HCS 200. Electrophysiology. 3 Credit Hours.
This course is a survey of the basic principles of Public Health.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
HCS 202. Introductory Statistics in Health Care. 3 Credit Hours.
Application of descriptive and inferential statistics. Principles and methods of summarizing data including tables, graphs, percentile ranks, central tendency, variability, normal distribution. Basic concepts of probability, hypothesis testing, and analysis of variance. Examples and problems from nursing, health sciences and public health.
Corequisite: MTH 101. Or Requisite: ALEKS > or = 55 or SAT Score > or = 630 or ACT > or = 28.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring.
HCS 207. Pharmacology for Health Science. 3 Credit Hours.
Introduction to the basic principles of therapeutic pharmacology. Special consideration of cultural beliefs and folk medicine included. Emphasis is on the understanding of the different classes of drugs and their application in various health care settings.
Prerequisites: BIL 150 and CHM 103 or 111 or 121 and HCS 212/215.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring.
HCS 212. Human Anatomy. 3 Credit Hours.
Emphasis is on the understanding of the anatomical compartments of the human body and the ability to identify the bony skeleton, musculatures, blood vessels and internal organs of each compartment.
Prerequisite: BIL 150.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
HCS 213. Human Anatomy Laboratory. 1 Credit Hour.
Laboratory to accompany HCS 212.
Pre or Corequisite: HCS 212.
Components: LAB.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
HCS 215. Principles of Systemic Physiology. 3 Credit Hours.
Emphasis is on the understanding of the Physiology and selected Pathophysiology of various organs and systems.
Prerequisite: HCS 212. And Pre or Corequisite: CHM 111 or CHM 121 or CHM 103 and CHM 113 or CHM 105.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
HCS 216. Principles of Systemic Physiology Laboratory. 1 Credit Hour.
Laboratory to accompany HCS 215
Pre or Corequisite: HCS 215.
Components: LAB.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
HCS 217. Medical Terminology. 1 Credit Hour.
This course will assist the student in understanding the principles of medical word building in order to develop the extensive medical vocabulary used in health care professions. Students receive a thorough grounding in basic medical terminology through the study of root words, prefixes and suffixes. The course emphasizes correct pronunciation, spelling and use of medical terms.
Prerequisite: BIL 150.
Components: CLN.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
HCS 299. Applied Basic Principles in Healthcare. 3 Credit Hours.
This course examines basic principles in healthcare such as immunization, CPR, telehealth, electronic health records, and vital signs. Health care is a fundamental human right because it affects an individual’s opportunity to pursue life-long goals, reduce pain and suffering, prevent premature loss of life, and provide information needed to plan activities of daily living. Society has an obligation to provide access to an adequate level of care to all its members, regardless of their ability to pay. Students will apply basic healthcare concepts learned in the classroom through individual and group projects.
Admission to health science or public health programs.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring.
HCS 302. Human Embryology. 3 Credit Hours.
This course will cover fetal human development from conception to birth. Emphasis will be placed on the understanding of the phases of human organogenesis and will serve as a cornerstone for understanding congenital developmental anomalies.
Prerequisite: HCS 212, HCS 215.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring.
HCS 352. Biological Principles of Public Health. 3 Credit Hours.
This course examines the biological basis and pathogenesis of diseases from a public health perspective and describes the impact on populations. This course also presents the basic scientific and biomedical concepts of modern public health problems and explores in depth mechanisms and models of the major categories of disease. The biologic principles presented in this course are foundations to developing and implementing public health disease prevention, control, or management programs.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.
HCS 355. Global Nutrition. 3 Credit Hours.
This course examines nutrition related public health issues in the global setting. Nutrition related morbidity and mortality, etiologic factors, and population-focused strategies to address these issues are covered. Food relief and nutrition policies and programs at the local, national and international levels are examined. Current scientific research in international nutrition is reviewed from an epidemiological perspective.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
HCS 370. Cannabis Epidemiology. 3 Credit Hours.
This course is an introduction to cannabis epidemiology with respect to social determinants of health and chronic disease. It covers measures of frequency, measures of effect, levels of prevention, and study designs used in global cannabis epidemiologic research.
Prerequisite: BPH 208.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
HCS 371. The Endocannabinoid System and Human Disease. 3 Credit Hours.
This course is an introduction to the endocannabinoid system within humans. The endocannabinoid system is explained in the context of chronic disease leveraging evidence-based theories and research. This course encourages students to apply concepts covered in class regarding chronic disease and the endocannabinoid system to design an evidence-based education intervention.
Prerequisite: BPH 321.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
HCS 372. Introduction to Community-Based Participatory Research Methods. 3 Credit Hours.
This course is an introduction to community-based participatory research (CBPR) methodology that invites community collaboration throughout the research process from conceptualization of study focus to dissemination of findings. This course will provide an opportunity for students to better understand the process by which community members and academic researchers work collectively to address health disparities.
Prerequisite: BPH 206.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
HCS 373. Plant Medicine Cultivation and Health. 3 Credit Hours.
This course is an introduction to plant medicine cultivation that employes didactic and hands-on experience at the University of Miami Sustainable Garden within the Gifford Arboretum. Students will learn about the medicinal effects of flavonoids, terpenes, carotenoids, polyphenols, dietary fibers, and other phytochemicals. Students will also learn by observing and documenting the growth cycle of a set of plants identified by the National Institutes of Health as containing medicinal properties that are grown at the University of Miami.
Prerequisite: BPH 206.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
HCS 402. Global Health Disparities Research. 3 Credit Hours.
This is a 4 week intensive educational experience that prepares students to be successful conducting supervised health disparities research as part of the MHIRT program at a foreign institution, disseminating findings, and applying to graduate school. The training program is broken into a preparation phase (3 weeks prior to leaving to their host country), and a dissemination phase (1 week after they return). Students will be working as a research assistant at a foreign site for eight weeks in between the preparation and dissemination phases of this training program. Students will learn about the influence of culture and healthcare policy on health and health disparities, research design, statistics, communicating research findings and careers in health disparities research.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
HCS 461. Health Disparities Research Practicum. 1-4 Credit Hours.
This course is designed to provide opportunities for students across all levels of higher education to participate in health disparities research. Students will be mentored by a health disparities researcher with an active research project. Objectives will be established by the research mentor and the student according to educational level, interests and opportunities. Students will be incorporated into the research team and expected to attend project meetings. They will also be expected to participate in scholarly work that could contribute to the success of the project. Examples of scholarly work include co-authoring research papers and presentations, developing recruitment materials, assisting in compiling/developing data collection measures, or any other product deemed appropriate by the mentor.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
HCS 465. Public Health Statistics and Data Management. 3 Credit Hours.
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to apply basic principles of statistics and data management in public health. Students will learn to use statistical techniques to answer questions relating to the morbidity and mortality of health conditions and the efficacy and effectiveness of public health interventions.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.
HCS 487. Global Health Practicum. 3 Credit Hours.
Collaborative clinical venture between UM/SON and an International School of Nursing. Students will exchange supervised western clinical experiences, knowledge and skills for the care of clients and families in specialty areas, including MedSurg, Surgery, ICU and/or Emergency nursing units. Students will apply and synthesize basic science knowledge and skills that foster ethical, legal and culturally specific health care.
Components: PRA.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
HCS 499. Selected Topics. 0-6 Credit Hours.
A selected topics course is offered as needed in order to present emerging issues or specialized topics that are not part of the regular curriculum.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring.
HCS 602. Introduction to Implementation Science. 3 Credit Hours.
This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of Implementation Science. Topics include terminology and its importance; designs, methods, measurement, and outcomes; differences and similarities in implementation science across clinical, public health, and policy settings; selected tools for implementation science research and practice; and future issues.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS in Implementation Science Program.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
HCS 606. Introduction to Dissemination Science. 3 Credit Hours.
Students will gain a foundational understanding and introduction to the field of dissemination science, which studies how evidence-based interventions are communicated, spread, and sustained in real-world settings. Students will explore theories, frameworks, strategies, and methods to enhance the reach, uptake, and impact of public health and clinical innovations. Students will apply knowledge to real-world case studies to evaluate dissemination strategies.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS in Implementation Science Program.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
HCS 607. Introduction to Clinical Research. 3 Credit Hours.
This course will explore the basic concepts of clinical research. It will discuss the principles of Good Clinical Practice, ethical and regulatory guidelines, types of clinical studies, and the roles and responsibilities of those involved in clinical studies.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
HCS 612. Writing Skills for Implementation Science. 2 Credit Hours.
This course provides students with the foundational writing skills needed to contribute to and lead scholarly work in implementation science. Through a focus on manuscript development, abstract writing, and grant preparation, students will learn how to produce high-quality written products that support research dissemination and funding success. The course emphasizes practical, hands-on writing exercises and provides opportunities for peer feedback. Students will also engage in critical discussions around the ethical and effective use of generative AI tools to enhance writing productivity and clarity.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS in Implementation Science Program.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
HCS 613. Innovations in Implementation Science. 1 Credit Hour.
This course introduces students to novel and emerging topics in implementation science. Topics for this course will vary and could include new developments or special topics in implementation science research (e.g., the role of policy in implementation science, issues of fidelity vs. adaptation, costing and cost-effectiveness, systems thinking).
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS in Implementation Science Program.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
HCS 614. Theories of Change in Implementation Science. 3 Credit Hours.
Students will gain the foundational understanding of theories of change and their application in implementation science. Students will explore how individual, organizational, and systems theories are used to guide implementation and the development of implementation strategies. Understanding core implementation theories will help students explain causal mechanisms of implementation.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS in Implementation Science Program.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
HCS 615. Implementation Determinants. 3 Credit Hours.
This course provides an in-depth examination of the factors that influence the successful implementation of evidence-based interventions, programs, and policies within health and social service systems. Students will learn implementation determinant theories, models, and frameworks that can guide evaluation of those determinants. Emphasis is placed on identifying, categorizing, and critically analyzing these determinants across diverse contexts.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS in Implementation Science Program.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
HCS 616. Roles and Responsibilities. 3 Credit Hours.
This graduate-level course provides an in-depth examination of the roles, responsibilities, and ethical obligations of individuals and organizations involved in clinical research. Students will explore the functions of principal investigators, sponsors, contract research organizations, study coordinators, and regulatory bodies, emphasizing collaboration and accountability across the research team. The course will cover the principles of Good Clinical Practice, federal and international regulations governing clinical trials, and the ethical standards required to protect study participants. Students will analyze delegation of authority, scope of practice, and oversight responsibilities, as well as the design, conduct, and management of clinical studies. Through case studies, discussion of real-world scenarios, and applied assignments, students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to ensure regulatory compliance, ethical conduct, and high-quality research outcomes. This course prepares students for leadership roles in clinical research, equipping them to navigate complex regulatory frameworks and contribute effectively to the conduct of rigorous, ethically sound clinical investigations.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
HCS 617. Regulatory Affairs. 3 Credit Hours.
This course is designed to deepen your understanding of the compliance requirements in clinical research and protect the rights, safety and welfare of people who participate in clinical trials.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
HCS 618. Recruitment and Retention of Participants. 3 Credit Hours.
This graduate-level course provides a comprehensive exploration of participant recruitment, selection, and retention strategies in clinical and behavioral research. Students will examine the principles and best practices for designing and implementing effective recruitment plans that ensure diverse, representative, and ethically enrolled study populations. The course will cover methods for identifying eligible participants, obtaining informed consent, addressing barriers to participation, and maintaining engagement throughout the study period. Students will analyze strategies for retention, including communication approaches, incentive structures, culturally sensitive practices, and ethical considerations that protect participant rights and foster trust. Students will also brainstorm additional strategies to the design of protocols if recruitment or retention goals appear that they will not be achieved. Through case studies, real-world examples, and applied assignments, students will gain practical skills in developing recruitment and retention protocols tailored to different populations and study designs. By the end of the course, students will be able to create comprehensive, evidence-based recruitment and retention plans that enhance study validity, promote participant satisfaction, and support the successful conduct of high-quality research.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
HCS 619. IRB and Responsible Conduct. 3 Credit Hours.
This graduate-level course provides a comprehensive examination of the role, responsibilities, and significance of Institutional Review Boards in clinical research. Students will explore the ethical, regulatory, and legal frameworks that govern human subjects research, emphasizing the protection of participant rights, safety, and welfare. The course will cover the full spectrum of clinical research conduct, including study design, protocol development, informed consent, risk-benefit assessment, monitoring, and reporting requirements. Students will engage with case studies, real-world examples, and interactive discussions to understand how IRBs function in reviewing and approving research, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice standards. By the end of the course, students will be able to critically evaluate research protocols, navigate regulatory requirements, and implement best practices for ethical and compliant conduct of clinical studies. This course prepares students for leadership roles in clinical research, research administration, and regulatory oversight.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
HCS 620. Designing & Adapting Implementation Strategies. 3 Credit Hours.
This course provides students with applied training in the design and adaptation of implementation strategies. Students will learn to use established methods for developing implementation strategies (e.g., implementation mapping), engaging stakeholders in the design and selection of implementation strategies, and matching implementation strategies to implementation determinants. Students will learn to distinguish between clinical interventions, adjunctive interventions, and implementation strategies. The course also explores how to tailor strategies to target individual- versus organizational-level determinants across diverse implementation contexts.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS in Implementation Science Program.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
HCS 621. Evaluating Implementation Strategies & Outcomes. 3 Credit Hours.
Students will learn to evaluate the effectiveness of implementation strategies for achieving intended outcomes, such as read, adoption, fidelity, or sustainment. The course will further explore how implementation trials are designed and the various types of implementation trial study designs, as well as defining implementation outcomes for these trials.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS in Implementation Science Program.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
HCS 622. Qualitative & Mixed Methods for Implementation Science. 3 Credit Hours.
This course introduces students to the use of qualitative and mixed methods in implementation science. Emphasis is placed on rapid qualitative methods, the application of implementation science frameworks to guide qualitative data collection, and strategies for qualitatively assessing implementation constructs. Students will also learn how to integrate and triangulate qualitative and quantitative data to strengthen implementation research and evaluation.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS in Implementation Science Program.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
HCS 623. Quantitative Methods in Implementation Science. 3 Credit Hours.
This course introduces students to quantitative approaches used in implementation science to assess determinants, outcomes, and processes related to the reach, adoption, implementation, or sustainment of evidence-based practices. Students will learn how to quantitatively assess implementation constructs, design sampling strategies appropriate for implementation contexts, navigate organizational systems to access and use existing data, and analyze/interpret quantitative implementation data. The course emphasizes practical skills in data management, measurement, and analysis.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS in Implementation Science Program.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
HCS 624. Scientific Writing. 3 Credit Hours.
This course will focus on oral and written communication in a clinical study. There are many types of communication which take place. The course will cover the interpretation of results for reporting and dissemination and the composition of an abstract, explanation of the foundations of clinical trials to the lay, non-scientific community, provides communications between stakeholders and clinical operation as well as address potential team challenges, and be able to develop a team communication plan.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
HCS 625. Database and Data Management. 3 Credit Hours.
Students will learn the aspects and components of managing clinical study data. They will formulate and evaluate a design which will include data collection processes and a data management plan that adheres to industry standards. Data integrity, types and sources will also be discussed.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
HCS 626. Quality Assurance. 3 Credit Hours.
This course will discuss protocol methods, standard operating procedures (SOP), monitoring, the roles and responsibilities of teams, and global, national, and international regulations and guidelines, protection of study participants, and the reporting of adverse events. Students will also be taught how to classify, identify, and report adverse events and the role of the IRB as well as the types, regulations, and preparation for audits and the handling of investigational products.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
HCS 627. Data Analysis. 3 Credit Hours.
Using data analytical tools, students will learn the quantitative techniques, methodologies and models for analysis and interpretation of data in clinical research.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
HCS 630. Immersion Practicum. 3 Credit Hours.
This course provides students with an experiential learning component whereby they apply clinical trial topics and concepts in a guided environment. Students will be assigned to work on a team for a clinical study under the guidance of a principal investigator.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
HCS 635. Implementation Science Capstone Project. 4 Credit Hours.
During the capstone course, students will develop and complete a mentored capstone project that will be flexibly designed to meet students’ needs and goals. For students with a greater focus on implementation research, their capstone project will be a research product, such as a grant proposal or a publishable implementation science manuscript. For students with a greater focus on implementation practice, their capstone project will be the development of an implementation practice product, such as an implementation blueprint or quality improvement evaluation/report. Capstone projects must be approved by the course instructor as part of the course enrollment process.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS in Implementation Science Program.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.
