This course examines the application of our conceptual understanding of community and organizational dynamics to community development that builds upon assets and encourages local involvements.

Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.

May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.

Advanced study of topics of current importance in community and leadership development such as dispute resolution, volunteer management, or advanced program design and evaluation. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

Supervised individual study on selected issues in community and leadership development. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Learning contract must be filed with Director of Graduate Studies.

Review of the wellness-illness spectrum and the societal response in terms of health services. Topics to be covered include the nature and functions of health services agencies and professionals, and the impact of social, political, economic, regulatory, and technological forces. Also includes a discussion of major health problems and related health care programs.

This course introduces students to moral reasoning and ethics in health services management relevant to ethical dilemmas likely to be encountered in the healthcare industry. Basic concepts, methods, and resources for ethical decision-making in healthcare administration will be included. Obligations to patients, the community, healthcare workers and the organization (institutions, agencies, associations) will be considered.

Introduction to concepts of administrative and tort law applicable to health care settings. Topics to be considered include governance, patient rights, informed consent, medical/moral problems, malpractice, tax laws, contracts, labor law, regulation and institutional liability.

Theoretical foundations for health planning. History of health planning and regulation. Specific attention will be given to integration of institutional planning with community health planning.

Study and analysis of current and topical problems and issues regarding the roles, trends and research for health care administrators and professionals. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.