HLAD

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HLAD

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.sunyempire.edu

This course will study the origins, changes, and current status of the major programs that provide for the delivery, financing, and regulation of healthcare services in the public and private sectors of the United States. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services area of study guidelines for Knowledge of Service Delivery. This course is part of the BS in Public Health program. Last Generated 2:01 pm 05/26/26

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HLAD

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4

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4

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.sunyempire.edu

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HLAD

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.sunyempire.edu

or HLAD 3015 Comparative Health Systems or HSCI 3200 Health Informatics or HLAD 3045 Healthcare Ethics or EMGT 3035 Managing Biological Terrorism as a Public Health

Subject

HLAD

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.sunyempire.edu

This course will study the major healthcare models around the world. The historical development of these models will be determined, and the societal values and other factors underlying countries’ choice of healthcare systems will be examined. Note: This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services Area of Study guidelines for Knowledge of Service Delivery. This course is part of the BS in Public Health program. Attributes: Liberal

Subject

HLAD

Credits (min)

4

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4

Credit unit

Credits

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.sunyempire.edu

This course will examine analytical and practical approaches to cultural competency in health care. Concepts, models, frameworks, and communication barriers in cross-cultural health care will be discussed and the concepts applied in interventions and programs. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services Area of Study guidelines for Diversity and Skills & Application. This course was previously CHS-253134 Cultural Competency in Health Care. Attributes: Liberal

Subject

HLAD

Credits (min)

4

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4

Credit unit

Credits

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.sunyempire.edu

Healthcare economics uses the tools of microeconomic analysis to examine markets in the health sector including physician markets, hospital markets, pharmaceutical markets and health insurance markets. Students learn about managed care, and other types of health insurance, explore the effects of insurance on behavior, investigate reimbursement systems including new reimbursement models like value-based and bundled payments, and discuss factors that influence market outcomes in the healthcare sector including uncertainty, information asymmetries, and externalities. Current trends and issues facing the healthcare industry such as rising expenditures and new technologies are also investigated in this course. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services guidelines for Knowledge of Service Delivery and Skills & Application. Prerequisites: Microeconomics (ECON 2020), or significant experience in the health sector. Attributes: Social Science Gen Ed, Liberal

Subject

HLAD

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.sunyempire.edu

This course will examine the practical and theoretical aspects of health communication. Students will learn about common terms and concepts in health communication, as well as recent trends and best practices in this area. The process of planning health communications will also be explored. This course is part of the BS in Public Health program. This course aligns with the Community and Human Services area of study guidelines for Skills. Attributes: Liberal

Subject

HLAD

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.sunyempire.edu

This course explores disparities and inequalities in health outcomes (i.e., morbidity, mortality) and health care access across multiple social categories. These outcomes reflect complex interactions between biological, environmental, and social contexts. The social determinants of health and how this knowledge can be applied to real life situations (e.g., disasters, chronic diseases) will be critically examined. This course aligns with the Community and Human Services area of study guidelines for Knowledge of Service Delivery, Skills & Application, and Diversity. This course is part of the BS in Public Health program. Attributes: Liberal

Subject

HLAD

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.sunyempire.edu

This course will study important ethical issues facing the providers, payers, and consumers of healthcare services. This course aligns with the Community and Human Services area of study guidelines for Ethics. This course is part of the BS in Public Health program. Attributes: Liberal

Subject

HLAD

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.sunyempire.edu

In this course the student will look at managerial functions in the United States healthcare system. Topics such as legal and ethical requirements, technology, organizational relationships, and leadership may be explored. It is recommended that The United States Health Systems or a similar course should be taken prior to enrolling in this course. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services area of study guidelines for Skills & Application and Ethics. This course was previously CHS-253304 Health Care Management.

Subject

HLAD

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.sunyempire.edu

This course addresses the development of the managed care system of healthcare delivery. It will examine the service delivery systems, effects on stakeholders and the business components that comprise managed care and affect the quality of healthcare in the United States. Note: This course is aligned to the Community Human Services Area of Study guidelines for Knowledge of Service Delivery Human Behavior and Skills & Application. This course was previously CHS-253754 Managed Care.

Subject

HLAD

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.sunyempire.edu

Public health works to protect and improve the health of communities. This study will examine the components of the public health system, the relationships among public health components, and key issues for public health professionals. This course meets the Human Services Area of Study guidelines for Knowledge of Service Delivery and Skills & Application. This course is part of the BS in Public Health program. Attributes: Liberal

Subject

HLAD

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.sunyempire.edu

Subject

HLAD

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.sunyempire.edu

Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health and disease in populations. This course introduces public health students to foundational epidemiologic concepts, measures, and methods used in public health practice and research. Public health students will examine patterns of disease occurrence, explore how public health investigators identify risk factors, and assess how evidence informs prevention strategies and policy decisions. Emphasis is placed on understanding study design, critical appraisal of scientific literature, ethical considerations in epidemiologic work, and the role of epidemiology in addressing health disparities and promoting population health. Attributes: Liberal

Subject

HLAD

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.sunyempire.edu

The content of this course will vary by term and section. Students may repeat this course for credit as long as the topic differs. Please refer to the Term Guide for course topic offerings. Attributes: Liberal

Subject

HLAD

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.sunyempire.edu

The content of this course will vary by term and section. Students may repeat this course for credit as long as the topic differs. Please refer to the Term Guide for course topic offerings.

Subject

HLAD

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.sunyempire.edu

Subject

HLAD

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.sunyempire.edu

or HUSV 4050 Social Policy Analysis Two additional upper division electives 8 Total Credits 56 Code Title Credits Possible Upper Division Elective Courses

Subject

HLAD

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.sunyempire.edu

This course provides an overview of the conceptual and theoretical aspects of leadership within the context of the healthcare delivery system. Students in the course will examine different models of leadership and develop an understanding of the key differences between leadership and management. Selected leadership theories will be analyzed with an emphasis on implications for culture, quality, patient safety, and human resource management in a variety of healthcare settings. This course aligns with the Community and Human Services area of study guidelines for Knowledge of Service Delivery and Skills & Application. Prior to taking this course, students should have completed prior coursework on or have prior knowledge of the United States Health Care System. Prerequisites: This course was previously CHS-254134 Leadership in Health Care. Attributes: Liberal Last Generated 2:01 pm 05/26/26

Subject

HLAD

Credits (min)

4

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4

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.sunyempire.edu

4 Multidisciplinary Perspectives 2 HLHS 3010 Creativity & Healing 4 4 HLHS 3015 Grief & Loss 3-4 4 HLHS 3020 Healing Through Music 4 4 HLHS 3030 Understanding Forgiveness and Healing in the 4 4 Human Services 4 HLHS 3127 Patient Engagement in Today’s Healthcare System 4 4 HLHS 3200 Person Centered Planning and Tools 4 4 HLHS 4010 Exploring Happiness 4 Last Generated 2:01 pm 05/26/26

Subject

HLAD

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.sunyempire.edu

Subject

HLAD

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

8

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.sunyempire.edu

Subject

HLAD

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.sunyempire.edu