Review of the wellness-illness spectrum and the societal response in terms of health services. Topics to be covered include the nature and functions of health services agencies and professionals, and the impact of social, political, economic, regulatory, and technological forces. Also includes a discussion of major health problems and related health care programs.
This course provides students with opportunities to explore international issues in health care through study and international travel. Course content and organization will depend on the topic to be studied and the structure of the course.
An independent research or creative project for 1-6 credits under the mentorship of a faculty member in the field. May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 credits. A research or creative project proposal must be agreed to by the student and faculty mentor and must be approved by Lewis Honors College Director of Undergraduate Studies.
This course provides an introduction to the concepts and practices of information literacy. It explores how to effectively and ethically find, evaluate, analyze, and use information resources in academic and everyday-life situations. Emphasizing critical inquiry and critical thinking, this course will explore the theories and definitions surrounding the term "information literacy." Students will put this theory into practice by developing problem-solving skills that allow them to meet information needs throughout their lifetimes.
This course presents a clear overview of the digital media strategies for business and offers opportunities for acquiring analytical skills of performing integrated strategic communication (ISC) functions in digital environments. Topics covered include search engine optimization, pay- per-click advertising, email marketing, digital/social media analytics, in-game advertising/virtual worlds, content strategies, and mobile marketing. Attention will also be given to working knowledge of the digital analytics tools for creating, managing, executing, and evaluating digital strategies.
An introduction to the concepts and techniques of media writing. This course offers hands-on instruction in information gathering, organization, and writing for print, broadcast and on-line media. Lecture, one hour; laboratory, four hours per week.
This course is designed to teach students to code and display text and visual information effectively on the Internet and to understand the application of professional practices in Web site analytics and management. Visual communication theory and practice for photographs, illustrations, graphical and text elements will be taught and highlighted, in addition to the basics of HTML and CSS.
This course will examine gender, class and minority issues in the media. The course offers a critical framework for analysis of socio-cultural issues pertaining to women, ethnic groups, disabled persons, and others, and of their presentation in the media.
A study of the development of American journalism, with emphasis on the evolution of newspapers and electronic news media. Examination of principles and social theory underlying the practice of journalism.
An introduction to the history and philosophy of physical education. An emphasis will be on: (1) the role of philosophy, educational philosophy, and the philosophy of physical education and (2) the major historical influences in the development of existing physical education programs in the United States.
