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  • HLSC 715: Analysis of Management within Health Sciences

    3.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    This course will evaluate various management models within a variety of health care settings. Contemporary management strategies will be presented in case study format for evaluation of effectiveness and potential challenges. Utilization of guest speakers will provide advanced perspectives on everyday operational issues and importance of strategic planning. Prerequisite: Admission into Doctorate of Health Science in Health Sciences program.
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  • HLSC 720: Seminar Advanced Research Methods

    3.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    This course is design to provide doctoral students in educational leadership/health science with basic knowledge and skills in quantitative and qualitative educational research. Students will be required to review and abstract research articles. The students will learn to read and write about educational research in a non-threatening, supportive manner. Through step-by-step, hands-on exercises, students will be able to build competencies in conducting research in the field of education leadership. Registration Restriction: Admission to and satisfactory progress in a cohort group in the ESU Educational Leadership Program and DHSc in Health Sciences Program.
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  • HLSC 725: Special Topics in Health Sciences

    3.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    This course will introduce students to different topics within the Health Sciences through the use of peer-reviewed articles and presentations provided by experts in the field. The topics covered in the course will include both traditional and emerging issues pertinent to the Health Sciences. The student will be encouraged to critically evaluate the issues presented and contribute to discussions of those issues. Prerequisite: Admission into Doctorate in Health Science in Health Sciences program.
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  • HLSC 730: Administration and Management Internship

    3.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    Students will be provided with the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills learned throughout their program of study in a professional area or setting in healthcare administration/management. Students are expected to complete a minimum of 135 hurs and will work with an on-site preceptor and faculty supervisor to evaluate performance throughout the experience. Professional development and outcome assessment will be incorporated in experience. Prerequisite: Admission into the Doctorate of Health Science in Health Sciences and successful completion of HLSC 725.
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  • HLSC 740: Professionalism & Ethics for Health Sciences

    3.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    The course will examine professional ethics as it applies to ethical decision-making by leaders in the Health Sciences. The focus is on ethical and moral theory, ethical principles and reasoning, professional ethics, and bioethics. Students will apply knowledge and skills to real life ethical dilemmas. Topics will include ethical issues such as informed consent, withholding or withdrawing treatment, physician-assisted suicide, reproductive health issues, research with human subjects, the right to health care, rationing of limited resources, health system reform, and others. Prerequisite: Admission into the Doctorate of Health Science in Health Sciences program.
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  • HLSC 741: Health Organization Strategic Change Management and Quality

    3.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    This course familiarizes students with strategy development and quality improvement across the health care continuum. Exploration of the process of strategy development and implementation in health organizations related to quality of care and enhanced productivity will be addressed. It examines the theories and analytical methods associated with assessing, planning, managing and measuring change. Prerequisite: Admission into the Doctorate of Health Sciences in the concentration of Health Management and Administration.
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  • HLSC 742: Health Economics and Finance

    3.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    This course includes content that will evaluate the impact of economics and finance to guiding health care practices, policies and market demand. In addition, public health entitlement programs and other financial models will be analyzed for impact on health services, reimbursement and organizational restructuring. Alternative health care financing models and strategies will be presented. Prerequisite: Admission into the Doctorate of Health Science in Health Sciences with a concentration of Health Management and Administration.
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  • HLSC 743: Health Policy & Law

    3.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    This course provides a framework for understanding and analyzing the policy and legal foundations of health infrastructure in the United States. U.S. Health policy development and implementation, legal issues in health care, including autonomy, privacy, liberty, and proprietary interests, from the perspective of the provider(s) and the patient, regulation of medical services will be addressed. In addition, standards of care, medical malpractice and liability; access to health care, health insurance, rights and obligations in medical decision-making will be presented. Prerequisite: Admission into the Doctorate of Health Science in Health Sciences with a concentration in Health Management and Administration.
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  • HLSC 750: Advanced Technology within Health Sciences

    3.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    This course will allow students to critically evaluate the use of various technologies in the assessment of patients/cleints in health sciences research. Processes associated with measurements that influence the accuracy and precision of data drawn from technologies with the health sciences will be introduced and statistical methods for determining the validity and reliability of measurements will be illustrated with practical examples. Advanced methods of signal processing and their influence on the data recorded from different technologies will be applied in practical examples. Prerequisite: Admission into the Doctorate of Health Science in Health Sciences with a concentration of Advanced Research and Administration.
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  • HLSC 751: Advanced Application of Statistics & Experimental Design

    3.00 Credits
    East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

    This course emphasizes the selection and application of advanced statistical methods and experimental designs to answer research questions within the Health Sciences. There will be a focus on developing familiarity with common advanced statistical techniques encountered in the Health Sciences, with practical examples used to illustrate the concepts and methods. The student will design, analyze, present, and interpret quantitative information that will allow them to critically evaluate publications within the Health Sciences. Prerequisite: Admission into the Doctorate of Health Science in Health Sciences with a concentration of Advanced Research and Administration.
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