The curriculum is planned for practicing professionals with multiple backgrounds, interests, and needs.
Students design a program tailored to their career goals in consultation with faculty advisors.
After selection of a concentration and completion of core requirements in health care delivery, communication and group dynamics, statistics, and research methodology, students must complete at least 12 credits in the concentration and a practicum of three to six credits. There is a 36-credit minimum for obtaining the M.S. degree . As health care needs and services change at the regional and national levels, health profesionals must be prepared to meet these challenges. The program is open to professionals working in the health care field who are seeking to enhance their existing careers or to pursue new avenues in health care management , community health education and planning or health policy .