Courses

Utilizing methods of historical analysis, key people, events and processes in the evaluation of the current American healthcare system are examined. The ever-changing role of government in the delivery of healthcare is discussed. The rise of expertise as a dynamic in the American healthcare system is considered. Particular emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of the forces that have helped to shape current models of healthcare delivery in America.

This course examines the healthcare system from a socio-cultural perspective. The role of healthcare as a societal institution is discussed. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how social and cultural beliefs and behaviors impact the practice of healthcare management. The concept of professional identity and the rise of expertise as dynamics in healthcare management will be considered.

Students are introduced to basic principles and practices in leadership through the learning organization model. The strategic development of “learning organizations” is discussed. Through case studies and other applied exercises, students analyze organizational issues and develop proposed action plans.

Students are engaged in a comprehensive set of managerial tasks and
activities designed to develop and maintain a qualified workforce that
contributes to organizational effectiveness. Through strategic human
resource management case studies, students will be able to apply human
resource principles to healthcare issues.

This course examines written communication as a professional skill with extensive practice in the forms of written communication unique to business. Research skills are identified and developed by completing a research paper in a selected area of healthcare management.

Students complete the Professional Portfolio, a comprehensive document detailing a student’s academic, personal and professional accomplishments as part of this course. Students explore career interests and job development in the Healthcare Management field. Students are required to submit the following as part of their Professional Portfolio:
1. A detailed record of academic accomplishments including a research paper, selected projects, writing samples, and presentations;
2. A record of professional experiences and other documentation displaying readiness for entry into the profession of healthcare management;
3. A personal career plan that outlines specific strategies for professional, academic, and personal development;
4. A Vision/Mission statement.

This course introduces the managerial approach to marketing including the study of markets, institutions and the environment in which business enterprises operate. Emphasizes marketing decision processes regarding the marketing mix, marketing programs and selected applications.

This course examines the economics of healthcare in America. The financing of healthcare is considered. Students analyze various public policy proposals regarding the healthcare system. The impact of managed care is discussed. Emphasis is placed on the economic information and public policy decisions in regard to the practice of healthcare.

The use of financial information in healthcare management is discussed. Students are introduced to various forms of budgeting in healthcare settings. Models of budget planning are introduced. The role of budgeting and financial control in healthcare management is examined. Emphasis is placed on understanding and applying financial information.

As a new century begins, healthcare managers are confronted with new and complex legal questions and issues. Through case studies students examine legal issues in healthcare management. Emphasis is placed on understanding basic concepts and terminology in healthcare law. The role of public policy is considered as a key dynamic in the legal environment of healthcare.

The study of professional ethics is introduced. The distinctions between law and ethics are considered. Students discuss various models of ethical decision-making Medical ethics is examined in relation to the practice of healthcare management. Emerging ethical issues are explored from a healthcare management perspective.

This course is a practical introduction on how healthcare organizations can apply new IT and IS strategies. It explores technology' s impact on long term management. Students will learn how to assess and anticipate future trends in healthcare from this information, as well as how to apply it in different settings.

This course is designed to assist students integrate and apply knowledge and skills developed throughout the core curriculum. Utilizing a case study approach, students will apply critical thinking techniques, problem solving and decision-making methods, and leadership strategies in order to respond to problems and issues in healthcare settings. Emphasis will be placed on the use of information in the decision-making process. Class activities and assignments will be conducted in both individual and group formats. This course is required for all Healthcare Management majors.

This course is a continuation of the case study approach to utilization of healthcare management skills learned in the healthcare curriculum. Class activities and assignments will be conducted in both individual and group formats. This course is required for all Healthcare Management majors.

DEGREE COMPLETION OPTIONAL COURSE OFFERINGS

The following Optional Course Offerings are available to Degree Completion Students in each semester. They are delivered in a similar format to other DCP courses ( usually 5 weeks long, 4 hours one night or Saturday per week) and cost the same tuition as the student is charged for
their DCP core course work. The courses are designed to assist students in the completion of credit hours or requirements. They are offered to all students in the division across programs. Contact the DCP Academic Advisor for more information on current Optional Course Offerings available.

This course provides the student with a foundation in scientific approaches to environmental problems and their solutions. Basic principles of environmental science will be covered. Global environmental issues, as well as those concerning the Calumet Region will be investigated. This course is geared to the non-science major who will be exposed to applied biological techniques in the area of environmental studies. This course meets the DCP Science graduation requirement.

This course is an overview of the visual arts beginning with prehistoric art and ending with modern art. It will provide a greater understanding of the visual arts through the various topics that will be discussed. Topics that will be discussed are visual perception, art and society, current trends, the role of the artist, and critical analysis of art.

This course provides an historical analysis of the development of the United States as a political, social and economic entity. U. S. history will be charted from the war between the states to the present. Emphasiswill be given to the major defining events that have shaped our nation into the America we live in today. Also, the role that American cultural and ethnic diversity has played in these defining events will be examined in our readings. The experiences and parts played by members of America' s diverse communities in climactic periods and in events such as World War II will be investigated. The purpose of this examination is to give students knowledge of the major events in America' s past as well as a perspective on the relationship between these historical events and current events. ( American History would meet the DCP History graduation requirement.)

This course will examine topics of special interest in the field of management. Topics courses ( but not specific topics) can be repeated for a total of six credit hours.

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