M.S. in Population Health Management
The Masters of Science in Population Health Management prepares students to be advanced practitioners in the emerging field of Population Health Management. This is a 100% online program.
Graduates of this program will be able to:
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Critically analyze community, socioeconomic, and individual factors that influence health and wellbeing.
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Develop contemporary, innovative, and collaborative healthcare management approaches to improve health outcomes.
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Apply evidence-based knowledge to practice to promote valued-based care.
The MS in Population Health Management is pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Admission Requirements
Additional questions regarding the admissions process should be directed to Dr. Linda Collins via email at lcollins@southeastern.edu .
Curriculum
There are two paths students may choose from: Accelerated path or Traditional path. The accelerated path may be completed in one year and will require full-time enrollment during the regular semesters along with summer and intersessions. The Traditional path may be completed in two years.
Accelerated Path
Fall Semester
PHM 601: Essentials of Population Health Science | 3 Hours |
PHM 602: Research Science and Translation | 3 Hours |
PHM 603: Introduction to Biostatistics | 3 Hours |
PHM 605: Epidemiology and Health Determinants | 3 Hours |
Spring Intersession
*Elective | 3 Hours |
Spring Semester
PHM 610: Wellness, Disease Prevention and Management | 3 Hours |
PHM 611: Healthcare Systems Management and Project Management | 3 Hours |
PHM 612: Health Informatics | 3 Hours |
PHM 613: Health Leadership, Economics and Policy | 3 Hours |
Summer Intersession
*Elective | 3 Hours |
Summer Semester
PHM 621: Research Science and Dissemination | 2 Hours |
PHM635: Capstone Project | 3 Hours |
Total Hours | 35 Hours |
Traditional Path
Students on the traditional path are required to take two courses per semester along
with an
intersession elective. Towards the completion of their program, students are required
to
take a research class and capstone project to consolidate their learning. Students
will
complete 35 hours in total for their program.
Cameron Barr Scholarship in Population Health Management
Criteria: | |
Must be enrolled in the SLU Graduate Population Health Management program. | |
Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. | |
Must be a Louisiana resident with priority to students living in New Orleans East, Gentilly or St. Bernard. | |
Preference is for a student working in healthcare while in the program. | |
Preference is for a student who expresses an interest to seek employment in South Louisiana with an emphasis on the Greater New Orleans area. |
Application
Submit an application letter, stating how you meet the criteria and your intended career path within the South Louisiana or Greater New Orleans area. The letter should be submitted to both the Graduate Coordinator Dr. Linda Collins lcollins@southeastern.edu and the HHS Department Head Dr. Jackie Guendouzi jguendouzi@southeastern.edu by midnight on the last Friday of August for the Fall Semester.
Methodist Health System Foundation, Inc.
To support, develop and manage health-related programs and access to services that benefit the citizens of New Orleans East and beyond.
For More Information, Contact:
Dr. Linda Collins
lcollins@southeastern.edu