Health Services Research Graduate Certificate

Program Overview

Ohio State's Health Services Research Graduate Certificate is a 15-credit program that combines online and in-person learning to equip students with skills in conducting and interpreting healthcare research. The program covers research design, statistical methods, and the application of research findings to health policy and practice. Students engage in interactive discussions, research projects, and case studies, culminating in a research project that demonstrates their proficiency in health services research.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

Ohio State's Health Services Research Graduate Certificate is a 15-credit program that equips students and working professionals with the skills to conduct and interpret reliable research on healthcare costs, access, quality, processes, and outcomes. It combines online and in-person learning to provide essential skills for generating research questions about healthcare systems and the underlying social, political, and economic factors that influence population health.

Objectives:

• Formulate and design research studies in health services research and health policy
• Apply and interpret general health services research and statistical methods
• Select appropriate health services research methods for a given research question
• Interpret results of health services research
• Associate research findings with contemporary health policy issues and health professional practices

Program Description:

The program combines online and in-person courses to provide a comprehensive understanding of health services research. Students engage with faculty and peers in interactive discussions, research projects, and case studies.