The MPH program in health systems, management and policy trains students in the organization, administration, management and evaluation of public and private sector health programs and health system issues in order to prepare graduates for leadership careers in government, health care industry, and non-governmental organizations. Students are provided the management tools needed to operate programs and organizations effectively. Students are also prepared in the analysis of health policy. Concentration coursework includes: managing individuals & teams; research methods; health policy; and health economics. Elective coursework includes: legal issues in heath care; ethical and legal issues in public health; quality of care; program planning and implementation; and health outcomes research.
Concentration Requirements:
| Required MPH Core Credits |
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| Applied Biostatistics I |
BIOS 6601 |
3 |
| Epidemiology |
EPID 6630 |
3 |
| Occupational & Environmental Health |
EHOH 6614 |
3 |
| Social & Community Factors in Health |
CBHS 6610 |
3 |
| Health Systems & Management |
HSMP 6603 |
3 |
| Foundations in Public Health |
PUBH 6600 |
2 |
| Required Health Systems, Management & Policy Courses |
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| Public Health Administration |
HSMP 6606 |
3 |
| Methods in Research & Evaluation |
CBHS 6612 |
3 |
| Health Care Economics |
HSMP 6604 |
3 |
| Health Policy |
HSMP 6605 |
3 |
| Electives |
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9 |
| Practicum |
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2 |
| Masters Project |
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2 |