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Graduate Certificate in Management of Public Healthcare Services
The Graduate Certificate in Management of Public Healthcare Services is a five-course (14-15 credit hours) curriculum that is flexible enough to meet the needs of both pre-career and in-service individuals. Taking only one class per term, this certificate program may be completed in 16 months. Should program graduates seek to continue their studies, certificate credits transfer directly into the master's in public administration degree requirements.
Career Opportunities
This graduate certificate is designed to meet the professional needs of managers working in health care field including hospitals, public health departments, nursing homes, managed care agencies, insurance agencies, home health care systems and private medical practices. Individuals changing from entry-level, non-professional, professional or technical roles to managerial roles will find this certificate program beneficial.
Number of Credits
- 14-15 credit hours
Program of Study
The curriculum is designed to provide students with a solid foundation of knowledge in public healthcare services as well as offer enough flexibility for students to pursue individual interests. Students must complete three required courses and select two of the electives listed below.
Required courses:
- PLSC 510 Modern Public Administration (3)
- HLAD 510 Medical Care Organization (3)
Select one of the following:
- PLSC 515 Public Personnel Administration (3)
- PLSC 540 Public Budget Administration (3)
Elective Courses (Select two):
- HLAD 511 Health Law (3)
- HLAD 512 Reimbursement for Health Care Services (3)
- PLSC 660 Public Health Care Policy (3)
Accreditation
All course in the graduate public management certificate programs at EMU are part of the fully accredited master of public administration program.
For More Information
EMU-Livonia
38777 W. Six Mile Road
Suite 400
Livonia, MI 48152
877.818.4368
livonia@emich.edu
Read more information by downloading the fact sheet [PDF].