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32.502 Organizational Behavior in Health CareCredits: 3
An overview is provided of the organzational structure & behavior of individuals in health careers institutions and an examination of the role of managers, clinicians and other leaders is provided.
32.504 Health Data AnalysisCredits: 3
This course focuses on the application of both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques to the analysis of health care data. Students will learn how to a) formulate research questions and hypotheses answerable through quantitative data analysis, b) use computer software (Statistical Package for The social Sciences, SPSS) and an online Probability Calculator to analyze data, and c) interpret the meaning of statistical findings. Areas covered include graphs, measurement, normal distribution, hypothesis testing, t tests, ANOVA, correlation and regression, and chi-square. Emphasis is on using weekly SPSS assignments to analyze research questions using a sample data base from the Framingham Heart Study. Prerequisite: an elementary statistics course.
This course focuses on the application of statistical techniques to management of health care information, including descriptive data and statistical inference. SPSS, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences is used for data analysis. Pre-requisite: An elementary statistics course.
32.511 Health Care FinanceCredits: 3
This course provides students with a practical understanding of basic health care financial issues, financial reporting and analysis, and provider payment structures. The course enables students to read, analyze and use health care financial information in todays healthcare environment.
This course presents an interdisciplinary approach to quality management in health care, including disciplines such as operations management, organizational behavior, and health services research. We focus on improving performance and patient safety in a variety of health-related organizations, including hospitals, public health departments and pharmaceutical companies.
Pre-Req: Graduate level or Instructor permission.
32.514 Health Care ManagementCredits: 3
This course provides a framework for addressing management problems in health care organizations. It provides students with an overview of the manner in which health care institutions are organized and governed, the role of
management, physicians, nurses and other clinical and support staff in these organizations, and the management systems designed for their efficient and effective operation.
32.515 Applied Health EconomicsCredits: 3
This course introduces graduate students to the theory, practice and application of health economics to contemporary health policy issues in the United States. No prior coursework in economics is assumed.
32.527 Healthcare Planning and MarketingCredits: 3
Students learn the fundamentals of planning and marketing and how they are applied to the different aspects of the health care system.
32.531 Health InformaticsCredits: 3
Introduces the student to how health science (theory and practice), computer science (hardware) and information science (software) are integrated in the management of health care data into information and knowledge. Overview of current and future technologies for the management of health care information will be presented. Comparisons of how different health care facilities manage information will be discussed. Prerequisite Ability to use a computer and application software.
This course is designed to give senior undergraduate and graduate students a better understanding of technology's impact on the health care environment. Special emphasis to be placed on information management, utilizing the personal computer as an information management tool, and technologies impact on health care.
32.607 Healthcare Information SystemsCredits: 3
This course provides health care professionals with a practical understanding of health care information systems sufficient to work effectively with and support information systems design, development and implementation within a variety of health care settings. The course includes analysis and discussion of actual case examples.
32.616 Law and Ethics in HealthcareCredits: 3
The course considers ethics and law in the management of health care institutions and public health. Ethics is considered with a focus on the ethical and legal issues facing health care managers and public health personnel. Law is approached as an important element in defining public health and as an instrument to achieve goals in public health and health care delivery. Topics include; an introduction to ethics, and the legal basis of health care management and public health practices. Topics range from HIPPA, fair employment practices, to the allocation of scarce resources in communities and organizations. The course provides an oportunity to apply these concepts to particular students interests in public health and health care management.
32.617 Graduate Internship and SeminarCredits: 3-6
Provides an opportunity to work in health education and administration under a qualified preceptor. Seminars with faculty integrate this experience with academic training. Placement decisions are made by faculty on the basis of student interests, needs, and abilities
32.625 Health PolicyCredits: 3
Provides students with a framework for policy analysis and examines major strands of U.S. health policy. Detailed consideration and discussion of the relationship of national policy to the planning, implementation and funding of health care services.
32.626 Leadership and ChangeCredits: 3
The strategic planning and management of health care organizations is covered. Development and implementation of strategic plans is covered. Alternative theories of organizations and change are explored. The capstone experience for the major.
32.627 Socioeconomic Inequalities in HealthCredits: 3
The course explores the relationship between social and economic justice and public health. Focusing primarily on the U.S., the forces that either establish and exacerbate or prevent socioeconomic inequities will be analyzed to understand the intricate links between social, behavioral, physical, and biological determinants of health. Several theoretical orientations will be reviewed in order to better understand how each frames research and public health strategies that have been used to address health inequalities. Students will be able to competently articulate the relationships between social and health inequalities. They will be able to explain the strengths and limitations of different theoretical orientations to these issues and frame the policy needs to positively reduce health disparities.
32.632 Health Information System PlanningCredits: 3
A study of existing health care system requirements and the design and implementation of modifications or new systems. Actual or hypothetical health care system related projects will be used to support the theoretical framework. Prerequisite 32.607.
32.633 Healthcare Database DesignCredits: 3
Theoretical understanding of major DBMS models and associated systems, query languages and design of DBMS systems will be covered. MS Access will be used to enhance understanding of the theoretical concepts presented.
32.634 Healthcare Database DevelopmentCredits: 3
The course is designed to introduce the student to as Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) used to create and manage a Database. Students will use the database designed in 32.633 Healthcare Database Design to develop a working database system that can be used to manage data. No prior knowledge of a particular RDBMS application is required.
Pre-Req: 32.633 Healthcare Database Design.
32.635 Healthcare Project ManagementCredits: 3
This is a graduate level course providing a comprehensive foundation to Project Management as it applies to healthcare. Students will be introduced to the theory and concepts of project management as it is applied to healthcare projects specifically, and the tools used to manage projects with a specific focus on healthcare information.
32.671 Comparative Health SystemsCredits: 3
The course explores and compares national health systems (public health and healthcare). Each will be examined to understand its orientation and capacity to promote health, prevent morbidity and premature mortality, and provide primary healthcare for all. Analysis will address the political, economic, and social contexts within which the systemfunctions, as well as their underlying principles. Systems will include the U.S., European nations, and developing nations from latin America Asia, and Africa. Criteria put forward in health promotion charters and declarations developed through World health organization sponsored meetings will be used to assess each systems' strengths and limitations. Students will be able to competently articulate the principles, criteria for effectiveness, and poliies and practices that can establish successful achievement of strong international public health indicators as a foundation for sustainable social development.
32.736 Graduate Project - Health EducationCredits: 6
32.739 Graduate Project - Health EducationCredits: 9
32.743 Master's ThesisCredits: 3
Each student is required to complete a thesis or project under the supervision of a faculty member. The project is intended to integrate the concepts and skills learned in previous courses, should be original, and make a contribution to the field. Thesis must meet the requirements of the Graduate School and receive permission of the coordinator.
32.763 Continued Graduate ResearchCredits: 3
32.766 Continued Graduate ResearchCredits: 6
32.769 Continued Graduate ResearchCredits: 9
32.775 Capstone/Thesis ReviewCredits: 1