Ph.D. in Health Services

Meeting the demand for high-quality, accessible healthcare is one of society’s most critical challenges. Walden’s Ph.D. in Health Services program can help prepare you for decision-making roles in a range of healthcare organizations in the private and public sectors. This degree program offers three ways to learn. Depending on your specialization, you can choose from the course-based, self-directed, or mixed-model formats.

Specializations

• Community Health Education and Advocacy
• Health Management and Policy
• Healthcare Administration
• Leadership
• Public Health Policy
• Self-Designed

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Ph.D. in Public Health

By understanding the medical, social, ethical, and economic factors that affect community health, you'll be able to develop solutions to public health problems. With a theory-to-application model and diverse network of experienced faculty and students, this online degree program will prepare you to influence social policy and empower citizens.

Specializations

• Community Health Promotion and Education
• Epidemiology

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Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.)

This practice-oriented online degree program features a relevant, current curriculum that addresses the core competencies and best practices of the profession. It emphasizes understanding clinical service delivery through the analysis of the day-to-day operations in clinical support service activities and includes a practicum to give you hands-on experience in the field. The cutting-edge curriculum will help you develop the skills, knowledge, and expertise in healthcare management needed for leadership positions across the spectrum of health care delivery organizations.

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Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)

By understanding the unique factors influencing public health, you’ll be able to use your increased knowledge and confidence to make a difference in your community. This practice-oriented online degree program will connect you with expert faculty, as well as a diverse community of peers who are dedicated to the promotion of health and prevention of illness. The Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program features a sequentially designed curriculum developed to provide a highly collaborative learning experience while engaging you in foundational studies in areas such as epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy and administration, social and behavioral sciences, and environmental health.

Consistent with our commitment to continuous quality improvement, Walden University has recently revised the curriculum for the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program to be in alignment with national standards.

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M.S. in Clinical Research Administration

This practice-oriented online degree program features a relevant, current curriculum designed to provide insight into the most recent developments in the clinical research field. It emphasizes state-of-the art knowledge of clinical research execution and management through analysis of the day-to-day operations in clinical testing activities. The forward-looking curriculum will give you the strong background in clinical research management required for leadership positions in companies and organizations across the industry.

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M.S. in Health Informatics

With increased attention on reducing health care costs, increasing access to quality care and improving the quality of health care services, the role of health informatics is being recognized as a critical component of health care reform. Through Walden’s M.S. in Health Informatics program, you can gain the skills and training you need to integrate advanced digital technologies into the field of healthcare and use electronic data to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of health care services.

Learn to apply health informatics to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of disease and to reduce the occurrences of medical errors.

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B.S. in Health Studies

The health care industry is changing dramatically and health care organizations are growing more complex. Gain the knowledge base required to understand and anticipate the continuing changes in the health care industry. Broaden your understanding of the policies, organization, financing, and dynamics of the U.S. health care system. Whether you currently work in allied health or are seeking to enter the field, you can leverage your experience and help prepare to take the next step in your career and professional development.

Concentrations

• Child Development
• Disaster and Emergency Management
• Health and Cultural Diversity
• Health Communication
• Health Informatics
• Health Management
• Health Psychology and Behavior
• Self-Designed

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B.S. in Healthcare Management

Dramatic changes in the healthcare industry and the growing complexity of healthcare organizations have created an increasing need for talented managers. Walden’s B.S. in Healthcare Management program can help you gain the knowledge and skills you need to advance your career, while making significant contributions to the field of healthcare.

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Certificate in Clinical Research Administration

Make a difference in the field of medical research with this certificate program from Walden University. Broaden your understanding of the management and processes of clinical trials and research that produce medical innovations. Study legal, regulatory, and ethical concerns that are relevant to the clinical research field. Collaborate with credentialed faculty, including medical doctors, lawyers, and heads of major companies. Credits earned from this certificate program may be applied toward Walden’s M.S. in Clinical Research Administration.