This course provides an opportunity for students to integrate the Master of Public Financial Management curriculum in an analysis of an applied management or policy problem. It is expected that students will produce papers applying different elements of the curriculum in an analysis of their internship or professional experiences.

This course provides participants with an in-depth understanding of the conceptual and practical issues involved in the design and implementation of public pensions and insurance programs. The course draws on US state and local data, analysis and trends. It is designed to introduce public financial managers and other stakeholders to approaches for analyzing and administering pension and insurance systems along with institutional reform options.

Public finance law refers to legislation and regulations relating to the financial activities of government or public sector organizations. This topical course is designed to provide the public financial manager insight into the ever-changing legal responsibilities of government activities touching on financing strategies, public/private partnerships as well as employment financial issues and financial data security.

Practical field experience in an administrative setting under the direction of an academic and a workplace supervisor.

Tutorial course of directed readings, discussion, and analysis of special topics on public administration. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

The course introduces principles of evidence-based medicine including biostatistics and research methods. Emphasis is placed on critical appraisal of medical literature. Students will explore clinical questions with a systematic, evidence-based approach.

The course introduces principles of evidence-based medicine including biostatistics and research methods. Emphasis is placed on critical appraisal of medical literature. Students will explore clinical questions with a systematic, evidence-based approach.

Overview of physician assistant practice with geriatric patients. Emphasis is placed on the practice of geriatric medicine including the anatomy and physiology of normal aging; pathology of aging; health care aspects of geriatric management; the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of geriatric problems; and research aspects of geriatric practice.

Overview of physician assistant practice with geriatric patients. Emphasis is placed on the practice of geriatric medicine including the anatomy and physiology of normal aging; pathology of aging; health care aspects of geriatric management; the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of geriatric problems; and research aspects of geriatric practice.

Comparative study of physiology and pathology process of diseases which will include etiology, risk factors, and distribution of diseases.