Competencies and Learning Objectives for Doctor of Philosophy in Health Services Organization and Policy
| Competency | Specific course(s) that allow assessment | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Critically evaluate the prior literature in health services organization and policy, including motivation, theory, data quality, methods, results, conclusions, and policy recommendations | HMP802, HMP803, HMP804, HMP805, HMP806, HMP835 |
| 2 | Develop research questions grounded in theory to expand knowledge about health services organization and policy | HMP802, HMP803, HMP804, HMP805, HMP806, HMP835 |
| 3 | Create a rigorous study design to test the research questions posed and to understand the strengths and limitations of that study design | HMP826, HMP809, HMP835, HMP809 |
| 4 | Apply advanced quantitative and/or qualitative methods appropriate for health services organization and policy research appropriately in one's own research | HMP826, HMP835 |
| 5 | Disseminate rigorous research findings through clear, persuasive written and oral communication to both peers and non-technical audiences. | HMP826, HMP835 |