HSV 4780 - U.S. Policy in Health and Human Services

This course will allow the student to critically read, analyze, and understand current U.S. policy in health and human services and to understand how these policies affect specific people in the community. Students will write advocacy letters, explanations (at the appropriate level of understanding) and recommendations for potential revisions of current health policies.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: BCM 1420 or ENGL 1050 or IEE 1020 with a grade of “C” or better; pass the Information Literacy for Health Care Professionals (ILHCP) proficiency exam with a score of 75% or above or enroll in and successfully complete HSV 3650 with a grade of “C” or better.

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions: Restricted to majors/minors in Health Informatics and Information Management, majors in Interdisciplinary Health Services, majors in Social Work, majors Interdisciplinary Health Services with a concentration in Occupational Therapy and all related pre-programs.

Notes: This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level Writing.