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The Master of Science in Population Health Management prepares students to be advanced practitioners in the emerging field of Population Health Management. Graduates of this program will be able to:
For full admission, the following must be met.
a. Medical terminology
b. Research methods
c. Statistics
d A course in human disease and/or pathophysiology.
4. A one-page letter of intent detailing your interest in Population Health Management.
5. Two letters of recommendation.
Students enrolled in the program will be required to complete all coursework, earning no less than a “B” in all courses; and earning a passing score on their capstone project.
For Fall Admission, all application materials must be submitted to the Graduate Coordinator no later than June 30. For Spring Admission, all application materials must be submitted to the Graduate Coordinator no later than November 1. Upon evaluation of application materials, qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview. Interviews may be on campus or held via video conferencing.
Admission to the Population Health Management program is selective and requires a favorable evaluation by the Population Health Management Program Admissions Committee. Within two weeks after participation in the program admission interview, applicants will be notified that they are either accepted or not accepted for admission.
There are two paths students may choose from: Accelerated Path or Traditional Path. The Accelerated Path may be completed in one year and will require full-time enrollment during the regular semesters along with summer and intersessions. The Traditional Path may be completed in two years.
Fall Semester
PHM 601 | Essentials of Population Health Science | 3 | hours |
PHM 602 | Research Science in Population Health Management | 3 | hours |
PHM 603 | Introduction to Biostatistics & Health Analytics | 3 | hours |
PHM 605 | Epidemiology and Health Determinants | 3 | hours |
Total: | 12 | hours |
Fall Intersession
*Elective | 3 hours |
Spring Semester
PHM 610 | Wellness, Disease Prevention and Management | 3 | hours |
PHM 611 | Healthcare Systems Management and Project Management | 3 | hours |
PHM 612 | Health Informatics | 3 | hours |
PHM 613 | Health Leadership, Economics and Policy | 3 | hours |
Total: | 12 | hours |
Spring Intersession
*Elective | 3 hours |
Summer Semester
PHM 621
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Research Science and Dissemination |
2
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hours
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PHM 635
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Capstone Project |
3
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hours
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Total:
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5
|
hours
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TOTAL | 35 hours |
*Electives may include:
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PHM 625
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Social Determinants of Health |
3
|
hours
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PHM 626
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3
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hours
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PHM 627
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Global Health |
3
|
hours
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PHM 628
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3
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hours
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HSCI 700
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3
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hours
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Students on the traditional path have some flexibility in scheduling courses and will work with the graduate advisor to design their degree path.
Students on the traditional path are required to take two courses per semester along with an intersession elective. Students are required to take a second research class and complete a capstone project to consolidate their learning during the final two semesters of their program. Students will complete 35 hours in total for their program.
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