Curriculum
The Graduate Certificate in Health Systems and Facilities Design includes coursework offered by multiple Colleges at Kent State, including the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, the College of Public Health and the College of Nursing.
The course list/roadmap is below, outlining the option for completion in a single academic year:
Graduate Certificate in Health Systems and Facilities Design - Curriculum
Required
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
HCD 63001 |
Evidence Based Design in Health Care |
2 |
|
HCD 63002 |
Health Care Facilities |
2 |
|
HCD 63003 |
Environmental Systems and Materials in Healthcare |
2 |
|
HCD 63004 |
Environments of Care and Patient Populations |
2 |
|
HCD 63005 |
Patient Safety and Systems Thinking |
2 |
Plus one from the following (2-3 Credits)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
ARCH 55640 |
Developing Environments for Older Adults |
1-3 |
|
EHS 52018 |
Environmental Health Concepts in Public Health |
3 |
|
HPM 52016 |
Public Health Administration |
3 |
|
HPM 53003 |
Health Care Systems |
3 |
|
HPM 53004 |
Public Health Policy, Law and Ethics |
3 |
|
HPM 53012 |
National Health Reform |
3 |
|
NURS 60014 |
Leadership in Nursing and Healthcare Management |
3 |
|
NURS 60020 |
Legal and Regulatory Management for Nurse Administrators |
3 |
|
NURS 60024 |
Health Care Organization Structure and Behavior |
3 |
|
SBS 54634 |
Social Determinants of Health Behaviors |
3 |
| Total | |
|---|---|
|
Minimum Total Hours: |
12 |
|
Upper Division Hours: |
12 |
|
Liberal Education Requirement Hours |
NA |
|
Diversity Course Global/Domestic |
NA |
*Additional information regarding courses can be found on www.kent.edu/catalog
The total minimum required credits is 12. This means the course options to complete in one year could include 6 in the fall and 6 in the spring, depending on elective choice. Of course, the curriculum is flexible to permit part-time enrollment.