Graduate Certificate in Health Care Policy and Administration

Program Overview

This program provides a comprehensive understanding of public and nonprofit management, public policy, and health policy. Students will develop skills in management, leadership, and advocacy, preparing them for careers in public health, healthcare, and related fields. The program includes required courses in public and nonprofit management, public policy process, and introduction to health policy and health systems, as well as a range of elective courses in health economics, health communication, and social marketing in health.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Required Courses:
• PSC 5410: Public and Nonprofit Management (3 hours)
• PSC 6430: Public Policy Process (3 hours)
• PUBH 6620: Introduction to Health Policy and Health Systems (3 hours)
• Elective Courses:
• DST 6600: Disability Ethics and Policy
• ECON 5750: Health Economics
• HEAL 6280: Health Communication
• PUBH 6020: Management and Leadership in Public Health
• PUBH 6310: Public Health Assessment and Planning
• PUBH 6320: Implementation of Public Health Programs
• PUBH 6420: Social Marketing in Health
• PUBH 6630: Public Health Advocacy
• PUBH 6800: Evaluation Of Health Programs
• SOC 5160: Health And Gender
• Plan of Study:
• First Year
• First Term
• PSC 5410: Public and Nonprofit Management (3 hours)
• PSC 6430: Public Policy Process (3 hours)
• PUBH 6620: Introduction to Health Policy and Health Systems (3 hours)
• Second Term