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  Jul 08, 2025
 
2015-2016 Graduate Studies Bulletin 
  
2015-2016 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 (60 Post Baccalaureate Hours)


Doctoral Seminar, 4 Hours

Public Health core requirement, 6 hours

PUBH 700 - Perspectives in Public Health|  

EPID 701 - Concepts and Methods of Epidemiology|   or equivalent

Advanced Topics in Health Policy and Management, 6 Hours

HSPM 845 - Advanced Study in Health Policy and Management I|   

HSPM 846 - Advanced Study in Health Policy and Management II|   

Research Methods Cognate, 6 Hours

HSPM 717 - Health Services Research Methods I.|   

HSPM 719 - Health Services Research Methods II.|   

Health Services Policy and Management Concentration area, 12 Hours

Approved Electives, 9 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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