Health Management & Policy 
Ph.D. Curriculum
One of the most attractive features of the HSOP
program is its strong focus on a social science cognate. Students leave
our program trained in both health services research and a cognate
field
that gives them a theory perspective on the applied issues of health
services. Cognates featured are:
- Economics
- Political science
- Finance
- Sociology/Organizational theory
- Interdisciplinary Studies
We
strongly
believe that command of a cognate field's perspective is essential
to bringing a theoretical perspective to research, and there is no
better
way to facilitate success in dissertation writing and career-long publication.
Students take the equivalent of a master's degree in their cognate
at
one of UM's outstanding departments. In addition, each student must
master applicable research design and data analysis methodologies,
concentrating
during the course of studies on the application of these methods to
problems and issues in health services and health policy. Coursework
is required in the following general areas:
- Health and Health Services (13 credit hours)
- Health Services Research Methods (12 credit hours)
- Intra- and Interdisciplinary Integration (9–12 credit hours)
The typical time for completion of the didactic
phase of the Program (60 credit hours) is two to three years. Before
advancement to candidacy, each student must complete two preliminary
examinations, one in health services and one in the student's chosen
cognate area. The final phase of a student's doctoral work is a dissertation
on a significant research topic. It is also possible to earn a dual
Ph.D. with a cognate field. Please refer to the Curriculum Guide (PDF) for information on required courses
and electives.
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