Lead the systems that keep healthcare moving.
Build the skills to manage and improve health services.
The Managing Health Services Programs and Projects track focuses on developing administrative, organizational, and project management skills needed to support and lead health services programs, with an emphasis on coordination, leadership, and applied health systems work.
Degree Requirements
Students must earn a minimum of 120 credits for the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in health services. Of this total, the major consists of 36 credits, which includes:
- 3 credits of prerequisite coursework: Students are required to complete one approved computer competency course (CS 0004, CS 0007, CS 0008, INFSCI 0010, or PUBSRV 0040).
- 33 credits of major coursework: These credits are earned through a combination of required core courses and courses within a selected specialization track.
See our General Education program page for remaining requirements.
Core Courses (15 credits)
All five courses are required.
Track Curriculum (18 Credits)
This track builds administrative, leadership, and project management skills for health systems and organizations.
REQUIRED COURSES (6 credits)
Choose one Management and one Organizational course from the list below:
* If two organizational courses are taken, one will count as an MHSPP elective.
ELECTIVES (12 credits)
Choose four courses. Electives are organized by skill area to help you explore options, and you can mix and match courses across any categories based on your interests and career goals.
➤ Systems & Analytics
- DENHYG 1941 - INTRODUCTION TO INTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTH INFORMATICS
➤ Clinical & Behavioral Health
or
➤ Global & Cultural Health
➤ Policy, Ethics & History
➤ Communication, Leadership, and Applied Experience
Resources & Flexible Options
Flexible Learning Options
Many courses in the health services major include online and hybrid formats, allowing you to build your skills wherever you are.
View Online CoursesPlanning Resources
Use the Health Services Management Track (PDF) to map out your required courses and monitor your progress toward degree completion.
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Prospective students, request more information to learn about admission and begin planning your personalized degree path. Current Pitt students, connect with a CGS advisor.