Healthcare Quality Graduate Certificate

The Healthcare Quality Graduate Certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate healthcare quality and measure the effectiveness of outcomes. Students learn how healthcare organizations assess and improve quality using both quantitative and qualitative methods.

Coursework focuses on analytical approaches such as statistical process control, histograms, and Pareto charts, as well as qualitative tools including root cause analysis, SWOT analysis, affinity diagrams, and flow charts. Graduates are prepared to support healthcare organizations in managing and improving the quality and value of care.  

Analyze Healthcare Quality

Evaluate healthcare quality and outcomes using quantitative methods and data analysis tools.

Quality Improvement Methods

Apply qualitative methods such as root cause analysis and workflow evaluation to support quality improvement.

Improve Healthcare Outcomes

Support improvements in care delivery, patient safety, and overall healthcare performance.

Why Earn This Certificate?

Program Structure (15 Credits)

Students complete a total of 15 credits.
Required Courses (12 credits)

  • HAP 697 – The Healthcare Quality Environment  
  • HAP 698 – Quality Measurement and Evaluation  
  • HAP 699 – Liability in Health Care Quality and Patient Safety  
  • HAP 790 – Capstone Practicum in Health Systems Management  


Elective (3 credits)
Any 700-level HAP course  
(See full requirements in the University Catalog.)

Program Format
This certificate may be pursued on a part-time basis only.  

Additional Resources

Admissions Requirements 

To apply, students must:

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree  
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0  

Students should review university-wide requirements for graduate certificates in AP.6.8.  

Career Relevance 

Graduates of this certificate develop skills applicable to roles that involve:

  • Healthcare quality assessment  
  • Performance measurement  
  • Patient safety and quality improvement initiatives  
  • Data-informed decision-making in healthcare organizations  

Advising 

Students should consult Academic Advising in the College of Public Health and review program requirements to ensure appropriate course planning and completion. 

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