HSP 2210 Introduction to Palliative/End-of-Life Care Concepts  3 s.h. An examination of the history of the hospice movement and the evolution of Palliative/End-of-Life (EOL) Care. Introduces core concepts of hospice philosophy, emphasizing its humanistic nature, family focus, and interdisciplinary and holistic practice. It is strongly recommended that majors in Hospice and Palliative Studies take this course as the prerequisite to all other hospice courses.

HSP 3310 Management of the Bereavement Process  3 s.h. The foundations of the bereavement process following the loss of a significant person. An examination of stage theories and key concepts that describe the grief continuum and personal transformation through the process of grief. Cultural attitudes and myths regarding loss and bereavement are examined in the context of gender, ethnicity, age, and circumstances of death. Personal reflections on loss and bereavement are encouraged throughout.

HSP 3480 Psychosocial Domains of Palliative/End-of-Life Care   3 s.h. Exploration of the psychosocial domains of assessment across the life span of individuals and families in palliative/End-of-Life (EOL) care. Developing strategies for facilitating holistic care to patients and families. Effective communication skills for cultural competence. The impact of stress on the quality of life for the patient, family, and transdisciplinary team.

HSP 3500 Spiritual and Ethical Considerations in Palliative/End-of-Life Care  3 s.h. Examines dying as potentially the last stage of human development and spiritual growth. Enhances religious literacy through identification of the salient beliefs and practices regarding illness, dying, death, and burial rituals of major world religions. Ethical theories, principles, and steps that guide decision making for individuals, families, and caregivers in Palliative/End-of-Life (EOL) care.

HSP 3530 Palliative/End-of-Life Comfort and Care 3 s.h. Instruction in the physical aspects of therapeutic interventions to relieve the distress of common problems associated with 126 Course Descriptions—Management disease process, emphasis on ways to control pain and manage other symptoms associated with dying, provides for practicing selected comfort measures in a simulated laboratory setting.

HSP 4620 Palliative/End-of-Life Care Management I 3 s.h. Focus on the general functions of a manager and application of these functions to hospice settings. Examines the history of hospice management as well as theories of motivation and leadership. Emphasis on leadership and development and understanding organizational behavior.

HSP 4650 Hospice/Palliative Care Field Experience I 3 s.h. Consists of 15 hours of seminar and 90 hours of practicum in selected agencies. The experience includes observing and applying principles of palliative care and management in a variety of hospice settings. Prerequisite: department approval.

HSP 4750 Emerging Issues in Palliative/End-of-Life Care 3 s.h. Current issues and emerging trends within the Palliative/End-of-Life (EOL) care continuum. Examination of access and barriers to EOL care and the role of healthcare leaders, policy makers, and key stakeholders in developing strategies for delivery of timely quality care and financing mechanisms. Exploration of beliefs, values, and practices that shape decision making regarding dying, death, and burial rituals.

HSP 4820 Palliative/End-of-Life Care Management II 3 s.h. Focus on advanced management functions and application of these functions to various hospice settings. Explores fiscal management, marketing, public relations, strategic planning, human resource management, funding sources, legal issues, and quality assurance. Prerequisite: HSP 4620.

HSP 4850 Hospice/Palliative Care Field Experience II 2 s.h. Focuses on advanced field placement experiences in student- selected area of specialization. Includes observation and experience with the delivery of palliative/EOL (End-of-Life) care in a hospice organization. To be taken concurrently with HSP 4950 and only by students with senior status in Hospice and Palliative Studies.

HSP 4950 Hospice/Palliative Care Senior Seminar 2 s.h. Synthesis of theory and practice. Preparation and presentation of a structured student portfolio that gives evidence of learning in palliative/End-of-Life (EOL) care throughout the program. To be taken concurrently with HSP 4850 and only by students with senior status in Hospice and Palliative Studies. A requirement for graduation.

SUPPORT COURSES

ENG 1010  College Composition I - 3 s.h. Study of strategies for sentence and paragraph development; application of such strategies in descriptive, narrative, and expository essays; examination of writing as a process; oral presentation; introduction to library resources.

RST 4140   Life/Death Issues - 4 s.h. An intensive study of the many deaths one must encounter before arriving at the final stage. Practical, theoretical, social, psychological and spiritual dimensions of life/death situations culminating in the development of a personal life journal. Prerequisite: junior or senior status.

SW 2390   Empathy Listening Skills - 1 s.h. Instruction and practice in the establishment of rapport with individuals through practical listening skills. Techniques developed in the context of the helping relationship.  Prerequisite: PSY 1010.