Health Science (HSCI)
400.
Meanings and Culture in Health and Illness.
(3, may be repeated once Δ)
Explores the role culture and meanings play in the conceptualization, experience, and treatment of health and illness, including healthcare interactions and outcomes. Cultural humility and respect are foundational concepts in this course.
Restriction: Admitted to the Pre-Health Scholars Certificate Program. Exceptions can be made by petition to the Director.
401.
Integration of Psychology and Medicine.
(3, may be repeated once Δ)
Explore the importance of integrating psychology into healthcare and gain skill development in patient communication, especially about difficult or uncomfortable topics.
402.
Critical Thinking, Learning, and Problem Solving for Health Professions.
(3, may be repeated once Δ)
Specific and explicit instruction on critical thinking and problem-solving in healthcare through group practice, discussion, and practical application in critical and integrative thinking using a variety of scenarios, case studies, and examples.
Restriction: Accepted into the Pre-Health Certificate Program. Exceptions can be made by petition to the Director.
403.
Communication in Action for Health Professions.
(3, may be repeated once Δ)
Heavily weighted on skill development with a focus on engaged, respectful, and meaningful communication including engaged listening, narrative, metaphors, and facework. Praxis will focus on narrative medicine, motivational interviewing, writing, and interview skills.
Prerequisites: 400 and 402.
404.
Pre-Health Observational Learning.
(3)
Shadowing and Community Engagement field trips designed to help students make deep connections between social determinants of health, culture, and health professions with real-world contexts in both cognitive and affective ways.
Prerequisites: 400 and 402.
