Courses
DMSC 804 POPULATION & PUBLIC HEALTH IN PRACTICE 3.0 Credit(s)
Population & Public Health in Practice - Explores epidemiology, health disparities, and population health strategies relevant to PAs. Emphasis on community-based interventions, social determinants of health, and program design to improve patient and population outcomes.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
DMSC 801 FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH SYSTEMS & LEADERS 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines the structure, financing, and regulation of the U.S. healthcare system in comparison to global models. Emphasis on systems thinking, interprofessional leadership, and strategies for PA leaders to navigate evolving practice environments.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
DMSC 802 HEALTH POLICY & ADVOCACY FOR PAS 3.0 Credit(s)
Health Policy & Advocacy for PAs - Introduces legislative and regulatory processes influencing PA practice. Students analyze current policy debates, develop advocacy strategies, and engage in applied exercises to prepare for effective leadership in professional organizations and health systems.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
DMSC 812 ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION IN HEALTH PROF 3.0 Credit(s)
Assessment & Evaluation in Health Professions - Covers learner assessment, program evaluation, and accreditation standards. Students design assessment tools and evaluation plans for diverse learning environments.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
DMSC 823 LEADERSHIP, TEAM DYNAMICS, & CHANGE 3.0 Credit(s)
Leadership, Team Dynamics, & Change Management - Focuses on leading teams, resolving conflict, and driving organizational change. Students apply leadership theories and change models to complex healthcare environments.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
DMSC 822 HEALTHCARE FINANCE & OPERATIONS FOR CLI 3.0 Credit(s)
Healthcare Finance & Operations for Clinicians - Introduces healthcare finance, budgeting, and revenue cycle management tailored for clinical leaders. Students gain skills to evaluate operational decisions in terms of financial sustainability and quality outcomes
Offered: All Semesters All Years
DMSC 891 CAPSTONE I: PROPOSAL & METHODS 3.0 Credit(s)
Capstone I: Proposal & Methods - Students identify a problem in practice, conduct a needs assessment, and design a scholarly project. Deliverables include a detailed proposal, IRB considerations if applicable, and a project management plan.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
DMSC 892 CAPSTONE II: IMPLEMENTATION & DISSEMINA 3.0 Credit(s)
Capstone II: Implementation & Dissemination - Students execute and complete their scholarly project, culminating in a manuscript or professional product suitable for publication or presentation. Emphasis on dissemination, translation into practice, and reflection on leadership growth.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
AC ELEC ACCOUNTING ELECTIVE 1.0-9.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
AN ELEC ANTHROPOLOGY ELECTIVE 1.0-6.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
AN ELECF ANTHRO. FOUNDATIONAL ELECTIVE 1.0-9.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
AR ELEC ART-ELECTIVE 1.0-9.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
AR ELECF ART FOUNDATIONAL ELECTIVE 1.0-9.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
ASL ELEC American Sign Language Elective 3.0 Credit(s)
BI ELEC BIOLOGY ELECTIVE 1.0-9.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department