Speciality Requirements Student must complete 30 credit hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequests
7550501	Essential Issues in Public Health Policy	3
This course is about understanding essential public health issues and related policies in national and international contexts. It is also about understanding public health systems and policy interactions. The course will aim to promote critical understanding, debate and evaluation of current public health issues and policies. It explores inter-linkages between public health, social determinants, social inequality, health gaps, and health policy formulation. It also equips students with skills for evidence-based policymaking.
7550502	Strategic Management and Commissioning	3
This course aims to teach students how to: do strategic analysis of health organization: strengths-weaknesses, opportunity-threats (SWOT model), develop health organization strategic plan, implement strategy, and apply good commissioning practices in healthcare. Students will also improve their understanding and performance in collaborative commissioning contexts.
7550503	Health Services Management	3
"Health Services Management course aims to provide students with the essential managerial skills and capabilities to lead a public health organization in a changing environment, while considering cost-effectiveness. This course also offers a theoretical framework for analyzing the environment in which health care organizations operate, and determining how such organizations develop and implement strategies to achieve both short-term and long-term goals. Strategic management theory will be used to integrate knowledge across the functional areas of management. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of efficient and cost-effective health management, with an emphasis on its impact on daily operations and during times of crisis. The course will also highlight the components and characteristics of local health management and its influence on the local community. It is designed for those aiming to take on managerial roles within health service organizations, and combines insights from both public and private healthcare services with modern management theory."
7550504	Health, Culture and Society	3
This course will: focus on the influence of society, culture and sociopolitical environment on health, analyze the structure of the national health care system and the social, political and the global influence that shape it ,The course will introduce students to different models and theories of health, illness and culture in the society, with understanding illness experience, perceived causes, pattern of distress of health in a sociocultural framework , Cultural-related health issues and priorities prevalent in the society will be discussed in this course, both positive and negative health outcomes, (e.g.: 9 CVD, obesity, personal hygiene) ,This course should highlight the importance of cultural components in public health interventions including awareness and health promotion This course will introduce students for the concepts of Medical ethics in Public Health and discuss the importance of sociocultural factors associated with Ethics, This course aims to introduce the concept of cultural competent care and tools to apply it in the society.
7550505	Contextual Factors and Health Information Systems	3	7550503
"This course provides students with an understanding of the importance of health information and health informatics. It introduces the basic concepts of health information systems and information technology as related to health care. The course provides students with knowledge about the use of health information systems in healthcare delivery and the performance of the health system. It also describes the tools and processes for collecting, storing, managing, and retrieving health care data. Special emphasis is placed on web-based applications in healthcare and electronic health records. Furthermore, the course equips students to apply emerging technologies in public health practice, education, research, and learning. It also focuses on identifying and evaluating valid sources of health information for use in healthcare settings. "
7550506	Operational Research and Health Services	3	7550503
This course focuses on operational research and its strategies, interventions, tools or knowledge that can enhance the quality, coverage, effectiveness or performance of the health system or program in which the research is being conducted. In-depth discussion of timely topics reflecting scope of public health management as a discipline and its interrelation with many other academic and professional disciplines.
7550507	Fieldwork Training	3
" In this course, students will carry out a written project on a topic of public health importance and present their work to fellow students and department members. Each student is expected to dedicate one full working day per week (a total of 14 working days during the academic semester) at a selected health or public health institution. Students are expected to either identify or be guided to secure a position in a healthcare or public health setting such as a hospital, primary healthcare center (PHC), governmental or non-governmental agency, or any other relevant institution. This course requires students to apply and test the theories, knowledge, and skills they have acquired during their academic studies. The practical application of these competencies is a core component of professional public health training, offering real-world learning experiences beyond the classroom. The field project will be coordinated with partner institutions, where designated mentors will guide the students. Additionally, students will be academically supervised and monitored by faculty members throughout the training period. "
7550508	Seminar	1
"This course provides students with the opportunity to explore and critically discuss current and emerging topics in public health and healthcare management. Students will research, prepare, and present seminars on selected topics relevant to their field of study. The course aims to enhance students? skills in literature review, academic writing, oral presentation, and group discussion. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, communication, and the ability to synthesize and analyze information from various sources. Faculty and peer feedback will be an integral part of the learning process. The seminar course prepares students for academic and professional communication and supports the development of their thesis or field project work. "
7550511	Epidemiological Research Methods	2
This course concentrates on practical issues in the conduction of epidemiological and health services research studies, with a particular emphasis on survey research methods. It covers both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Topics span the entire research process, including research ethics, formulation of research questions, aims and objectives, hypothesis development and testing, sampling strategies, research design, validity and reliability, measurement types, data collection methods and standards, data analysis and interpretation, as well as results dissemination and proposal development. The course equips students with essential skills to design, conduct, and critically evaluate epidemiological and health services research projects.
7550599	Thesis	6
In this course, a graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defence related to his/her thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).

Speciality Optional Requirements Student must complete 9 credit hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequests
7106508	Health Promotion	3
This course is designed to acquaint students with the program of health promotion in the country and elsewhere and uses the knowledge to promote our health education system to raise the health practice in the population. It also introduces students to health programs which are used for health planning in schools and other institutions.
7106511	Reproductive Health	3
This will study the basic aspects of human reproductive health, including human sexual response, development of sex roles and sexual lifestyles, reproduction and control of reproduction, AIDS and other STD?s and societal legal implications of sexuality. The course addresses also the reproductive processes, functions and system at all stages of life. It also focuses on the ways of enhancement of life and personal relations, and not merely counseling and care related to reproduction and sexually transmitted diseases.
7550550	Public Health and Epidemiology	2
" This course provides an introduction to the basic methods and principles of epidemiology. It gives the student an understanding of disease presence in the community in the past and present. It allows the student to conceptualize, analyze, and evaluate an epidemiological study relevant to the community. Topics include: measures of disease frequency and associations, study designs used in epidemiological research, concepts of confounding and bias, screening and diagnostic tests, causation concepts, and basics of scientific research in infectious and chronic diseases. "
7550551	Biostatistics for Public Health	2
"This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the methods and concepts of statistical analysis. It focuses on sampling situations, particularly those relevant to the biological and health sciences. Topics include distributions, hypothesis testing, estimation, types of error, significance and confidence levels, and sample size determination. The course incorporates statistical software, primarily SPSS, to supplement manual calculations. Students will also learn how to test hypotheses for one or more groups and apply various statistical analysis techniques including ANOVA, T-tests, applied regression analysis, and nonparametric measures. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of statistical programs using real-world data. Epidemiological applications covered include measures of disease effect, cross-sectional and cohort analyses, case-control studies, diagnostic test evaluation, bias, interaction, and adjustment. Therefore, the course integrates major types of applied epidemiological research. "
7550552	Communication Skills in Public Health	2
" This course is designed to provide students with a critical understanding of the effects of media?mass, social, and participatory?in both promoting and impeding the achievement of public health goals. Students will develop the skills necessary to strategically use media to advance public health policies and support social change. The course covers the design, implementation, and evaluation of media campaigns aimed at promoting public health objectives. It also examines theories and research related to media influence, including its potential harmful effects on wellbeing. As part of the course, students will design a digital media?based health communication campaign. "
7550553	Environmental and Occupational Health	3
This course affords students the opportunity to study the general principles and strategies for dealing with environmental health issues and methods of pollution control. It addresses diseases caused by environmental factors and explores ways to prevent and manage such diseases. Additionally, the course introduces students to the core concepts of occupational health. It examines work-related health disorders and diseases that result from the interaction between individuals and their work environments. The course discusses modern approaches in occupational health aimed at enhancing workers' health, well-being, and productivity. Students will explore major occupational diseases, including those affecting the musculoskeletal system, respiratory system, and skin, as well as workplace accidents. Overall, the course helps students understand how workplace and environmental factors influence the health and well-being of the workforce.
7550554	Organizational Behavior	2
" This course presents existing research, theories, and models that explain how individual and group behavior influence the internal dynamics of organizations. It provides students with a foundation to understand contemporary debates related to alternative organizational structures and management practices. "
7550555	Human Resources Management	2
This course deals with concepts related to human resources for health with emphasis on issues related to planning for developing and retaining personnel. Issues include planning for human resources at national and local levels, staffing, managing personnel services, and competency specifications for personnel, recruitment and selection, assigning and balancing staff, personnel evaluation and development of human resources. Jobs satisfaction, motivation and effective communication skills in health care organizations are also tackled.
7550556	Ethics in Public Health Management	2
" The course focuses on ethical theory and ethical issues in health care, policy and management as well as the regulatory framework concerning health and health care in the country. Topics will include patient informed consent, privacy, medical malpractice, resources allocation (equity) and control of health hazards. The course will also examine legal environment concerning the establishment and control over health care facilities, licensure of health professionals, drug production and administration "
7550557	Hospital Management	2
This course aims to examine the organization, operations, and administrative structure of hospitals. It explores various organizational models and the roles and responsibilities of hospital governance bodies, committees, and medical staff. The course also covers operations management, performance evaluation of hospitals and their units, process and capacity analysis. Topics such as risk management, medical malpractice, and strategic hospital development are addressed. Case studies of Palestinian hospitals?public, private, and NGO?will be discussed, with a focus on analyzing their structures and exploring opportunities for development and improvement.
7550558	Health System in Palestine	2
"This course aims to introduce students to major contemporary health policy issues facing the Palestinian healthcare system. It focuses on key topics related to the provision of health care, including financing, insurance, user charges, and the roles of the public and private sectors. Additional sessions may address issues such as medical malpractice, pharmaceutical policy, health workforce payment and production, health technology, and the quality of healthcare services. "
7550559	Qualitative Research Methods	2
This course aims to discuss the theoretical foundations related to the design of qualitative research methods. It covers key concepts and methodologies, sampling techniques, data collection methods, and approaches to data analysis. The course equips students with the skills necessary to design and implement qualitative research in health and social science contexts.
7550560	Primary Healthcare Management	2
" This multidisciplinary course prepares students for leadership roles in primary health care (PHC), regardless of their academic background or career aspirations. The course is designed to develop students? specialized knowledge and practical skills, enabling them to contribute to excellence in PHC?whether as managers, planners, clinicians, or researchers. "
7550561	Population Demography and Dynamics	3
"This course discusses demographic transition theories and their application to population changes in both developing and developed countries. It also covers various social and economic theories, indicators, and measurement tools used in studying demographic change, population projections, and estimations. The course further explores the impact of population growth and demographic changes?including migration?on social, economic, environmental, and health conditions, using a range of development theories and analytical frameworks. "
7550562	Health Management in Conflict Areas	1
"This course is designed to offer a basic introduction to the concepts, instruments, functions, and theories of modern conflict management techniques. The purpose of this introduction is to provide essential information to better understand the personal, organizational, legal, and practical challenges facing economic interactions today. The course focuses on interpersonal conflict and its causes, examines various forms of conflict and the impact of the legal system on them, and explores the negotiation process along with the skills needed for effective problem-solving. Finally, it reviews the contemporary legal system and court-annexed dispute resolution methods, highlighting opportunities to overcome systemic obstacles to conflict resolution. "
7550563	Patient Centered Care	1
This course introduces students to many of the fundamental concepts of caregiving. A significant portion of the course focuses on wellness and health promotion, with students learning to motivate and educate patients to achieve or maintain optimal health. Emphasis is placed on screening and early intervention. The course also considers patient characteristics and attributes, as well as the impact of health determinants. As students? progress, they are introduced to other principles of caregiving in areas such as stress management and coping, mobility, and elimination. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to integrate principles of therapeutic communication, inter-professional collaboration, and safety.
7550564	Equity and Sustainability in Health Care	1
" This course focuses on the principles of equity, defined as the absence of avoidable or remediable differences among groups of people, whether socially, economically, demographically, or geographically defined. Health inequities go beyond mere inequalities in health determinants, access to resources, or health outcomes; they also reflect failures to prevent or overcome inequalities that violate fairness and human rights norms. Reducing health inequities is crucial because health is a fundamental human right, and achieving equity helps eliminate disparities caused by differences in health status (such as disease or disability) that affect individuals? opportunities to enjoy life and pursue their goals. Groups experiencing health inequities?such as the poor, marginalized, racial and ethnic minorities, and women?often lack political, social, or economic power. This course explores and emphasizes that effective and sustainable interventions to address inequities must go beyond correcting specific health inequalities and work toward empowering affected groups through systemic changes, such as legal reforms or shifts in economic and social relations. "
7550565	Health Finance and Economics	3
This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts, models, and challenges involved in the organization, financing, and provision of healthcare services. It lays out the foundational theories of health production and the demand for health, the structure and behavior of healthcare markets, and mechanisms of healthcare financing. Key topics include market failures in healthcare, information asymmetry, and the role of health insurance. The course also explores the industrial organization of the pharmaceutical sector, principles of economic evaluation in health, and concludes with lectures focused on health systems and the economic implications of population aging.
7550567	Global Health	1
" This course provides a broad overview of global public health issues. It is framed within the context of the Sustainable Development Goals and other international health policies. The course offers insight into the ethical and economic challenges involved in delivering healthcare in resource-poor settings. "
7550568	Performance Management	1
"This course examines the importance of an effective performance management system in helping organizations define and achieve both short-term and long-term goals. It explains and reinforces the concept that performance management is not a one-time supervisory event, but rather an ongoing process involving planning, facilitating, assessing, and improving individual and organizational performance. Additionally, the course emphasizes the importance of measuring the effectiveness of human resource activities designed to enhance both individual and organizational performance. "