Master of Science [M.S] [Health Care Quality and Safety] From Sam Houston State University

Professionals in health care quality and safety manage the strategic and operational aspects of quality operations; establish goals and standards; lead the quality improvement programs; provide training and coaching in quality improvement tools and techniques; develop, implement and monitor measures to assess quality performance; direct organization-wide quality initiatives including the National Patient Safety Initiatives; and direct ongoing monitoring of accreditation survey readiness activities.

This is a 16-month cohort program with a new cohort beginning each fall semester. The program will require 36 credit hours and will have a thesis option and a non-thesis option. Classes will be offered online, but students will be required to participate in a week-long residential learning session at the beginning of each semester at SHSU?s The Woodlands Center. Applicants with healthcare work experience in clinical or non-clinical settings are preferred.

The program begins accepting applications for the Fall 2016 cohort on December 1, 2015. All of our applications are submitted through theApply Texas system and are processed by the Office of Graduate Admissions.