As more information about the structure, process and outcomes of health care emerges and the science of quality expands, quality improvement is emerging as an area of expertise in the industry. GW’s master’s program, delivered online, was developed to meet the emerging demand for quality and for patient-safety specialists who have the capacity and competence to grow and sustain a culture of continuous improvement at all levels and within all sectors of the health care delivery system.
Graduates will be prepared to lead the design, development, implementation and evaluation of health care quality and patient safety initiatives. They will have the skills and knowledge needed for success in quality and patient-safety leadership, management and research positions within health care organizations or policy agencies.
The following requirements must be fulfilled: 15 credits in required courses.
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| CML 6205 | Case Studies in Clinical Management and Leadership | |
| HCQ 6200 | Introduction to Healthcare Quality | |
| HCQ 6202 | Health Care Quality Landscape | |
| HSCI 6240 | Issues and Trends in the Health Care System | |
| RAFF 6201 | Introduction to Global Regulatory Affairs | |
