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.
Learning Outcomes
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Students will understand health care policy development and implementation and its relationship to management of health care organizations.
Students will demonstrate skills in analysis and interpretation of health services research data.
Students will demonstrate the ability to conduct health services research and communicate the findings through professional written communications and oral presentations.