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1. Use statistics and econometric methods (including statistical inferences, regression methods, and applied econometric methods) to solve public health
problems.
140.621 P
140.622 R
140.623 R
221.651 R
Stats Meth in PH I
Stats Meth in PH II
Stats Meth in PH III
Econometrics I
X
X
Course Work/Exams
Seminars
Written Comprehensive Exam
Non-thesis Research
Master’s Essay
2. Understand the burden of disease; measure and calculate health outcomes; differentiate between methods of economic evaluation; and practice use of
economic evaluation.
313.630 P
313.631 P
313.632 R
340.601 R
Econ Eval I
Econ Eval II
Econ Eval III
Princ of Epi
X
X
X
Course Work/Exams
Seminars
Written Comprehensive Exam
Non-thesis Research
Master’s Essay
Primary—introduces knowledge and skills necessary for achieving the competency R: Reinforcing—reinforces knowledge and skills necessary for achieving the competency
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3. Apply economic theory and mathematical microeconomic modeling within the field of health economics.
313.643 P
313.644 P
313.645 R
313.670 R
Hlth Econ I
Hlth Econ II
Hlth Econ III
Mathematical Microecon
X
X
Course Work/Exams
Seminars
Written Comprehensive Exam
Non-thesis Research
Master’s Essay
4. Evaluate and apply methods in health economics and economic evaluation in public health research.
221.651 R Econometrics I
313.645 P Hlth Econ III
313.861 R PH Econ Sem
X
X
X
Course Work/Exams
Seminars
Written Comprehensive Exam
Non-thesis Research
Master’s Essay
Primary—introduces knowledge and skills necessary for achieving the competency R: Reinforcing—reinforces knowledge and skills necessary for achieving the competency
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5. Use economic theory and economic modeling to interpret, analyze, and evaluate health policy in the context of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
220.601 R
221.627 P
223.680 R
223.687 P
309.670 P
312.693 P
318.603 P
330.606 R
Intro to Int’l Hlth
Mat/Neonatal Mortality in LMIC
Global Dis Control Programs & Pol
Vaccine Policy Issues
Comp Hlth Ins
Intro Compar Effect & Outcome Rsrch
Appl’d Microecon for Pol Mking I
Econ of MH & Subst Use Disorders
X
X
X
X
Course Work/Exams
Seminars
Written Comprehensive Exam
Non-thesis Research
Master’s Essay
6. Describe the health status and demographic profile of LMIC populations including incidence and prevalence of disease morbidity and mortality, and life
expectancy in LMICs.
221.617 P
221.620 R
221.646 P
221.650 R
221.652 R
223.687 R
309.670 P
312.693 P
330.606 R
Behav Econ in Hlth Decisions
Summary Meas of Pop
Hlth Sys in LMIC
Hlth Pol Analysis in LMIC
Hlth Financing in LMIC
Vaccine Policy Issues
Comp Hlth Ins
Intro Compar Effect & Outcome Rsrch
Econ of MH & Subst Use Disorders
X
X
X
Course Work/Exams
Seminars
Written Comprehensive Exam
Non-thesis Research
Master’s Essay
Primary—introduces knowledge and skills necessary for achieving the competency R: Reinforcing—reinforces knowledge and skills necessary for achieving the competency
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Primary—introduces knowledge and skills necessary for achieving the competency R: Reinforcing—reinforces knowledge and skills necessary for achieving the competency
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