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  Feb 18, 2025
 
2014-2015 Graduate Studies Bulletin 
  
2014-2015 Graduate Studies Bulletin [Archived Catalog]

Health Services Policy and Management, Ph.D.


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Degree Requirements Department of Health Services Policy and Management 
Learning Outcomes  Arnold School of Public Health 

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.


 

Degree Requirements (61 Post Masters Hours)


Doctoral Seminar, 4 Hours

Advanced Topics in Health Policy and Management, 6 Hours

Health Politics, 3 Hours

Statistics and Research Methods Cognate, 18 Hours

Approved Electives, 18 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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