Curriculum

The MS-HSRP&A program includes:

Core courses in:

• Statistics
• Economics, Policy and Sociology
• Research methods

Concentrations:

• Outcomes Research (Plan A)
• Research and Policy (Plan B)

Internship:

• Opportunity for a paid internship in the field
  

Concentrations

The MS-HSRP&A can be completed under the Graduate School's Plan A or Plan B options. Plan A students write a thesis based on empirical research. Plan B students complete a project and participate in an internship or field experience. Both options are rigorous two-year programs.

• Plan A - Outcomes Research
• Plan B - Research and Policy

Internship

The MS-HSRP&A research and policy concentration (Plan B) offers a multidisciplinary curriculum that integrates real hands-on experience by placement in an internship. The internship is designed to build skills that are directly related to health services research careers, thus making graduates from the MS-HSRP&A even more marketable to potential employers. Most internships include a salary and partial tuition subsidy.

See also:

Learning Objectives
Plan A - Outcomes Research
Plan B - Research and Policy
Internship
Plan B Project