Science of Health Care Deliver - Arizona State U

The Science of Health Care Delivery (Graduate Certificate) program is designed to equip students with a foundation in the functions and features of health care systems, enabling them to address the current and future needs of the workforce in the health care industry.

Program Description

In the online, self-paced certificate program in science of health care delivery, students acquire a foundation in the functions and features of health care systems, enabling them to address the current and future needs of the workforce in the health care industry. Students can choose coursework from three focus areas:

health policy and advocacy
health systems management
performance improvement in health care

Credits earned from this certificate program may be applied to the Master of Science program in health care administration and policy for students interested in furthering their knowledge in this field.

At a Glance

College/school: College of Health Solutions
Location: Online
STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

Degree Requirements

The program requires 15 credit hours, consisting of:

Required Core (9 credit hours)
- HCD 502 Foundations of U.S. Health Systems and Design (3)
- HCD 511 Health Economics and Policy (3)
- HCD 575 Health Care Transformation and Leadership (3)
Focus Area (6 credit hours) Students select two courses (six credit hours) from any of the following focus areas: health policy and advocacy, health systems management, and performance improvement in health care.

Admission Requirements

General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
Preferred disciplines: The following disciplines are preferred: business or law (health care and business administration, economics, finance or law); engineering (biomedical engineering); general science (biology or physiology); a health-related field (nursing, health policy or public health); or math or computer science (statistics or computer science).
Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
Application requirements:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- personal statement
- resume or curriculum vitae
- one reference (academic or professional)
- proof of English language proficiency

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Attend Online

ASU Online offers this program in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Application Deadlines

The program has rolling deadlines for the following sessions:

Fall
Spring
Summer

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:

Integrate leadership and management skills and principles to facilitate the interdisciplinary delivery of patient-centered health care.
Create a comprehensive plan to redesign care delivery to address a current health care delivery systems challenge.

Career Opportunities

Graduates who complete this program have specialized knowledge in a competitive industry, giving them an edge in the job market. The skills and knowledge gained in this innovative certificate program are relevant to:

C-suite executives and administrators
frontline staff (respiratory therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and dietitians)
health care providers (physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and nurses)
students in health-related disciplines

Contact Information

College of Health Solutions | HLTHN 401AA

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Science of Health Care Delivery (Graduate Certificate)

Program Overview