Forensic Health (minor)

Program Overview

Open to any undergraduate at Binghamton University, the forensic health minor is particularly well suited for students majoring in fields with forensic applications (nursing, biology, chemistry, anthropology, psychology, sociology, social work, public health) who are considering careers in healthcare, forensic sciences or law.

Minors

• Forensic Health

Coursework

Some courses to consider in your first year:

• NURS 335 - Forensic Health Essentials

  Overview of forensic disciplines, forensic assessment, the collection and preservation of evidence, death investigation, terrorism, crime analysis, developing a forensic practice and basic civil aspects, such as malpractice, child custody, elder law and personal injury. Open to all students, sophomore status and above. Some sections may be restricted to Decker School of Nursing Students. Prerequisite: None Format: Asynchronous online Credits: 2 or 3 Grade mode: Nursing Standard Letter Offered: Spring semester Levels: Undergraduate

• NURS 337 - Sexual Offend&Victimization

  This course provides a practical examination of sexual offending and victimization. While it is open to all upper-division students, it is designed for students who may work with these populations during their careers. Topics include: Underlying Framework; Types of Sexual Assault; Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking; Victim Populations & the Effects of Sexual Assault on Victims; Evaluation of Sexual Assault Victims; Interventions for Sexual Assault Victims; Perpetrators of Sexual Violence; Offender Populations; Offender Assessment; Treatment and Supervision of Sex Offenders. Prerequisite: None Credits: 2 or 3, depending on coursework Format: Asynchronous online Grade Mode: Nursing Standard Letter Offered: Summer Levels: Undergraduate

• NURS 370 - Disaster Preparedness

  This online course prepares community health nurse to take a leadership role in community disaster preparedness and disaster management. Nature of disasters, their effect on the health of people and communities and the implications for public health are appraised in relation to the role that community health nurses have in planning for and responding to natural, man-made and Na-Tech disasters. Particular emphasis on identification of vulnerable and at-risk populations, the coordination of resources and agency responses, the management of emergency shelters, and community intervention for recovery. Students formulate a community disaster plan in response to a selected natural, man-made or Na-Tech disaster. Basic nursing roles, responsibilities in disaster planning and management, and issues related to disaster response will be explored. Students will have an opportunity to participate in a simulated exercise which requires them to apply disaster management concepts to a real life scenario. Other assignments will require the student to use web based materials and resources which will fulfill the requirements for National Incident Management System (NIMS 700) and Incident Command System (ICS 100). The major focus of this course will be to provide the student with the core competencies expected of a nurse in disaster response. Prerequisite: None Credits: 2 Format: Online hybrid Grade Mode: Nursing Standard Letter Offered: Fall and Spring Levels: Undergraduate

• NURS 455 - Correctional Health

  This course provides a comprehensive overview of correctional health for those students who may want to consider this career path. The course includes: an overview of the US corrections and correctional health systems and roles; legal, ethical and cultural issues; physical health concerns; mental health problems; treatment and programming; sex offender management; violence in correctional facilities; elder, female and juvenile inmates; and reentry. Prerequisite: None Format: Asynchronous online Credit: 2 Grade Mode: Nursing Standard Letter Levels: Undergraduate Restrictions: May not be enrolled as the following Classifications:            Soph 2 Standing 40 to 55 Hrs       Soph 1 Standing 24 to 39 Hrs       Fresh 1 Standing 0 to 7 Hrs       Fresh 2 Standing 8 to 23 Hrs

For more information, visit the Forensic Health website.