Health Services Administration and Policy, CAS

Contact:

Stephanie Worden

Assistant Director, Admission and Financial Aid

Department of Public Administration and International Affairs

215 Eggers Hall

315-443-4000

paia@syr.edu

Margaret Lane, Assistant Director, Executive Education

219 Maxwell Hall

315-443-8708
melane02@syr.edu

The Certificate is a 12-credit program open to mid-career professionals who require a policy background to operate effectively in the dynamic health care sector. The certificate is earned after completion of two required graduate courses (6 credits) in health policy and two electives (6 credits) selected from approved courses offered by participating colleges and schools within the University in such areas as health and social policy, health law, demography, management, and economics.

This program is designed for two semesters of study and may be pursued independent of, or as part of, a master's or Ph.D. program. All courses may be applied to the MPA, MAIR, EMPA, or the EMIR degree.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the structure, function, and financing of the United States healthcare system.

2. Apply core governance and management skills to a healthcare setting.

3. Explain and assess leadership and managerial theories, skills, and competencies.

Major Requirements

This program is designed for two semesters of study and may be pursued independent of, or as part of, a master’s or Ph.D. program. All courses may be applied to the MPA, MAIR, EMPA, or the EMIR degree.

Two required courses:

Students will complete two of the following required courses:

PAI 782 - Health Services Management 3 credit(s)
PAI 783 - The Changing American Health Care System 3 credit(s)
PAI 736 - Health Economics & Policy 3 credit(s)

Two approved elective courses:

Offered by participating schools and colleges within the University in such areas as health and social policy, health law, demography, management, and economics