s ranked a Best Online Bachelor's in Health Care Administration Degree Programs by Learn.org. Graduates of our bachelor of science in health care administration degree program go on to work in roles such as health care coordinators, medical group managers, medical education specialists and health navigators.
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Career preparation
Graduate with a health admin degree that gets you ready for management positions in various health care settings.
100% online program
Fit your health admin degree into your life by earning your online health care administration degree through our Global Campus.
Hands-on experience
Conduct research alongside faculty and complete an internship or practicum through the health services administration degree
Experienced faculty
Earn a health admin degree taught by Davenport’s expert faculty who have vast experience in health care and management.
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In support of the mission of Davenport University, the mission of the Health Services Administration Bachelor of Science Program is to prepare healthcare providers and individuals with knowledge and competencies to function as managers and administrators in healthcare environments.
Program vision
Consistent with the vision of Davenport University and the College of Health Professions, the vision of the Health Services Administration Program is to be recognized as a leader in health services administration education providing education that prepares its graduates to be ethical, knowledgeable, and competent professionals.
Program value statement
Guiding principles of the Health Services Administration Program reflect Davenport University’s values represented through STAIR: Serving students with quality, Trustworthiness, Accountability, Innovation and creativity, Respect for people.
Identify an understanding of managerial functions related to an organization’s operations.
Evaluate and critique policies and procedures to determine organizational compliance with accrediting bodies and government laws and regulations.
Assess financial and budgetary information utilizing current principles.
Recommend processes and practices related to human resource management and quality performance management.
Interpret and apply legal and ethical principles across the healthcare continuum.
Identify competencies relating to diverse cultures and recognize healthcare disparities of communities.
Admissions follow Davenport University admission and progression policy as outlines in Undergraduate Catalog. Students in the College of Health Professions must maintain a 2.0 GPA to continue in a program of study towards a degree. Credits for previous Allied Health course work or an associate’s degree with an Allied Health credential may be evaluated for a Health Services Administration Completion Program.
Upsilon Phi Delta (UPD) was formed to further the professional and competence of its members who pursue a career in health administration. Upsilon Phi Delta is administered by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration.
Eligible membership:
Declaration of Health Services Administration as a major area of study
GPA of 3.25 or greater
Completed at least 18 credit hours of study in the major
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Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting (61 credits)
Gain the clinical and administrative skills that can lead to a medical assistant job with a top medical assistant salary through the associate of applied science in medical assisting degree at Davenport University.
With Davenport’s AAS in medical assisting, you’ll complete a 180-hour practicum at an outpatient medical facility, giving you the hands-on training you need for medical assistant jobs. As a medical assistant, you’ll work alongside physicians and others in outpatient or ambulatory care facilities, such as medical offices and clinics.
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), Davenport’s medical assisting program is offered in-person on our W.A. Lettinga Campus and Lansing Campus as well as online through our Global Campus*. You’ll learn from Davenport faculty who are experts in their field and who are committed to making sure you are highly trained for in-demand medical assistant jobs.
*Practicums must be completed in person.
What is a medical assisting degree?
As you explore this medical assisting program, you may be wondering what a medical assisting degree is. A medical assisting degree helps you develop into a capable medical assistant who has the knowledge, skills and disposition for a range of health care careers. Through the AAS in medical assisting at Davenport, you’ll gain the basics of patient care, laboratory practices and medical office procedures. You’ll also develop the communication skills and foundation in both psychology and cultural diversity needed for today’s medical assistant jobs.
Explore classes for the medical assisting degree
To prepare you to go on to earn a medical assistant salary, you’ll take courses like clinical patient care, clinical laboratory procedures and administrative office applications. You’ll also complete a 180-hour medical assisting degree practicum. Many of our graduates are hired for a medical assistant job at their site after completing their practicum for the medical assisting degree.
This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business, health, and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.) Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/h
This course is the first of a two semester sequence that provides a foundation in human anatomy, physiology and the disease process for students in the Health Information Management and Allied Health programs. Students will learn anatomical and physiological terminology, homeostatic mechanisms, and other fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology. Students will study the structure, function, common disease processes, characteristics, and treatments related to the following body systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, senses, and endocrine. Each organ system will be studied with emphasis on the relation-ship between systems. There is a $55.00 software fee included in this course.
Note: A grade of C or better is required for successful completion of both BIOL115 and BIOL116.
This course is the second of a two-semester sequence that provides a foundation in human anatomy, physiology and the disease process for students in the Health Information Management and Allied Health programs. This course expands on previously gained knowledge in the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Students will continue to learn anatomical and physiological terminology, homeostatic mechanisms, and other fundamental principles of anatomy and physi-ology. Students will study the structure, function, common disease processes, characteristics, and treatments related to the following body systems: blood and circulation, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive. Each organ system will be studied with emphasis on the relationship between systems. There is a $55.00 software fee included in this course.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BIOL115 with a C grade or above.
# A grade of C or better is required for successful completion of both BIOL115 and BIOL116.
This course introduces and applies the theories and principles of effective communication. Students learn to organize and present clear, logical messages to specific audiences. They develop confidence in public speaking and increase their ability to inform and persuade listeners. They also implement critical thinking and listening skills. Finally, students exhibit the skills and tools necessary to construct, organize, and deliver effective speeches. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course introduces students to expository and persuasive writing. Employing critical thinking and the writing process, students will compose academic essays utilizing a variety of modes. They will also analyze and respond to a variety of academic and professional readings. Students will evaluate information and audience to improve form and content. Students are also introduced to the research process, including finding, evaluating, and documenting sources, to complete a short research project using the American Psychological Association Style. Note: ENGL109L is a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of ENGL021. Student must also complete a diagnostic writing sample.
This course further develops the skills in expository and persuasive writing that were introduced in ENGL109, English Composition. Students develop critical thinking through the creation of essays and documents that use argumentation and persuasion. As a team, students collaborate to present a required assignment to the class. Students learn to research, evaluate, and incorporate information from both primary and secondary sources, to document secondary sources using APA format, and to analyze information and audiences to improve form and content. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. This course aims to increase students' appreciation of the utility and application of mathematics. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores, placement criteria, or successful completion of MATH 030
This course provides an overview of psychological principles. Students learn basic theories and concepts to understand the dynamics of human behavior in a variety of settings. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course introduces students to the complex issues surrounding diversity in U.S. society and to the need for understanding difference in an increasingly globalized world. Students will explore the social-historical context of multiple experiences on individual, cultural and institutional levels. They will analyze the complex interactions regarding diversity in organizations. Students will also evaluate their own thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors in order to understand their roles in a diverse society. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course is required for any College of Health Professions (CoHP) major. As part of orienting the student to the College of Health Professions programs, this course is also a primer regarding the importance of professionalism in healthcare and patient privacy, and the use of universal precautions and safety requirements for healthcare settings. Students are required to complete the criminal background check (CBC) and drug screen (DS) testing as part of this course. A review of the CoHP Student Handbook is included, as well as an introduction to the CoHP practicums and/or clinical professional practice experiences. Note: Grading is Pass/Fail. Additional course fee(s) apply.
Co-requisite(s): ACES100
This course introduces the concept of a system-based approach to learning the professional language of those who are directly or indirectly engaged in health care. Word building through knowledge, use of prefixes, suffixes, root words, and combining forms is a central theme of this course. Spelling, pronunciation, abbreviations, medical symbols, and use of a medical dictionary are also emphasized. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course focuses on the principles of understanding basic Pharmacology and the effects medications have on the body and disease. Names of the top fifty most commonly used medications, their classification, and side effects will be discussed. Safety with respect to calculation and administration of medications will be emphasized.
Note:A grade of C or better is required to pass this course
successfully. Recommended Prerequisite(s): BIOL120, BIOL115 or BIOL221 and BIOL221L Prerequisite(s): MATH125
This course will provide the opportunity to explore basic law as it is applied to health related issues and the health care community. The student will be introduced to the concepts of medical ethics and will explore the major ethical issues currently facing health care professionals, with an emphasis on maintaining the highest legal, moral, and ethical standards in their profession. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. successfully.
This course is an introduction to health care reimbursement systems used throughout the United States. Students will gain a detailed understanding of various payment methodologies currently used (i.e. managed care, third party payers, federal programs, etc.), and apply this understanding to the monitoring and management of the revenue cycle. Students will verify completeness of clinical documentation, manage the use of clinical data systems used in claims management and utilize the principles of health care finance to monitor healthcare facility revenue. Current HIPAA guidelines will be covered along with financial ethics and the identification and eliminations of financial fraud and abuse. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
In this course, the student is introduced to the theoretical and applicable procedures of ambulatory care practices including legal, and ethical clinical aspects of patient care. Emphasis is placed on obtaining accurate clinical and historical patient data, patient education and safety, assisting with medical office procedures and minor office surgeries, assigning diagnostic and procedural codes to corresponding conditions and procedures, and the application of sterile technique. In addition, the student will gain an understanding of body mechanics, patient assessment, physical modalities, electrocardiography, drug calculations and administration, and principles of IV therapy. Clinical experiences will encompass the physical and psychosocial developmental stages and needs of various patient populations. A $180.00 lab supplies fee and $30.00 insurance fee are charged in this course. Note: This course requires one hour of lecture and four hours of lab per week. DU scrubs are required for this course. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Prerequisite(s): BIOL116 with a C or better grade, and HLTH110, and HLTH220 with C or better grades; Medical Assisting Limited Enrollment Form submitted and approved and students are required to provide documentation of immunizations, including HBV or a signed waiver and a negative TB test.
This course will introduce the theory and techniques involved with basic laboratory procedures such as urinalysis, hematology, blood chemistry and microbiology. Emphasis will be placed on patient instruction, specimen collection, specimen processing, and documenting. Standard precautions, legal and ethical considerations, and OSHA standards are applied in the performance of venipuncture, capillary punctures, specimen handling and processing of bodily fluids, and equipment usage. A $175.00 lab supplies fee and $25.00 insurance fee are charged in this course. Note: This course requires one hour of lecture and four hours of lab per week. DU scrubs are required for this course. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Prerequisite(s): BIOL116 with a C or better grade, HLTH101 (or HLTH101S), and HLTH110 with C or better grades and MATH125; Medical Assisting Limited Enrollment Form submitted and approved and students are required to provide documentation of immunizations, including HBV or a signed waiver and a negative TB test.
Students will master the administrative duties of medical office management. This will include communication skills both verbal and non-verbal, computerized office management, scheduling, accounting practices, financial management, third party billing and reimbursement, and daily operations. Students will have hands-on interaction in the use of electronic medical records. Note: This course requires two hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Contact Regional Practicum Manager at least two semesters prior to enrolling.
This experience is designed to prepare the student for successful employment as a certified Medical Assistant. The student will gain clinical and administrative experience while working 180 hours in a health care facility outside the institution. No compensation shall be awarded and evaluations will be completed by the facility supervisor in conjunction with the assigned faculty member. In addition, this course will include preparation for and mandatory registration for either the American Medical Assisting Association Certification Exam (CMA) or the American Medical Technologist’s Registered Medical Assistant Exam (RMA). A $255.00 exam preparation, exam registration fee, a $30.00 insurance fee and a $30.00 Internship/Practicum Management fee are included in this course. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from a practicum experience will result in a grade of F. This course requires two hours of lecture and at least twelve hours of clinical experience per week. To meet course requirements, the student is required to be available during normal business hours (i.e. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). DU scrubs and name badge are required for this course. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Prerequisite(s): HLTH100, MEDA254, MEDA255, MEDA259 and must have Associate Department Chair/Program Director approval including skills verification plus the completion of the Criminal Background Check and an updated Clinical Student Disclosure Statement is required.
4 contact hours
This course introduces the student to the contents of the health record. The student will analyze, synthesize and evaluate the contents of the health record gaining a detailed understanding of documentation requirements, data governance, health law, health information technologies, analytics and decision support, health information exchange, revenue management. The student will comprehend the difference between data and information, classification systems and nomenclatures, and primary and secondary data sources. The student is introduced to HIPAA (the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act); legal and ethical issues pertaining to the contents of the health record, privacy, confidentiality and security, and professional ethics. The student gains comprehension of health care information systems acquisition and evaluation, data integrity, data security, and work process design. Through hands-on experiences the student will gain a detailed understanding of h
4 contact hours
This course provides a detailed understanding of health information systems (administrative, patient, registration, ADT, EHR, PHR, lab, radiology, pharmacy and others) commonly available and in use in the U.S. health care delivery. An emphasis is placed on confidentiality, security and privacy policies and procedures. Students will work with an EHR to complete HIM processes within this course. Students are provided an overview of the technology selections process including negotiation and evaluation of a HIM technology. Students are introduced to Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine (SNOMED-CT) including a brief overview of its role in the health care delivery system as the basis for an electronic health record. This course also provides an introduction to data collection, warehousing and system architecture. This course requires two hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week (4 contact hours). Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successful
This course provides the student with an introduction to health care organizational systems and related resources. Discussions will include history and development of health care in the United States. Students gain a theoretical understanding of various health care provider roles in the overall organizational planning, management, quality, and assessment pertaining to major health policy issues and disciplines in the United States. Topics will compare and contrast the delivery of health care to those of other countries. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course provides a foundation in management principles with special application and focus on the health care industry. The course will focus on organizational resource management in the health care industry including strategic planning, governance, leadership, change management, communication, human resource management, training and development, organizational development, financial management, ethics, project management and contract management. Case analysis will be applied through the discussion of various health care management-related situations. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course provides the students with an increased understanding of the role of the health care professional within the larger public health system. The student will study the structure and function of the public health system at multiple levels. Synthesizing the didactic materials will allow the student to create proposals that address specific public health problems. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
This course explores the most recent, scientifically-based personal health information relevant to the entire lifespan. Students critically review health information from various sources and gain skill in analyzing their own health-related behaviors and attitudes. In the process, students learn strategies, techniques, and behaviors to optimize their own well-being and the well-being of their families. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course provides the basic knowledge in gerontological psychology and issues that concern the aging population. Students will discuss physical and mental issues of the aged. Other concerns of the aged, including social, financial, and support systems, will be identified. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course provides an introduction to the psychosocial growth and development of the human being through life. Students will explore the interaction of the psychological and physiological growth and the particular health concerns that impact each stage of development. Students will be expected to develop the ability to formulate plans that assist in the resolution of health care problems that are impacted by psychosocial development. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course emphasizes general chemistry principles, including introductory topics in organic chemistry and biochemistry for the health professions student. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): CHEM150L
Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
(2 contact hours)
This course is an introduction to general chemistry laboratory principles and techniques that accompanies CHEM150. Emphasis is placed on fundamental chemistry principles, organic chemistry, and biochemistry for the health professions student. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): CHEM150
Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
This course provides a foundation in fundamental biological and cellular concepts common to plants, animals, and microorganisms. Topics include the chemical and molecular basis of life, metabolism, cellular reproduction, principles of inheritance, and evolution. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): BIOL110L
(2 contact hours)
This course is designed to provide the laboratory fundamentals of biological science at the cellular level. Students will focus on the scientific method, cellular structure and function, cellular energetics, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, genetics, and heredity. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): BIOL110
Earn your AAS in medical assisting in just two years
180
Strengthen your skills with a 180-hour practicum
Why the AAS in medical assisting at Davenport University?
Unlike others, Davenport’s certified medical assistant program leads to a medical assisting degree, not just the medical assistant certification. You can also ladder your credits into another degree. For example, you can receive your AAS in medical assisting and be earning a medical assistant salary while you pursue a bachelor’s in nursing (BSN) at Davenport.
If you’re a high school student who is taking advantage of Davenport’s dual enrollment/middle college program, the medical assistant program enables you to graduate with both a high school diploma and an AAS in medical assisting.
By completing your coursework and practicum for the medical assistant program, you’ll be eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam from the American Association of Medical Assistants and/or the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam from American Medical Technologists.
Experience the Davenport difference:
Preparation for medical assistant jobs
Earn a medical assisting degree at Davenport University and set yourself apart from your competition for medical assistant jobs.
Become CMA and/or RMA certified
Complete Davenport’s medical assisting degree and you’ll be eligible to take the CMA and/or the RMA certification exams.
Davenport is a private, not-for-profit university with more than 150 years of experience preparing students for successful careers.
Offering over 80 degree and certificate programs, we align with top employers to design degree programs that help you gain the skills and real-world experience you need to rise above the rest. With small class sizes and campuses across Michigan or online, you’ll earn a quality education on your schedule at Davenport University.*
From leadership to creativity, and communication to problem-solving, the AAS in medical assisting will help you gain the soft skills that employers are also looking for in medical assistant jobs.
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REGIONAL ACCREDITING BODY:
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
30 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
Date of Reaccreditation: 2014
Next Accreditation Due: 2021-2022
NATIONAL ACCREDITING BODY:
The Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) is a Committee on Accreditation of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The Medical Assisting program at Grand Rapids (AAS), Lansing (AAS), and Midland (AAS) campuses are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org), upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
25400 U.S Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, Florida 33763
(727) 210-2350
Annual Report Form (ARF) Outcome Publication
In the 2015 Standards and Guidelines for the Accreditation of Educational Programs in Medical Assisting, Standard V.A.4 states the following:
The Sponsor must maintain, and make available to the public, current and consistent summary information about student/graduate achievement that includes the results of one or more of the outcomes assessments required in these Standards.
Davenport University students and employers are highly satisfied with the Medical Assisting Program at the Lettinga campus as indicated by the following:
Program's Retention Rate for 2018 Admission Cohort and calendar year is 82.22%
Department Chair and Interim Associate Dean Health Information Management/Allied Health - Linda Sorensen, Ed. D., MPA, RHIA, CHPS
Grand Rapids
Associate Department Chair and Program Director: Marybeth Pieri-Smith, MBA, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, CMA (AAMA)
The Medical Assistant student must be able to observe safe practice criteria in assisting patients. Students can expect to spend several hours standing, be able to move quickly, appropriately handle stressful situations, and function as a member of the health care delivery team.
This program requires 180-hour practicum for Medical Assisting
Medical Assisting Program Objectives:
Upon completion of the Medical Assisting Program, a student is expected to be able to:
Successfully demonstrate effective communication verbally and non-verbally with patients, families, and healthcare professionals in various environments utilizing active listening, interviewing, instruction of procedures and patient education, and documentation skills.
Apply critical thinking and knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, mathematics, pharmacology, and pathophysiology in the performance of clinical procedures and administrative functions to ensure safe and effective care of patients in the practice setting.
Utilize critical thinking, effective time management, cultural sensitivity, professionalism, and ethical decision-making in the medical business practice setting using current technology in order to integrate clinical workflow and business strategies.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills to identify, prioritize, and mitigate ethical dilemmas while providing patient care in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations, policies, and laws while upholding patient rights.
Exhibit critical thinking based on knowledge of academic subject matter required for competence in the medical assisting profession including accurately calculating and administering medication dosages, performing laboratory testing and interpreting data for safe and effective patient care.
Incorporate cognitive knowledge in performing in the psychomotor and affective domains in the practice of medical assisting, applying quality control measures in following health and safety policies and procedures to prevent illness and injury.
Manage patient care data with our 100% online HIT program
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology (69 Credits)
Learn to analyze, manage and use patient data and health information resources as a health care information technologist with the health information technology associate degree at Davenport University. Take this two-year health information technology degree 100% online through our Online+ Livestream classes (formerly known as real-time virtual) or in-person on our W.A. Lettinga Campus. This in-person or online health information technology degree is led by faculty who have real-world experience and hold industry-recognized credentials, including Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) and Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS).
Enrich your online learning experience and make valuable connections through Davenport’s faculty mentoring program, online tutors and Allied Health/Health Information Student and Alumni Association. Hands-on clinicals at a health care site near you will also help put you on a path to earning the health information technologist salary you deserve.
Davenport University's health information technology and health information management programs are designed as building blocks for our certificate, associate, bachelor and master-level degree offerings. Learn how to stack your HIT and HIM degrees here.
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What is a health information technology degree?
A health information technology degree focuses on analyzing, managing and using patient care data and health information resources to manage medical records, understand reimbursement and research, coding, and uphold the highest health information standards.
Accredited by the CAHIIM, Davenport’s fully online health information technology associate degree program will prepare you to sit for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) exam so you can earn the credential you need to become a health care information technologist.
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Get on track to earn the health information technologist’s salary you deserve through HIT program courses, such as medical terminology, advanced procedural coding, health care ethics and presentation techniques. Complete Davenport’s associates degree in information technology and continue on to our bachelor’s in health information management (HIM degree). All classes are aligned with Quality Matters (QM) and are evaluated through Instructional Design to ensure the quality of instruction.
This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business, health, and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.) Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/h
This course is the first of a two semester sequence that provides a foundation in human anatomy, physiology and the disease process for students in the Health Information Management and Allied Health programs. Students will learn anatomical and physiological terminology, homeostatic mechanisms, and other fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology. Students will study the structure, function, common disease processes, characteristics, and treatments related to the following body systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, senses, and endocrine. Each organ system will be studied with emphasis on the relation-ship between systems. Note: A grade of C or better is required to take the next course in the sequence. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course is the second of a two-semester sequence that provides a foundation in human anatomy, physiology and the disease process for students in the Health Information Management and Allied Health programs. This course expands on previously gained knowledge in the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Students will continue to learn anatomical and physiological terminology, homeostatic mechanisms, and other fundamental principles of anatomy and physi-ology. Students will study the structure, function, common disease processes, characteristics, and treatments related to the following body systems: blood and circulation, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive. Each organ system will be studied with emphasis on the relationship between systems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BIOL115 with a C grade or above.
This course introduces concepts of pathophysiology in a systemic manner by comparing the functioning of the human body in normal and diseased states. Students will integrate information relating to the etiology, presentation, evaluation, treatment, and prevention of common human diseases. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): BIOL116 if required in degree choice
Prerequisite(s): BIOL115 or BIOL120
This course introduces and applies the theories and principles of effective communication. Students learn to organize and present clear, logical messages to specific audiences. They develop confidence in public speaking and increase their ability to inform and persuade listeners. They also implement critical thinking and listening skills. Finally, students exhibit the skills and tools necessary to construct, organize, and deliver effective speeches. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course introduces students to expository and persuasive writing. Employing critical thinking and the writing process, students will compose academic essays utilizing a variety of modes. They will also analyze and respond to a variety of academic and professional readings. Students will evaluate information and audience to improve form and content. Students are also introduced to the research process, including finding, evaluating, and documenting sources, to complete a short research project using the American Psychological Association Style. Note: ENGL109L is a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of ENGL021. Student must also complete a diagnostic writing sample.
This course further develops the skills in expository and persuasive writing that were introduced in ENGL109, English Composition. Students develop critical thinking through the creation of essays and documents that use argumentation and persuasion. As a team, students collaborate to present a required assignment to the class. Students learn to research, evaluate, and incorporate information from both primary and secondary sources, to document secondary sources using APA format, and to analyze information and audiences to improve form and content. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. This course aims to increase students' appreciation of the utility and application of mathematics. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores, placement criteria, or successful completion of MATH 030
This course introduces students to the complex issues surrounding diversity in U.S. society and to the need for understanding difference in an increasingly globalized world. Students will explore the social-historical context of multiple experiences on individual, cultural and institutional levels. They will analyze the complex interactions regarding diversity in organizations. Students will also evaluate their own thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors in order to understand their roles in a diverse society. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course surveys the main components of the business systems cycle. The five phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) (systems planning, system analysis, systems design, systems implementation, and system operation and support) will be investigated. Students will look at how many of the typical business needs are incorporated into a business system. These may include invoicing, accounts receivable, order entry, inventory, accounts payable, payroll, manufacturing, and sales/marketing. Participation in a group project, site visit, or case study will give students a sense of group dynamics in real-world systems development projects. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100
This course is required in the first semester of declaring any College of Health Professions (CoHP) major. As part of orienting the student to the College of Health Professions programs, this course is also a primer regarding the importance of professionalism in healthcare and patient privacy, the use of universal precautions and safety requirements for healthcare settings and introduces students to the skills needed for University success, including research techniques and career planning and development strategies. A review of the CoHP Student Handbook is included, as well as an introduction to the CoHP practicums and/or clinical professional practice experiences. Students in this course must register and complete the required Criminal Background Check (CBC) and Drug Screen (DS). HLTH101R is a 0 credit seminar which can be used to repeat the criminal background (CBC) and drug screen (DS) testing if required by the practicum/clinical site or other reasons. Note: If the CBC/DS portion
This course is required for any College of Health Professions (CoHP) major. As part of orienting the student to the College of Health Professions programs, this course is also a primer regarding the importance of professionalism in healthcare and patient privacy, and the use of universal precautions and safety requirements for healthcare settings. Students are required to complete the criminal background check (CBC) and drug screen (DS) testing as part of this course. A review of the CoHP Student Handbook is included, as well as an introduction to the CoHP practicums and/or clinical professional practice experiences. Note: Grading is Pass/Fail. Additional course fee(s) apply.
Co-requisite(s): ACES100
This course introduces the concept of a system-based approach to learning the professional language of those who are directly or indirectly engaged in health care. Word building through knowledge, use of prefixes, suffixes, root words, and combining forms is a central theme of this course. Spelling, pronunciation, abbreviations, medical symbols, and use of a medical dictionary are also emphasized. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course provides a foundation in management principles with special application and focus on the health care industry. The course will focus on organizational resource management in the health care industry including strategic planning, governance, leadership, change management, communication, human resource management, training and development, organizational development, financial management, ethics, project management and contract management. Case analysis will be applied through the discussion of various health care management-related situations. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course will provide the opportunity to explore basic law as it is applied to health related issues and the health care community. The student will be introduced to the concepts of medical ethics and will explore the major ethical issues currently facing health care professionals, with an emphasis on maintaining the highest legal, moral, and ethical standards in their profession. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. successfully.
4 contact hours
This course introduces the student to the contents of the health record. The student will analyze, synthesize and evaluate the contents of the health record gaining a detailed understanding of documentation requirements, data governance, health law, health information technologies, analytics and decision support, health information exchange, revenue management. The student will comprehend the difference between data and information, classification systems and nomenclatures, and primary and secondary data sources. The student is introduced to HIPAA (the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act); legal and ethical issues pertaining to the contents of the health record, privacy, confidentiality and security, and professional ethics. The student gains comprehension of health care information systems acquisition and evaluation, data integrity, data security, and work process design. Through hands-on experiences the student will gain a detailed understanding of h
4 contact hours
This course provides a detailed understanding of health information systems (administrative, patient, registration, ADT, EHR, PHR, lab, radiology, pharmacy and others) commonly available and in use in the U.S. health care delivery. An emphasis is placed on confidentiality, security and privacy policies and procedures. Students will work with an EHR to complete HIM processes within this course. Students are provided an overview of the technology selections process including negotiation and evaluation of a HIM technology. Students are introduced to Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine (SNOMED-CT) including a brief overview of its role in the health care delivery system as the basis for an electronic health record. This course also provides an introduction to data collection, warehousing and system architecture. This course requires two hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week (4 contact hours). Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successful
This course is an introduction of the methods used to define, describe, recognize and apply total quality management in health care. The principles of the quality assessment process and risk management will be emphasized. The course will provide an opportunity for the student to gain skills in collecting and analyzing data through a team approach. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HINT215 for HIT/HIM majors; HLTH210 for HSAD majors
2 contact hours
This course provides the student with the knowledge and application of statistics and use of spreadsheets to compile data and present information. In this course students gain understanding and apply knowledge of health care statistics and research through the study of indices, databases, and registries, vital statistics, health care and descriptive statistics, data selection, interpretation and presentation of data and information research techniques. The course requires that the student compute health care statistics. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Co-requisite(s): HINT110 Prerequisite(s): MATH125
This course introduces students to the International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) volumes I and II, and International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision, Procedural Classification System (ICD-10-PCS). The focus of this course is diagnostic coding and inpatient procedural coding. Students gain a detailed understanding of the Official ICD-10-CM/PCS Guidelines for coding and reporting and apply these guidelines in a structured context for accurate code assignment. Emphasis is also placed on coding compliance and adherence to official guidelines. Students gain an understanding to the importance of data quality and data integrity. Students compare and contrast the new ICD-10-CM/PCS to ICD-9-CM (the previous classification system). Students are introduced to other classification systems such as, DSM-IV and ICD-O. Students will learn how to maneuver in different computerized encoding systems by assigning codes and using various references a
This course introduces students to procedural coding utilizing the current editions of the Current Procedural Terminology, Health Care Common Procedural Coding System Level II code books and computer assisted coding software. The course will focus on utilizing these coding systems along with the application of current coding guidelines to determine accurate outpatient procedural codes based on documented clinical data. Students will develop appropriate physician queries to resolve clinical data discrepancies and analyze computer generated codes for accuracy. Chargemaster maintenance in regards to procedural coding and the development and application of coding procedures will also be discussed. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): HINT221
Prerequisite(s): BIOL116
This course is part of the first professional practice experience (PPE) for the health information technology and the health information management degree programs. This lecture portion of the practicum will cover how coding interfaces with reimbursement methodologies. This course provides professional practice experience in medical coding with respect to and review of the revenue cycle. Students successfully completing this course along with HINT294L are academically prepared for the CCA (Certified Coding Associate) certification exam through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Note: This course along with HINT294L requires lecture with use of computerized encoding systems. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): HINT294 and HINT294L must be taken concurrently
Prerequisite(s): HINT221, HIN
This course is part of the first professional practice experience (PPE) for the health information technology and the health information management degree programs. This laboratory portion of the practicum will provide extensive experience with various computerized encoding systems and practice coding with real world charts following official coding guidelines along with experience in chargemaster development and case mix analysis. Students successfully completing this course along with HINT294 are academically prepared for the CCA (Certified Coding Associate) certification exam through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Note: This course along with HINT294 requires lecture and laboratory with use of computerized encoding systems. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): HINT294 and HINT294L
Contact Regional Practicum Manager at least two semesters prior to enrolling.
This course is part of the second professional practice experience (PPE) for the health information technology and the health information management degree programs. This lecture portion of the PPE will enforce principles of health information technology through extensive analysis of case studies and completion of other assignments. This course will provide a review session for the Registered Health Information Technology (RHIT) national certification examination through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Note: A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): HINT297 and HINT297C must be taken concurrently; HINT294 and HINT294L may be taken concurrently with HINT297 and HINT297C.
Prerequisite(s): Last semester of associate’s
Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Contact the Practicum Coordinator two semesters in advance of taking this course to begin the approval process. Approval for enrollment in the course is required by the Program Director.
This course is part of the second professional practice experience (PPE) for the health information technology and the health information management degree programs. This experiential portion of the PPE will provide supervised professional practice projects structured to allow students learning experiences with the health information services department of a hospital or other health care organization (requiring at least 80 hours of experience per semester coupled with simulation activities). Principles of health information technology will be applied through observation and/or mentorship, and participation in a variety of health information management functions and simulations. The major emphasis is on the acquisition of knowledge, analysis of technical procedure
This course is an introduction to health care reimbursement systems used throughout the United States. Students will gain a detailed understanding of various payment methodologies currently used (i.e. managed care, third party payers, federal programs, etc.), and apply this understanding to the monitoring and management of the revenue cycle. Students will verify completeness of clinical documentation, manage the use of clinical data systems used in claims management and utilize the principles of health care finance to monitor healthcare facility revenue. Current HIPAA guidelines will be covered along with financial ethics and the identification and eliminations of financial fraud and abuse. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
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Your Health Information Technology and Health Information Management stackable degrees
Davenport University's HIT and HIM programs are designed as building blocks for our certificate, associate, bachelor and master-level degree offerings. After finishing the coding and billing certificate, you'll be able to seamlessly apply the credits you earned to the degrees listed below –– all while earning resume-boosting recognition along the way.
Why pursue a Davenport health information technology degree?
Accredited by CAHIIM, Davenport’s health information technology associate degree program was ranked #2 for the best online associate in HIT program in the nation by Intelligent. Davenport’s health-focused associates degree in information technology will prepare you to earn the health information technologist’s salary you deserve with organizations that collect and use health care information, including insurance companies and law firms.
Experience the Davenport difference:
Real-world faculty expertise
Become a health care information technologist with the help of faculty who are leaders in national and regional associations and conduct research in areas such as leadership and public health.
State-of-the-art technology
Use state-of-the-art software and learning platforms like 3M Encoder, GO EHR, and MedTrak Educational Systems in this associates degree in information technology program.
HIT program scholarships
Qualify for Davenport University scholarships specific to the HIT program, including Michigan Health Information Management Association (MHIMA) and the AHIMA Foundation.
Course credit for your certifications
Receive course credits for certifications, including RHIT, Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist — Physician-based (CCS-P).
95% employer satisfaction rate
Stand out among employers with your Davenport HIT degree. Those we surveyed gave a 95% satisfaction rating for Davenport health information graduates.
CAHIIM accreditation
Earn a health information technology degree that’s accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
HIT/HIM Program Director
Meet Megan Tober, the associate department chair and program director for the health information management programs at Davenport University.
Get started on your health information technology degree
Explore the admissions requirements and then take the next step toward earning your HIT program degree at Davenport.
Talk to an admissions advisor
Davenport’s admissions team is here to answer your questions. Please call us at 800.686.1600 or email us at info@davenport.edu.
The Health Information Management accreditor of Davenport University is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for Associate degree in Health Information Technology has been reaffirmed through 2030. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email atinfo@cahiim.org.
Program impact
Employment Rate: 86% (2021-2022)
Graduate Satisfaction Rate: 100% (2021-2022)
Student Satisfaction: 6.42 (out of 7, 2021-2022)
Program Retention: 75.4% (2021-2022)
Graduation Rate 55% (2022)
RHIT Certification Pass Rate: 73% (Above national average, 8/1/2021-7/31/2022)
Davenport is a private, not-for-profit university with more than 150 years of experience preparing students for successful careers.
Offering over 80 degree and certificate programs, we align with top employers to design degree programs that help you gain the skills and real-world experience you need to rise above the rest. With small class sizes and campuses across Michigan or online, you’ll earn a quality education on your schedule at Davenport University.*
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For 20 years, Davenport has been offering online classes — and now it’s one of few in the nation to use VirBELA, a 3D virtual learning platform.
5 common questions students ask about online learning
By earning your health-focused associates degree in information technology online at Davenport, you may have questions about online learning. Here are five common questions our students ask.
Admission follows Davenport University admission and progression policy as outlines in Undergraduate Catalog. Student in the College of Health Professions must maintain a 2.0 GPA to continue in a program of study towards a degree.
Evaluate data structure, content and information governance.
Manage the healthcare revenue cycle.
Assess the appropriate use of health informatics, health analytics, and health
data.
Interpret organizational management and leadership strategies.
Apply health law and compliance methods.
Identify information protection: access, use, privacy, and security.
Faculty and Staff
Department Chair/Interim Associate Dean Allied Health and Health Information Management: Linda Sorensen, EdD, RHIA, CHPS
Associate Department Chair, HIM/Allied Graduate: Joseph C. Brown, DHA
Associate Department Chair/Program Director HIT/HIM: Megan Tober, MBA, RHIA
Mission Statement
The mission of the HIM program is to prepare graduates who can analyze, manage, and utilize patient care data and health information resources. The curriculum is designed to meet the requirements of our accrediting bodies.
Join a growing tech field with our degree for project management
Bachelor of Science - Technology Project Management (120 credits minimum)
With the bachelor’s degree in technology project management from Davenport University, you'll gain valuable skills in business, leadership and technology. You’ll learn from Davenport’s expert faculty who will help you develop high-level proficiencies so you can make an immediate impact in your future career in technology project management.
Davenport is a Registered Education Provider with the prestigious Project Management Institute (PMI). This means the project management bachelor degree closely follows industry standards in all project management courses so you’ll be effective and efficient as a technology project manager.
Earn your project manager bachelor degree online or on campus at Davenport’s W.A. Lettinga or Lansing locations. You can also earn your degree part time or full time. Choose the options that best fit your schedule and your life.
Why a bachelor’s in technology project management?
The growing technology field needs experts in technology project management. As a technology project manager, you’ll help to align technology with business strategies. You’ll do this by providing project planning and management for specific company projects, ensuring projects are completed correctly and within scope. Davenport's project management bachelor degree follows industry standards and offers you many hands-on learning opportunities, such as class projects and internships.
Explore courses for Davenport’s degree for project management
All of Davenport's required project management courses in the project management bachelor degree program are certified by PMI and are taught by professors with Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. You'll take courses like presentation techniques, professional writing, professional ethics and principles in project management. Plus, the project management bachelor degree is the only program of its type to require an internship so you’ll gain valuable experience in the real world — before you graduate.
ACES100 - This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.)
Open Elective - Any course at the 100 level or above that is not already required in program.
This course introduces and applies the theories and principles of effective communication. Students learn to organize and present clear, logical messages to specific audiences. They develop confidence in public speaking and increase their ability to inform and persuade listeners. They also implement critical thinking and listening skills. Finally, students exhibit the skills and tools necessary to construct, organize, and deliver effective speeches. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course introduces students to expository and persuasive writing. Employing critical thinking and the writing process, students will compose academic essays utilizing a variety of modes. They will also analyze and respond to a variety of academic and professional readings. Students will evaluate information and audience to improve form and content. Students are also introduced to the research process, including finding, evaluating, and documenting sources, to complete a short research project using the American Psychological Association Style. Note: ENGL109L is a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of ENGL021. Student must also complete a diagnostic writing sample.
This course further develops the skills in expository and persuasive writing that were introduced in ENGL109, English Composition. Students develop critical thinking through the creation of essays and documents that use argumentation and persuasion. As a team, students collaborate to present a required assignment to the class. Students learn to research, evaluate, and incorporate information from both primary and secondary sources, to document secondary sources using APA format, and to analyze information and audiences to improve form and content. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course develops the written and presentation skills necessary for success in professional, supervisory, or managerial positions. Emphasis on communication in both on-paper and digital media is included. Students also learn to use a variety of formats, styles, and delivery systems to achieve the clear, concise, and professional communication required to communicate in global markets. To stress the importance of workplace communication, students create a major professional document as a team. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and COMM120
MATH135 College Algebra 3 CR
This course is intended to further develop students’ algebraic skills as well as prepare them for success in MATH210 (Business Calculus). The course focuses heavily on the necessary knowledge of mathematical concepts needed to solve a diverse and complex array of scenarios. These include polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their properties. In addition, students will solve logarithmic and exponential equations, learn the symmetry of graphs, and sequences and series of numbers. Applications to the business, health, and/or technology professions will be emphasized throughout the course. Additional Course Fee(s) apply. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH 120 or MATH125 with a C or above
MATH150 Pre-Calculus 4 CR
This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Topics include: brief review of algebra, solving equations and inequalities, systems of linear and nonlinear equations, the properties and graphs of relations and functions (including polynomial, radical, rational, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric), zeros of polynomial functions, trigonometry, conic sections, polar coordinates. Additional Course Fee(s) apply for online sections only. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH 120 or MATH125 with a C or above
This course introduces students to the complex issues surrounding diversity in U.S. society and to the need for understanding difference in an increasingly globalized world. Students will explore the social-historical context of multiple experiences on individual, cultural and institutional levels. They will analyze the complex interactions regarding diversity in organizations. Students will also evaluate their own thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors in order to understand their roles in a diverse society. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course introduces students to socioeconomic, political and cultural dimensions of globalization. While employing an interdisciplinary approach, students explore the aspects and driving forces of globalization. Students analyze how macro globalization processes that transcend national boundaries, such as democratization, human rights, global finance, terrorism, pandemics, and environmental changes, impact lives of individuals in various regions of the world. The students critically assess the current and future impacts of issues, payoffs, dangers, and paradoxes of people’s choices about the global issues while emphasizing an institutional approach to resolving global problems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109 and SOSC201
This is the basic statistics course in which students learn to collect, analyze, present and interpret data. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods are applied in problem-solving and decision-making situations. Analysis of large, real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. This course aims to increase students' appreciation of the utility and application of mathematics. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores, placement criteria, or successful completion of MATH 030
This course is an introduction to accounting principles emphasizing the operation of a business as a sole proprietorship and covers the complete accounting cycle for merchandising and service entities. Partnership accounting is also covered. The application of computer technology to accounting processes is integrated into this course.
Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to take the next course in the sequence.
Co-requisite(s): BITS 211
This course explores applied ethics, focusing on social and professional situations especially in the fields of business, law, and technology. Students learn ethical theory as they examine the complexities of ethical dilemmas. Students also compare and contrast ethical and moral systems. In addition, students apply creative and critical thinking to ethical dilemmas involving professional and social responsibility. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This survey course covers the fundamental principles of business law, including the legal system, dispute resolution, government regulation torts, and crimes affecting business, contracts, sales, and agency. Court decisions are used to encourage analytical thinking. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
This course provides a foundation in basic management principles with special application and focus on the supervisory level of management. The four universal functions of management (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling) are explored. Students learn the theories and study their impact on the history of management practices. Proper case analysis process is also examined and applied through the discussion of various supervisory/managerial case situations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL109
Students create and manipulate spreadsheets with MS Excel to solve business applications. It is expected that students have a familiarity with spreadsheet software, as the course quickly progresses to advanced features, including data validation, linked workbooks, pivot tables, lookup functions, solver, and scenario manager. By the end of the semester, students will have the prerequisite skills to take applicable certification testing. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
This course surveys the main components of the business systems cycle. The five phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) (systems planning, system analysis, systems design, systems implementation, and system operation and support) will be investigated. Students will look at how many of the typical business needs are incorporated into a business system. These may include invoicing, accounts receivable, order entry, inventory, accounts payable, payroll, manufacturing, and sales/marketing. Participation in a group project, site visit, or case study will give students a sense of group dynamics in real-world systems development projects. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100
The basics of data analytics are introduced including descriptive, predictive and prescriptive statistics, regression analysis, and data visualization. The instructional approach is an application-based introduction to data analytics practices such as data cleaning, data organization for analysis, and exploratory data analysis. A key component of instruction is an emphasis on hands-on practice with data analysis projects and presentation of results to multiple audiences. Techniques examined emphasize applicability in multiple organizational sectors including business, healthcare, and technology. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): STAT220
Students gain an essential understanding of the discipline and approach to the management of projects in a global environment. Topics explained include project definition, resource planning, project scheduling with Gantt charts, project control, as well as planning and scheduling with limited resources. Topics are explored from both a quantitative and qualitative perspective. Students learn and utilize project software throughout the course. Various techniques used in planning, scheduling, ROI, and controlling projects will be explored and applied through the use of simulations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HLTH211, MGMT211 or CISP111
This course will provide an overview of information security from both the perspectives of the organization and that of personal computing. Topics include security management practices, physical security, security architecture, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, access control systems, security controls, cryptography, telecommunications and network security, operations security, law and ethics, and personal computer security. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100
This course provides an in-depth look at scheduling in the complex world of global projects. Students will use MS Project as a platform to learn how to plan and create realistic project schedules, network diagrams and work breakdown structures. Additional topics include scheduling with agile methodology, estimating activity duration, determining the critical path, corrective actions, and generating reports. Students will get plenty of practice using MS Project tools using case studies to gain real world experience. Course aligns with Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) teachings. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): GPMT287
This class delves into the financial and risk management of project management in a global environment by focusing on activity based forecasting, estimating management reserve, budgeting, risk management and cost associated with projects. Additional topics include identifying and categorizing risks, developing a comprehensive risk management plan, earned value management, and determining proper risk response strategies. It also includes other project management tools and methodologies used in managing global projects. This class is designed to provide students with a metric for an in depth assessment of their desire and commitment toward pursuing a career in global project management in the beginning of their educational process. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): BITS211
Prerequisite(s): GPMT287
This class provides students with an in-depth understanding of sourcing in a global environment. Students will develop global contracts and explore cultural and ethical differences of managing projects and contracts in a global environment. Pragmatic and dynamic regional, legal, cultural and ethical environments that affect sourcing decisions and management are reviewed. Upon successful course completion, students will have a solid basis of understanding of the requirements and challenges U.S. based corporate project manager’s face in negotiating and managing global contracts and projects. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): GPMT287
Students will gain insight and knowledge into project product quality and process improvement for creating project or program deliverables. Specific topics include six sigma, lean, quality control, testing, continuous improvement and requirements verification. Special emphasis will be placed on customer satisfaction within a project environment. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): GPMT287
Attend Mandatory Internship Workshop at least two semesters prior to your desired internship course semester. The required internship workshop and approval process can be found at:https://my.davenport.edu/internships
This bachelor-level internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The experience should be related as closely as possible to the student’s major field and individual interest. The course is variable credit (1-6) with each credit requiring 50 hours of career-related work time at the internship site (6 credits=300 hours). The course may be repeated for up to a total of 6 credits. Students must meet the minimum 3 credits of Technology Management internship requirement through this course. Internship hours will be scheduled in partnership between the student and the site and reported via weekly reports filed by the student in the academic course. Students will be supported to identify site possibi
Students examine and apply theories of leadership with a focus on determining effective strategies and styles of leadership needed to influence and coordinate the efforts of work team members and organizations. Through the use of self-analysis critiques, students discover their leadership styles and preferences. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HLTH211 or MGMT211
This is the capstone for the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in the College of Technology. Competency of the program will be demonstrated through a project in which the student demonstrates proficiency in their specific major area of study. Students are strongly encouraged to attempt a certification exam relevant to their degree during this course. The estimated cost of an outside certification exam is $125 - $300. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): Last semester; major courses complete or taken concurrently and GPMT287.
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Choose 6 (six) elective courses from the list below [TPMS] or choose one of the following established specialty areas:
This course is an introduction to Internet and Web based technologies, and methods improving purchase and logistics activities. Main topic areas include web-based technologies used to create new business opportunities, business strategies for e-commerce, hardware and software requirements, security concerns, payment systems, MRP, ERP concepts, cloud technology. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): CISP111
This course will examine the major types or data models of Database Management Systems (DBMS): hierarchical, network, relational, and object-oriented. The principles and problems of database design, operation, and maintenance for each data model will be discussed and compared. Topics that will be covered include design theory, query language, relational expressions, SQL, stored procedures, client-server interfaces, entity relationship diagrams, normalization, and database security. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP111
The major concepts of systems analysis and design are reinforced. The student will learn how to provide management for projects that employ the methods of data gathering, fact-finding and input/output design. Using case problems, students will implement the techniques of system development and project management. In preparation for the role of a systems analyst or designer, students will be expected to use all of the skills and techniques of an advanced analyst to research a complex project. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): CISP111, CISP247 and either CSCI232, CSCI234, CSCI239.or CISP242
This is an introductory course in object-oriented programming. Students learn fundamental programming concepts including structured programming, operations on data and decision-making, looping, recursion, pointers, scope and class of variables strings, numeric arrays, sorting, and an introduction to data structures. Emphasis will be placed on the design, development, and testing of programs used to solve practical problems. Note: A grade of C or better is required to take the next level of programming courses CSCI 232, CSCI 234 and CSCI239. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course applies fundamental ideas in discrete structures and mathematical reasoning. Topics include elementary logic and set theory, functions and relations, induction and recursion, elementary algorithm analysis, counting techniques, and introduction to computability. Fundamental techniques include graph theory, Boolean algebra, and trees. Techniques and topics will form the foundation for subsequent programming language courses. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): CISP111 and MATH130, MATH135 or MATH150
This course is a continuation of object-oriented programming utilizing C++. Students learn to design, code, test, and debug programs using object-orientated techniques. Emphasis is placed upon topics such as problem solving, programming structure, arrays, strings, pointers, classes, inheritance, polymorphism, constructors, copy constructors, destructors, overloading operators, virtual functions, I/O file streams, and data files. Students learn how to strengthen problem solving skills and analytical techniques as they apply to their programs a variety of data types, input/output, operators, decisions, looping, and functions. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI231 completed with a grade of C or better
This continuing course in object-oriented programming exposes students to C# programming and object-oriented analysis and design techniques. Students will design, develop, and test applications used to solve practical problems. Topics explored include classes, inheritance, polymorphism, interfaces, database access, extensible markup language, and network programming. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI231 completed with a grade of C or better
This course investigates advanced topics in object oriented programming using the Java programming language. Data structures, Trees, Linked Lists, Abstract Data Types, Binary Trees, Graphs, Searching and Sorting Algorithms are covered. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI231 completed with a grade of C or better
This course will examine the major types or data models of Database Management Systems (DBMS): hierarchical, network, relational, and object-oriented. The principles and problems of database design, operation, and maintenance for each data model will be discussed and compared. Topics that will be covered include design theory, query language, relational expressions, SQL, stored procedures, client-server interfaces, entity relationship diagrams, normalization, and database security. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP111
This course will provide an overview of characteristics of disasters, their impact on population, infrastructure, economy, and disaster management cycle. Topics include the role, organization, and management of business continuity planning in planning for and surviving the impact of disaster, continuing to operate to serve clients or customers, and rapidly recovering to full operations. Other areas of interest include the business impact analysis process, how to manage it, and how to use the analysis as the first step in business continuity plan development. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): IAAS221 or IAAS224
This course surveys the technical knowledge of the Windows operating system that any digital forensic analyst should know to examine digital media. The course focuses on collecting and analyzing data from a Windows operating system to provide information that can be used for both civil and criminal litigation. User based activity and software/hardware artifacts are analyzed along with acquisition of digital media in a Windows based environment. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): IAAS221 and NETW101
This course concentrates on the tools necessary for protecting user accounts and strengthening authentication. Topics include establishing secure account usage, monitoring and disabling accounts, controlling root access, and auditing user activity. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): NETW101
Prerequisite(s): IAAS221 or IAAS224
This course is a general overview of microcomputer operating systems. A basic understanding of computers and the use of Windows is assumed. Emphasis is on operating system concepts, management, maintenance, and resources required. Topics covered include installing and maintaining operating systems, creation of batch files or scripts, customizing and troubleshooting a computer system, and managing files and disks. Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of OS concepts, installation, management, maintenance, using a variety of operating systems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100
This course covers installing, configuring, and administering Microsoft Windows client and server operating systems. The course includes extensive use of hands-on exercises. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): NETW101
This course is a general overview of microcomputer operating systems. A basic understanding of computers and the use of Windows is assumed. Emphasis is on operating system concepts, management, maintenance, and resources required. Topics covered include installing and maintaining operating systems, creation of batch files or scripts, customizing and troubleshooting a computer system, and managing files and disks. Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of OS concepts, installation, management, maintenance, using a variety of operating systems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100
This course covers installing, configuring, and administering Microsoft Windows client and server operating systems. The course includes extensive use of hands-on exercises. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): NETW101
NETW151 Cisco Networking Fundamentals (4 contact hours)
This course introduces students to the architecture, structure, functions, and components of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles of IP addressing, the OSI model, and the fundamentals of Ethernet protocols & media are introduced. Students will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes. Lab work is designed to simulate real-world networking. This course is the first of three networking courses to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam. Additional Course Fee(s) apply. Co-requisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125; and NETW101
NETW220 Data Communications and Networks
This course focuses on fundamentals of data communications systems and networks. Topics to be covered will include communications hardware and software, data transmission, protocols to include the LDAP, the OSI Reference Model, local area networks, wide area networks, and the Internet. Prerequisite(s): NETW101 or CISP111 and MATH120 or MATH125
NETW152 Cisco Routing and Switching (4 contact hours)
This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in small networks, and introduces WLANs and security concepts. Students will learn to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Topics covered include VLANs and inter-VLAN routing, EtherChannel, and IPv4 & IPv6 static routing. Lab work is designed to simulate real-world networking. This course is the second of three networking courses to prepare students for the CCNA certification exam. Additional Course Fee(s) apply.
NETW235 UNIX/Linux Server Administration
This course builds on previous experience in a UNIX environment to provide students with all the standard and advanced techniques necessary to set up and maintain a secure, effective Linux environment. Emphasis will be on using UNIX/Linux as a network server. Students will create and maintain users and groups, set up web, mail, and FTP services, and perform other UNIX/Linux server administration tasks. Prerequisite(s): NETW217
NETW241 MS Implement Network Infrastructure
This course covers installing and configuring network protocols and services, such as DHCP, DNS, WINS, Remote Access Services, routing, Network Address Translation, and Certificate Services in a Windows Server environment. The course includes extensive use of hands-on exercises. Prerequisite(s): NETW141
This course covers operating system concepts in the UNIX environment. Topics include terminology, UNIX features and commands, UNIX system administration, and UNIX as a network server. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): NETW101
This course covers the wireless technologies in the networking industry. Topics covered will include planning, installing, configuring, and securing wireless networks. Physical-layer standards and wireless hardware will be examined. Hands-on exercises will reinforce the implementation and troubleshooting of wireless networks. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): NETW101 and NETW151 or NETW220 and IAAS221 or IAAS224
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of non-calculus-based mathematics. Applications to Managerial Science and Computer Science serve as motivation for course material. Topics include the mathematics of finance (compound interest and annuities), optimization, and decision-making. The use of spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) to handle more complex calculations will be introduced where appropriate. This course is strongly recommended for students in the Computer Science BS program. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
This course covers differential calculus and an introduction to integral calculus. Topics include: limits and continuity, the definition of the derivative, rules and techniques of differentiation, applications of the derivative (including motion, L’Hôpital’s Rule, curve sketching, optimization, and related rates), antiderivatives, Riemann sums, the definition of the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and elementary methods and applications of integration. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH216, MATH317 and MATH350.
Prerequisite(s): MATH150
This course introduces students to the advanced methods of data analysis. Particular focus will be given to techniques commonly used in the decision-making processes of those in management and marketing research, as well as those pursuing other careers requiring the interpretation of statistics-based research. Analysis of large, real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): STAT219 or STAT220
This course focuses on the international dimensions of business by clarifying and classifying country differences with regard to political economy. International Trade Theory, Foreign Direct Investment, and the Global Monetary System are explained. Emphasis is placed on competing in the global marketplace. International business situations dealing with trade, ethical dilemmas and globalization are examined with the use of proper case analysis techniques. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): MGMT211
Attend Mandatory Internship Workshop at least two semesters prior to your desired internship course semester. The required internship workshop and approval process can be found at:https://my.davenport.edu/internships
This sophomore-level internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The experience should be related as closely as possible to the student’s major field and individual interest. The course is variable credit (1, 2 or 3) with 1 credit requiring 50 hours of career-related work time at the internship site; 2 credits require 100 hours and 3 credits require 150 hours. The course may be repeated for up to a total of 3 credits. GPMT290 allows students to take an additional internship earlier in their career, but students must also meet the minimum 3 credits of their internship requirement through GPMT490. Internship hours will be scheduled in partnership between the student and the site and reported v
This course prepares students for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam developed and conducted by the Project Management Institute (PMI). This PMI® Authorized PMP® Exam Prep course provides a focused review of subject matter for the current exam and includes PMI-developed course content. Note: Successful completion of this preparatory course does not guarantee passing the exam. In addition, to sit for certification exams, students must meet educational and work experience requirements. Please refer to www.pmi.org for specific exam requirements. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): GPMT287 or equivalent experience.
NOTE: PMP®, Project Management Professional (PMP) ®, PMBOK® and PMI® are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
This course engages students in learning and discovery about the different cultural, geographical, historical, economic, business, religious, and ethical practices of host countries through the experience of living and studying outside of the United States. Students practice cultural competence through participation in discovery activities and structured observation of their surroundings while abroad and conduct discipline-specific and cultural studies of host countries with the United States and other nations in the global context. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the Study Abroad Program.
This course continues the study of accounting principles with special emphasis on corporations, and basic principles of managerial accounting. Note: A grade of C or better is required to take ACCT301. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT201 with a C grade or above.
This course is designed to provide an introduction to cost accounting and cost management techniques. The concepts of cost assignment to goods and services in the context of job order, process, and activity-based costing are covered. The behavior of costs, standard costing and variations-as well as schedules, summaries, and reports used in costing systems-are also introduced to the student. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT202
This course is a study of currently available accounting-business software and the related applications. Students will learn how to operate, evaluate, and apply various software with accounting systems and accounting information systems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ACCT202
This course reviews the fundamental accounting process studied in ACCT202 and continues with a more comprehensive study of the major categories of the balance sheet and statement of cash flow and income statements. Students will also be introduced to applicable APB and FASB pronouncements and related topics. Note: A grade of C or better is required to take the next course in the sequence. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of ACCT202 with a C or better grade.
This course examines the information flow through accounting systems including documentation, the recording process, and financial statements. The use of internal controls in the accounting system is emphasized. Case studies will be used to analyze and evaluate accounting systems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT220 and ACCT301
This course covers the fundamental principles of corporate finance. Students will be introduced to various methods of company analysis, the term structure of interest rates, the relationship between risk and return, time value of money principles, security analysis, cost of capital and capital structure, and capital budgeting techniques. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT201
4 contact hours
This course introduces the student to the contents of the health record. The student will analyze, synthesize and evaluate the contents of the health record gaining a detailed understanding of documentation requirements, data governance, health law, health information technologies, analytics and decision support, health information exchange, revenue management. The student will comprehend the difference between data and information, classification systems and nomenclatures, and primary and secondary data sources. The student is introduced to HIPAA (the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act); legal and ethical issues pertaining to the contents of the health record, privacy, confidentiality and security, and professional ethics. The student gains comprehension of health care information systems acquisition and evaluation, data integrity, data security, and work process design. Through hands-on experiences the student will gain a detailed understanding of h
4 contact hours
This course provides a detailed understanding of health information systems (administrative, patient, registration, ADT, EHR, PHR, lab, radiology, pharmacy and others) commonly available and in use in the U.S. health care delivery. An emphasis is placed on confidentiality, security and privacy policies and procedures. Students will work with an EHR to complete HIM processes within this course. Students are provided an overview of the technology selections process including negotiation and evaluation of a HIM technology. Students are introduced to Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine (SNOMED-CT) including a brief overview of its role in the health care delivery system as the basis for an electronic health record. This course also provides an introduction to data collection, warehousing and system architecture. This course requires two hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week (4 contact hours). Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successful
The application of clinical systems will be discussed and demonstrated, including clinical decision support systems, electronic health records and other computer based health records systems, nursing management systems, ancillary service systems, patient databases (private practice and facility) at point of service, master, and enterprise levels. Planning and evaluation (including financial capital and operating and regulatory matters affecting clinical information systems are considered. Strategies and theories for user performances management in the clinical setting are discussed. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HINT297 and HINT297C, CISP247 or BITS211
This course will concentrate on concepts related to information systems resource management, cost/benefit analysis, overview of information systems topology, technology assessments and strategic planning of information systems. Application of the concepts will be presented in terms of systems theory, hardware requirements, personnel requirements, vendor negotiations, software, database, telecommunications, and use of the internet. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HINT350
This course provides the student with an introduction to health care organizational systems and related resources. Discussions will include history and development of health care in the United States. Students gain a theoretical understanding of various health care provider roles in the overall organizational planning, management, quality, and assessment pertaining to major health policy issues and disciplines in the United States. Topics will compare and contrast the delivery of health care to those of other countries. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course is an introduction to health care reimbursement systems used throughout the United States. Students will gain a detailed understanding of various payment methodologies currently used (i.e. managed care, third party payers, federal programs, etc.), and apply this understanding to the monitoring and management of the revenue cycle. Students will verify completeness of clinical documentation, manage the use of clinical data systems used in claims management and utilize the principles of health care finance to monitor healthcare facility revenue. Current HIPAA guidelines will be covered along with financial ethics and the identification and eliminations of financial fraud and abuse. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
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Prepare to sit for the industry examination to earn the PMP certification through Davenport’s PMP prep course. You may also take a course that will prepare you to earn the PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification. These credentials are respected in the technology project management industry and highly sought after by employers.
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Learn to design, implement, maintain and secure complex computer networks with the bachelor of science in network management and security at Davenport University. With this computer networking degree, you’ll learn how to install, maintain and troubleshoot servers and network devices, including routers and switches to support both wired and wireless networks.
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As a registered Cisco Networking Academy, Davenport’s network security degree courses align with the technology and skills employers require. Cisco-specific courses provide in-depth, hands-on learning to develop and implement networking equipment and protocols for an organization and provide the foundation for more in-depth courses like Network Design and Virtualization. Davenport also incorporated changes into the computer networking degree based on Cisco’s updates to their CCNA and CCNP certification programs, including the new DevNet Associate certification.
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ACES100 - This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.)
Open Elective - Any course at the 100 level or above that is not already required in program.
This course introduces and applies the theories and principles of effective communication. Students learn to organize and present clear, logical messages to specific audiences. They develop confidence in public speaking and increase their ability to inform and persuade listeners. They also implement critical thinking and listening skills. Finally, students exhibit the skills and tools necessary to construct, organize, and deliver effective speeches. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course introduces students to expository and persuasive writing. Employing critical thinking and the writing process, students will compose academic essays utilizing a variety of modes. They will also analyze and respond to a variety of academic and professional readings. Students will evaluate information and audience to improve form and content. Students are also introduced to the research process, including finding, evaluating, and documenting sources, to complete a short research project using the American Psychological Association Style. Note: ENGL109L is a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of ENGL021. Student must also complete a diagnostic writing sample.
This course further develops the skills in expository and persuasive writing that were introduced in ENGL109, English Composition. Students develop critical thinking through the creation of essays and documents that use argumentation and persuasion. As a team, students collaborate to present a required assignment to the class. Students learn to research, evaluate, and incorporate information from both primary and secondary sources, to document secondary sources using APA format, and to analyze information and audiences to improve form and content. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course develops the written and presentation skills necessary for success in professional, supervisory, or managerial positions. Emphasis on communication in both on-paper and digital media is included. Students also learn to use a variety of formats, styles, and delivery systems to achieve the clear, concise, and professional communication required to communicate in global markets. To stress the importance of workplace communication, students create a major professional document as a team. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and COMM120
MATH135 College Algebra 3 CR
This course is intended to further develop students’ algebraic skills as well as prepare them for success in MATH210 (Business Calculus). The course focuses heavily on the necessary knowledge of mathematical concepts needed to solve a diverse and complex array of scenarios. These include polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their properties. In addition, students will solve logarithmic and exponential equations, learn the symmetry of graphs, and sequences and series of numbers. Applications to the business, health, and/or technology professions will be emphasized throughout the course. Additional Course Fee(s) apply. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH 120 or MATH125 with a C or above
MATH150 Pre-Calculus 4 CR
This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Topics include: brief review of algebra, solving equations and inequalities, systems of linear and nonlinear equations, the properties and graphs of relations and functions (including polynomial, radical, rational, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric), zeros of polynomial functions, trigonometry, conic sections, polar coordinates. Additional Course Fee(s) apply for online sections only. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH 120 or MATH125 with a C or above
MATH215 Calculus I 4 CR
This course covers differential calculus and an introduction to integral calculus. Topics include: limits and continuity, the definition of the derivative, rules and techniques of differentiation, applications of the derivative (including motion, L’Hôpital’s Rule, curve sketching, optimization, and related rates), antiderivatives, Riemann sums, the definition of the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and elementary methods and applications of integration. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH216, MATH317 and MATH350. Additional Course Fee(s) apply.
This course introduces students to the complex issues surrounding diversity in U.S. society and to the need for understanding difference in an increasingly globalized world. Students will explore the social-historical context of multiple experiences on individual, cultural and institutional levels. They will analyze the complex interactions regarding diversity in organizations. Students will also evaluate their own thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors in order to understand their roles in a diverse society. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course introduces students to socioeconomic, political and cultural dimensions of globalization. While employing an interdisciplinary approach, students explore the aspects and driving forces of globalization. Students analyze how macro globalization processes that transcend national boundaries, such as democratization, human rights, global finance, terrorism, pandemics, and environmental changes, impact lives of individuals in various regions of the world. The students critically assess the current and future impacts of issues, payoffs, dangers, and paradoxes of people’s choices about the global issues while emphasizing an institutional approach to resolving global problems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109 and SOSC201
This is the basic statistics course in which students learn to collect, analyze, present and interpret data. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods are applied in problem-solving and decision-making situations. Analysis of large, real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. This course aims to increase students' appreciation of the utility and application of mathematics. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores, placement criteria, or successful completion of MATH 030
ACCT200 Accounting Basics for Managers 3 CR
This course is designed strictly for the non-business major. It is a comprehensive survey course of financial and managerial accounting concepts that discusses the financial aspects of starting and growing a business. Specifically, the course explores the role of accounting in business, examining the balance sheet, profit/loss statements, and cash flow reports. Students will also learn how to analyze financial statements and financial trends.
ACCT201 Accounting Foundations I 4 CR
This course is an introduction to accounting principles emphasizing the operation of a business as a sole proprietorship and covers the complete accounting cycle for merchandising and service entities. Partnership accounting is also covered. The application of computer technology to accounting processes is integrated into this course. Note: A grade of C or better is required to take the next course in the sequence. Co-requisite(s): BITS211
This course explores applied ethics, focusing on social and professional situations especially in the fields of business, law, and technology. Students learn ethical theory as they examine the complexities of ethical dilemmas. Students also compare and contrast ethical and moral systems. In addition, students apply creative and critical thinking to ethical dilemmas involving professional and social responsibility. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course provides a foundation in basic management principles with special application and focus on the supervisory level of management. The four universal functions of management (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling) are explored. Students learn the theories and study their impact on the history of management practices. Proper case analysis process is also examined and applied through the discussion of various supervisory/managerial case situations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL109
Students create and manipulate spreadsheets with MS Excel to solve business applications. It is expected that students have a familiarity with spreadsheet software, as the course quickly progresses to advanced features, including data validation, linked workbooks, pivot tables, lookup functions, solver, and scenario manager. By the end of the semester, students will have the prerequisite skills to take applicable certification testing. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
Students gain an essential understanding of the discipline and approach to the management of projects in a global environment. Topics explained include project definition, resource planning, project scheduling with Gantt charts, project control, as well as planning and scheduling with limited resources. Topics are explored from both a quantitative and qualitative perspective. Students learn and utilize project software throughout the course. Various techniques used in planning, scheduling, ROI, and controlling projects will be explored and applied through the use of simulations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HLTH211, MGMT211 or CISP111
This course is a general overview of microcomputer operating systems. A basic understanding of computers and the use of Windows is assumed. Emphasis is on operating system concepts, management, maintenance, and resources required. Topics covered include installing and maintaining operating systems, creation of batch files or scripts, customizing and troubleshooting a computer system, and managing files and disks. Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of OS concepts, installation, management, maintenance, using a variety of operating systems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100
This course covers installing, configuring, and administering Microsoft Windows client and server operating systems. The course includes extensive use of hands-on exercises. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): NETW101
This course introduces the student to a PC, its components, common troubleshooting techniques, and adjustments. Additional topics include PC and network security methods, computer hardware and software package selection, and managing the PCs within a company-keeping track of all serial numbers, warranties, and software licensing utilizing either a spreadsheet or database. This course is 90 hands-on. This course will not teach students to repair all problems; not all problems can be fixed. This course will also help prepare the student to take the CompTIA A+ examination. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): NETW101
This course covers operating system concepts in the UNIX environment. Topics include terminology, UNIX features and commands, UNIX system administration, and UNIX as a network server. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): NETW101
This course will provide hands-on, practical techniques for implementing security in today's environment. The current risks and threats to an organization's data, along with methods of safeguarding this data, will be discussed. Students will build on previous knowledge to implement basic security services on any type of computer network. This course prepares students for the CompTIA Security+ exam. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): NETW141
This course introduces students to the security concepts, common network and applications operations and attacks, and the types of data needed to investigate security incidents. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the IT infrastructure, operations, vulnerabilities, and function of a cybersecurity operations center (SOC). Students will learn how to monitor alerts and breaches, and determine and follow established procedures for response to alerts converted to incidents. Lab work is designed to simulate real-world networking. This course prepares students for the Cisco CyberOps Associate (200-201 CBROPS) certification exam. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): NETW217
Recommended prerequisite(s): NETW151 or NETW220
Co-requisite(s): IAAS221 or IAAS224
This course will provide an overview of characteristics of disasters, their impact on population, infrastructure, economy, and disaster management cycle. Topics include the role, organization, and management of business continuity planning in planning for and surviving the impact of disaster, continuing to operate to serve clients or customers, and rapidly recovering to full operations. Other areas of interest include the business impact analysis process, how to manage it, and how to use the analysis as the first step in business continuity plan development. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): IAAS221 or IAAS224
(4 contact hours)
This course introduces students to the architecture, structure, functions, and components of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles of IP addressing, the OSI model, and the fundamentals of Ethernet protocols & media are introduced. Students will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes. Lab work is designed to simulate real-world networking. This course is the first of three networking courses to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125; and NETW101
(4 contact hours)
This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in small networks, and introduces WLANs and security concepts. Students will learn to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Topics covered include VLANs and inter-VLAN routing, EtherChannel, and IPv4 & IPv6 static routing. Lab work is designed to simulate real-world networking. This course is the second of three networking courses to prepare students for the CCNA certification exam. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): NETW151
This course covers installing and configuring network protocols and services, such as DHCP, DNS, WINS, Remote Access Services, routing, Network Address Translation, and Certificate Services in a Windows Server environment. The course includes extensive use of hands-on exercises. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): NETW141
(4 contact hours)
This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a larger and more complex network. Students learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. The course emphasizes network security concepts and introduces network virtualization and automation. Students learn how to configure, troubleshoot, and secure enterprise network devices and understand how application programming interfaces (API) and configuration management tools enable network automation. Lab work is designed to simulate real-world networking. This course is the third of three networking courses to prepare students for the CCNA certification exam. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): NETW152
Students in this course will be introduced to network automation, and its applications, including the integration of DevOps tools to automate the network efficiently and automate systems through code. Through network programming and automation, students will learn how to simplify tasks involved in configuring, managing, and operating network equipment, topologies, services, and connectivity. Additional topics will include open standards, tools, and network APIs, which may include Python, JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF), Representational State Transfer Configuration Protocol (RESTCONF), and Yet Another Next Generation (YANG). Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): NETW101 or CISP111
NETW325 Wireless Networking and Security
This course covers the wireless technologies in the networking industry. Topics covered will include planning, installing, configuring, and securing wireless networks. Physical-layer standards and wireless hardware will be examined. Hands-on exercises will reinforce the implementation and troubleshooting of wireless networks. Additional Course Fee(s) apply. Prerequisite(s): NETW101 and NETW151 or NETW220 and IAAS221 or IAAS224
NETW326 IP Telephony
This course is a survey of the basics of converged IP communications networks. It provides exposure to technologies common to many IP Telephony implementations, then focuses on the Cisco router based Communications Manager Express (CME) technology to illustrate situations common to small business environments. Specifically, students will learn Cisco Communications Manager Express (CME) architecture, components, functionality, and features as they configure Cisco routers, switches, and IP phones. They will also learn Voice over IP (VoIP) and Quality of Service (QoS) technologies and apply them in a Cisco CME environment. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the prerequisite skills to take applicable certification testing. Additional Course Fee(s) apply. Prerequisite(s): NETW152
This course will explore industry best practices for the design and management of network infrastructures. Design topics will include: designing the network topology, IP addressing schemes, selecting network devices, security design strategies, documentation and software tools. Management topics will include: FCAPS, SNMP, RMON, and software\hardware tools. Lab work is designed to simulate real-world networking. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): NETW152, NETW217, and NETW241
NETW490 Networking Internship 3 CR Attend Mandatory Internship Workshop at least two semesters prior to your desired internship course semester. The required internship workshop and approval process can be found at:
https://my.davenport.edu/internships
This bachelor-level internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The experience should be related as closely as possible to the student’s major field and individual interest. 150 hours of career-related work time shall be required for the 3 credit course pursued. Internship hours will be scheduled in partnership between the student and the site and reported via weekly reports filed by the student in the academic course. Students will be supported to identify site possibilities; however, responsibility for selection by the internship employer rests with the student. The internship may be either paid or unpaid. An appropriate faculty member and the internship site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course. A criminal background check and drug screen may be required by the Internship site. Additional course fee(s) apply. Prerequisite(s): Junior status; NETW151 or NETW220 and either IAAS240, NETW241 or NETW251; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and minimum major GPA of 2.3.
TECH489 Field Experience in Technology 3 CR
This course provides students the opportunity to apply discipline-related knowledge through live, field-based projects with organizational clients from diverse industries and sectors, including entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profit organizations, among others. Teams of three to five students, with support of faculty, provide data, analysis, and recommendations designed to help clients achieve technological advances to solve organizational challenges and to impact growth. This qualifies as an Experiential Learning option within the College of Technology. Prerequisite(s): Senior status; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and minimum major GPA of 2.3.
This is the capstone for the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in the College of Technology. Competency of the program will be demonstrated through a project in which the student demonstrates proficiency in their specific major area of study. Students are strongly encouraged to attempt a certification exam relevant to their degree during this course. The estimated cost of an outside certification exam is $125 - $300. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): Last semester; major courses complete or taken concurrently and GPMT287.
3
Open Electives - Apply MATH125 Intermediate Algebra (3 cr) here if required.
(5 contact hours)
This course provides students with a broad scope of architectural understanding and implementation skills required by enterprise networks. Students will learn switching, routing, wireless, and related security topics along with the technologies that support software-defined, programmable networks. Topics include: EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP routing protocols; VPNs, QoS, L2 redundancy, and secure wireless networks. Lab work is designed to simulate real-world networking. This course prepares students for the Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (350-401 ENCOR) certification exam. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): NETW251 or CCNA
(5 contact hours)
This course introduces network device security. Students will be introduced to the knowledge and skills necessary to install, secure, troubleshoot and monitor network devices and their associated networks to maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of data and devices. Topics include: secure remote access, Implementing AAA, Site-to-Site Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Cisco IOS Firewall/IPS features, symmetric/asymmetric encryption, and strategies to mitigate Layer 2/3 attacks. Lab work is designed to simulate real-world networking. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): NETW251 or CCNA Certification
(5 contact hours)
This course introduces advanced troubleshooting concepts. Students will gain in-depth knowledge to support the implementation and troubleshooting of advanced routing technologies and services including layer 3 VPN services, infrastructure security and infrastructure services used in enterprise networks. Topics include: troubleshooting OSPF, EIGRP and BGP routing protocols for IPv4 and IPv6; troubleshooting ACLs and Prefix Lists; and configuring and troubleshooting IPv4 and IPv6 route redistribution. Lab work is designed to simulate real-world networking. This course prepares students for the Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (300-410 ENARSI) certification exam. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): NETW311
This course covers those skills necessary to further protect the network infrastructure. Topics covered include advanced TCP/IP, IPSec, securing routers and Windows and Linux computers. Also covered are contingency planning and understanding attack techniques. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the prerequisite skills to take applicable certification testing. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): NETW217
Prerequisite(s): IAAS224, NETW101, and NETW152 or NETW241
This course covers the technologies required to defend a network. Topics covered include implementing of firewalls, VPNs and intrusion detection systems, performing a risk analysis, and managing security policies. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the prerequisite skills to take applicable certification testing. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): NETW217
Prerequisite(s): IAAS224, NETW101 and NETW151 or NETW220
This course will provide an introduction to the different technical and administrative aspects of Information Security and Assurance. Topics will include inspection and protection of information assets, detection of and reaction to threats to information assets, examination of pre- and post-incident procedures, technical and managerial responses, and an overview of the Information Security Planning and Staffing functions. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): IAAS321 or IAAS322 or IAAS332 or HINT340
This course will provide methodologies for identifying and prioritizing information assets and threats to information assets. Topics will include risk analysis, architecture components of an incident response plan, legal and public relations implications of security and privacy issues, and the framework of a disaster recovery plan. Other areas of interest will include identifying explicit weaknesses and strengths of the security of various networking operating systems, discovering and recommending corrections to known vulnerabilities in network infrastructures, and recommending systems for the physical hardening of popular network components. Resources will be identified to allow for discovery of patches and programs to address the latest security threats. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): CSCI360 or IAAS481
This course builds on previous experience in a UNIX environment to provide students with all the standard and advanced techniques necessary to set up and maintain a secure, effective Linux environment. Emphasis will be on using UNIX/Linux as a network server. Students will create and maintain users and groups, set up web, mail, and FTP services, and perform other UNIX/Linux server administration tasks. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): NETW217
The course covers installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting the Microsoft SQL Server database management system. The course includes extensive use of hands-on exercises. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): NETW141
This course covers planning, implementing, and administering the Windows Server directory services infrastructure. Hands-on exercises are used to reinforce concepts. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): NETW241
This course covers planning, deploying, and maintaining server, desktop, and application virtualization. Topics include the configuration and security of virtualized computer and network environments. Commercial and open source virtualization platforms are compared, configured, and secured. Business related benefits of virtualization are discussed and applied. This course includes extensive use of hands-on exercises that simulate real-world computer/networking infrastructures. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): NETW241
This course introduces the fundamentals of linear algebra (i.e., the notation and algebra of vector spaces and matrices). Because these items have the ability to handle masses of data as a single unit with relative ease, they are of particular interest to those in computer science. Those applications to programming (e.g., 3-D game design, simulation, and biometric security) will serve as context throughout the course. Topics include matrix operations, linear transformations, vector spaces, and 3D geometry. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): MATH135 or MATH150
This course covers differential calculus and an introduction to integral calculus. Topics include: limits and continuity, the definition of the derivative, rules and techniques of differentiation, applications of the derivative (including motion, L’Hôpital’s Rule, curve sketching, optimization, and related rates), antiderivatives, Riemann sums, the definition of the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and elementary methods and applications of integration. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH216, MATH317 and MATH350.
Prerequisite(s): MATH150
This course covers methods and applications of integral calculus, improper integrals, sequences and series including theory and applications of Taylor series, and an introduction to differential equations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH215 with a C or above
This course applies fundamental ideas in discrete structures and mathematical reasoning. Topics include elementary logic and set theory, functions and relations, induction and recursion, elementary algorithm analysis, counting techniques, and introduction to computability. Fundamental techniques include graph theory, Boolean algebra, and trees. Techniques and topics will form the foundation for subsequent programming language courses. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): CISP111 and MATH130, MATH135 or MATH150
This course covers polar coordinates, three-dimensional Euclidean space including lines, planes and space curves, vector operations, multivariable scalar and vector-valued functions, partial derivatives, line and surface integrals, multiple integrals, and Green’s, Stokes and the divergence theorems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH215 with a C or above
This course covers applications and solutions of first order differential equations including graphical solutions, applications and solutions of second order linear differential equations, systems of first order linear differential equations, theory and techniques of linearization, and graphical solutions to first order systems of nonlinear differential equations. The emphasis throughout will be using differential equations to model and predict the behavior of natural processes. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): MATH205
Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH215 with a C or above
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ACES100 - This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.)
Open Elective - Any course at the 100 level or above that is not already required in program.
This course introduces and applies the theories and principles of effective communication. Students learn to organize and present clear, logical messages to specific audiences. They develop confidence in public speaking and increase their ability to inform and persuade listeners. They also implement critical thinking and listening skills. Finally, students exhibit the skills and tools necessary to construct, organize, and deliver effective speeches. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course introduces students to expository and persuasive writing. Employing critical thinking and the writing process, students will compose academic essays utilizing a variety of modes. They will also analyze and respond to a variety of academic and professional readings. Students will evaluate information and audience to improve form and content. Students are also introduced to the research process, including finding, evaluating, and documenting sources, to complete a short research project using the American Psychological Association Style. Note: ENGL109L is a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of ENGL021. Student must also complete a diagnostic writing sample.
This course further develops the skills in expository and persuasive writing that were introduced in ENGL109, English Composition. Students develop critical thinking through the creation of essays and documents that use argumentation and persuasion. As a team, students collaborate to present a required assignment to the class. Students learn to research, evaluate, and incorporate information from both primary and secondary sources, to document secondary sources using APA format, and to analyze information and audiences to improve form and content. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course develops the written and presentation skills necessary for success in professional, supervisory, or managerial positions. Emphasis on communication in both on-paper and digital media is included. Students also learn to use a variety of formats, styles, and delivery systems to achieve the clear, concise, and professional communication required to communicate in global markets. To stress the importance of workplace communication, students create a major professional document as a team. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and COMM120
Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. This course aims to increase students' appreciation of the utility and application of mathematics. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores, placement criteria, or successful completion of MATH 030
MATH135 College Algebra 3 CR
This course is intended to further develop students’ algebraic skills as well as prepare them for success in MATH210 (Business Calculus). The course focuses heavily on the necessary knowledge of mathematical concepts needed to solve a diverse and complex array of scenarios. These include polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their properties. In addition, students will solve logarithmic and exponential equations, learn the symmetry of graphs, and sequences and series of numbers. Applications to the business, health, and/or technology professions will be emphasized throughout the course. Additional Course Fee(s) apply. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH 120 or MATH125 with a C or above
MATH150 Pre-Calculus 4 CR
This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Topics include: brief review of algebra, solving equations and inequalities, systems of linear and nonlinear equations, the properties and graphs of relations and functions (including polynomial, radical, rational, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric), zeros of polynomial functions, trigonometry, conic sections, polar coordinates. Additional Course Fee(s) apply for online sections only. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH 120 or MATH125 with a C or above
MATH215 Calculus I 4 CR
This course covers differential calculus and an introduction to integral calculus. Topics include: limits and continuity, the definition of the derivative, rules and techniques of differentiation, applications of the derivative (including motion, L’Hôpital’s Rule, curve sketching, optimization, and related rates), antiderivatives, Riemann sums, the definition of the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and elementary methods and applications of integration. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH216, MATH317 and MATH350. Additional Course Fee(s) apply.
This course introduces students to the complex issues surrounding diversity in U.S. society and to the need for understanding difference in an increasingly globalized world. Students will explore the social-historical context of multiple experiences on individual, cultural and institutional levels. They will analyze the complex interactions regarding diversity in organizations. Students will also evaluate their own thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors in order to understand their roles in a diverse society. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course introduces students to socioeconomic, political and cultural dimensions of globalization. While employing an interdisciplinary approach, students explore the aspects and driving forces of globalization. Students analyze how macro globalization processes that transcend national boundaries, such as democratization, human rights, global finance, terrorism, pandemics, and environmental changes, impact lives of individuals in various regions of the world. The students critically assess the current and future impacts of issues, payoffs, dangers, and paradoxes of people’s choices about the global issues while emphasizing an institutional approach to resolving global problems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109 and SOSC201
This is the basic statistics course in which students learn to collect, analyze, present and interpret data. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods are applied in problem-solving and decision-making situations. Analysis of large, real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
ACCT200 Accounting Basics for Managers 3 CR
This course is designed strictly for the non-business major. It is a comprehensive survey course of financial and managerial accounting concepts that discusses the financial aspects of starting and growing a business. Specifically, the course explores the role of accounting in business, examining the balance sheet, profit/loss statements, and cash flow reports. Students will also learn how to analyze financial statements and financial trends.
ACCT201 Accounting Foundations I 4 CR
This course is an introduction to accounting principles emphasizing the operation of a business as a sole proprietorship and covers the complete accounting cycle for merchandising and service entities. Partnership accounting is also covered. The application of computer technology to accounting processes is integrated into this course. Note: A grade of C or better is required to take the next course in the sequence. Co-requisite(s): BITS211
This course explores applied ethics, focusing on social and professional situations especially in the fields of business, law, and technology. Students learn ethical theory as they examine the complexities of ethical dilemmas. Students also compare and contrast ethical and moral systems. In addition, students apply creative and critical thinking to ethical dilemmas involving professional and social responsibility. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course provides a foundation in basic management principles with special application and focus on the supervisory level of management. The four universal functions of management (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling) are explored. Students learn the theories and study their impact on the history of management practices. Proper case analysis process is also examined and applied through the discussion of various supervisory/managerial case situations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL109
Students create and manipulate spreadsheets with MS Excel to solve business applications. It is expected that students have a familiarity with spreadsheet software, as the course quickly progresses to advanced features, including data validation, linked workbooks, pivot tables, lookup functions, solver, and scenario manager. By the end of the semester, students will have the prerequisite skills to take applicable certification testing. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
This course will examine the major types or data models of Database Management Systems (DBMS): hierarchical, network, relational, and object-oriented. The principles and problems of database design, operation, and maintenance for each data model will be discussed and compared. Topics that will be covered include design theory, query language, relational expressions, SQL, stored procedures, client-server interfaces, entity relationship diagrams, normalization, and database security. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP111
Students gain an essential understanding of the discipline and approach to the management of projects in a global environment. Topics explained include project definition, resource planning, project scheduling with Gantt charts, project control, as well as planning and scheduling with limited resources. Topics are explored from both a quantitative and qualitative perspective. Students learn and utilize project software throughout the course. Various techniques used in planning, scheduling, ROI, and controlling projects will be explored and applied through the use of simulations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HLTH211, MGMT211 or CISP111
This course will provide an overview of information security from both the perspectives of the organization and that of personal computing. Topics include security management practices, physical security, security architecture, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, access control systems, security controls, cryptography, telecommunications and network security, operations security, law and ethics, and personal computer security. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100
This course is a general overview of microcomputer operating systems. A basic understanding of computers and the use of Windows is assumed. Emphasis is on operating system concepts, management, maintenance, and resources required. Topics covered include installing and maintaining operating systems, creation of batch files or scripts, customizing and troubleshooting a computer system, and managing files and disks. Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of OS concepts, installation, management, maintenance, using a variety of operating systems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100
This course covers installing, configuring, and administering Microsoft Windows client and server operating systems. The course includes extensive use of hands-on exercises. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): NETW101
This course covers operating system concepts in the UNIX environment. Topics include terminology, UNIX features and commands, UNIX system administration, and UNIX as a network server. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): NETW101
The Python programming language is cross platform in nature and can be used on Windows, Linux/Unix and Mac OS systems. This broad-based capability makes the Python Scripting languages highly useful in the field of technology. The language is highly capable in stream editing of data, data manipulation and parsing, which are required in IT and Forensics. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course surveys the technical knowledge of the Windows operating system that any digital forensic analyst should know to examine digital media. The course focuses on collecting and analyzing data from a Windows operating system to provide information that can be used for both civil and criminal litigation. User based activity and software/hardware artifacts are analyzed along with acquisition of digital media in a Windows based environment. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): IAAS221 and NETW101
This course surveys the technical knowledge of the Linux/Macintosh operating systems that any digital forensic analyst should know to examine digital media. The course focuses on collecting and analyzing data from a Linux and Macintosh operating system to provide information that can be used for both civil and criminal litigation. User based activity and software/hardware artifacts are analyzed along with acquisition of digital media in a Linux and Macintosh environments. This course is a current topics course that will continuously change to meet current IT security conditions. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): IAAS221 and NETW217
Network Forensics is a specialized area of IT Forensics that focuses primarily on the proactive approaches required for network based information gathering, legal evidence collection and intrusion detection. Learners will understand how the temporary state of network traffic creates a unique challenge in the field of Network Forensics. This course is a current topics course that will continuously change to meet current IT/Network security conditions. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): NETW151 or NETW220 and IAAS256
This course will expose students to the highly specialized areas of mobile device forensics. The wide array of operating environments in use in the mobile device area creates a unique set of IT Forensics challenges. Mobile devices also introduce unique challenges due to the variability of the storage components used. This course is a current topics course that will continuously change to meet current IT security conditions. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): IAAS256 and IAAS345
This course surveys the technical analysis of file systems, operating system artifacts and the recovery of data from file systems on digital media. Particular focus is given to the metadata of the file systems and what potential information they can provide. The course explores the files systems used by the following operating systems Windows, Linux and Macintosh as well as recovering data from these files systems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): IAAS256 and IAAS345
This course surveys the technical challenges in reverse engineering malicious software in a corporate environment. Particular consideration is given to the tools and techniques used to reverse engineering software as well as assessing malware threats. The course explores a practical approach to examining malicious programs that run on Microsoft Windows systems; Web based malware and malicious document files. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): CSCI231
Prerequisite(s): CISP253 and IAAS355
This course explores the new technology and methodologies in digital forensics. Particular consideration is given to new and upgraded software and investigative techniques. The course will evaluate and explore new/upgraded software and what it means to the digital forensic examiner. New investigative techniques that have been created will also be examined. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): IAAS375 and LEGL300
This course surveys the technical and reporting challenges of the digital media analysis workflow. Particular consideration is given to the reporting process of the digital media analysis workflow. The course focuses on analysis of digital media and creating comprehensive, human digestible reports based on the analysis. This course contains an experiential learning component for those whose major is Digital Forensics. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL311, IAAS221 and LEGL300
This course surveys the technical and managerial challenges that the Internet and email play in the electronic discovery process. Particular consideration is given to the policies, procedures and examination of emails and Internet activity in the corporate environment. The course focuses on creating policies and procedures for email and Internet usage; analysis of Internet usage and email examinations to support civil/criminal litigation. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL311, IAAS221 and LEGL300
This application-based course examines procedural and evidentiary rules and cases relating to admissibility of criminal evidence. Students are introduced to preparing and filing documents involved in criminal litigation from initial client contact through sentencing and appeal. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): LEGL101 or IAAS256
NETW151 Cisco Networking Fundamentals (4 contact hours)
This course introduces students to the architecture, structure, functions, and components of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles of IP addressing, the OSI model, and the fundamentals of Ethernet protocols & media are introduced. Students will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes. Lab work is designed to simulate real-world networking. This course is the first of three networking courses to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam. Additional Course Fee(s) apply. Co-requisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125; and NETW101
NETW220 Data Communications and Networks
This course focuses on fundamentals of data communications systems and networks. Topics to be covered will include communications hardware and software, data transmission, protocols to include the LDAP, the OSI Reference Model, local area networks, wide area networks, and the Internet. Prerequisite(s): NETW101 or CISP111 and MATH120 or MATH125
This course introduces the student to a PC, its components, common troubleshooting techniques, and adjustments. Additional topics include PC and network security methods, computer hardware and software package selection, and managing the PCs within a company-keeping track of all serial numbers, warranties, and software licensing utilizing either a spreadsheet or database. This course is 90 hands-on. This course will not teach students to repair all problems; not all problems can be fixed. This course will also help prepare the student to take the CompTIA A+ examination. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): NETW101
This course builds on previous experience in a UNIX environment to provide students with all the standard and advanced techniques necessary to set up and maintain a secure, effective Linux environment. Emphasis will be on using UNIX/Linux as a network server. Students will create and maintain users and groups, set up web, mail, and FTP services, and perform other UNIX/Linux server administration tasks. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): NETW217
This is the capstone for the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in the College of Technology. Competency of the program will be demonstrated through a project in which the student demonstrates proficiency in their specific major area of study. Students are strongly encouraged to attempt a certification exam relevant to their degree during this course. The estimated cost of an outside certification exam is $125 - $300. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): Last semester; major courses complete or taken concurrently and GPMT287.
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Open Electives - Apply MATH125 Intermediate Algebra (3 cr) here if required. Recommended Electives:
Attend Mandatory Internship Workshop at least two semesters prior to your desired internship course semester. The required internship workshop and approval process can be found at:https://my.davenport.edu/internships
This bachelor-level internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The experience should be related as closely as possible to the student’s major field and individual interest. 150 hours of career-related work time shall be required for the 3 credit course pursued. Internship hours will be scheduled in partnership between the student and the site and reported via weekly reports filed by the student in the academic course. Students will be supported to identify site possibilities; however, responsibility for selection by the internship employer rests with the student. The internship may be either paid or unpaid. An appropriate faculty member and the internship site supervisor will evaluate the s
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of non-calculus-based mathematics. Applications to Managerial Science and Computer Science serve as motivation for course material. Topics include the mathematics of finance (compound interest and annuities), optimization, and decision-making. The use of spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) to handle more complex calculations will be introduced where appropriate. This course is strongly recommended for students in the Computer Science BS program. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
This course introduces students to the advanced methods of data analysis. Particular focus will be given to techniques commonly used in the decision-making processes of those in management and marketing research, as well as those pursuing other careers requiring the interpretation of statistics-based research. Analysis of large, real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): STAT219 or STAT220
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Bachelor of Science - Cyber Defense (120 credits minimum)
Prepare for high-demand jobs protecting organizations against cyber threats with the bachelor of science in cyber defense at Davenport University. What makes Davenport one of the best colleges for cybersecurity? We’re one of only a select number of Michigan schools designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
You can earn a fully online cybersecurity degree through Davenport’s innovative Global Campus or take classes for your bachelor in cybersecurity in person at Davenport’s W.A. Lettinga Campus in Grand Rapids. You can also take a blend of both on-campus and online cybersecurity courses.
Prepare for cybersecurity jobs through this degree in IT that is taught by industry experienced faculty with deep connections to the cyber community. Be considered for full-tuition scholarships, including the Cyber Scholarship Program (CySP) through the Department of Defense (DoD). The BS in cyber defense also qualifies for our Employment Guarantee.
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A bachelor in cybersecurity prepares you to prevent data breaches and cyberattacks, both internal and external, in a variety of settings and industries. Davenport’s cybersecurity training includes a robust business component too, so you’re able to fully understand how your technical actions impact the larger organization.
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Gain a unique perspective in cybersecurity and apply digital forensic techniques to solve security issues through leading-edge computer security courses. You’ll build a strong business foundation with courses in management, professional ethics and more. You’ll take network security courses, such as database design and security foundations, as well as the latest computer security courses like Perl/Python scripting and Windows digital forensics. You’ll strengthen your degree in IT with one of two specialties: health care information and assurance or information security.
ACES100 - This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.)
Open Elective - Any course at the 100 level or above that is not already required in program.
This course introduces and applies the theories and principles of effective communication. Students learn to organize and present clear, logical messages to specific audiences. They develop confidence in public speaking and increase their ability to inform and persuade listeners. They also implement critical thinking and listening skills. Finally, students exhibit the skills and tools necessary to construct, organize, and deliver effective speeches. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course introduces students to expository and persuasive writing. Employing critical thinking and the writing process, students will compose academic essays utilizing a variety of modes. They will also analyze and respond to a variety of academic and professional readings. Students will evaluate information and audience to improve form and content. Students are also introduced to the research process, including finding, evaluating, and documenting sources, to complete a short research project using the American Psychological Association Style. Note: ENGL109L is a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of ENGL021. Student must also complete a diagnostic writing sample.
This course further develops the skills in expository and persuasive writing that were introduced in ENGL109, English Composition. Students develop critical thinking through the creation of essays and documents that use argumentation and persuasion. As a team, students collaborate to present a required assignment to the class. Students learn to research, evaluate, and incorporate information from both primary and secondary sources, to document secondary sources using APA format, and to analyze information and audiences to improve form and content. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course develops the written and presentation skills necessary for success in professional, supervisory, or managerial positions. Emphasis on communication in both on-paper and digital media is included. Students also learn to use a variety of formats, styles, and delivery systems to achieve the clear, concise, and professional communication required to communicate in global markets. To stress the importance of workplace communication, students create a major professional document as a team. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and COMM120
Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. This course aims to increase students' appreciation of the utility and application of mathematics. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores, placement criteria, or successful completion of MATH 030
MATH135 College Algebra 3 CR
This course is intended to further develop students’ algebraic skills as well as prepare them for success in MATH210 (Business Calculus). The course focuses heavily on the necessary knowledge of mathematical concepts needed to solve a diverse and complex array of scenarios. These include polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their properties. In addition, students will solve logarithmic and exponential equations, learn the symmetry of graphs, and sequences and series of numbers. Applications to the business, health, and/or technology professions will be emphasized throughout the course. Additional Course Fee(s) apply. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH 120 or MATH125 with a C or above
MATH150 Pre-Calculus 4 CR
This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Topics include: brief review of algebra, solving equations and inequalities, systems of linear and nonlinear equations, the properties and graphs of relations and functions (including polynomial, radical, rational, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric), zeros of polynomial functions, trigonometry, conic sections, polar coordinates. Additional Course Fee(s) apply for online sections only. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH 120 or MATH125 with a C or above
MATH215 Calculus I 4 CR
This course covers differential calculus and an introduction to integral calculus. Topics include: limits and continuity, the definition of the derivative, rules and techniques of differentiation, applications of the derivative (including motion, L’Hôpital’s Rule, curve sketching, optimization, and related rates), antiderivatives, Riemann sums, the definition of the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and elementary methods and applications of integration. Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH216, MATH317 and MATH350. Additional Course Fee(s) apply.
This course introduces students to the complex issues surrounding diversity in U.S. society and to the need for understanding difference in an increasingly globalized world. Students will explore the social-historical context of multiple experiences on individual, cultural and institutional levels. They will analyze the complex interactions regarding diversity in organizations. Students will also evaluate their own thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors in order to understand their roles in a diverse society. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course introduces students to socioeconomic, political and cultural dimensions of globalization. While employing an interdisciplinary approach, students explore the aspects and driving forces of globalization. Students analyze how macro globalization processes that transcend national boundaries, such as democratization, human rights, global finance, terrorism, pandemics, and environmental changes, impact lives of individuals in various regions of the world. The students critically assess the current and future impacts of issues, payoffs, dangers, and paradoxes of people’s choices about the global issues while emphasizing an institutional approach to resolving global problems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109 and SOSC201
This is the basic statistics course in which students learn to collect, analyze, present and interpret data. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods are applied in problem-solving and decision-making situations. Analysis of large, real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
ACCT200 Accounting Basics for Managers 3 CR
This course is designed strictly for the non-business major. It is a comprehensive survey course of financial and managerial accounting concepts that discusses the financial aspects of starting and growing a business. Specifically, the course explores the role of accounting in business, examining the balance sheet, profit/loss statements, and cash flow reports. Students will also learn how to analyze financial statements and financial trends.
ACCT201 Accounting Foundations I 4 CR
This course is an introduction to accounting principles emphasizing the operation of a business as a sole proprietorship and covers the complete accounting cycle for merchandising and service entities. Partnership accounting is also covered. The application of computer technology to accounting processes is integrated into this course. Note: A grade of C or better is required to take the next course in the sequence. Co-requisite(s): BITS211
This course explores applied ethics, focusing on social and professional situations especially in the fields of business, law, and technology. Students learn ethical theory as they examine the complexities of ethical dilemmas. Students also compare and contrast ethical and moral systems. In addition, students apply creative and critical thinking to ethical dilemmas involving professional and social responsibility. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course provides a foundation in basic management principles with special application and focus on the supervisory level of management. The four universal functions of management (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling) are explored. Students learn the theories and study their impact on the history of management practices. Proper case analysis process is also examined and applied through the discussion of various supervisory/managerial case situations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL109
Students create and manipulate spreadsheets with MS Excel to solve business applications. It is expected that students have a familiarity with spreadsheet software, as the course quickly progresses to advanced features, including data validation, linked workbooks, pivot tables, lookup functions, solver, and scenario manager. By the end of the semester, students will have the prerequisite skills to take applicable certification testing. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
This course will examine the major types or data models of Database Management Systems (DBMS): hierarchical, network, relational, and object-oriented. The principles and problems of database design, operation, and maintenance for each data model will be discussed and compared. Topics that will be covered include design theory, query language, relational expressions, SQL, stored procedures, client-server interfaces, entity relationship diagrams, normalization, and database security. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP111
Students gain an essential understanding of the discipline and approach to the management of projects in a global environment. Topics explained include project definition, resource planning, project scheduling with Gantt charts, project control, as well as planning and scheduling with limited resources. Topics are explored from both a quantitative and qualitative perspective. Students learn and utilize project software throughout the course. Various techniques used in planning, scheduling, ROI, and controlling projects will be explored and applied through the use of simulations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HLTH211, MGMT211 or CISP111
This course will provide an overview of information security from both the perspectives of the organization and that of personal computing. Topics include security management practices, physical security, security architecture, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, access control systems, security controls, cryptography, telecommunications and network security, operations security, law and ethics, and personal computer security. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100
This course is a general overview of microcomputer operating systems. A basic understanding of computers and the use of Windows is assumed. Emphasis is on operating system concepts, management, maintenance, and resources required. Topics covered include installing and maintaining operating systems, creation of batch files or scripts, customizing and troubleshooting a computer system, and managing files and disks. Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of OS concepts, installation, management, maintenance, using a variety of operating systems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100
The Python programming language is cross platform in nature and can be used on Windows, Linux/Unix and Mac OS systems. This broad-based capability makes the Python Scripting languages highly useful in the field of technology. The language is highly capable in stream editing of data, data manipulation and parsing, which are required in IT and Forensics. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
This course surveys the technical knowledge of the Windows operating system that any digital forensic analyst should know to examine digital media. The course focuses on collecting and analyzing data from a Windows operating system to provide information that can be used for both civil and criminal litigation. User based activity and software/hardware artifacts are analyzed along with acquisition of digital media in a Windows based environment. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): IAAS221 and NETW101
This course will provide an introduction to the different technical and administrative aspects of Information Security and Assurance. Topics will include inspection and protection of information assets, detection of and reaction to threats to information assets, examination of pre- and post-incident procedures, technical and managerial responses, and an overview of the Information Security Planning and Staffing functions. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): IAAS321 or IAAS322 or IAAS332 or HINT340
IAAS490 Information Assurance and Security Internship 3 CR Attend Mandatory Internship Workshop at least two semesters prior to your desired internship course semester. The required internship workshop and approval process can be found at:
https://my.davenport.edu/internships
This bachelor-level internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The experience should be related as closely as possible to the student’s major field and individual interest. 150 hours of career-related work time shall be required for the 3 credit course pursued. Internship hours will be scheduled in partnership between the student and the site and reported via weekly reports filed by the student in the academic course. Students will be supported to identify site possibilities; however, responsibility for selection by the internship employer rests with the student. The internship may be either paid or unpaid. An appropriate faculty member and the internship site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course. A criminal background check and drug screen may be required by the internship site. Additional course fee(s) apply. Prerequisite(s): Achieved senior status; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and minimum major GPA of 2.3.
TECH489 Field Experience in Technology 3 CR
This course provides students the opportunity to apply discipline-related knowledge through live, field-based projects with organizational clients from diverse industries and sectors, including entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profit organizations, among others. Teams of three to five students, with support of faculty, provide data, analysis, and recommendations designed to help clients achieve technological advances to solve organizational challenges and to impact growth. This qualifies as an Experiential Learning option within the College of Technology. Prerequisite(s): Senior status; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and minimum major GPA of 2.3.
This course will explore the legal and ethical issues in information and computer security and the scope of security management that the security professional must understand. Topics will include state and local codes and regulations, privacy issues, and decision-making processes faced by security managers that involve important legal and ethical aspects. Other areas of interest include personnel law and obligations, negotiations, contract management, constitutional rights of individuals, legal compliance, ethical standards and legal liability, and cultural unconsciousness. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): IAAS481
This course covers installing, configuring, and administering Microsoft Windows client and server operating systems. The course includes extensive use of hands-on exercises. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): NETW101
NETW151 Cisco Networking Fundamentals (4 contact hours)
This course introduces students to the architecture, structure, functions, and components of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles of IP addressing, the OSI model, and the fundamentals of Ethernet protocols & media are introduced. Students will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes. Lab work is designed to simulate real-world networking. This course is the first of three networking courses to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam. Additional Course Fee(s) apply. Co-requisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125; and NETW101
NETW220 Data Communications and Networks
This course focuses on fundamentals of data communications systems and networks. Topics to be covered will include communications hardware and software, data transmission, protocols to include the LDAP, the OSI Reference Model, local area networks, wide area networks, and the Internet. Prerequisite(s): NETW101 or CISP111 and MATH120 or MATH125
This course covers operating system concepts in the UNIX environment. Topics include terminology, UNIX features and commands, UNIX system administration, and UNIX as a network server. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): NETW101
This course builds on previous experience in a UNIX environment to provide students with all the standard and advanced techniques necessary to set up and maintain a secure, effective Linux environment. Emphasis will be on using UNIX/Linux as a network server. Students will create and maintain users and groups, set up web, mail, and FTP services, and perform other UNIX/Linux server administration tasks. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): NETW217
This course covers installing and configuring network protocols and services, such as DHCP, DNS, WINS, Remote Access Services, routing, Network Address Translation, and Certificate Services in a Windows Server environment. The course includes extensive use of hands-on exercises. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): NETW141
This is the capstone for the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in the College of Technology. Competency of the program will be demonstrated through a project in which the student demonstrates proficiency in their specific major area of study. Students are strongly encouraged to attempt a certification exam relevant to their degree during this course. The estimated cost of an outside certification exam is $125 - $300. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): Last semester; major courses complete or taken concurrently and GPMT287.
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Open Electives - Apply MATH125 Intermediate Algebra (3 cr) here if required. Recommended Electives:
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of non-calculus-based mathematics. Applications to Managerial Science and Computer Science serve as motivation for course material. Topics include the mathematics of finance (compound interest and annuities), optimization, and decision-making. The use of spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) to handle more complex calculations will be introduced where appropriate. This course is strongly recommended for students in the Computer Science BS program. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125
This course introduces students to the advanced methods of data analysis. Particular focus will be given to techniques commonly used in the decision-making processes of those in management and marketing research, as well as those pursuing other careers requiring the interpretation of statistics-based research. Analysis of large, real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): STAT219 or STAT220
This course will provide an overview of characteristics of disasters, their impact on population, infrastructure, economy, and disaster management cycle. Topics include the role, organization, and management of business continuity planning in planning for and surviving the impact of disaster, continuing to operate to serve clients or customers, and rapidly recovering to full operations. Other areas of interest include the business impact analysis process, how to manage it, and how to use the analysis as the first step in business continuity plan development. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): IAAS221 or IAAS224
This course concentrates on the tools necessary for protecting user accounts and strengthening authentication. Topics include establishing secure account usage, monitoring and disabling accounts, controlling root access, and auditing user activity. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): NETW101
Prerequisite(s): IAAS221 or IAAS224
This course presents cryptography as the essential tool for private communications over an unsecured, public medium such as the Internet. Cryptography is shown as the enabling technology for E-commerce, virtual private networks (VPNs), and secure operating systems. Major topics of the course include cryptographic algorithms, certificates, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). Other areas of interest include authentication, confidentiality, nonrepudiation, secret key cryptography, public key cryptography, digital certificates, ciphers, and digital signatures. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): IAAS481 and MATH135, MATH150 or MATH215
This course covers the wireless technologies in the networking industry. Topics covered will include planning, installing, configuring, and securing wireless networks. Physical-layer standards and wireless hardware will be examined. Hands-on exercises will reinforce the implementation and troubleshooting of wireless networks. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): NETW101 and NETW151 or NETW220 and IAAS221 or IAAS224
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Health Care Information Assurance Specialty [HIAS]
This course builds upon previous privacy and security topics and prepares the student to work with health regulations and standards including data governance compliance. This course will focus on access, disclosure, and storage of protected health information. Data privacy, security, and confidentiality will be discussed in detail along with information integrity and quality. Ethical standards of practice related to privacy and security will be covered and training programs related to this topic will also be addressed. Note: A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HINT297 or BITS211
The application of clinical systems will be discussed and demonstrated, including clinical decision support systems, electronic health records and other computer based health records systems, nursing management systems, ancillary service systems, patient databases (private practice and facility) at point of service, master, and enterprise levels. Planning and evaluation (including financial capital and operating and regulatory matters affecting clinical information systems are considered. Strategies and theories for user performances management in the clinical setting are discussed. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HINT297 and HINT297C, CISP247 or BITS211
This course will concentrate on concepts related to information systems resource management, cost/benefit analysis, overview of information systems topology, technology assessments and strategic planning of information systems. Application of the concepts will be presented in terms of systems theory, hardware requirements, personnel requirements, vendor negotiations, software, database, telecommunications, and use of the internet. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HINT350
This course provides the student with an introduction to health care organizational systems and related resources. Discussions will include history and development of health care in the United States. Students gain a theoretical understanding of various health care provider roles in the overall organizational planning, management, quality, and assessment pertaining to major health policy issues and disciplines in the United States. Topics will compare and contrast the delivery of health care to those of other countries. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
Prerequisite(s): ENGL109
This course introduces the fundamentals of linear algebra (i.e., the notation and algebra of vector spaces and matrices). Because these items have the ability to handle masses of data as a single unit with relative ease, they are of particular interest to those in computer science. Those applications to programming (e.g., 3-D game design, simulation, and biometric security) will serve as context throughout the course. Topics include matrix operations, linear transformations, vector spaces, and 3D geometry. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): MATH135 or MATH150
This course covers differential calculus and an introduction to integral calculus. Topics include: limits and continuity, the definition of the derivative, rules and techniques of differentiation, applications of the derivative (including motion, L’Hôpital’s Rule, curve sketching, optimization, and related rates), antiderivatives, Riemann sums, the definition of the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and elementary methods and applications of integration. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Note: A grade of C or above is required to take MATH216, MATH317 and MATH350.
Prerequisite(s): MATH150
This course covers methods and applications of integral calculus, improper integrals, sequences and series including theory and applications of Taylor series, and an introduction to differential equations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH215 with a C or above
This course applies fundamental ideas in discrete structures and mathematical reasoning. Topics include elementary logic and set theory, functions and relations, induction and recursion, elementary algorithm analysis, counting techniques, and introduction to computability. Fundamental techniques include graph theory, Boolean algebra, and trees. Techniques and topics will form the foundation for subsequent programming language courses. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): CISP111 and MATH130, MATH135 or MATH150
This course covers polar coordinates, three-dimensional Euclidean space including lines, planes and space curves, vector operations, multivariable scalar and vector-valued functions, partial derivatives, line and surface integrals, multiple integrals, and Green’s, Stokes and the divergence theorems. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH215 with a C or above
This course covers applications and solutions of first order differential equations including graphical solutions, applications and solutions of second order linear differential equations, systems of first order linear differential equations, theory and techniques of linearization, and graphical solutions to first order systems of nonlinear differential equations. The emphasis throughout will be using differential equations to model and predict the behavior of natural processes. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): MATH205
Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH215 with a C or above
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