Upcoming Courses
Course Offerings for Fall 2026
Course |
Course Title |
Professor |
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HS 100 |
Health Systems & Policy |
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HS 101 |
Global Health |
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HS 110 |
Human Development Across the Lifespan |
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HS 250 |
Epidemiology and Health Research Methods |
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HS 302 |
Patients & Providers |
McKenna, Deegan |
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HS 303 |
Health Ethics |
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HS 305 |
Human Nutrition |
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HS 341 |
Comparative Health Systems |
James |
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HS 397.01 |
Health Education Theory and Methods |
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HS 397.02 |
Interprofessional Healthcare |
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HS 400 |
Capstone |
Special Topics courses:
HS 397.01: Health Education Theory & Methods
This special topics course will introduce the history, philosophy, theory, and ethics of health education. Dr. Heather Sadowski (EdD, MPH), a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) who serves as UR’s Director of Health Promotion, will use a case study approach to explore the theories and models that guide the development of effective health behavior change interventions for individuals and communities.
HS 397.02: Interprofessional Healthcare: Teamwork, Communication, and Collaborative Practice
HS 397.02 introduces students to the theory, tools, and practice of inter professional collaboration (IPC) in healthcare settings. This course prepares students across health-related majors and adjacent fields to work effectively in interprofessional teams. Students will explore the roles of key healthcare team members and understand why excellent patient care and clinical excellence require coordinated work among clinical, clinical support, logistical, and strategic teams. Students will develop applied competencies in team communication, leadership, conflict engagement, shared decision-making, and collaborative practice. They will learn to recognize and address the cultural, structural, and professional barriers that undermine collaboration. By the end of the course, students will build foundational skills for becoming effective collaborative practitioners.