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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide students with an understanding of basic concepts and methods of epidemiology and biostatistics. The course covers epidemiological methods and biostatistical procedures, and emphasizes how these concepts can be used to examine disease status and exercise control mechanisms in the field of health services administration. Epidemiologic methods for the control of conditions such as infectious and chronic diseases, mental disorders, community and environmental health hazards, and unintentional injuries are discussed. Additionally, students will be introduced to tools and concepts of biostatistics and how these concepts can be applied to epidemiology, the practice of public health and population-based management.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers topics related to research methodologies, data collection strategies, and program evaluation methods in healthcare organizations. There will be an emphasis on qualitative and quantitative research design, statistical methods, and ethical standards/issues while conducting research with human participants including vulnerable populations. Students will develop the ability needed to identify, examine, and utilize an evidence based approach in making better decisions.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
This is a topics course which may be repeated as course content may vary.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
In this Independent Study course, the student will undertake studies in a self-directed mode.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide an overview of the field of gerontology with an emphasis on senior care and services/resources available to meet the needs of elderly population. The course considers the continuum of care including home care, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities and hospice. The role of technology, including gero-technology, in improving quality of life is examined.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide an understanding about adult development and aging. The purpose of the course is both to provide a general introduction to the field of gerontology and specific focus on some aspects of aging and behavior.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide a broad perspective of the field of Health Informatics. This course is appropriate for students in Nursing, Community Health, Social Work, Health Services Administration, Business Administration and Health Education. The course focuses on information retrieval, risk management and evaluation, healthcare ethics, confidentiality and analysis of data. Students will get an overview about areas of employment opportunities in the field of health informatics.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive view of healthcare strategic planning and marketing processes and the application to healthcare services delivery.
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4.00 Credits
Healthcare Leadership and Management involves the management theories and practices within variety of health care settings including acute care, clinical, community health, and long-term care organizations. There will be a strong focus on organizational behavior theories, leadership and planning, personnel management and information technology, as well as risk management, and utilization review.
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3.00 Credits
Quality Management in Health care is designed to provide students an overview of the problems faced by the US health care system and how implementation of quality improvement (QI) strategies can help in addressing these concerns. Students will develop an understanding of the role of interdisciplinary teams in patient care process, application of process improvement methodologies, and how to manage and lead change initiatives in health care organizations.
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