Devry Course Description

Bachelor of Science
Concentration: Healthcare Management
ENGL112 Composition This course develops writing skills through analysis of essays, articles
and other written works that are used as models for writing practice and development. Writing
assignments stress process approaches, development, organization, revision and audience
awareness. Students use word processing and webbased tools to develop written work.
Students who receive credit for this course may not also receive credit for ENGL108.
ENGL135 Advanced Composition^This course builds on the conventions and techniques of
composition through critical reading requirements and longer, more sophisticated reports,
including a documented library research paper. Assignments require revising and editing for an
intended audience. Students are also taught search strategies for accessing a variety of print
and electronic resources
ENGL219 Journalism This course provides instruction and practice in gathering
news, and in writing news stories and various types of feature articles. Emphasis is
placed on developing skills in interviewing, observing, and writing and editing copy.
Students also explore newspaper composition, desktop publishing, newspaper
design, journalistic ethics and press law. Peer review and involvement with the
student newspaper are integral parts of the course.
ENGL230 Professional Communication This course enhances students writing and
presentation skills for academic applications and professional communication in the
workplace. Students analyze the needs of divergent audiences, and craft messages
using technology tools and media appropriate for distance and group
communication. An emphasis on collaborative work further prepares students for
the contemporary
ETHC445 Principles of Ethics^+ This course provides knowledge of ethics students
need to make moral decisions in both their professional and personal lives.
Combining moral theories and applied ethics topics, coursework helps students
explore traditional and contemporary ethics dilemmas, as well as reflect on and
evaluate their moral beliefs. Balancing respect for diversity and claims of
universality, the course puts ethics principles in the social and cultural context of
the world today
HUMN303 Introduction to the Humanities^+ This course introduces vital areas of
the humanities, such as the visual and performing arts, literature, history and
philosophy. Students analyze and evaluate works of art, and develop connections
among these works and their historical, cultural and philosophical contexts.
Discussions, writings, oral presentations, group activities and visits to cultural
venues prepare students for more advanced inquiry in subsequent courses.
LAS432 Technology, Society, and Culture^+ In this capstone course, the
relationship between society and technology is investigated through reading,

reflection, research and reports. The course identifies conditions that have
promoted technological development and assesses the social, political,
environmental, cultural and economic effects of current technology. Issues of control
and ethical considerations in the use of technology are primary. Discussion and oral
and written reports draw together students prior learning in specialty and general
education courses. This course must be taken at DeVry.
PSYC110 Psychology^ This course provides a foundation for understanding,
predicting and directing behavior. Organized within a framework encompassing
foundations, general topics and applications, the course provides an understanding
of how psychological principles and concepts relate to professional and personal
life. Topics include learning, attitude formation, personality, social influence,
dynamics of communication, conflict resolution, motivation, leadership, and group
roles and processes. /
PSYC305 Motivation and Leadership^ This course focuses on human motivation and
leadership skills required to effectively manage groups and individuals. Topics
include basic motivation principles, leadership styles, workplace stress and conflict,
and the dynamics of group development. Students who receive credit for this course
may not also receive credit for PSYC307.
POLI330 Political Science^ This course explores political systems in a comparative
way, with emphasis on governmental forms, constitutions, determinants of foreign
policy and methods of political change. Studies of recent political history, current
world affairs and the structure of political institutions are included
CARD405 Career Development^ Career planning strategies and resources are
explored to prepare students for a successful job search and to maximize potential
for advancement and long-term professional growth. Students perform selfassessment and goal-setting activities, and apply research and evaluation skills to
execute job search and career advancement strategies. Each student assembles a
professional portfolio highlighting achievements, goals and concrete plans. This
course must be taken at DeVry. Students who receive credit for this course may not
also receive credit for CARD415
COLL148 Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving ^ This course focuses on identifying
and articulating skills needed for academic and professional success. Coursework
provides instruction and practice in critical thinking and problem-solving through
analysis of critical reading and reasoning, as well as through examination of
problem-solving methodologies. Students learn to work in teams, to identify and
resolve problems, and to use research effectively to gather and evaluate relevant
and useful information
MATH114 Algebra for College Students^ This course focuses on factoring
polynomials; solving quadratic equations; systems of linear equations; radical
expressions; and functions where linear and quadratic functions are emphasized
using application problems and modeling. The minimum requirement to pass this
course is 80 percent, and grades of C and D are not assigned. Eligibility to enroll in
the course is based on placement results, or successful completion of MATH062 or
MATH103.

MATH221 Statistics for Decision-Making^ This course provides tools used for
statistical analysis and decision-making in business. The course includes both
descriptive statistics and inferential concepts used to draw conclusions about a
population. Research techniques such as sampling and experiment design are
included for both single and multiple sample groups
SCI228 Nutrition, Health and Wellness with Lab This course provides an overview of
basic nutrients the body requires for health and life, and dispels common nutrition
myths. The role of nutrition in various biological phases of the human life cycle, as
well as psychological and sociological implications of food, are discussed. Students
also learn how the scientific method of inquiry is used in the nutritional science and
health fields. In the lab, students collect observational data, employ computer
simulations, and prepare and sample various foods.
ACCT212 Financial Accounting*^ This course focuses on ways in which financial
statements reflect business operations and emphasizes use of financial statements
in the decision-making process. The course encompasses all business forms and
various sectors such as merchandising, manufacturing and services. Students make
extensive use of spreadsheet applications to analyze accounting records and
financial statement
BIS155 Data Analysis with Spreadsheets with Lab^ This course focuses on analyzing
business situations using current spreadsheet software. Using data derived from
realworld business situations, students learn to use appropriate spreadsheet
software features to organize, analyze and present data, as well as to make
business decisions. Through personal database technology such as Access, the
course also introduces basic database concepts
BUSN379 Finance*^ This course introduces corporate financial structure and covers
basic capital budgeting techniques, including discounted cash flow analysis. Funds
sources and financial resource allocation are analyzed. Spreadsheet software
packages are used to analyze data and solve case-based problems.
COMP100 Computer Applications for Business with Lab^ This course introduces
basic concepts and principles underlying personal productivity tools widely used in
business such as word processors, spreadsheets, email and web browsers. Students
also learn basic computer terminology and concepts. Hands-on exercises provide
students with experience in use of PCs and current personal productivity tools
ECON312 Principles of Economics^ This course introduces basic concepts and
issues in microeconomics, macroeconomics and international trade. Microeconomic
concepts, such as supply and demand and the theory of the firm, serve as
foundations for analyzing macroeconomic issues. Macroeconomic topics include
gross domestic product (GDP), and fiscal and monetary policy, as well as
international topics such as trade and exchange rates. The course stresses
analyzing and applying economic variables of real-world issues.
MGMT303 Principles of Management^ This course examines fundamental
management theories and traditional managerial responsibilities in formal and

informal organizational structures. Planning, organizing, directing, controlling and

staffing are explored
ACCT346 Managerial Accounting*^ This course introduces how managers use
accounting information in business decision-making. Topics include standard cost
systems, budgeting, break-even analysis, relevant cost issues, and the effect of
state and federal taxes on decision-making. These principles apply to all types of
businesses, including the service industry, manufacturing and merchandising.
Students use spreadsheet applications to analyze and provide solutions to
challenges faced by management in todays business environment
ECOM210 Fundamentals of E-Commerce* This course provides an in-depth overview
of the issues, technology and environment of electronic commerce. Knowledge
gained facilitates more comprehensive and contemporary exploration of future
coursework in marketing, operations, finance, business law, and database and
website management. Challenges and opportunities of electronic business are
discussed.

MGMT404 Project Management^ This course enhances students ability to function

in a project leadership role. While exploring the project life cycle, they gain
experience in budget and timeline management. Project management software is
used to design project schedules using methods such as bar charts, program
evaluation review technique (PERT) and critical path method (CPM) to produce
project plans to apply to the solution of case studies
BUSN420 Business Law* This course provides an overview of business law and
introduces fundamental legal principles encountered in the business environment.
Topics include state and federal courts and jurisdiction, contract law, tort law,
commercial paper, bankruptcy, suretyship and accounting liability.
HSM310 Introduction to Health Services Management* This course provides an
overview of unique characteristics of U.S. healthcare systems, and surveys the
major components and their interrelationships. Topics include internal and external
influences on delivery of services, healthcare professions and key trends.
Prerequisite: BUSN115 / 4-4
HSM320 Health Rights and Responsibilities* This course examines legal and ethical
issues of healthcare services. Topics include legal relationships among providers,
payers and patients, and issues of professional liability. Ethical aspects of rights and
duties are explored in a healthcare context. Prerequisite: HSM310 / 4-4
HSM330 Health Services Information Systems* This course focuses on applying
technology to developing and maintaining health services information systems.
Students become familiar with hardware and software options for managing patient
records, insurance and billing data. Related policy issues of confidentiality and
information security ar