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Mar 26, 2025
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2009-2010 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) [Archived Catalog]
Health Services Policy and Management, Ph.D.
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The Ph.D. program prepares students to conduct health services research and to teach in a university setting. The program is individualized for each student, taking into account the individual’s interests, academic training, and professional experience. The emphasis is on research methods, statistics, and advanced concepts in health policy and management. Students must complete a doctoral dissertation and demonstrate the ability to conduct original research.
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Degree Requirements (61 Hours)
Doctoral Seminar, 4 Hours
Advanced Topics in Health Policy and Management, 6 Hours
History of Public Health and Health Politics, 6 Hours
Statistics and Research Methods Cognate, 18 Hours
Approved Electives, 15 Hours
Dissertation, 12 Hours Examinations:
A written qualifying examination is taken after the completion of course work and before starting the dissertation proposal. An oral and/or written comprehensive examination is taken at the time of the defense of the dissertation proposal.
Each student must prepare and defend a dissertation that contributes significantly to knowledge regarding the organization, financing, or delivery of health services. |
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