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COPH Department: Health Policy and Management
Concentration: Health Policies & Programs (Code: HPP)
2015/16 Catalog Year Minimum Credit Hours: 42
The Health Policy and Programs concentration is designed for individuals interested in development, analysis and evaluation of public policy for health services and public health programs. Students develop knowledge of theory and methods in policy analysis and program evaluation. Students are prepared to pursue policy analyst and program evaluation positions with federal, state or local agencies or with professional associations.
Program of Study
You should complete your program of study electronically using Archivum at https://usf.appiancloud.com/.
Information on how to use Archivum is available on the Archivum Student Resources page. You may use the program of study links below as a reference. Note: You may choose a program of study that corresponds to the academic year of your admission or any year thereafter. Please see the guidelines below.
USF Guidelines on Choosing a Program of Study
Competencies
Master of Public Health Degree Competencies
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Health Policies & Programs Competencies
In addition to the overall Master of Public Health degree competencies, Health Policies and Programs graduates will be able to:
- Assess the health care system in the United States, including the role of the public health disciplines;
- Employ analytic skill in health economics and health policy analysis;
- Demonstrate understanding of public policy analysis, program evaluation, and health law;
- Analyze ethical issues and implications of cultural diversity in health policy and management;
- Develop competencies in applying analytic and evaluation methods to health care issues;
- Develop leadership, interpersonal and communication skills; and
- Apply critical thinking skills and knowledge to a policy or program issue in public health or health services.
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