Health Information Systems (3) Overview of the methods for collecting health data in the preparation of health surveys and reports with computer research applications emphasized. Three hours of lecture per week.

An investigation of the historical aspects of health and healthcare via standards and cultures. Spring semester

Course examines professional behavior and expected skills for communication and problem solving in culturally diverse organizations and situations, with emphasis given to demonstrating learned skills. Professional development in healthcare industry is also covered. Spring semester

Public Policy and Health Care (3) Overview of major national and state health legislation and health policy. Three hours of lecture per week.

Health Administration in School Systems (3) Examination of health care issues in the Houston Independent School District where enrollees are provided an opportunity to perform projects in school health settings. Three hours of lecture per week.

Health Care of the Poor (3) Examination of health care issues affecting the uninsured, the working uninsured, and the poor in the health care system. Three hours of lecture per week.

Finance and Economics of Health Care (3) Overview of health care financial and economics concepts in health care facilities. Three hours of lecture per week.

An introduction to the application of managerial concepts and practices in healthcare organizations, including the basic functions of management and skills of managers. Course explores structure, governance, diversity, and performance of different types of healthcare organizations, especially urban organizations. Fall semester

Overview of the methods and application for collecting and managing health data. Examines the critical role of information technologies, systems, and applications in healthcare management. Fall semester

Examines issues concerning the public and population health discipline, with emphasis on: determinants of health and disease, epidemiology, and vital statistics. Students engage in team-based collaboration to solve health and health disparity issues. Fall semester

Introduction to financial concepts unique to health care and its influencing factors. Analysis and application of various finance and economic concepts such as: budgetary, financial management, and cost accounting to demonstrate management and decision making under cost constraints and competition often seen in urban health centers. Fall semester

Introductory examination of health care management issues pertaining to rehabilitation and continuing care in nursing homes, geriatric wellness centers, and homes for the mentally impaired. Fall semester

Course examines policy development at the federal, state and local levels, considering not only the determinants of health, but also the determinants of health policy, with emphasis on the roles of politics and economics in health care and health policymaking. Students demonstrate competencies to critique and modify policies according to stakeholders’ interests. Spring semester

Study of the basic techniques and principles of research, descriptive studies, probability, biostatistics, and comparative data used in decision making for health facilities and program implementation. Spring semester

Introduction to the manager’s role, management theories, and strategies in developing and sustaining a productive urban healthcare workforce in the context of diversity, ethical decision making, and cost constraints. Spring semester

Applying principles of finance management: allocating resources, budgeting, and economic trending. Spring semester only.

An examination of the crucial role of the determinants of health and disease and the correlation to disproportionately poor health outcomes in vulnerable populations. Spring semester

Long Term Care (3) Introductory examination of health issues on the rehabilitation and continuing care level: nursing homes, geriatric wellness centers, and homes for the mentally retarded. Three hours of lecture per week.

Ambulatory Health Care Services (3) Examination of outpatient health care delivery settings: ambulatory surgery centers, fitness centers, clinics, and HMO's. Three hours of lecture per week.

Direct exposure of students to professional work experiences and responsibilities through workplace settings. May be taken twice for credit.

Legal, Ethical, and Biomedical Aspects of Health Care (3) Examination of issues in health care from an ethical, medical, sociological, and legal perspective. Three hours of lecture per week.

Seminar in Community Health (3) Detailed examination of state and local health care issues: role of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Harris County Health System. Three hours of lecture per week.

Detailed study of health care management issues.

Presentations by healthcare practitioners and researchers on professional preparedness and current issues in the healthcare industry. Fall semester

Introduction to leadership theories, models and skills of leaders. Promotes students’ assessment, cultivation, and demonstration of their leadership styles. Fall semester

Development of practical skills to assess healthcare operations for quality control and improvement in systems and patient care. Spring semester

Application of strategy methodology, discernment of stakeholders’ roles in planning processes, and recognition of strategies used in obtaining market share especially in urban settings. Spring semester

Examination of issues in health care from ethical, sociological, and legal perspectives. Development of skills to discriminate and judge ethical health care dilemmas. Spring semester

Examination and comparison of various health systems around the world by evaluating countries according to their healthcare systems, socioeconomic status, workforce, history, government, and the challenges and opportunities for promoting the health of its citizens. Spring semester

Independent study in an area of specialization in health administration. Can be: Required, Prescribed Elective, or Free Elective.

Course develops professional skills, attitudes and competencies while fostering team-based analytical decision analysis of case-based health administration problems experienced in urban and other types of healthcare systems.

Detailed review of current and future issues in the delivery of health care services to the aged for interdisciplinary students.

Direct exposure of students to professional work experiences and responsibilities through workplace settings. Site work experience totaling 200 hours.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN HEALTH CARE (3) An introduction to substantive course content that provides basic vocabulary and principles of modern information architectures, computer networking and communication technologies and scientific methods. The course will cover the integration of technology in healthcare at all aspects as a result of the electronic health records, Affordable Care Act, HIPAA, etc. The course will keep students abreast of all cutting edge information systems knowledge by providing real-time instruction using practitioners and case-based problem-solving.

INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS (3) A review of U.S. health care organizations beginning with a historical context, systems theory, analysis of organizational components health service disciplines with personnel, national, state and local health trend analysis, quality assurance and its role in health care organizations, political issues, group projects and field trips.

QUANTITATIVE METHODS OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT (3) Mathematical, statistical, computer applications and statistical techniques used in decision making in health care hospitals.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND LABOR RELATIONS (3) A review of the application of theories and concepts of organizational behavior to the personnel management function. Topics will include legal and regulatory influences, job analysis recruitment, selection, placement, compensation, performance, improvement and appraisal.

ANALYSIS OF HEALTH CARE MARKETS (2) Introduction to survey marketing concepts as applied to health services organizations. Consumer behavior, marketing segmentation, target marketing, marketing research, management and control of marketing mix variables.

HEALTH CARE ECONOMICS (3) Economy methodologies applied to the health services, concept of efficiency applied to production and distribution of health services, health insurance, government programs, health care personnel, health services organizations, current health policy issues, and emphasis on individual student application of economic principles to health issues.

The course develops the management skills and competencies to enhance oral and written communication for health care managers. The course docuses on developing written skills in executive

Reviews legal principles influencing health care providers. An overview of basic instruction in contract law, tort law, and antitrust law. Emphasizes major health care liability producing areas and interfaces between law and ethics with an in-depth approach to monitoring the moral mission of the institution. Case studies and practitioner support will be emphasized in this course.

RESEARCH DESIGN METHODS (3) The course identifies health services research methodology used by health care administrators to collect, analyze and prepare reports for the purposes of running healthcare organizations. The courses focuses on both quantitative and qualitative research methodology enhancing competencies in decision-making based upon statistical analysis various forms of health care data including survey data, patient records, financial records, and other operational data. HSHA 512 or Program Director Permission

A defined and structured field experience which will provide a practical professional relationship with preceptor, through hands on practical experience which is gained of the management process within health service organizations and the application of theory and techniques through an assigned project or series of projects. Students must participate in two semesters (480 hours) of administrative residency. Students must have health insurance, liability insurance and current TB and immunization records.

MANAGERIAL FINANCE (3) Application of financial management techniques to decision making for health care providers. Financial management functions and organizations, financial statement analysis, working capital management, present value analysis, capital budget, analysis of local capital management, analysis of local capital budget, cost of capital, variance analysis, financial techniques, case studies, financial analysis. HSHA 512 or Program Director Permission

THESIS/RESEARCH PROJECT (3) An intensive research study or selected project on a critical issue of health care administration, giving evidence of a thorough study of original sources, using the information, skills and knowledge obtained throughout the course of study. The student must register for both 658 and 659 to complete the THESIS requirement. The instructor of the Thesis course does not have to serve as the chair of the thesis committee.

THESIS/RESEARCH PROJECT (3) An intensive research study or selected project on a critical issue of health care administration, giving evidence of a thorough study of original sources, using the information, skills and knowledge obtained throughout the course of study. The student must register for both 658 and 659 to complete the THESIS requirement. The instructor of the Thesis course does not have to serve as the chair of the thesis committee.

Analysis of major issues in health services in health care institutions, inclusive of hospitals, medical practices, public health, mental health and professional health education.

EPIDEMIOLOGY FOR HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (3) The course provides an overview into population health and other public health topics for healthcare administration students. The course provides an introduction to competencies in the surveillance of disease in the population. A general analysis of population and public health concepts and terminology explain illness in the population. HSHA 512 or Program Director Permission