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Health Services and Outcomes Research
Degree Types: MS, Certificate
The Master of Science in Health Services and Outcomes Research (HSOR) provides training in research methods and the substantive field of health services and outcomes research. Health services and outcomes research can play a critical role in informing the healthcare policymaking process; developing clinical practice improvements; reducing healthcare disparities; and shaping the future organization and delivery of healthcare.
The Master of Science program is designed to prepare graduates for academic faculty positions or leadership positions in research organizations in the public or private sector. After completing the program, students will possess the knowledge and skills to:
- Conduct methodologically sound health services and outcomes research,
- Create new knowledge aimed at improving health services and outcomes, and
- Pursue funding opportunities to support their research.
The program’s courses follow an executive format that can accommodate the professional schedules of graduate medical trainees and medical faculty. Master’s students are admitted each Summer. Students may complete the degree in either one year of full-time study or by taking courses part-time over two years.
The program emphasizes interdisciplinary and experiential-based training and allows students to tailor assignments and class work to their professional backgrounds and research interests. The curriculum focuses on the following topics:
- Biostatistics
- Quantitative methods in health services and outcomes research
- Qualitative methods and analysis
- Writing and peer review for publication
- Ethical issues in health services research
- Health economics and healthcare financing
- Grant writing
The master’s degree program also includes a capstone course sequence in which the student develops and completes a culminating research project.
In addition to the MS degree, the Health Services and Outcomes Research (HSOR) program offers graduate certificates in HSOR Methodology and Contemporary Issues in HSOR.
Additional resources:
Program Contact
Contact Elizabeth Wolfson
Program Director
312-503-1744
Degree Requirements
The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in The Graduate School Policy Guide.
Master's Requirements
Total Units Required: 10.5
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| Required Courses | |
| 9.5 course units | |
| HSR 425-0 | Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Health Services & Outcomes Research |
| HSR 465-0 | Intermediate Quantitative Methods in Health Services & Outcomes Research |
| PUB_HLTH 302-0 | Introduction to Biostatistics |
| PUB_HLTH 421-0 | Intermediate Biostatistics |
| HSR 433-0 | Health Economics and Healthcare Financing |
| PUB_HLTH 445-0 | Writing and Peer Reviewing for Scientific Publication |
| HSR 456-0 | Applied Qualitative Methods and Analysis for Health Researchers |
| HSR 460-0 | Applied Ethical Issues in Health Services Research |
| HSR 461-0 | Topics in Health Services Research: Methods & Measurement |
| HSR 462-0 | Topics in Health Services Research: Grant Writing |
| HSR 500-0 | Capstone Project |
| One Elective | |
PUB_HLTH 323-0 | Health Equity |
HSR 470-0 | Federal Policy Making and Health Care Reform |
PUB_HLTH 431-0 | Basic Decision Analysis and Models of Medical Decision Making |
PUB_HLTH 438-0 | Survey Design & Methodology |
HSIP 401-0 | Introduction to Health Measurement Science |
A student may substitute other electives upon consultation with his or her program adviser. | |