Department of Health Professions

Introduction to etiology, diagnoses, and therapies of communication disorders, delays, or differences across the lifespan.

Training in the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet and practice in the transcription of normal and disordered speech.

Introduction to basic audiological concepts and their applicability to instrumentation and educational procedures utilized in habilitation and/or rehabilitation. Prerequisite: CSDO 3321; GPA 2.75 overall, 2.75 GPA in CSDO courses.

Introduction to the physiology and functions of the vocal and auditory mechanisms. Prerequisite: CSDO 2302.

Symblolic system used by humans to communicate; role of learning in perception, comprehension and expression of linguistic codes; sequential development of normal language skills.

Study of the development of speech sounds, etiologies of articulation and phonological disorders, assessment, procedures and therapeutic approaches for working with individuals with speech sound disorders. Students will complete a minimum of 5 hours of observation in evaluation of communications disorders. Prerequisites: CSDO 2302 and CSDO 2325; GPA 2.75 overall, 2.75 GPA in CSDO courses.

Implementation of the diagnostic process in Communication Disorders, including knowledge of test protocols, assessment methods, and written reports in language, articulation, voice and stuttering disorders. Students will complete a minimum of 5 hours of observation in evaluation of communications disorders. Prerequisites: CSDO 2302, CSDO 2325, CSDO 3321, CSDO 3333, CSDO 4321, CSDO 4329 and CSDO 4335; GPA 2.75 overall and GPA 2.75 for CSDO courses required.

Study of etiologies and symptoms of voice and fluency disorders including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Students will complete a minimum of 5 hours of observation in evaluation and intervention of speech sound disorders. Prerequisites: CSDO 2302 and CSDO 3321; GPA 2.75 overall, 2.75 GPA in CSDO courses.

Study of physical properties of sound, sound measurement, basic auditory function, acoustic and physiological phonetics and the perception of speech. Prerequisite: CSDO 3321; GPA 2.75 overall, 2.75 GPA in CSDO courses.

Survey of interventions (principles and methods) for developmentally delayed or disordered language; including specific procedures for planning and implementation of intervention. Students will complete a minimum of 5 hours of observation of evaluation and intervention of communication disorders in children. Prerequisites: CSDO 3333; GPA 2.75 overall, 2.75 GPA in CSDO courses.

Survey of disordered adult communicative processes including signs and symptoms, etiology, clinical course and vocational-social impact of these disorders. Topics to include principles of assessment and intervention. Students will complete a minimum of 5 hours of observation in evaluation and intervention of communication disorders in adults. Prerequisites: CSDO 2302, CSDO 2325, and CSDO 3321; GPA 2.75 overall, 2.75 GPA in CSDO courses.

Designed to emphasize clinical methods in speech-language pathology before beginning clinical practice and in preparation for future clinical practice. Topics include target behaviors, treatment methods and controlling and maintaining target behaviors. Prerequisites: CSDO 2302, CSDO 2325, CSDO 3321, CSDO 3333, CSDO 4321, CSDO 4329, CSDO 4335; GPA 2.75 overall, 2.75 GPA in CSDO courses.

Management of resources in selection, purchasing, preparation and serving of foods. Basic principles and fundamental knowledge of standard food preparation are included. Meals and special occasion menus which meet the dietary needs of family members are planned, prepared and served.

Fee: $20.00

​Understand the process and expectations in the Didactic Program in Dietetics at TAMUK. Offer assistance in the understanding the importance of mentoring and precepting others. Demonstrate how to evaluate and use professional literature to make ethical and evidence-based practice decisions and help to understand the governance of nutrition and dietetics practice. Prerequisite: Non-HMNT majors and minors require approval of the DPD director.

Basic principles of human nutrition with emphasis on the nutrients and factors which affect their utilization in the human body. Prerequisite: 4 semester hours of Biology or Chemistry.

An in-depth study of the normal growth, development and nutrition associated with pregnancy, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and aging. Review of appropriate nutritional assessment methods. Prerequisite: junior standing.

Food preparation designed to consolidate previous food studies and to develop experimental attitudes and techniques. Emphasis is placed on basic scientific principles. Includes fundamentals of quality assurance and the various subjective and objective methods of evaluation. Prerequisites: CHEM 2421 (or CHEM 3123 and CHEM 3323), HMNT 1350.

Fee: $20.00

Fundamentals of nutritional assessment techniques, enteral and parenteral nutrition support and study and management of diseases of the upper GI tract. Other topics covered include nutrition weight management, nutrition and aging, acid/base balance, and nutrition for oral health. Emphasis on physiology as related to disease and practical application of nutritional support. Includes case studies, practice problems, counseling methods and documentation. Prerequisites: Credit in HMNT 2150 and HMNT 2350 with a minimum grade of "C".

Advanced study of medical nutrition therapy. Course includes nutritional assessment and study of physiology of diseases of the heart, lower GI tract, liver, pancreas, kidney, pulmonary, endocrine system and diabetes. Surgery and critical care guidelines also included. Prerequisite: Credit in HMNT 2150, HMNT 2350, and HMNT 3353 with a minimum grade of "C".

Provide step-by-step approach guide for entry-level practitioners through basic components of changing food behavior and improving nutritional status. Prerequisites: HMNT 2350 is required (Recommended to take HMNT 3353 & HMNT 3363 prior to taking this course).

Study of the influence of socioeconomic, cultural and psychological trends, issues and other impacts on food and nutrition behaviors of individuals and communities.

Global overview of agencies from community to international levels with emphasis on planning, marketing, implementing and evaluating nutrition programs. Prerequisites: Credit in HMNT 2150, HMNT 2350 and HMNT 3353 with a minimum grade of "C".

Meal planning, food purchasing and preparation of food in large quantities. Introduction to systems management and employer-employee relations. Prerequisite: Credit in HMNT 1350 with a minimum grade of "C".

Fee: $20.00

Advanced studies in institutional foodservice administration including computer applications in foodservice management. Prerequisites: Credit in HMNT 4360 with a minimum grade of "C".

Study of nutrients and their relation to the chemistry and physiology of the human body, including metabolism of energy and macronutrients in chronic diseases. Analysis and interpretation of current nutrition research. Prerequisites: CHEM 1312, CHEM 1112, credit in HMNT 2150 and HMNT 2350 with a minimum grade of "C", or permission of instructor.

Study of nutrients and their relation to the chemistry and physiology of the human body, including regulatory nutrients and micronutrients and homoestatic maintenance in chronic diseases. Analysis and interpretation of current nutrition research. Prerequisites: Credit in HMNT 4367 with a minimum grade of "C", or permission of instructor.

Detailed study of one or more specific sub-disciplines of human nutrition. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes. Prerequisite: Junior-level (or higher) standing.

An overview of the public health field, including its mission, core functions, and the social, environmental, and behavioral factors that shape population health. Students learn foundational concepts such as health equity, prevention, and the use of basic public health data.

An introduction to epidemiologic principles and methods used to study the distribution and determinants of health events in populations. Students learn core measures, study designs, and basic analytic skills used to interpret epidemiologic data for public health decision making. Prerequisite: STAT 1342

Overview of theories, processes, activities and settings for health education/health promotion practice. Credit may not be obtained in both PBHL 2325 and EDHL 2325.

An informed health consumer is one who purchases health products and services that are useful and beneficial. This consumer is also aware of consumer protection, product safety and services available if dissatisfied with a product or service. Credit may not be obtained in both PBHL 3331 and EDHL 3331.

Introduces principles and practice of environmental public health with emphasis on hazards, exposure pathways, monitoring/surveillance data, policy/regulation, ethics, environmental justice, and systems thinking. Prerequisite: BIOL 2402.

Introduces global burden of disease, determinants of inequities, health systems/Universal Health Care, financing and governance, and evidence-based interventions with ethical partnership and decolonizing global health perspectives. Prerequisite: PBHL 2301.

Acquaints the student with all aspects of community and public health. Designed to prepare students for planning, implementation and evaluation of health education/health promotion programs in community, health care and worksite settings. Credit may not be obtained in both PBHL 3381 and EDHL 3381. Prerequisites: junior standing.

Explore the demographics of the Kingsville area, identify a disease that is prevalent to a local population, assess the resources available, develop a health promotion program and implement the program at a local facility. Credit may not be obtained in both PBHL 4342 and EDHL 4342. Prerequisite: PBHL 3381

Overview of health care systems with emphasis on access, quality, cost, and the role of EHRs and population surveillance in quality improvement and system redesign. Prerequisite: PBHL 2301.

Develops health communication competencies in interpersonal, organizational, and media contexts, emphasizing health literacy, campaign design, and risk/crisis communication. Prerequisite: PBHL 3350.

Public policy and its formation through the interaction of political groups and governmental institutions in selected areas of public policy; relevant comparisons to other national systems. Credit may not be obtained in both PBHL 4363 and POLS 4363. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours of Political Science.

Develops applied skills in data management, analysis, visualization, regression interpretation, and foundational AI/ML literacy for public health practice, with strong emphasis on ethics, bias, and responsible data stewardship. Prerequisite: STAT 1342 and PBHL 2306.

Culminating capstone integrating Public Health competencies into an applied project, professional portfolio, and transition-to-work activities. May be individual or team-based. Prerequisite: PBHL 4342.

Supervised placement programs bridging academic training with professional public health practice. Minimum 120 hours with an approved site. Prerequisite: PBHL 4342.

Survey of the social work profession, including history, philosophy, ethics and commitment to social justice. Participation with service agencies to assess interest in pursuing social work as a career.

A multidimensional approach to examining the behavior of individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, and society as a whole. Theories and research of human behavior across system levels are critically evaluated as applications are made to social work practice. Prerequisite: SCWK 2331.

Historical and current survey of the social service delivery system as a response to human need. History, mission and philosophy of social welfare. Prerequisite: SCWK 2331.

Social work practice from a generalist perspective with emphasis on the acquisition of values, knowledge, and skills required for ethical and effective practice with clients in various settings at the micro level of practice. Prerequisites: SCWK 2331 and admission to the B.S.W. degree program.

Principles and methods of evidence-based practice and research design in social work. Emphasis is placed on the use of research findings to improve practice, policy, and social service delivery. Prerequisites: SCWK 2331 with minimum grade of C and PSYC 3381, SOCI 3381 or approved equivalent from another institution with a minimum grade of C.

Includes the study of individuals as they biologically, psychologically, socially, culturally, and spiritually develop over the human life course within their environment. Theories and research of human development within environmental context are critically evaluated as applications are made to social work practice. Prerequisite: SCWK 3325.

Critical analysis of the legislative process, policy analysis, and policy implementation in social work practice with an emphasis on client advocacy. Prerequisites: SCWK 3329 and admission to the B.S.W. degree program.

Social work practice from a generalist perspective with emphasis on the acquisition of values, knowledge, and skills required for ethical and effective practice with clients at the mezzo and macro system levels of practice. Prerequisites: SCWK 3331 and admission to the B.S.W. degree program.

Principles and methods of measurement and program evaluation in social work. Emphasis is placed on measurement in program and practice evaluation to improve practice, policy, and social service delivery. Prerequisites: SCWK 3333 and admission to the B.S.W. degree program.

Literature and research in areas of social work not otherwise treated in depth in available courses. May be repeated once as topics change. Prerequisite: SCWK 2331.

Principles and methods of generalist social work with children, adolescents, and families across system levels and practice settings.

Principles and methods of generalist social work in the area of mental health across system levels and practice settings. Prerequisite: SCWK 2331.

Principles and methods of generalist social work in the area of health care across system levels and practice settings. Prerequisite: SCWK 2331.

Principles and methods of generalist social work in the areas of criminal and juvenile justice across system levels and practice settings.

Principles and methods of generalist social work in the area of gerontology across system levels and practice settings. Prerequisite: SCWK 2331.

Social work generalist practice in school environments. Emphasis is on social work intervention methods: knowledge and skills related to strengths-based, client-centered, and family-focused approaches. Roles of the school social worker, emphasizing person in the school environment; social work practice with vulnerable children and youth, families, teachers, and administrators. Prerequisite: SCWK 2331.

Cultural competence when working with individuals of varying socio-cultural backgrounds. Problems and evidence-based strategies associated with social and cultural constructions, as well as discussions related to culturally competent and responsive practice approaches. Prerquisite: SCWK 2331 (may be taken concurrently); Pre-Social Work majors require permission from program director.

Capstone course in social work, reinforcing students' social work identity, life-long learning, and career development. Includes the B.S.W. degree program exit exam, social work career development, licensure preparation, and emphasizes life-long learning. Prerequisites: SCWK 4641 and registration or credit in SCWK 4643.

First in a sequence of two practicums. Educationally directed and professionally supervised direct service activities providing practical experience in the application of social work values, knowledge, and skills acquired in social work foundation courses. Two hundred (200) clock hours of practicum placement and a weekly seminar of two hours. Prerequisites: SCWK 3335, SCWK 3339, SCWK 3341, SCWK 3343, good standing in the B.S.W. degree program, and permission of the Social Work Program Director and Practicum Education Coordinator.

The second in a sequence of two practicums. Educationally directed and professionally supervised direct service activities providing practical experience in the application of social work values, knowledge, and skills acquired in social work foundation courses. Two hundred (200) clock hours of practicum placement and a weekly seminar of two hours. Prerequisites: SCWK 4641, good standing in the B.S.W. degree program, and permission of the Social Work Practicum Education Coordinator.