Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health (PBPH)

ANPS 1010  |  4 credit hours

This is the first of a series of two courses in Anatomy and Physiology. It is fast-paced and designed to provide the foundation for students that intend to pursue a career in healthcare or seek admission into a professional school.

This course is structured to teach the anatomy and physiology of the human body by organ systems and includes a laboratory component that reinforces concepts learned in the theory component of the course, while simultaneously providing opportunities to master skills that are commonly used in healthcare practice. Emphasis is placed on clinical applications, structure and function, integration of body systems, homeostasis, and critical thinking.

Topics covered in this course include an overview of anatomy concepts, levels of organization of the human body (molecules to organismal), histology, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, human development, and reproductive system. Delivery method: fully online.

Desirable background: Basic biology and chemistry.

ANPS 1011  |  4 credit hours

This is the second of a series of two courses in Anatomy and Physiology. It is fast-paced and designed to continue to provide the foundation for students that intend to pursue a career in healthcare or seek admission into a professional school. This course is structured to teach the anatomy and physiology of the human body by organ systems and includes a laboratory component that reinforces concepts learned in the theory component of the course, while simultaneously providing opportunities to master skills that are commonly used in healthcare practice. Emphasis is placed on clinical applications, structure, and function, integration of body systems, homeostasis, and critical thinking. Topics covered in this course include the nervous system, cardiovascular system, Immune system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, fluid, electrolyte and acid balance, metabolism, and nutrition.

Delivery method: fully online. Desirable background: A&P I

ANTH 1011  |  3 credit hours

Cultural Anthropology 1011 introduces you to the study of human cultural patterns and learned behavior. You will explore the discipline through weekly topics that include linguistics and religion, social and political organization, race and ethnicity, culture and personality, culture change and applied anthropology. The study of cultural anthropology helps to provide you with a more open and sensitive attitude towards persons of other cultures and ethnic backgrounds by exploring commonalities of belief and life intention and reflecting on the role of enculturation in shaping the lives of societies and individuals.

BIOL 1010  |  4 credit hours

Biology I is a four credit course incorporating an at-home laboratory component. This course is designed for individuals with a baccalaureate degree who need Biology as a prerequisite to apply for admission to various health professions’ programs, such as, but not limited to, graduate programs in dietetics, nursing, physical therapy, physician assistant, nurse anesthesia, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, dental medicine and medicine. Biology I can be both a standalone course or a precursor to Biology II (BIO 1011) with an emphasis on providing a conceptual framework for understanding the basics of modern biology, the scientific method, the chemical basis of life, cell biology and reproduction, and genetics so that the student will be well equipped to apply this knowledge in his or her further studies.

BIOL 1011  |  4 credit hours

Biology II is a four-credit course incorporating an at-home laboratory component. This course is designed for individuals with a baccalaureate degree who need Biology as a prerequisite to apply for admission to various health professions programs, such as, but not limited to, graduate programs in dietetics, nursing, physical therapy, physician assistant, nurse anesthesia, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, dental medicine and medicine. Biology II can be both a standalone course or a continuation of Biology I (BIOL 1010) with an emphasis on providing a conceptual framework for understanding the basics of modern biology, evolution, ecology, biodiversity, anatomy, and physiology so that the student will be well equipped to apply this knowledge in his or her further studies.

BIOL 1015  |  3 credit hours

This course explores the animal branch of the family tree of all living things, focusing especially on vertebrates. We will learn what makes animals different from other organisms like plants or fungi, and also how the various animal species differ from each other. Major themes running through the course include: phylogenetics (how animal species are related to each other); evolution (how we got all the different kinds of animals); metabolism (how different animals survive and regulate their bodies); reproduction strategies (how animals make more animals); and ecology (how animals interact with other living things and their environments).

BIOL 1020L  |  4 credit hours

This course is designed to meet the microbiology prerequisite for students who are applying for admission to health profession programs. Most students taking this course will have an undergraduate degree and will be in the process of a career change. Online Microbiology is a one-semester course. It will emphasize the concepts that are a necessary groundwork for courses the student will take in his/her professional program.

Topics covered in this course include: the history of microbiology, microbial morphology and physiology, bacterial metabolism, genetics, ecology, and the classification of microorganisms, particularly bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Therapeutic agents used to disrupt and control microbial growth are considered and a body systems approach is utilized in the coverage of diseases.

BIOL 1050  |  3 credit hours

This course will introduce and explore basic concepts and theories of cell biology with an emphasis on its application in understanding human health. Topics include an introduction to cell theory, the chemical composition of cells, cellular functions and cell signaling, reproduction and genetics. Each of these topics will be explored through course readings, video lectures/demonstrations, discussions, and a variety of experiential activities, including a course project. Students will demonstrate their mastery of cell biology concepts through quizzes and a cumulative final exam. Students will also have the opportunity to apply the concepts learned in this course to evaluate a human disease.

BIOL 1035  |  3 credit hours

This course provides a broad overview of the most common and important human diseases. Throughout the 8-week term, we will address aspects of disease epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment. The course will begin with an overview of foundational vocabulary and concepts, as well as a broad analysis of the most common and significant diseases. We will then establish a framework for the basic disease processes before moving on to discussions of specific organ systems. The course will conclude with a consideration of diseases that impact multiple organ systems.

BIOL 1055  |  3 credit hours

This course will introduce and emphasize on the basic concepts of molecular biology and the application of these concepts in the medical field. The knowledge attained in the course will be used to understand human diseases. Topics include knowing about biomolecules like DNA, RNA and proteins, central dogma, DNA replication, DNA repair and regulation of gene expression. Each of these topics will be explored through course readings, video lectures, case studies, journal clubs, discussions forums and digital concept mapping. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of molecular biology concepts through quizzes and a cumulative final exam.

BIOL 1060  |  3 credit hours

This immunology course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the human immune system. It first introduces students to the structure, functions and capabilities of immune cells, tissues, and organs. Globally, the course informs students of different modes of action and the ability of immune effector populations in combating various types of infections. This course will also emphasize current immunological techniques such as recombinant antibody, flow cytometry, and ELISPOT technology. Further, issues related to vaccine development and therapeutics will also be included in the course. Finally, students will develop disciplinary appreciation through reviews of case studies, research articles, and current perspectives in the field of immunology.

CHEM 1005  |  4 credit hours

This online course is designed for Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Medical, and other students who are entering a medical profession. This course differs from most traditional biochemistry courses in several ways. The focus is human medical biochemistry. The course is limited to what is known about humans and disregards plant and most microbial systems. It emphasizes human metabolism. Students develop an appreciation of metabolism during the fed, fasting, and starved state. A substantial number of medical cases are included to demonstrate the relevance of biochemistry to health and disease. The goal of this course is to learn the core concepts of biochemistry that apply to human health and disease and to cite specific examples of their application. The student will be able to analyze and evaluate the most common biochemistry cited in medical literature. Furthermore, these basics will facilitate further learning in biochemistry and the health sciences.

Course pre-req: one semester of college biology and one year of college chemistry that includes one semester of organic chemistry.

CHEM 1012  |  4 credit hours

Online General Chemistry I with Lab is designed to give the student an introduction to general chemistry and chemistry lab techniques. The concepts covered in this course include components of matter, atomic theory, stoichiometry, chemical reactions and bonding, thermochemistry, quantum theory, electron configuration, models of bonding, theories of covalent bonding, shapes of molecules, and gasses. Labs are performed concurrently with lecture topics, with an emphasis on reinforcing topics covered in the textbook and learning basic lab procedures. The hands-on labs will be performed in the home of the student using a designated lab kit. Course Pre Req: One semester of College Algebra.

CHEM 1013  |  4 credit hours

Online General Chemistry II with Lab is designed to give the student an introduction to general chemistry and chemistry lab techniques. The subjects covered in this course include properties of liquids and solids, solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, organic nomenclature, and nuclear chemistry. Labs are performed concurrently with lecture topics, with an emphasis on reinforcing topics covered in the textbook and learning basic lab procedures. The hands-on labs will be performed in the home of the student using a designated lab kit. Course Pre-req: One semester of College Chemistry and College Algebra.

CHEM 1030  |  4 credit hours

This is the first semester course of a two semester sequence of organic chemistry. This course is designed to give the student a general understanding of how science contributes to their future profession and will prepare students for entrance exams in the health professions. In addition, this course will lay the groundwork for more advanced understanding of the chemical reactivity topics covered in Online Organic Chemistry II and/or Biochemistry courses required for health-care professions.

Students will be introduced to organic structures (functional groups, nomenclature, stereochemistry, and conformations) and then learn carbonyl reactions (nucleophilic additions to ketones/aldehydes and nucleophilic substitution to acid derivatives). Finally, the course ends with an introduction to spectroscopic analysis. The corresponding laboratory experiments will introduce laboratory techniques covered on most professional entrance exams and will reinforce key classroom concepts in the context of separation and purification techniques and an introduction to spectroscopy.

The course is designed to take lecture and lab concurrently for four credits.

Course Prerequisite: Two semesters of college level general chemistry.

CHEM 1031  |  4 credit hours

This course is designed to give the student, interested in the health professions, the depth of a second semester of organic chemistry exploring reactivity and synthesis. The goals of this course are to provide students with the logic and foundation to organic chemistry topics that will be needed in his/her professional studies. Students will be introduced to a wide range of organic chemistry reactions. Students will learn to predict reaction outcomes and build an understanding of how molecules are synthesized. The course also incorporates a laboratory experience that places an emphasis on understanding the concept of the labs and the scientific method, since today’s healthcare professionals are expected to have a general understanding of how science and the scientific method contribute to their profession.

The course and labs will introduce the student to important laboratory techniques covered on most professional entrance exams.

Course Prerequisite: One semester of college level organic chemistry with lab.

CHEM 1050  |  4 credit hours

This online course serves as an introduction to the fundamental principles of biochemistry, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the chemical processes that occur within living organisms. Students will explore the structure, function, and regulation of biological molecules, including proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates. This course will cover topics including metabolic pathways, enzymology, metabolism, and the integration of biochemical processes in cellular functions.

Topics Covered:

1. Structure and functions of proteins and enzymes.
2. Enzymes: kinetics, mechanism, and regulation
3. Bioenergetics
4. Metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids

COMN 1010  |  3 credit hours

This public speaking course will examine the core principles and contexts of communication, specifically in oral presentations. You will learn to recognize the interrelationships among speaker, listener, context, organization, language, and delivery. The course will include information on proper techniques for rhetorical persuasion strategies, research, writing, and delivering oral presentations, as well as the preparation of audio visuals to enhance presentations. Students will also learn and demonstrate skills in rhetorical reasoning, argumentation, listening, and critical thinking.

ECON 1010  |  3 credit hours

This course provides a thorough introduction to microeconomic theory. This course begins with an analysis of opportunity costs and trade offs. These concepts are then used as the foundation for studying producer and consumer behavior. Next, consumer and producer behavior theory are combined and used as the building blocks for an analysis of supply, demand, consumer surplus, producer surplus, and elasticity. The course concludes with an overview of the four market structures commonly studied in microeconomics and how they rely on the concepts and theories that have provided the foundation for the course. Recommended prerequisite: College Algebra.

ECON 1011  |  3 credit hours

This course introduces students to macroeconomics, the study of the economy as a whole. Students will learn about the key macroeconomic indicators of GDP, unemployment, and inflation, and then apply these concepts to analyze economic behavior. The topics covered in this course include choice and scarcity; supply, demand, and its applications; GDP and economic growth; unemployment and inflation; the aggregate demand-aggregate supply model; Keynesian economics and Neoclassical economics; fiscal policy; money and banking; monetary policy; policy applications; globalization and trade; exchange rates and international finance; and Inequality, Poverty and Discrimination.

ENGL 1010  |  3 credit hours

English Composition I is a three-credit college writing course to prepare students for the fundamental knowledge and skills of college-level expository writing and critical thinking. Areas of focus include idea presentation and organization, audience, point of view, authorship, paragraph and essay coherence, and technology-mediated evaluation of grammar, mechanics, and originality. Students are introduced to strategies for rhetorical writing, writing-as-process and product, and thinking-as-writing. An introduction to argument structure and writing from sources culminates in an academic essay as a comprehensive course assignment.

ENVS 1010  |  3 credit hours

This course is an introduction to environmental challenges and opportunities which emphasizes that humans are part of ecosystems within interdependent cycles which involve other organisms, air, water, chemicals, and energy. The course examines the relationships of humans to their environment from historical, economic, scientific, aesthetic, and ethical perspectives.

As we progress through this course you become more environmentally aware: more aware of your own actions and the impact they have on the environment, more aware of human actions and the impact on the environment and more aware of the need for human activity to shift on a global scale to sustain our Earth and all of its inhabitants.

EXSP 1010  |  3 credit hours

Exercise Physiology is a fully online course that provides students with a solid theoretical basis of exercise physiology as it relates to human movement, health, wellness, sport, and performance. We will focus on the practical application of exercise physiology principles including neuromuscular, metabolic, pulmonary, cardiovascular and endocrine responses to exercise and training. Additionally, we will also focus on practical applications of performance enhancement techniques, interaction within a multidisciplinary team, and human adaptive responses to exercise. Utilizing interactive technology, through a series of knowledge assessments, reading assignments, interactive discussions, real-world application analysis, and research projects, students will demonstrate both exercise physiology core-concepts and exercise physiology applications.

You will be asked to perform physical activity during this online course. This will involve physical exertion, and you should check with your medical professional before attempting any of these exercises to determine if you are well enough for physical exertion. If there is any concern, reach out to the instructor during the first week for alternate assignments for this activity.

HIST 2660  |  3 credit hours

This course examines how drugs have shaped societies and cultures in the Americas—from the United States to the southern mountains of Peru and Bolivia—in the last hundred or so years. We will begin by considering the social and cultural origins of drugs, as well as how societies have applied and regulated them, before proceeding to assess their social, cultural, and political implications.

HLTH 1000  |  3 credit hours

The HLTH 1000 – Online Learning, Career and Academic Success will help students build the skills needed for success in an online learning environment as well as in their professional careers. Students will focus on critical thinking and communication skills along with identifying key strategies for goal setting, time management, and self-directed learning applicable to both academic and professional settings. While learning to navigate online technologies, students will explore scholarly, career, and campus resources. By the end of the course, students will have developed a personalized academic and career ready plan including resources and strategies to apply in future coursework and career development.

This is a Pass/Fail class. You must earn 80% or more to pass it.

HLTH 1010  |  3 credit hours

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the healthcare systems, covering its historical evolution, economic foundations, and the legal, regulatory, political, and ethical forces shaping healthcare today. Through case studies, debates, and interactive activities, students will critically examine the complexities of healthcare delivery, with a focus on policy, finance, managed care, and quality measures. The course will also explore the perspectives of key stakeholders and the impact of legal and ethical decisions on current practices. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to analyze contemporary healthcare challenges and engage with the future of healthcare delivery from an informed and critical perspective.

HLTH 1015  |  3 credit hours

This course explores the foundational concepts of personal health and wellness with a focus on lifelong vitality and well-being. Students will examine and apply key dimensions of wellness – emotional, social, spiritual, mental, and physical – in ways that promote sustainable, real-world habits. Through interactive discussions, self-assessments, and practical strategies, learners will develop an individualized personal wellness program designed to support long-term health. Core topics include cardiovascular health and disease prevention, nutrition and weight management, physical activity and fitness, sexual health, substance use and abuse, and the behavioral factors that influence wellness and lifestyle choices.

HLTH 1030  |  3 credit hours

This course provides an overview of the principles and practices within the domain of stress management. The concept of stress, the psychobiology of stress, and physiological implications are examined. Determinants and measurements of stress are considered, along with the relationship of stress to physical/mental health and performance, primary prevention and intervention in stress management. Alternative and complementary modalities to address stress are explored. Students will assess stress, as well as learn and practice facilitate a variety of stress management and relaxation interventions.

HLTH 1035  |  3 credit hours

This course provides an in-depth exploration of substance use and addiction in the United States, examining historical patterns, treatment trends, and socio-cultural influences. Students will study addiction models and recovery expectations while gaining practical skills in interventions such as SBIRT. The course also critically assesses current policies and services, with attention to harm reduction and the health impacts of long-term substance use. Special emphasis is placed on language sensitivity, population-specific issues, and the analysis of classification systems like the DSM-5 TR.

HTLH 1040  |  3 credit hours

This course focuses on ethical theories & their application within healthcare, addressing key topics like patient autonomy, professional ethics, and best practices to prepare students for moral decision-making in the healthcare setting. Essential for students in healthcare-related fields, this course will enhance understanding of ethical dilemmas they may encounter professionally, fostering a culture of integrity and empathy within various medical and public health scenarios.

HLTH 1050  |  3 credit hours

This course provides an introduction to methods commonly used in social science research. Students will engage with real-world health issues in order to explore concepts regarding study design, data collection, and ethics of research involving human individuals and populations. Topics include quantitative and qualitative research approaches, epidemiological methods, clinical trials, program evaluation, and appraisal of published research literature. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the skills needed to conduct and interpret health research effectively.

HTLH 4000  |  3 credit hours

This course introduces students to prior learning assessment (PLA) and the process of earning credit for college-level learning gained through work, training, and life experiences. The course guides students in identifying their competencies, aligning them with academic courses, and documenting evidence of learning. Emphasis is placed on reflection, critical thinking, and professional communication as students compose learning narratives and develop a professional portfolio for evaluation.

LSCI 1003  |  3 credit hours

This course serves as an introductory course for pre-health professions students and non-science majors, covering basic chemical principles of general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. This foundational course is a systematic survey of measurements, atomic structure, periodic table trends, chemical bonding and equations, nomenclature, structures of organic compounds, and biochemicals. Altogether, this course will develop the critical thinking skills and self-confidence within the introductory sciences that come with foundational understandings.

MATH 1000  |  1 credit hour

This course is designed for health science majors needing to review essential mathematical concepts and skills. Topics include basic arithmetic operations on real numbers, systems of measurements, use of formulas, conversions, dimensional analysis, percents, decimals, fractions, ratio and proportion, linear and exponential equations and graphing, geometry, and basic trigonometry.

MATH 1010  |  3 credit hours

This course was designed to provide students with the quantitative skills necessary to model and analyze real-world problems. With just a handful of different algebraic tools and modeling techniques, students will be able to interpret, visualize, and describe a vast array of mathematical relationships that arise in ecology, economics, medicine, and many other fields. This course will emphasize using algebraic principles to strengthen problem-solving skills and enhance communication of quantitative concepts. Topics include polynomial functions, rational functions, absolute value functions, piecewise functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, solving systems of equations and inequalities, and elementary mathematical modeling and applications.

MATH 1011  |  3 credit hours

Precalculus was intentionally designed to prepare students for subsequent college level Calculus courses. This course will review a variety of the prerequisite mathematical concepts necessary for Calculus. Topics include rational functions, trigonometric functions, polar coordinates, sequences and series, probability, and a brief introduction to continuity. Each of these topics will be applied to real-world situations that can be modeled mathematically. In this course, students will practice communicating the realistic applications of each of these topics.

It is recommended that students have completed College Algebra, Algebra 2, or Intermediate Algebra within the last five years before enrolling in this course.

MATH 1020  |  4 credit hours

This course focuses on single variable calculus through graphical, analytical, and numerical techniques. Differentiation and its applications are thoroughly discussed. Basic integration techniques are introduced. Mathematical manipulation and computational competence is equally weighted with the ability to analyze, evaluate, synthesize and form accurate decisions using relevant information in applied settings.

MATH 1021  |  4 credit hours

This course continues the study of calculus. More techniques of integration will be investigated in this course. The concepts of limits, differentiation, and integration will be applied to problems in differential equations, sequences, series, and Taylor series. Parametric equations, polar coordinates, and vectors will also be introduced. (Calculus 1 is a prerequisite for this course).

MATH 1030  |  3 credit hours

This course introduces the students to both descriptive and inferential statistics. Emphasis is placed on the practical use of statistics in the collecting, organizing, analyzing and interpreting of data. Students will learn standard topics such as sampling, bias, organization of data, measures of central tendency and dispersion, correlation and regression, probability, normal and standard normal distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing.

MEDT 1000  |  3 credit hours

This online course is a 3-credit hour course delivered at a distance and designed to provide the student interested in health care, health care delivery, or graduate study in some aspect of medicine or health care a broad and comprehensive understanding of the unique language of medical terminology.

NTRN 1010  |  3 credit hours

This is a science-oriented, introductory course that focuses on basic principles of human nutrition. Emphasis is placed on the nutrient requirements of healthy individuals, nutrient categories and their characteristics, physiological functions, metabolism, and food sources. The role of nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention will be discussed in relation to personal health choices and with applications for students contemplating careers in health professions.

OPUB 1020  |  3 credit hours

This course will examine public health principles and concepts. It will provide a broad framework for understanding public health’s role in community health, prevention, and medicine. Using the five core public health knowledge areas and the ten essential public health services as a foundation, students will explore public health infrastructure, surveillance, social determinants of health, policy, environmental factors, and emerging issues.

OPUB 1030  |  3 credit hours

This course introduces students to foundational concepts and frameworks that shape health outcomes across diverse populations, with a strong emphasis on the critical role of economic, social, and structural factors. Students will examine the complex interplay among behaviors, genetics, clinical care, the physical environment, and the social determinants of health. Key topics include health disparities, structural inequality, cultural humility, community-level interventions, and the use of data to identify and support marginalized and hard-to-reach populations.

Through a combination of lectures, readings, reflective exercises, videos, and discussions, students will build the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for culturally responsive and equity-focused practice. The course also prepares students to participate effectively in interprofessional and multidisciplinary efforts aimed at addressing health inequities and promoting health equity across communities.

OPUB 1040  |  3 credit hours

This course focuses on the health of populations and public health responses from a global perspective. Students will be introduced to global health goals, principles, and concepts. Students will explore global health challenges and opportunities with an emphasis on understanding the burden of disease, advancing health equity, and implementing strength-based approaches. Selected critical global topics in such areas as maternal and child health, environmental health, chronic disease, infectious disease, and humanitarian response will be covered.

PHIL 1010  |  3 credit hours

This course introduces the major theories of normative ethics, emphasizing consequentialism, non-consequentialism, and virtue ethics. Further emphasis is given to applying these theories to perennial ethical dilemmas such as abortion, the death penalty, euthanasia, and war. Students will complete weekly discussions, a midterm examination, and a final project. Upon completing the course, students should be able to navigate the various ethical theories, apply them critically, and articulate a vision of ethics, happiness, and the good life.

PHSL 1010  |  4 credit hours

In this course, learners will be introduced to core concepts that shape our knowledge of the workings of the human body. Cell-cell communication and membrane dynamics will first be studied as central themes that govern coordination in individual cells and tissues, and within and between organ systems. Structure/function correlates will introduce the study of each system and the regulation of each system will be illustrated via lecture presentations, laboratories, discussions, and journal clubs. Students will learn to address problems in physiology, and to apply their knowledge and new understandings to case studies similar to those they may encounter in clinical settings.

PHYS 1010  |  4 credit hours

This is a one-semester course, with a laboratory, designed for individuals with a baccalaureate degree who need first semester physics as a prerequisite to apply for admission to health professions’ programs. These may include graduate programs in medicine, veterinary medicine, dental medicine, nursing, physical therapy and physician assistant.

PHYS 1011  |  4 credit hours

This algebra-based online course is a four credit-hour course that includes a hands-on physics laboratory. The overall goal of this online course is to provide the student, interested in the health professions, with a continuing introduction to physics that emphasizes additional concepts than those covered in PHYS 1010 that are the foundation of science and which the students may encounter in their professional studies. These topics include thermodynamics, waves and sound, electrostatics, circuits, magnetism, light and optics, and atomic and nuclear phenomena. Course pre-req: one semester of college algebra. PHYS 1010 or equivalent physics course is highly recommended.

PSYO 1010  |  3 credit hours

This course provides a general overview to the concepts and theories of psychology. Emphasis will be placed on recognizing how psychology operates in the real world and learning how to think critically about Psychology. Classical approaches will be tied in with current research to provide a holistic understanding of human behaviors.

PSYO 1020  |  3 credit hours

This course will explore basic concepts and theories of human development with a focus on the nine major periods of life from prenatal development to death and dying. The nature of interactions between an individual’s biology and their environment will be examined by integrating information from a wide array of research studies. These studies consist of, but are not limited to, ground-breaking historic studies to recent studies of physical, neurological, and cognitive development.

PSYO 1030  |  3 credit hours

This abnormal psychology course will explore basic concepts and theories related to abnormal psychology and how psychopathology is classified. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the history of abnormal psychology, the negative impact of stigma related to the diagnosis of mental health disorders, strategies for clinical assessment, the biopsychosocial model for explaining mental illness, as well as the classification, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of the major disorders. Upon completion, students should be able to distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior patterns as well as demonstrate knowledge of etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders.

SOCI 1010  |  3 credit hours

This introduction to sociology course introduces students to the three main sociological perspectives, the sociological imagination, social construction, and how to think like a sociologist. Topics such as deviance, social control, culture, stratification, socialization, social movements, and other social issues that society faces are explored and discussed. This course will require students to think critically about human actions and interactions. Students will gain an understanding on how people’s lives are shaped by society.

SOCI 1020  |  3 credit hours

Food is essential to human existence, and therefore is a central part of sociology. This course explores the relationships between what we eat, our health, and the health of society. What we eat as a society has social impacts, particularly on human and environmental health. We will use the “sociological imagination” to explore the following issues related to food:
First, we will begin by examining current Obesity trends and how government policy can impact the health status of a society.
Then we will explore Food Justice, and discuss food insecurity and poverty as food issues related to our health.
Next we will explore the role of Fast Food in culture, and how it influences individual eating choices.
After a brief discussion of childhood marketing, we will then explore several environmental health issues.
Finally, social movements related to food will be discussed as a mechanism for positive change locally and globally.