APPLICATIONS OF MIXED METHODS RESEARCH, GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Health Services Administration
Applications of Mixed Methods Research Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Applications of Mixed Methods Research is a certificate program that provides researchers with applied knowledge and skills to plan, design, conduct, evaluate, and report mixed methods research in the context of the research topic of interest.
Credentials Conferred
The Graduate Certificate in Applications of Mixed Methods Research is awarded by the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Length of Study
The certificate requires 5 courses, which can be completed in 3 or more semesters.
Program Entrance Date
Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters
Requirements for Admission
Students holding a master's degree and meeting qualifications for admission to the UAB Graduate School.
Certificate
On completion of the required coursework, the student will be awarded a Graduate Certificate in Applications of Mixed Methods Research by the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the student’s name will appear in the commencement bulletin. A transcript of the coursework taken for the certificate will be available.
The curriculum for the certificate is offered online as web-based distance education with select real-time Zoom session. The four mixed methods courses are designed as independent courses and can be taken in any sequence. Each course has a different focus and objectives, and each course covers different aspects and practices of mixed methods research that can be successfully mastered within a separate course.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS IN MIXED METHODS RESEARCH CURRICULUM
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework 12 Hours | ||
| NRM 777 | Mixed Methods Research I: Introduction to the Field | 3 |
| NRM 778 | Mixed Methods Research II: Designing and Conducting a Mixed Methods Study | 3 |
| AH 779 | Mixed Methods Applications in Community-Based Action Research | 3 |
| AH 783 | Writing Effective Mixed Methods Grant Proposals | 3 |
| Elective Coursework (Select 3 hours) | ||
| Foundations of Qualitative Research | ||
| Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research in Public Health | ||
| Qualitative Research: Analysis and Interpretation | ||
CONTACT INFORMATION
For detailed information, contact the office for the Graduate Certificate in Applications of Mixed Methods Research, UAB School of Health Professions Building, 1716 9th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294-1212.
Telephone 205-934-3113
Fax 205-975-6608
E-mail mmrgradcert@uab.edu
Web Applications of Mixed Methods Research
Healthcare Leadership Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership is a certificate program that provides individuals with applied knowledge and skills to improve their leadership abilities within a healthcare setting.
Credentials Conferred
The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership is awarded by the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Length of Study
The certificate requires at least 3 semesters.
Program Entrance Date
Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters
Requirements for Admission
Students holding a master's degree and meeting qualifications for admission to the UAB Graduate School.
Certificate
On completion of the required coursework, the student will be awarded a Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership by the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the student’s name will appear in the commencement bulletin. A transcript of the coursework taken for the certificate will be available.
The curriculum for the certificate is offered online as web-based distance education. The five courses are designed as independent courses and can be taken in any sequence. Each course has a different focus and objectives, and each course covers different aspects of leadership and management.
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework 16 Hours | ||
| HA 606 | Operations Management & Process Improvement in Health Care Organizations | 4 |
| HA 610 | Health Systems and Policy for Leaders | 4 |
| HCS 660 | Financial Management for Healthcare Quality Leaders | 3 |
| HI 624 | Leadership Theory and Development | 2 |
| HQS 630 | Leadership of High Reliability Healthcare Organizations | 3 |
CONTACT INFORMATION
For detailed information, contact the office for the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership, UAB School of Health Professions Building, 1716 9th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294-1212.
Telephone 205-996-2726
E-mail mailto: kameese@uab.edu
Web www.hsa.uab.edu
Healthcare Simulation Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Simulation meets the growing demand of healthcare simulation educators and leaders. Graduates will be able to design and implement simulations aimed at improving teamwork, communication, and clinical skills according to evidence-based practices.
Our program is delivered online with on-campus visit for 3 1/2 days in September. It is comprised of 15 credits, completed over three consecutive semesters.
Credentials Conferred
The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Simulation is awarded by the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Length of Study
The certificate requires 15 credits, which can be completed in 3 semesters.
Program Entrance Date
Fall semester -- deadline for all application materials to be in the Graduate School Office: July 1, after July 1 applications will be considered on a space available basis.
TYPICAL HEALTHCARE SIMULATION CURRICULUM
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| HCS 575 | Introduction to Healthcare Simulation for Quality and Safety | 3 |
| HCS 625 | Simulation Methodology | 3 |
| HCS 626 | Healthcare Simulation Laboratory | 1 |
| HCS 610 | Instructional Design in Simulation | 2 |
| HCS 630 | Research in Simulation | 1 |
| HCS 620 | Current Trends in Simulation | 2 |
| HCS 635 | Advanced Debriefing | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
