Curriculum

Master of Science (M.S.) Curriculum (40 credits) - Health Outcomes, Policy, and Economics

Students seeking the M.S. in health outcomes, policy, and economics degree must complete 40 credits of academic work with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0; earn no more than 6 credits bearing grades less than B; and complete the degree requirements within five years. Courses are 3 credits unless otherwise noted.

CORE COURSES (10 credits)

PHCO 0501 - Health Systems and Policy
PHCO 0502 - Principles and Methods of Epidemiology
PHCO 0504 - Introduction to Biostatistics (Prerequisite: Quantitative Skills Assessment)
PHCO 0514 - Public Health Foundations for MS-HOPE (1 credit)

CAPSTONE (6 credits)

HOPE 9511 - Capstone Project
HOPE 9512 - Capstone Project II

CONCENTRATION REQUIRED COURSES (18 credits)
Note: Students should review the Course Descriptions in the School Catalog for specific information about prerequisites required for required courses and recommended electives.

BIST 0535 - Biostatistical Computing
BIST 0551 - Applied Regression Analysis for Public Health Studies
EPID 0563 - Introduction to Outcomes Research
EPID 0656 - Intermediate Epidemiologic Research Methods
HOPE 9510 - Economic Modeling of Pharmaceuticals and Other Interventions (2 credits)
HOPE 9516 - Outcome Research Operations (1 credit)

RECOMMENDED ELECTIVE COURSES (6 credits)

Students may choose elective courses from among other concentration courses, from courses within Rutgers School of Public Health, or other Rutgers graduate programs with faculty advisor approval. See HOPE website for list of recommended electives.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Complete Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) online training on Human Subject Research Protections (For Students Enrolled Fall 2024 and After