2013-13

Arizona State University
University Senate
Fall 2012

Senate Motion #2013-13

Motion Introduced by:         Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
                                                Arnold Maltz, Chair 

Date of First Reading:          November 5, 2012

Date of Second Reading:      December 3, 2012

Title of Motion:  
                   
Request from the College of Health Solutions – School of the Science of Health Care Delivery – for the establishment of a graduate degree – MS in the Science of Health Care Delivery  

Action Requested:

The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends University Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the College of Health Solutions – School of the Science of Health Care Delivery – for the establishment of a graduate degree – MS in the Science of Health Care Delivery

Rationale:

The Master of Science in the Science of Health Care Delivery (MSHCD) is designed to provide a foundation in the multidisciplinary field of health care delivery. This degree will provide students with knowledge and competencies to contribute in a patient-centered, safe and cost effective health care system. The ASU degree is designed for individuals with an interest in a career in the health care industry. The degree will also be embedded within the new medical school curriculum at Mayo Clinic Scottsdale when the MD degree is launched in 2014. The program will focus on quality improvement systems in health care, health disparities and interventions, health education, health economics, health policy, inter-professional teamwork and leadership skills, change management, and evidence based assessment and management. Much of the coursework will utilize a case-based, solution-oriented approach to facilitate integration of knowledge and competencies.