Master's Degree in Health Managemnt & Policy: Health Policy Concentration

Master's Degree in Health Management & Policy: Health Policy Concentration

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health file folders UMass Lowell offers unique opportunities to those students who are seeking a very broad educational experience in health policy. In addition to courses offered in the Health Management and Policy program, students are encouraged to take courses from a wide range of offerings in the Department of Work Environment, the Department of Regional Economic and Social Development, Community Psychology and Economics. A true interdisciplinary course of study is offered by a university noted for its involvement in the most expansive approaches to health promotion, environmental studies and community development.

For specific questions regarding the Health Policy concentration, please call Dr. Craig Slatin at (978) 934-3291 or email Craig_Slatin@uml.edu

Program Outline
Total Credits: 12 courses / 36 credits

Required Core Courses - 2 courses
32.511 Healthcare Finance
32.514 Healthcare Management

Required Concentration Courses - 4 courses
32.625 Health Policy (Prerequisite for all other policy courses)
32.506 Quantitative Methods in Health Management (OR 32.504 Health Data Analysis)
19.575 Introduction to Biostatistics and Epidemiology
57.515 Qualitative Research Methods (OR 47.512 Applied Research Methods)

Program Electives - choose 5 courses
32.671 Comparative Health Systems
32.627 Socioeconomic Inequalities in Health
32.616 Law and Ethics in Healthcare
32.515 Applied Health Economics
32.531 Health Informatics
57.515 Politics and Economics of Public Policy
57.605 Social Movements and Empowerment
57.511 Dynamics of Power and Authority
57.546 Grant Writing
47.502 Seminar in Community Social Psychology: Health Promotion
47.533 Mental Health Problems in the Community
47.547 Community Mapping
47.545 Community and Organizational Change
47.531 Substance Abuse
19.550 Environmental Law and Policy
19.651 Work Environment Policy
19.654 Work, Technology and Training

Final Project - choose 1 of the following
32.733 Capstone Project
OR Master’s Thesis

Note: Policy concentration students who wish to conduct thesis research must choose that option at the start of their program of studies so that they can work closely with a faculty adviser to ensure their ability to complete this work with an agreed upon time schedule.

Admission Requirements

•	Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution;
•	Official transcript from the baccalaureate institution;
•	Three letters of recommendation pertaining to academic ability and professional performance;
•	A page-length Statement of Purpose indicating career plans, interests and objectives in pursuing a graduate degree;
•	Acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). If a student completes a Certificate program with a grade point average of 3.5 or better, GRE scores are not required.
•	TOEFL scores must be submitted if the applicant is a citizen of a non-English speaking country and has never earned an academic degree in the United States. (Minimum 600 paper-based, 250 computer-based, or 100 Internet-based).
•	A professional resume indicating two or more years of full-time, professional (e.g., management, clinical or informatics) work experience; and
•	A personal interview (either in-person or via phone).

Although a background in health is not required for admission to the Program, applicants with significant health-related work experience are given preference when program capacity is limited. For applicants without health-related work or educational experience, one’s academic and professional history is important.

Applications can be submitted and evaluated at any time. Nevertheless, we recommend that applicants seeking admission for the Fall semester have applications complete by May 15, and that applicants seeking admission for the Spring semester have applications complete by December 15.

How to Apply
For admission into the Master’s Degree program, you can apply online. Additional information on the application process can be found on the Graduate Admissions Website.

Registering for Courses

New Students: Print and complete the Non-Degree Course Registration Form (pdf) and fax it to 978-934-4076 or mail it to: University of Massachusetts Lowell, Enrollment Services/Continuing Studies, Dugan Hall, Room 102, 882 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA 01854-5104.

Current Students: Register online using your UML student account at http://isis.uml.edu

Yankee Alliance Affiliates:
Employees of Yankee Alliance member institutions should register for the courses in this program using the registration form on Yankee Alliance's website. Proof of affiliation will be required in order to receive the special, institution-negotiated benefits for this program.

For additional registration information, please see our Registration Information page. Please note: Graduate students will be assessed a “First Year Student Services Fee” upon matriculation into a graduate degree or certificate program. Please see the Accounts Receivable website for more information.

Course Descriptions

See the Health Management & Policy course descriptions page for information on all of the courses and electives in these programs.