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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION AND MISSION ....................................................................................................................... 5
DESCRIPTION OF HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT ........................................................................................ 7
GENERAL INFORMATION AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................... 7
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................. 7
LENGTH OF STUDY PERIOD ............................................................................................................................... 7
ADVISING ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
ACADEMIC INFORMATION.............................................................................................................................. 8
DEGREE PROGRAMS .................................................................................................................................. 8
Description of Degree Programs Offered ............................................................................................. 8
Health Services MPH Competency Model .......................................................................................... 10
Summer Internship (MPH) .................................................................................................................. 28
Masters Research Thesis Report (MS) ................................................................................................ 28
SCHEDULE, CURRICULUM & COURSES .................................................................................................... 29
Health Services Department Classes Offered in 2010‐2011 ............................................................... 29
Internships .............................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
Current Course Descriptions............................................................................................................... 55
STUDENT AFFAIRS ......................................................................................................................................... 65
Course Schedule and Classrooms ....................................................................................................... 65
University Records System Access (URSA).......................................................................................... 65
Registration......................................................................................................................................... 65
Paying Fees ......................................................................................................................................... 66
eBill ..................................................................................................................................................... 66
Enrolling in Classes.............................................................................................................................. 66
URSA Enrollment................................................................................................................................. 66
Datasheet............................................................................................................................................ 66
Waiving Courses and Transfer of Credit ............................................................................................. 67
SPH Waiver Exam................................................................................................................................ 67
Grading System ................................................................................................................................... 68
Grade Points........................................................................................................................................ 68
Grade‐Point Average........................................................................................................................... 68
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Grades .................................................................................................... 68
Incomplete Grades.............................................................................................................................. 69
In Progress Grades .............................................................................................................................. 69
Deferred Report Grades...................................................................................................................... 69
Correction of Grades........................................................................................................................... 69
Academic Probation............................................................................................................................ 69
Late Study List ..................................................................................................................................... 70
Student Complaints and Academic Grievances .................................................................................. 70
Registration Cancellation .................................................................................................................... 70
Withdrawal ......................................................................................................................................... 70
Graduate Readmission........................................................................................................................ 70
Graduate Leave of Absence ................................................................................................................ 71
Transfer to another Department ........................................................................................................ 71
Transfer to a Doctoral Degree ............................................................................................................ 71
Application for Readmission ............................................................................................................... 71
Petitions (Blue Petition) ...................................................................................................................... 72
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Advancement to Candidacy ................................................................................................................ 72
Transcripts and Records...................................................................................................................... 72
Ordering Transcripts ........................................................................................................................... 73
DPR—Degree Progress Report............................................................................................................ 74
English as a Second Language............................................................................................................. 74
Student Records.................................................................................................................................. 74
Change of Name or Address ............................................................................................................... 74
Course Evaluations.............................................................................................................................. 74
Academic Dishonesty.......................................................................................................................... 75
STUDENT INFORMATION.............................................................................................................................. 76
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2010‐2011 ................................................................................................................. 76
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ............................................................................................................................. 76
HEALTH SERVICES ALUMNI ASSOCIATION‐HSAA ALUMNI NETWORK ...................................................................... 77
HEALTH SERVICES STUDENT ASSOCIATION‐HSSA: FUTURE HEALTHCARE LEADERS .................................................... 78
FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND FUNDING ............................................................................................................ 78
STUDENT LIFE AND RESOURCES.................................................................................................................... 79
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES ............................................................................................................................ 79
Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center.............................................................................. 79
Medical Insurance Requirement......................................................................................................... 79
Waiving SHIP ....................................................................................................................................... 79
Student Psychological Services (SPS) .................................................................................................. 79
WRITING TUTORIALS ..................................................................................................................................... 79
CAREER DEVELOPMENT.................................................................................................................................. 80
COMPUTER AND TECHNICAL SERVICES .............................................................................................................. 80
Academic Technology Services (ATS).................................................................................................. 80
Advanced Technologies ...................................................................................................................... 80
Software Central ................................................................................................................................. 80
Student Labs ....................................................................................................................................... 80
Training & Consulting.......................................................................................................................... 80
Bruin OnLine (BOL).............................................................................................................................. 80
BruinTech ............................................................................................................................................ 81
MyUCLA .............................................................................................................................................. 81
Borrowing a CLICC Laptop................................................................................................................... 81
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (OSD)................................................................................................ 81
TRANSPORTATION & SHUTTLE SERVICES............................................................................................................ 82
Campus Shuttles ................................................................................................................................. 82
Campus Express .................................................................................................................................. 82
New Wilshire Center Route ................................................................................................................ 82
Northwest Campus ............................................................................................................................. 82
Public Transportation.......................................................................................................................... 82
Parking ................................................................................................................................................ 82
BRUIN CARD ................................................................................................................................................ 82
STUDENT MAIL ............................................................................................................................................ 82
FACULTY LISTINGS & DIRECTORY .................................................................................................................. 83
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 90
ACADEMIC INFORMATION—REGISTRATION & ENROLLMENT ................................................................................. 90
GRADUATION ............................................................................................................................................... 91
FINANCIAL SUPPORT...................................................................................................................................... 91
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AWARD DISBURSEMENT ................................................................................................................................. 92
ACADEMIC APPRENTICE PERSONNEL ................................................................................................................. 93
ACADEMIC STANDARDS.................................................................................................................................. 94
STUDENT LIFE .............................................................................................................................................. 94
OTHER QUESTIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 95
WEBSITES...................................................................................................................................................... 97
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INTRODUCTION AND MISSION
Welcome to the Health Services community at UCLA. The
UCLA School of Public Health is consistently rated as one of
the top programs in the country. Health Services is regarded
as one of the strongest departments in the United States.
Our mission is to advance community health through
scholarship relevant to healthcare policy and management.
For more than 50 years, our Health Services alumni have
been a testament to this mission. UCLA graduates continue
to make a difference in the public and private sectors by
assessing critical community health problems, developing
sensible policies and organizational strategies for their
solution and assuring the efficiency and effectiveness of
services delivered across the full health services spectrum.
Our academic programs continue to prepare future health
care leaders with invaluable managerial, policy and research
skills through a balance of rigorous curricula and experience‐
based learning.
UCLA students are taught by internationally‐recognized faculty members who come from a wide range of
backgrounds, including economics, history, law, management, medicine, policy analysis, psychology, and
sociology. The common bond among our faculty is a steadfast commitment to solving problems and
developing innovations in the access, cost and quality of health services from a population‐based
perspective.
I welcome your interest in the Department of Health Services and invite you to consider joining us in
tackling the challenging, daunting, and inspiring issues facing the health care field today.
Frederick J. Zimmerman, Ph.D.
Professor and Department Chair
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Mission of the Department of Health Services
The Mission of the Department of Health Services is to improve the health status of all
people in the community by:
Developing the next generation of leaders in the health sector;
Conducting the highest quality research;
Innovating to solve the complex challenges of health care policy and delivery;
Educating health policy, management, and public health practice professionals in
leading edge knowledge and skills; and
Partnering with the community to disseminate and apply new knowledge.
MISSION OF THE MPH PROGRAM IN HEALTH POLICY AND MANAGEMENT:
Provide Masters level education, informed by research & evidence‐based practice, to
develop and prepare early careerists and entry‐level health care professionals who
will play leadership roles in public and private institutions involved in the
organization, financing, and delivery of health services and aimed at developing
legislation and regulations that will improve the health of individuals, communities
and populations.
Vision of the Department of Health Services
To build healthy futures for all populations by preparing research, management and
policy leaders focused on increasing the equity, effectiveness and efficiency of health
services for both personal as well as population health.
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Our Values are:
Honesty and Integrity: Commitment to upholding the highest standards of professional
conduct in all endeavors.
Social Justice: Commitment to treating all persons fairly and equitably.
Diversity and Inclusiveness: Acknowledgement of the benefits of differences and
similarities among people and working to build sustainable relationships among people
and institutions with diverse memberships, through equal treatment and access to
resources and decisions
Excellence in scholarship and education: Commitment to establishing and maintaining
the highest quality research, teaching and professional service.
Continuous Improvement: Commitment to a self‐reflective departmental environment
that seeks to continually improve the quality of its teaching, research and service.
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DESCRIPTION OF HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT
The department has been training students for careers in healthcare management and health policy since
1961. As part of the UCLA School of Public Health, the Department is committed to offering a
comprehensive public health education. More than ever, the provision of health services is a collaborative
effort requiring the input of clinicians, administrators, researchers, and numerous other professionals. To
prepare our graduates to communicate and work effectively with other experts in this increasingly
complex environment, our health services programs instill a solid public health background that includes
biostatistics, environmental health sciences, epidemiology, economics, political science, management and
sociology. This multidisciplinary training provides our graduates with a wider range of career paths upon
entering the health care industry. During its 49‐year history, the UCLA School of Public Health has been
on the forefront of innovations in teaching and research in the health care field. The School continues to
respond effectively to emerging issues in the health care environment, in order to ensure the value and
relevance of program curricula.
GENERAL INFORMATION AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should meet the University requirement of Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 3.0 grade point
average (B) and satisfactory performance on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) taken within the last five
years. There is no minimum combined score requirement for GRE. The average GRE scores for those
offered admission for the past three years are Verbal: 550 and Quantitative 650. These averages are
generally higher in the doctoral admits. Foreign students must have a satisfactory TOEFL score, taken
within the last three years. Prior work experience in community health or health education is strongly
considered in the evaluation of applicants for admission. MCAT/DAT/GMAT/LSAT scores are accepted
only for applicants already holding an MD/DDS/MBA/JD degree. The program usually has many more
qualified applicants than can be admitted, so meeting the above minimum requirements does not ensure
admission. Students are admitted to the MPH and MSHS programs in the fall quarter only.
The following are important websites regarding admissions process:
‐ http://ph.ucla.edu/student‐affairs
‐ www.gdnet.ucla.edu
‐ www.sophas.org
LENGTH OF STUDY PERIOD
The MPH and MSHS degrees are normally obtained after six quarters of full‐time study. The MPH also
requires a 400‐hour internship, usually completed in the summer between the first and second years. The
length of the study also depends upon the academic background and experience of the candidate.
ADVISING
Before students begin their first quarter, they will be assigned advisors within the Health Services
Department. Advisors approve students' course selections each quarter. He or she will also answer
questions that students have about the School of Public Health or Health Services as a field. It is strongly
suggested students make one 15‐minute appointment with their advisors at the beginning of each quarter.
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ACADEMIC INFORMATION
DEGREE PROGRAMS
The Department offers both practice and research‐oriented graduate programs. The wide range of
programs provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate effectively as health care
professionals within a variety of organizational settings.
Description of Degree Programs Offered
Master of Public Health in Health Policy & Management (M.P.H.), a two‐year program integrating a
strong foundation of health care management and policy analysis with a set of social values rooted in the
discipline of public health. The idealism of the public health tradition is balanced by the belief that strong
managerial and analytical skills are vital in achieving efficiently and effectively operating health
organizations that provide equitable access to populations.
Master of Public Health in Health Services Organization (H.S.O.), a one‐year program designed for
individuals with a previous academic or professional doctoral‐level degree who have already worked in
health care for several years and wish to refine their health services skills and knowledge. Physicians,
dentists, attorneys, social scientists, and other professionals enter this program to gain an understanding
of the complexities and process of the health care system. This program provides individuals with a
strong foundation in health services to complement and broaden their expertise in their functional area.
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Master of Public Health/ Master of Business Administration (M.P.H.‐M.B.A.), a three‐year concurrent
degree program sponsored jointly with the Anderson Graduate School of Management at UCLA. The MBA
Provides in‐depth training in general management skills and one or more selected management
disciplines, while the MPH provides a comprehensive understanding of the health care industry and the
necessary management skills to deal with its unique problems. Taking the two programs concurrently
allows students to develop their skills and integrate their courses more effectively than if the two
programs were taken sequentially. To enroll in the concurrent degree program, students will be required
to satisfy the regular admissions requirements of both schools.
Master of Public Health/ Master of Public Policy (M.P.H.‐M.P.P.), is a three‐year concurrent degree
program offered by the School of Public Health and the School of Public Policy in which the students
complete both the M.P.H. and the M.P.P. degree simultaneously. The combined curriculum prepares
graduates to effectively identify and evaluate both public and private policy options. To enroll in the
concurrent degree program, students will be required to satisfy the regular admissions requirements of
both schools. Students enrolled either in the MPH or MPP program may apply for admission to the joint
degree program in their first year of residence. However, each school has its own entrance requirements,
and there is no guarantee that because an individual is already a student in good standing in one school
that he/she will be accepted by the other. Concurrent degree students must complete a total of 124
quarter units in three years. The MPH students complete 56 quarter units in the School of Public Health,
16 units are core School‐wide‐public health courses, 24 units of required Health Services courses and 16
units maximum of elective Health Services courses. For the School of Public Policy they complete 68
quarter units.
Master of Public Health/ Juris Doctor (M.P.H.‐ J.D.), is a concurrent degree program allowing a student to
complete the two degrees in four years instead of five. Admission to each School must be completed
separately. During the first year, students enroll in the first year curriculum in the School of Law. During
the second year, students enroll in the School of Public Health and complete the majority of the School
and Departmental required public health courses. In the third and fourth years, students will complete
the remaining public health courses and 40 elective units in the Law School, of which 2 units must be a
course on professional responsibility and at least three courses, are chosen from the Law Electives List.
The program requires 73 semester units in the School of Law. It requires 56 quarterly units in the
Department of Health Services; 16 quarter units in the School of Public Health; a minimum of 16 elective
quarter units in the School of Public Health; and a maximum of 16 elective quarter units allowed for
concurrent credit in Public Health and Law.
Master of Public Health/ Doctor of Medicine (M.P.H.‐M.D.), is a five‐year concurrent degree program,
allowing a student to complete the two degrees in five years rather than six. Medical student spend their
fourth year in the Department of Health Services and return to Medical School for a fifth year. To do this,
medical students will apply to the Department of Health Services during their third year in medical school.
Students in the M.P.H. /M.D. degree must complete a total of 60 units in the School of Public Health: 16
units of core School of Public Health courses, 32 units of required courses in Health Services and 12 units
of elective courses in the School of Public Health.
Master of Science in Health Services is a one or two‐year program for students who want to pursue a
research career in health‐related fields such as medicine, dentistry, nursing, biostatistics, or epidemiology.
In addition to foundation of courses on health services organization, financing and delivery, management
and health behavior, students pursue rigorous training in quantitative and qualitative research methods,
including course work in research design, contemporary econometric methods, epidemiology, and
biostatistics. These courses prepare them for doctoral education and research careers in fields such as
health economics, quality of care, technology assessment, cost‐effectiveness analysis, demography, and
political economy.
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Health Services MPH Competency Model
UCLA Health Services Competency Model: MPH Program in Health Policy
and Management
Over the two year period, 2008‐2010, the Health Services MPH committee developed a competency model that
encompasses both the management and the policy tracks of our MPH Program. This competency model is
detailed in the pages that follow.
Please note that we have a column entitled “Examples.” These are included to give you an idea of what might be
part of the competency category and are offered to provide additional information about the competency
definition to help you determine if your course covers a competency. Any particular course need not cover these
specific examples in order to cover a competency. These examples hardly cover the breadth of possibilities, but
they do provide curricular direction.
The Management Domain examples do, in fact, provide a stronger direction for curricular direction and
development. Developing course curriculum using identified examples is highly recommended.
What does it mean to “cover a competency”?
Covering a competency means that the instructor explicitly presents, or expects demonstration of, knowledge,
skills, attitudes or values. To cover a competency includes: (1) providing guidance on how students can
perform successfully in competency areas, AND (2) providing feedback and assessment on the demonstration of
those competencies.*
*Adapted from Program in Healthcare Administration at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
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I. DOMAIN: HEALTH SYSTEM SKILLS – Ability to understand and impact health system characteristics, problems and policies in order
to improve population health and ensure equitable health care delivery.
COMPETENCIES EXAMPLES
A. Describes and understands the main 1. Specify the structure and function of major pieces of the health system,
characteristics, components and issues of including workforce, the continuum of care and delivery organizations, public
the organization, financing, and delivery of and private sources of health delivery, governmental agencies, research
health services and public health systems in activities, as well as the interaction of policy and delivery.
the U.S. 2. Delineate and specify how these components relate and interact to form the
processes of health care.
3. Understand the impact of case mix and payer mix on hospital operations
4. Compare the trends in inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic and pharmaceutical
utilization in the health care system.
B. Assesses the impact of determinants on 1. Analyze the changes in health status caused by different health behaviors.
population health and health status. 2. Understand and indicate how social, familial, cultural, physical and other
determinants affect individual and population health, including acute and
chronic illness.
3. Identify the causes of social and behavioral factors that affect health of
individuals and populations; articulate the Andersen Health Behavior Model.
C. Understands the impact of the heath care 1. Draw implications about how physical, financial, and social access or barriers
system on health disparities. affect health status.
2. Illustrate how the contexts of gender, race, poverty, history, migration and
culture are important in the design of interventions within health and public
health systems.
3. Differentiate between availability and accessibility of health care across
diverse populations.
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D. Understands quality of care, patient 1. Describe the six IOM aims for an effective health care system providing
safety, and other performance indicators in examples and discussing the strengths and weaknesses of the US system in
the context of the U.S. and international these terms.
health systems. 2. Compare quality performance indicators between the U.S. and other health
systems and indicate the implications of this for health and the organization of
the health system in the U.S.
3. Define and understand HEDIS, Joint Commission Core Measures, and CAHPS in
relation to quality outcomes.
E. Differentiates and understands private 1. Assess the pressures faced by Medicaid programs due to state budget
and government roles in health care problems.
delivery. 2. Understands licensure, accreditation and certification in the context of
hospitals and facility operations.
F. Comprehends public and private payment 1. Distinguish among the various methods of insurance and reimbursement of
methods used to finance health care. providers and consumers, including the major sources of public and private
health insurance.
2. Interpret the implications of these methods for quality, access to care, and the
organization of health services.
3. Analyze the impact of Medicare payment reforms on commercial insurance
financing.
4. Discuss the implications of prospective payment by Medicare.
G. Applies knowledge of current legal 1. Describe the major legal principles and bases for public health and health
concepts, such as statute and regulation, to services.
health care delivery and the health care 2. Compare and contrast the major ethical principles that guide the delivery of
system. health care such as professional codes of ethics, do no harm, patient
autonomy, and consumer control.
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3. Illustrate the differences and reasons behind state and federal regulation of
health insurers.
4. Analyze contractual relationships between insurers and providers and how this
impacts health care delivery.
H. Analyzes economic decisions related to 1. Assess market conditions and understand how providers and facilities make
health care organizations and the health decisions about when and where to enter a market.
care system. 2. Understand different insurance product lines designed around specific groups,
programs and populations.
I. Understands workforce issues and policies 1. Indicate the importance and characteristics of a sustainable diverse health and
and their impact on the health system. public health workforce, including implications of linguistic competency,
cultural competency and health literacy.
2. Evaluate the implications of shortages of all health professions and workers,
including physicians, nurses, allied health and support professions.
3. Illustrate how changes in physician residency training programs may change
provider supply and discipline.
J. Analyzes the effects of political, social and 1. Explains the processes behind health care policy making, including legislation,
economic policies on health systems, rulemaking and regulations, and implementation.
community health, and access to care. 2. Assesses the impact of fee schedule changes on provider behavior and
contracting and consequent changes in health status.
3. Understands how changes in public programs impact the use of health services
by different communities.
4. Issues recommendations to organizations in response to new health care
regulations or newly enacted legislation.
K. Advocates for improvements in personal 1. Explain the major components of the health care system.
and population health status and a more 2. Form a comprehensive appreciation of the major social and economic issues
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effective and efficient health system.
II. DOMAIN: MANAGEMENT SKILLS – The process of achieving an organization’s mission and goals utilizing strategic, technical and
interpersonal skills to advance the population’s health.
COMPETENCIES EXAMPLES
A. Human Resources: Understands basic 1. Implements staff development and other management activities.
human resources policies and practices in 2. Develops and conducts performance assessments.
order to ensure the appropriate mix of 3. Understands alternative compensation and benefit methods.
employee skills, knowledge and abilities so 4. Understands and complies with legal and regulatory requirements relating to,
the organization can achieve its strategic for example, hiring, promotion, or dismissal, equal opportunity, labor relations,
goals. or other fundamental labor laws and practices.
5. Develops human resource practices and processes to meet strategic goals of
the organization.
6. Understands the importance of aligning recruitment and selection, job design
and work systems, learning and development, reward and recognition, and
succession planning.
B. Organizational Awareness and Behavior 1. Knows how to identify, interpret and use the formal hierarchy of the
Theory: Ability to understand and use the organization to accomplish goals.
formal and informal decision‐making 2. Understands chain of command, various types of organizational power, rules,
structure, interpersonal networks, and regulations, policies and procedures.
power relationships in an organization to 3. Identifies the organization's key constituents and influences them.
accomplish personal and organizational 4. Able to predict how new events will affect individuals and groups within an
goals. organization.
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5. Understands and utilizes techniques of motivation.
6. Understands and utilizes techniques of problem solving and decision‐making.
7. Effectively utilizes team processes to effect organizational unit goals.
8. Builds relationships with formal and informal networks in the organizations in
order accomplish tasks and develop professional colleagues.
C. Organization Development and Change: 1. Identifies area for change – diagnoses and defines problem.
Recognizes the need to change; determines 2. Can distinguish between cause and effect symptoms.
what and how to change; and manages and 3. Expresses vision for change, identifies viable solutions, defines critical success
leads the change process in order to improve factors, and analyzes (cost‐benefit) viable solutions to select best change
organizational effectiveness. solution.
4. Understands change implementation process; conceptualizes and can
develop change implementation strategy.
5. Understands how to mobilize others to change; addresses (potential or
actual) resistance to change.
6. Understands process improvement and customer satisfaction and develops
appropriate organizational structures.
D. Organizational Design, Structural 1. Assesses organizing structures (functional, departmental, service line, matrix,
Analysis, and Process Management: etc.) and their advantages and disadvantages.
Identifies the structure, processes and 2. Analyze, design, and/or improve an organization's structure and
relationships in an organization and organizes departmental relationships to improve effectiveness or efficiency.
them to achieve the organization’s strategic 3. Understand and analyze issues of governance, power, and resource
initiatives. distribution among organizational subunits, i.e., committee structure, board
relations, foundations and the continuum of care across delivery sites.
4. Understands organizational processes and uses process analysis techniques
such as process mapping and flow charting.
5. Understands and identifies various roles in a healthcare organization such as
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various clinical caregivers, staff functions and administration.
E. Systems Thinking: Recognizes system level 1. Identify characteristics of interpersonal, group, organizational, and
properties that result from dynamic community systems.
interactions among individuals, groups, 2. Recognize and identify unintended consequences produced by changes made
organizations, communities, and in one part of a system on other parts of the system.
environments. (ASPH) 3. Understand and explain the impact of gender, race, socio economic status
and other demographic factors on the design of programs to improve the
health status of communities and populations.
4. Understand and explain the effect of political, social and economic policies on
community and organizational systems.
5. Illustrate how changes in public health and organizational systems can be
measured.
F. Strategic Orientation: Considers the 1. Conducts internal and external environmental and competitive scanning such
business, financial, demographic, ethno‐ as a SWOT analysis to ascertain forces that currently impact the organization.
cultural, political, and regulatory implications 2. Develops strategies address to environmental analyses positioning the
of decisions and develops strategies that organization for survival and success; addressing its strengths and
ensure the viability and long‐term success of compensating for its weaknesses.
the organization.
G. Program and Project Planning, 1. Develops a detailed project scope of work or plan.
Management, Evaluation, and 2. Uses project management software; develops timelines and Gantt charts;
Implementation: Designs, develops, breaks down work into appropriate levels of tasks.
implements, and evaluates projects and 3. Manages team meetings with effective team and group facilitation skills.
programs to improve individual and 4. Explains how findings of a program evaluation can be used.
community health. 5. Identifies the strengths and limitations of formative, process and outcome
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evaluations;
6. Describes the tasks necessary to assure program implementation occurs as
intended.
H. Financial Analysis: Understands and 1. Tracks and explains organization’s financial health by interpreting income
explains financial and accounting information. statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
2. Develops and justifies operating capital budgets; manages revenue and
expense; explains budget variation.
3. Understands and assesses various reimbursement and payment systems and
their relationship to provider and payer behavior.
4. Understands and analyzes rate of return, net present value, cash flow
analysis, and risk‐return trade‐offs and cost benefit analysis.
5. Understands the basics of insurance rating and actuarial risk.
I. Information Management: Understands 1. Identifies and discuss major trends in healthcare information technology.
the use of electronic clinical and management 2. Is familiar with current information technology for patient tracking including
information systems and decision support clinical, financial, reimbursement, and records management.
tools. 3. Describes the framework of IT systems and identify components and
functionality of the generic concept of systems.
4. Identifies ways in which healthcare businesses and services use IT to develop
a strategic competitive advantage.
5. Specifies how information technology tools can be used in a clinical setting to
streamline and improve healthcare and decision‐making.
6. Identifies and discuss the ethical issues relating to the use of health care
information technology, including HIPAA requirements for privacy and
security.
J. Quality and Performance Management: 1. Tracks customer, market, financial and management data to identify variation
Understands and uses methodologies to from goals.
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assess, improve and monitor organizational 2. Understands and uses evidence‐based methods and metrics for
quality and performance on diverse organizational assessment and evaluation. These include, among others, root
indicators; analyzes and designs or improves cause analysis, Pareto analysis, run and control charts, Shewart cycle (PDCA),
an organizational process, incorporating and appropriate displays of data in such forms as histograms.
principles of quality measurement and 3. Measures customer satisfaction and identifies solutions to improve customer
customer satisfaction. satisfaction.
4. Understands and analyzes scorecards, dashboards and other performance
tracking systems that use various data such as demographic, epidemiologic,
statistical, or financial.
5. Applies process improvement methods such as flow charting and process
mapping to increase organizational and health delivery effectiveness and
efficiency.
6. Conducts benchmarking and best practices research interpretation to
improve clinical and non‐clinical practices.
K. Market Analysis, Research, and 1. Conducts environmental analyzes that identify
Assessment: competitive/market/government or regulatory, public opinion, or
technological forces that shape the organization.
Analyzes consumer and purchaser behavior 2. Develops strategies to address market challenges.
through market segmentation, and makes
decisions based on tested communication,
innovation and usage patterns.
L. The Managerial Role 1. Incorporate Do No Harm into all analyses of managerial decision‐making.
Exemplifies and models healthcare 2. Commit to community wide health stewardship and population health
managerial principles in daily managerial improvement.
work. 3. Embody the principles of evidence based management.
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III. DOMAIN: LEADERSHIP SKILLS – The ability to inspire individual and organizational excellence, advocate the organization’s vision
and help manage one’s own and team goals; champion solutions to structural and behavioral challenges, and energize commitment
to the strategic and successful performance of the organization and its partners in health care, public health, and other health system
components.
COMPETENCIES EXAMPLES
A. Describes the attributes of leadership. 1. Articulates the difference between leadership models such as contingency
theories, behavioral theories, and contemporary theories such as servant
leadership and emotional intelligence.
2. Knows when to use transformational leadership vs. transactional leadership.
3. Recognizes the bases of power and uses this understanding to build a base of
power or sphere of influence.
B. Expresses and applies the organization’s 1. Sets clear direction to group members providing appropriate structure and
mission, set of core values, and vision to work links to the organization’s mission and goals.
and work group. 2. Builds team spirit for purposes of promoting effectiveness of group or
process.
C. Engages in dialogue and learning from 1. Considers priorities and values of multiple constituents, i.e. physicians,
others to advance the organization and nurses, patients, staff, families, other professionals, community members.
health goals of the community.
D. Contributes to high performance teams 1. Encourages and empowers others.
using team building, negotiation, and conflict 2. Promotes good working relationships regardless of preferences.
management skills. 3. Builds good morale and creates symbols of group success.
4. Publicly credits others who have performed well.
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E. Conveys transparency, integrity, and 1. Expresses positive attitudes and expectations of team members and others in
honesty in all actions. terms of their abilities and expected contributions; develops effective
working interactions with teammates.
F. Embodies individual accountability while 1. Conducts work in a collaborative manner and supports team decisions.
using collaborative methods for achieving 2. Keeps other team members informed and shares all relevant and useful
organizational and community health goals. information.
3. Takes personal responsibility for correcting problems; mobilizes resources to
meet community health needs and challenges.
G. Applies social justice and human rights 1. Advocates for the broader health environment.
principles when addressing organization and 2. Works to move community priorities forward.
community needs. 3. Participates with and understands the community; understands health needs
of local and regional community and is involved in community health
programs and services.
H. Develops strategies to motivate others for 1. Builds good morale; expresses positive attitudes and expectations of others.
collaborative problem‐solving, decision‐ 2. Uses understanding of multiple constituencies to build coalitions and
making, and evaluation. consensus around organizational priorities.
I. Articulates the principles of leading 1. Clearly defines a vision for change.
organizational change, including assessment 2. Clearly articulates and communicates change strategy and process.
and measurement of organizational change 3. Knows what is needed to institutionalize change; assesses effectiveness of
efforts. change.
4. Understands and uses effective techniques to work with Boards, governance
and committees to achieve identified strategies and goals.
J. Applies evidence‐based principles to 1. Uses measurement and data to generate alternative solutions as the basis for
strategic and operational decision‐making decision‐making.
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and performance management. 2. Consults various resources and asks questions of those knowledgeable about
a situation, such as those directly involved.
3. Delves deeper into questions to get at the root of a problem or situation;
seeks comprehensive information in identifying solutions.
IV. DOMAIN: ANALYTIC SKILLS – The ability to analyze, understand, and use research, statistics, and other sources to breakdown,
identify and solve problems that occur in the health care system.
COMPETENCIES EXAMPLES
A. Identifies and analyzes problems, potential 1. Breaks down problems, identifies basic relationships, and recognizes multiple
solutions and best practices in order to relationships.
determine appropriate courses of action. 2. Makes multiple causal links, analyzes relationships among several parts of a
problem or situation.
B. Applies appropriate statistical tools, 1. Uses t‐test or chi‐square to assess differences between two sets of variables.
techniques and procedures to health 2. Demonstrates examples of hypothesis testing, including formulating
management and policy. alternative and null hypotheses.
C. Achieves familiarity with use of data to 1. Identifies available data sets, structure, and areas of overlap.
conduct needs analysis, market assessment, 2. Demonstrates ability to use data mining strategies and processes.
outcome and process evaluation, forecasting, 3. Constructs an excel spreadsheet to meet analytical needs through pivot
and quality improvement activities. tables, formulas, and formatting.
4. Understands the structure and conduct of qualitative analysis methods such
as opinion research, case studies, and participant observation.
D. Comprehends qualitative and quantitative 1. Compares various qualitative data collection methods indicating the strengths
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data collection strategies.
2. Understands survey based research techniques.
3. Understands and identifies limitations of administrative data sets, including
claims data, encounter data, and demographic data at the individual level.
E. Interprets substantive results of statistical 1. Prepares effective briefs, memos and executive summaries using evidence to
analyses in public health, management, and drive findings and recommendations.
health policy studies. 2. Critiques peer‐reviewed publications based on information on data collection
methods, testing techniques, and presentation of data.
3. Makes multiple causal links, identified several possible causes of events or
consequences of actions or chains of events.
F. Finds, consults, and evaluates available 1. Develops complex plans or analyses, using appropriate analytical techniques
sources (including research, expert advice, to identify and evaluate potential solutions.
and existing data) to develop evidence‐based 2. Produces integrated plans from analytical findings, explaining relationships
plans of action. between recommendations and synthesizing recommendations into a single
plan.
G. Analyzes interest group and stakeholder 1. Considers community and corporate interests in health care system changes.
concerns. 2. Conducts stakeholder analysis as part of any plan implementation or
execution.
3. Identifies the “core” decision makers and determines a sense of core
members’ personal and professional agendas.
H. Assesses economic decisions of health care 1. Understands indifference curves, supply, demand, and consumer decision‐
consumers, providers, organizations the making.
health care systems. 2. Critiques economic principles in the context of the US Health Care System.
I. Comprehends financial and economic 1. Interprets a balance sheet.
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analyses and their application. 2. Applies concepts of revenue, cost and accounting principles related to
reconciling the two.
J. Evaluates external environmental factors 1. Delineates the effect of environmental conditions on disease and health
and their impact on the health system. status.
K. Utilizes creative and innovative thinking to 1. Applies methods to elicit new ideas and solutions.
arrive at solutions to critical issues, or to
adopt previous solutions in new ways.
L. Seeks to understand more deeply by 1. Sees routine information in new patterns or trends; identifies missing
searching for the root of issues, asking linkages; recognizes similarities and dissimilarities to past situations.
penetrating questions, uncovering complexity 2. Suggests new responses or modifies past to accord with new situations.
and going beyond routine questions.
M. Becomes an educated consumer of more 1. Looks for new ways to evaluate existing data.
complex analytical methods 2. Seeks out and learns new methods of analysis such as statistical methods,
financial methods, and other quantitative or qualitative methods.
V. DOMAIN: COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS‐ The ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing to diverse
audiences and settings, establish and maintain relationships, and facilitate constructive interactions with individuals and groups.
COMPETENCIES EXAMPLES
A. Prepares well‐written, effective, 1. Uses proper subject‐verb agreement and parallel structure, rules of
convincing managerial and policy reports, punctuation and sentence and paragraph construction, and concise thematic
including brief and precise executive
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summaries.
2. Uses accurate and complete presentation of facts.
3. Uses logical presentation of arguments pro and con.
4. Develops well reasoned, evidence‐based recommendations.
5. Prepares concise executive summary.
B. Prepares and delivers logical, concise, 1. Prepares cogent business presentations. Stays on topic.
persuasive oral presentations that can 2. Makes persuasive oral presentations or arguments.
convince, influence or impress others to 3. Uses clear and understandable voice that is free of extraneous phrases
agree with your preferences. (“um“, you know”, “ah”).
4. Uses effective audio visual media (presentation software, exhibits).
5. Engages in non‐defensive Q&A, stays within time allotment.
C. Tailors effective and culturally appropriate 1. Displays sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and social background of individuals
written and oral messages. and groups. Recognizes how their background shapes their behavior.
2. Uses various communication channels to tailor language, style and delivery
modalities for specific audiences.
D. Uses various methods to communicate 1. Writes in a clear, logical, and grammatically correct manner both formally and
effectively. informally.
2. Interprets and responds using verbal and non‐verbal messages.
E. Facilitates interactions with individuals 1. Uses varied communication management techniques, brainstorming,
and groups. consensus building, group problem solving, and conflict resolution.
F. Builds relationships and collaborates with 1. Seeks to know and understand others’ point of view and as individuals.
colleagues and constituents. 2. Encourages others; values and solicits input from various constituencies.
3. Develops and sustains informal contacts that may go beyond the work place.
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4. Builds friendly rapport with co‐workers.
5. Establishes important relationships with key leaders.
6. Sustains strong personal networks with classmates and colleagues.
G. Work effectively in teams. 1. Works collaboratively with team members in open and transparent manner.
2. Contributes ideas and non‐judgmental evaluation of team options and
decisions.
3. Helps build team commitment and good morale.
4. Helps facilitate resolution of conflict or resistance.
H. Plans and chairs productive meetings. 1. Effectively facilitates group meetings.
2. Demonstrates good meeting management techniques (agenda development,
time management, minute taking).
I. Demonstrates sensitivity to and awareness 1. Encourages and supports appropriate and varied communication methods for
of emotional needs of self and others. diverse target populations.
2. Demonstrates insights into own prejudices and biases whether emotional,
cultural, social, generational, gender based, racial or religious.
3. Recognizes the emotional content and drivers or employee and co‐workers
behaviors and attitudes.
J. Represents values of diversity and 1. Advocates for cultural diversity and competence.
sensitivity to underrepresented and 2. Encourages and supports appropriate and varied communication methods for
underserved groups in public health diverse target populations.
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DOMAIN: PROFESSIONALISM SKILLS – The demonstration of a high standard of ethics, sound professional practice, social
responsibility, and community stewardship.
COMPETENCIES EXAMPLES
A. Promotes high standards of personal and 1. Acts consistently and according to organization’s expressed core values.
organizational integrity, compassion, and 2. Ensures that organization adheres to fair dealing with all constituents,
respect for all people. including employees and community stakeholders.
B. Operates in an open and honest manner 1. Has the courage to handle difficult issues or mistakes opening, honestly, and
consistent with professional standards of fairly.
ethics and practice. 2. Has courage to state unpopular views when necessary and shares
information, insights and comments when it would be easier to refrain from
doing so.
C. Acknowledges and adheres to professional 1. States the principles of the Codes of Ethics for the profession.
codes of ethics. 2. Applies basic principles of ethical analysis (codes of ethics, human rights, and
other ethical and moral principles) to issues of health care, public health
practice and policy.
3. Upholds and acts upon ethical and professional standards.
D. Participates in the profession including 1. Commits to professional service including active participation and leadership
professional organizations. in professional organizations through committee work and community
service.
2. Belongs to at least one professional organization in health care.
E. Mentors junior colleagues by sharing 1. Participates in first year/second year buddy or mentor program.
expertise and experience. 2. Makes oneself available to meet with prospective applicants to the UCLA
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MPH Program.
F. Engages in lifelong learning to assure 1. Attends professional meetings and continuing education in pursuit of
personal and professional growth. knowledge and skills needed to maintain competence in the changing health
field.
2. Pursues feedback from others to increase personal and professional
development.
3. Seeks to excel and improve performance; develops goal achievement
strategies
G. Promotes community stewardship and 1. Formulates a plan for monitoring and maintaining commitments to groups
social accountability. and communities.
2. Commits to addressing health and wellness needs of total population,
including new approaches to that address diverse cultural attitudes about
health.
H. Develops professional identity and values. 1. Demonstrates commitment to professional roles and values compatible with
improving the health of individuals and populations.
2. Balances personal and professional pursuits.
I. Establishes, builds and sustains professional 1. Develops informal contacts and friendly rapport with classmates and
network and relationships associates.
2. Attends professional and social events with classmates and colleagues to
foster informal relationships.
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Summer Internship (MPH)
Required for MPH students. To supplement the classroom experience, students pursuing the Master of
Public Health Program in Policy and Management are required to complete a 10 week, 400 hour full‐time
summer internship in an appropriate health care setting. During the summer internship and in the fall
quarter following, students will prepare a written consulting report including a proposal, literature review,
policy implications and/or management recommendations. The consulting report will focus on an
operational problem or decision identified during the summer placement. This might be any
organizational issue, process management initiative, policy white paper, research project, strategic,
business plan, or any of a number of analyses. Health care settings may include hospitals, managed care
organizations, medical groups, government agencies or departments, consulting firms, community
organizations, advocacy agencies, or related health settings. After completing their summer internship,
students often work part‐time at their summer placement site. Students enroll in HS 400 in the fall
quarter to successfully complete the summer internship requirement and consulting report.
For more information on the Summer Internship Requirement please visit:
http://www.ph.ucla.edu/hs/fs_home.asp
Masters Research Thesis Report (MS)
Applies to the M.S. students. A thesis committee, consisting of at least three faculty members who hold
regular professorial appointments at the University, must be
established by the students before advancing to candidacy and before
presenting the Masters Research Thesis Report. Two of the three
committee members must have an appointment in the Health Services
Department. Usually students select their Health Services Academic
Advisor to be part of their three faculty member committee, however
this is not required. The committee is approved by the students’
Academic Advisor and Health Services Department Chair.
In order for students to establish their thesis committee they must fill
out a blue petition form. This form can be obtained from Josie Wei, at
the Central Student Affairs Officer, in A1‐269 CHS or from Jessica Shim
in the Health Services Department Graduate Student Officer, in 31‐236
CHS. The students must secure the Academic Advisor signature and
return the form to either Josie Wei or Jessica Shim.
The thesis committee approves the subject and plan of the thesis,
provides the guidance necessary to complete it, then reads and
approves the completed manuscript. Approval must be unanimous
among committee members. The committee will supervise the
preparation of the Masters Research Thesis Report and certify
successful completion of all degree requirements. If the student has
completed all of the course requirements for the MS degree he/she
must then enroll in HS598 during the time spent working on the
Masters Research Thesis Report.
After advancement to candidacy, students must submit the Masters Thesis Report consisting of an
extensive written research in the major area of study. The Masters Thesis should report on the results of
their original investigation of a problem/issue. While the problem may be one of only limited scope, the
thesis must show a significant style, organization, and depth of understanding of the subject. The
committee will apply their professional judgment to reviewing a Thesis and the standards they will apply
should be communicated to the students. One standard is that the Thesis be of “publishable quality”.
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The committee may require more detail in the methods and results section than a submitable paper likely
would, and the students should use appendices to address the detail issue.
To denote completion of M.S. Research Thesis Report, students must obtain signatures from all three
committee members on the MS Report Form. Students can obtain this form and submit it to Josie Wei in
the Central Student Affairs Office, A1‐269 CHS for processing.
SCHEDULE, CURRICULUM & COURSES
Health Services Department Classes Offered in 2011‐2012
Fall 2011 Winter 2012 Spring 2012
HS 100 Schweitzer HS 100 Schweitzer HS 100 Litwin
HS 200A Brown HS 140 Kuo HS M204C Comanor/Schweitzer
HS M204A Comanor/Schweitzer HS 200B Vargas‐Bustamante HS 206 Vargas‐Bustamante
HS 225A Needleman HS M204B Comanor/Schweitzer HS 207 Glenn
HS 226A Needleman HS 205 Schweitzer HS 215A Hilberman
HS 227A Rice HS 214 Cunningham/Hays HS 232 Torrens
HS 239A Keeler/Spiegel HS 217 Ganz HS M233 Needleman
HS 249R Glenn/Maxwell HS 225B Ettner HS 237C Ponce
HS M255 McCarthy HS 226B Ponce HS 239B Kominski
HS 266A Roby HS 227B Rice HS M242 Fielding
HS 400 Rodriguez HS 234 Rodriguez HS 216 Brook
HS 403 Wortham HS 236 Schweitzer HS 249R Glenn/Maxwell
HS M420 Smith/Inkelas HS 241 Rice HS 265 Shapiro
HS M428 DuPlessis HS 249R Glenn/Maxwell HS 288 Aronberg
HS 432 Hilberman HS 266B Wells HS M290 Halfon
HS 435 Pourat HS M274 Mays HS M422 Bastani
HS 285 Zimmerman HS M422 Mistry
HS M287 Roby HS M428 DuPlessis
HS 401 Fu/Tomines HS 431 TBD
HS 415 Rodriguez HS 440A Balgrosky
HS M428 DuPlessis HS 436 Wortham
HS 433 Vriesman HS 445 Wortham
HS 436 Wortham
HS 437 Pelliccioni
HS 449A Halfon
* Please note the schedule of classes is tentative and is subject to change depending on the department / faculty availability.
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Course of Study and Course Sequencing
MPH‐HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT (2 YEAR PROGRAM)
Students must complete the following:
23 COURSES (88 units)
REQUIRED COURSES (20 courses/76S units)
HS 200A Health Systems Organization and Financing, I (6 units)
HS 200B Health Systems Organization and Financing, II (6 units)
Biostatistics 100A
Community Health Sciences 100
Environmental Health Sciences 100
Epidemiology 100
HS 215A Healthcare Quality & Performance Management
HS 232 Leadership Capstone Seminar (2 units)
HS 234 Health Services Organization & Mgmt Theory
HS M236 Microeconomic Theory of the Health Sector
HS 285 Ethical Issues in Public Health (2 units)
HS 400 Internship and Consulting Report
HS 403 Financial Accounting
HS M422 Practices of Evaluation in Health Services
HS 431 Managerial Processes in Health Services Organizations
HS 433 Health Services Organization Policy & Strategy
HS 436 Financial Management of Health Service Organizations
HS 437 Health Law (2 units)
HS 440A Healthcare Information Systems and Technology
HS 445 Health Care Marketing (2 units)
ELECTIVE COURSES (3 courses/12 units)
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
23 courses/88 units
SUMMER INTERNSHIP ‐ To supplement the classroom experience, students must complete a summer
internship (10 weeks) with a health care organization. During the summer internship students prepare a
proposal with a literature review and in the fall quarter following, the students prepare a problem solving
consulting report with managerial recommendations.
Courses that apply toward the degree MUST be taken on a letter‐graded basis.
Students must take a minimum of two 400‐level courses.
The non‐HS core courses (Bios 100A, CHS 100, EHS 100, Epi 100) may be waived by taking a waiver exam.
However, no unit credit is awarded for waived classes. Students must take an elective course (200‐level
or above for a grade) to fulfill unit requirements.
The advancement to candidacy form must be completed prior to the first week of the quarter in which the
student intends to graduate. Contact the Central Student Affairs Office of Public Health (A1‐269) for this
form.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCING*
TWO – YEAR MPH – MANAGEMENT EMPHASIS
YEAR 1
FALL 2011 WINTER 2012 SPRING 2012
HS 200A (6 units) HS 200B (6 units) HS 215A
HS 403 HS 436
HS M422
BIOSTATS 100A HS 234 HS M431
[Elective] HS M236 [CHS 100, EHS 100, EPI 100]
UNITS: 14 [18] UNITS: 18 UNITS: 16
YEAR 2
FALL 2012 WINTER 2013 SPRING 2014
HS 400 HS 285 (2 units) HS 232 (2 units)
Elective (HS 432) HS 433 HS 445 (2 units)
[EHS 100] HS 437 (2 units) HS440A
[EPI 100 or CHS 100] Elective
Elective
UNITS: 12 [16] UNITS: 16 UNITS: 12
[ ] Indicates courses that may be taken in either quarter listed: CHS (W/S), EHS (F/S), EPI (W/S).
Please consult individual departments for listing.
* Schedule of classes subject to change.
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES:
Fall: HS 204A, HS 249G, HS M255, HS 286
Winter: HS 204B, HS 205, HS 214, HS 231, HS M274, HS 401, HS M449A
Spring: HS 204C, HS M233, HS M242, HS 288
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MPH‐HEALTH POLICY (2 YEAR PROGRAM)
Students must complete the following:
22 COURSES (88 units)
REQUIRED COURSES (17 courses/68 units)
HS 200A Health Systems Organization and Financing, I (6 Units)
HS 200B Health Systems Organization and Financing, II (6 Units)
Biostatistics 100A
Biostatistics 100B
Community Health Sciences 100
Environmental Health Sciences 100
Epidemiology 100
HS 215A Healthcare Quality & Performance Management
HS 232 Leadership Capstone Seminar (2 Units)
HS M233 Policy Analysis
HS M236 Health Economics
HS 285 Ethical Issues in Public Health (2 Units)
HS 286 American Political Institutions & Health Policy
HS M287 Politics of Health Policy
HS 400 Internship and Consulting Report
HS M422 Practices of Evaluation in Health Services
HS 431 Managerial Processes in Health Service Organization
ELECTIVE COURSES (5 courses/20 units)
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
22 courses/88 units
SUMMER INTERNSHIP ‐ To supplement the classroom experience, students must complete a summer
internship (10 weeks) with a health care organization. During the summer internship and in the fall
quarter following, students prepare a written consulting report including a proposal, literature review,
and policy implications.
Courses that apply toward the degree MUST be taken on a letter‐graded basis.
Students must take a minimum of two 400‐level courses.
The non‐HS core courses (Bios 100A‐B, CHS 100, EHS 100, Epi 100) may be waived by taking a waiver
exam. However, no unit credit is awarded for waived classes. Students must take an elective course
(200‐level or above for a grade) to fulfill unit requirements.
The advancement to candidacy form must be completed prior to the first week of the quarter in
which the student intends to graduate. Contact the Central Student Affairs Office of Public Health
(A1‐269) for this form.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCING*
TWO – YEAR MPH – POLICY EMPHASIS
YEAR 1
FALL 2011 WINTER 2012 SPRING 2012
HS 200A (6 units) HS 200B (6 units) HS 215A
BIOSTATS 100A BIOSTATS 100B HS 431
[Elective or EHS 100] HS M236 HS M422
HS 286 HS M287 HS M233
UNITS: 14 [16] UNITS: 18 UNITS: 16
YEAR 2
FALL 2012 WINTER 2013 SPRING 2013
HS 400 HS 285 (2 units) HS 232 (2 units)
EHS 100 [EPI 100 or Elective] [CHS 100 or Elective]
Elective [CHS 100 or Elective] [EPI 100 or Elective]
[Elective] Elective Elective
UNITS: 12 [16] UNITS: 14 UNITS: 14
[ ] Indicates courses that may be taken in either quarter listed: CHS (W/S), EHS (F/S), EPI (W/S).
Please consult individual departments for listing.
* Schedule of classes subject to change.
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES:
Fall: HS 204A, HS 239A, HS M255, HS403, HS 435
Winter: H
S 204B, HS 205, HS 214, HS M274, HS 401, HS 432, HS 433, HS 436, HS 437
Spring: HS 204C, HS 206, HS 242, HS 216, HS M252, HS 288, HS 433, HS 436, HS 445
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MPH‐HEALTH SERVICES ORGANIZATION (1 YEAR PROGRAM)
Students must complete the following:
13 COURSES (56 units)
REQUIRED COURSES (9 courses/40 units)
HS 200A Health Systems Organization and Financing, I (6 Units)
HS 200B Health Systems Organization and Financing, II (6 Units)
Biostatistics 100A
Community Health Sciences 100
Environmental Health Sciences 100
Epidemiology 100
HS M236 Health Economics
HS 400 1 Internship and Consulting Report
HS 403 Financial Accounting
ELECTIVE COURSES (4 courses/16 units)
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
13 courses/56 units
Students select four electives in the department of Health Services.
SUMMER INTERNSHIP ‐ TO SUPPLEMENT THE CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE, STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE A SUMMER INTERNSHIP
(10 WEEKS) WITH A HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION. DURING THE SUMMER INTERNSHIP AND DURING THE FOLLOWING FALL
QUARTER STUDENTS PREPARE A WRITTEN CONSULTING REPORT INCLUDING A PROPOSAL, LITERATURE REVIEW, AND POLICY
IMPLICATIONS.
MPH COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION – Check with SAO regarding examination date.
Courses that apply toward the degree MUST be taken on a letter‐graded basis.
Students must take a minimum of two 400‐level courses.
Students waiving HS 400 must take the Health Services MPH Comprehensive Exam.
The advancement to candidacy form must be completed prior to the first week of the quarter in which the
students intend to graduate. Contact the Central Student Affairs Office of Public Health (A1‐269) for this
form.
1
The summer internship and the HS 400 requirement may be waived if the candidate has 6 months of full time work experience in
the Health Services field and prior approval from the Program Director. However, no unit credit is awarded for waived classes.
Students must take an elective course to fulfill unit requirements.
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RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCING
MPH‐HSO ‐ MANAGEMENT EMPHASIS
FALL 2010 WINTER 2011 SPRING 2011
HS 200A† (6 Units) HS 200B† (6 Units) HS 400
HS 403 HS M236† [CHS 100]
BIOSTATISTICS 100A [EPI 100] [EHS 100]
Elective Elective
Elective Elective
UNITS: 20 UNITS: 22 UNITS: 20
Students must take a minimum of two 400‐level courses.
[ ] Indicates courses that can be taken in either quarter listed.
†Indicates courses that are only offered once a year.
* Schedule Subject to Change.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES:
Fall: HS 432, H 435
Winter: HS 205, HS 234, HS 241, HS 401, HS 433, HS 436, HS 437
Spring: HS 215A, HS 216, HS 422, HS 288, HS 440A, HS 445
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RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCING*
MPH‐HSO ‐ POLICY EMPHASIS
FALL 2010 WINTER 2011 SPRING 2011
HS 200A† (6 Units) HS 200B† (6 Units) HS 400
HS 403 HS M236† [CHS 100]
BIOSTATISTICS 100A [EPI 100] [EHS 100]
Elective Elective
Elective Elective
UNITS: 14 UNITS: 22 UNITS: 20
Students must take a minimum of two 400‐level courses.
[ ] Indicates courses that can be taken in either quarter listed.
†Indicates courses that are only offered once a year.
* Schedule Subject to Change.
CORE POLICY EMPHASIS ELECTIVES:
HS 286, HS 287, HS 233
OTHER RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES:
Fall: HS 204A, HS 239A, HS 255, HS 286, HS M420, HS 435
Winter: HS 204B, HS 205, HS 214, HS 241, HS M274, HS 285, HS M287, HS 289, HS 437, HS 433, HS 449A
Spring: HS 204C, HS 206, HS M233, HS M242, HS 288, HS M422, HS 431
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCING*
MPH‐HSO – QUALITY EMPHASIS
FALL 2010 WINTER 2011 SPRING 2011
HS 200A (6 Units) HS 200B (6 Units) HS 400
HS 403† HS M236† [CHS 100]
BIOSTATISTICS 100A [EPI 100] [EHS 100]
Elective Elective
Elective Elective
UNITS: 14 UNITS: 22 UNITS: 20
Students must take a minimum of two 400‐level courses.
[ ] Indicates courses that can be taken in either quarter listed.
†Indicates courses that are only offered once a year.
* Schedule Subject to Change.
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES:
Fall: HS 239A, HS 432
Winter: HS 214, HS 241, HS 401, HS 433
Spring: HS 215A, HS 216, HS 288, HS M422, HS M242, HS 440A
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MPH/MBA
(3 year program)
Health Services and Management
Students must complete the following:
14 COURSES (52 units) in the School of Public Health
REQUIRED COURSES (12 courses/ 50 units)
HS 200A Health Systems Organization and Financing, I (6 Units)
HS 200B Health Systems Organization and Financing, II (6 Units)
Biostatistics 100A 1
Community Health Science 100
Environmental Health Sciences 100
Epidemiology 100
HS 215 A Healthcare Quality & Performance Management
HS 232 Leadership Capstone Seminar (2 Units)
HS M236 Microeconomic Theory of the Health Sector
HS 285 Ethical Issues in Public Health (2 Units)
HS 400 2 Field studies
HS M422 Practices of Evaluation in Health Services
HS 437 Health Law (2 units)
ELECTIVE COURSE (variable) (1 course /2 units)
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
TOTAL: 14 courses/52 units
SUMMER INTERNSHIP ‐ To be arranged with Program Director.
MPH COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION – Please check with Student Affairs Officer, Jessica Shim
Courses that apply toward the degree MUST be taken on a letter‐graded basis.
The advancement to candidacy form must be completed prior to the first week of the quarter in which the
student intends to graduate. Contact the Central Student Affairs Office of Public Health (A1‐269) for this
form.
21 COURSES (84 units) in AGSM: Contact the Management School for a summary of required courses.
Biostatistics 100A and HS 400 must be officially waived by blue petition.
1
Biostatistics 100A may be waived upon completion of a similar course in the School of Management (M402). However, no unit
credit is awarded for waived classes. Students must take an elective course to fulfill unit requirements.
2
HS 400: Health Services Field Studies and Consulting Report may be waived upon completion of:
a. The Health Services Summer Internship and Student Internship Analysis, and
b. The Applied Management Research Project at the Anderson School.
However, no unit credit is awarded for waived classes. Students must take an elective course to fulfill unit requirements.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCING
MPH‐MBA PROGRAM
FALL 2012 WINTER 2013 SPRING 2013 FALL 2013
HS 200A* (6 Units) HS 200B* (6 Units) HS 215A* HS 400*‐To be arranged with
Program Director
BIOSTATS100A HS M236* HS 232* (2 Units) [Elective]
[EHS 100] HS 285* (2 Units) HS M422*
[Elective (2 Units)] HS 437 (2 Units) [CHS 100]
[CHS 100] [EPI 100]
[EPI 100]
UNITS: [14] 16 UNITS: 14 UNITS: 18 UNITS: 4 [6]
[ ] Indicates courses that can be taken in either quarter listed.
* INDICATES COURSES THAT ARE OFFERED ONLY ONCE A YEAR.
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES:
Fall: HS 204A, HS 239A, HS 286, HS 432, HS 435
Winter: H
S 204B, HS 205, HS 214, HS 231, HS 285, HS M287, HS 401, HS 436
Spring: H
S 204C, HS 216, HS 266B, HS 233, HS M242, HS 288, HS 431, HS 433, HS 440A
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Department of Health Services Masters Program
Concurrent MBA/MPH
What is the MBA/MPH?
The MBA/MPH is a three‐year concurrent degree program jointly sponsored by the
UCLA Anderson School and the Department of Health Services in the UCLA School of
Public Health. Students successfully completing the program will be awarded both the
Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and the Master of Public Health (MPH)
degree.
The program is for individuals desiring a management career in health care and related fields and who
wish in‐depth professional preparation for such a career. Its establishment reflects the combined interest
of employers, faculty, and students who have recognized the increasing challenges facing managers in the
health care industry and the need for individuals who are skilled in dealing with these challenges.
In the past, students who wished to obtain both degrees have had to take them sequentially, a process
that usually took four years. By careful arrangement of the respective curriculums, this program allows
both degrees to be earned in three years. The program's concurrent nature also allows students to
develop and integrate their skills more effectively than if the degrees were obtained sequentially.
How are these combined degrees different from the regular MBA and MPH degrees?
Students wishing to pursue the concurrent degree program must meet the entrance and total course
requirements established for each of the respective degrees, but the program can be completed in three
years rather than four. These requirements are met by having certain courses accepted for degree credit
"concurrently" in both schools.
Are there any restrictions on the courses that a student in the combined program can take?
Within the School of Public Health, students are required to take their electives in the Department of
Health Services. Within UCLA Anderson, unlike regular MBA students, concurrent degree students may
not take coursework outside of Anderson for their MBA elective requirements. Within the management
elective options there are no absolute restrictions; however, because of the application to health services,
some courses and/or areas of study are more appropriate than others. The following areas of study are
recommended: accounting, information systems, finance, marketing, strategy and organization.
Why spend three years obtaining both degrees? Why not merely get an MBA or an MPH?
The MBA provides students with a strong foundation in leadership and general management. It does not
provide in‐depth background in any particular industry or field (e.g., retailing, insurance, healthcare). The
MPH, on the other hand, gives the student a comprehensive understanding of the health care field, as
well as selected management skills to use in dealing with the unique concerns of health care. By
combining both degree programs, the student will be exceptionally well prepared for a career in health
services management.
A second reason for obtaining both degrees is the changing nature of the field. Some health care
employers feel that a health related degree, combined with an MBA, is of paramount importance for
success in the field. They may feel that a graduate with strictly MBA training lacks a specialized
knowledge of the health care field and its structure. Conversely, other employers may place a high value
on the MBA degree, preferring it to an MPH because of the former's in‐depth general management
perspective. An individual with both degrees has a broad appeal to employers and a wide range of career
choices.
Can students already pursuing one degree switch to the concurrent program?
Yes, UCLA students in their first year of either the MBA or MPH degree program may submit an
application to be accepted as a candidate for the other degree. However, each school has its own
entrance requirements. A student already enrolled in one program is not automatically guaranteed
admission to the other program.
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What are the course requirements?
During the three‐year program, students must complete 84 units of management courses for the MBA
portion of the concurrent degree, 52 units for the MPH degree, an MPH approved health services
internship, and an internship report. See the sample plan of study on the final page for details.
How do I apply to the MBA/MPH Program?
To apply, applicants must request application materials from both schools. Admissions decisions for the
concurrent program are made by separate committees at each school. Applicants must be given
admission to both schools to be admitted to the concurrent program.
How can further information on the MBA/ MPH Program be obtained?
MBA group information sessions are offered by appointment at UCLA Anderson nearly every week
throughout the year. To schedule an appointment, sign up at our website at
www.anderson.ucla.edu/mba/events or with short notice, call (310) 825‐6944.
Jessica Chung Jessica Shim
Associate Director of Admissions Student Affairs Officer
UCLA Anderson School of Public Health
(310) 825‐6944 (310) 825‐7863
jessica.chung@anderson.ucla.edu jshim@ph.ucla.edu
For additional information on the MPH in Health Policy and Management, visit www.ph.ucla.edu/hs.
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Sample Plan of Study
Pre‐term Mathematics Review Course (if necessary to prepare for MBA Coursework)
Management 414A/Leadership Foundations (2 units)
First Year Fall Quarter Winter Quarter Spring Quarter
402/Stats. 4 410/Operations 4 409/Mgn. Orgs. 4
403/Acct. 4 411B/Mkt. Mgt. II 4 420/Strategy 4
405/Econ. 4 430/Corp. Fin. 4 Mgt. Elective 4
408/Fin. Mkts. 4 4
411A/Mkt. Mgt. I 4
Total 20 12 16
Summer Internship3
Second Year Fall Quarter Winter Quarter Spring Quarter
HS 200A/Org. Fin. 6 HS 200B/Org. Fin. 6 HS 215A 4
EHS 100 4 HS M236 4 HS 442/Eval 4
Mgt./HS Elective 2 CHS 100/Intro. 4 EPI 100/Intro. 4
Biostatistics 100A 4 Mgt./HS Elective 4
Mgt. Elective 4
Total 16 14 20
Summer Internship (Health Services Preferred Here)
Third Year Fall Quarter Winter Quarter Spring Quarter
HS 400 4 HS 249L/Ethical Iss. 2 HS 232 2
Mgt. Elective 4 Mgt./HS Elective 4 Mgt./HS Elective3 4
Mgt. Elective 4 Mgt. Elective 4 HS Elective4 4
Mgt. Elective 4 444B (AMR) 4 Mgt. Elective 4
444A (AMR)2 4 HS 437 2
Total 20 14 16
**Departmental MPH Comprehensive Exam. 5
3 One MPH Approved Health Services Internship required for graduation; MBA internship highly recommended.
2 Mgt. 444A, B.: Recommended in Yr 3, after student has had a year of health services course work.
3 In lieu of Biostat 100A: May be waived upon completion of a similar course in the School of Management
4 In lieu of HS 400: May be waived upon completion of the AMR.
nd rd
5 Students waiving out of HS 400 are required to take the Health Services MPH Comprehensive Exam in the Spring Qtr of 2 or 3
Yr.
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MPH/MD
(5 YEAR PROGRAM)
HEALTH SERVICES AND MEDICINE
Students must complete the following:
14 COURSES (60 units)
REQUIRED COURSES (11 courses/48 units)
HS 200A Health Systems Organization and Financing, I (6 Units)
HS 200B Health Systems Organization and Financing, II (6 Units)
Biostatistics 100A
Biostatistics 100B
Community Health Sciences 100
Environmental Health Sciences 100
Epidemiology 100
HS M236 Microeconomic Theory of the Health Sector
HS 400 Internship and Consulting Report
HS 403 Financial Accounting
HS M422 Practices of Evaluation in Health Services
ELECTIVE COURSES (3 courses/12 units)
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
14 courses/60 units
Students select three electives (200‐level or above) determined by consulting advisor.
SUMMER INTERNSHIP ‐ To supplement the classroom experience, students must complete a summer
internship (10 weeks) with a health care organization. During the summer internship and in the fall
quarter following, students prepare a written consulting report, a proposal, literature review, and
recommendations (HS 400).
Courses that apply toward the degree MUST be taken on a letter‐graded basis.
Students must take a minimum of two 400‐level courses.
The non‐HS core courses (Bios 100A, CHS 100, EHS 100, Epi 100) may be waived by taking a waiver
exam. However, no unit credit is awarded for waived classes. Students must take an elective
course (200‐level or above for a grade) to fulfill unit requirements.
The advancement to candidacy form must be completed prior to the first week of the quarter in
which the student intends to graduate. Contact the Central Student Affairs Office of Public Health
(A1‐269) for this form.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCING*
MPH‐MD PROGRAM
FALL 2011 WINTER 2012 SPRING 2012 SUMMER 2012
HS 200A† (6 Units) HS 200B† (6 Units) HS M422†
SUMMER INTERNSHIP
BIOSTATS 100A BIOSTATS 100B [CHS 100 or Elective]
HS 403 HS M236 [EHS 100 or Elective]
Elective Elective [EPI 100 or Elective]
Elective HS 400 I.S.
UNITS: 18 UNITS: 22 UNITS: 20
[ ] Indicates courses that can be taken in either quarter listed.
†Indicates courses that are only offered once a year.
* Schedule Subject to Change.
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES:
Fall HS 204A, HS 206, HS 239A, HS M255, HS 286
Winter: H
S 204B, HS 205, HS 214, HS 216, HS 231, HS 260A, HS M274, HS 285, HS M287, HS
401, HS 432, HS 433, HS 437
Spring: HS 204C, HS M233, HS M242, HS 266B, HS 288, HS 431, HS 436
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Department of Health Services Masters Program
MPH/JD
(4 year program)
Health Services and Law
Students must complete the following:
REQUIRED COURSES (14 courses/ 56 units)
HS 200A Health Systems Organization and Financing, I (6 Units)
HS 200B Health Systems Organization and Financing, II (6 Units)
Biostatistics 100A
Community Health Sciences 100
Environmental Health Sciences 100
Epidemiology 100
HS M236 Microeconomic Theory of the Health Sector
HS 286 American Political Institutions and Health Policy
HS M287 Politics of Health Policy
HS 403 Financial Accounting
HS 285 Ethical Issues in Public Health (2 Units)
HS 400 Internship and Consulting Report
HS M422 Practices of Evaluation in Health Services
HS 437 Health Care Law (2 Units)
ELECTIVE COURSES in SPH (16 units)
ELECTIVE COURSES in SPH or LAW (16 units)
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
88 units
A maximum of 16 elective quarter units from law courses will be allowed for concurrent credit in public
health. Three law electives chosen from the approved list, plus one additional public health course chosen
with the approval of the Health Services advisor will constitute the 16 units.
SUMMER INTERNSHIP ‐ To supplement the classroom experience, students must complete a summer
internship (10 weeks) with a health care organization. During the summer internship and in the fall
quarter following, students prepare a written consulting report, a proposal, literature review, and
recommendations (HS 400).
Courses counted toward the degree MUST be taken on a letter‐graded basis.
Students must take a minimum of two 400‐level courses.
The SPH core courses (BIOSTATS 100A, CHS 100, EHS 100, EPI 100) may be waived by taking a waiver
exam. However, no unit credit is awarded for waived classes. Students must take an elective course
(200‐level or above for a grade) to fulfill unit requirements.
The advancement to candidacy form must be completed prior to the first week of the quarter in which the
student intends to graduate. Contact the Central Student Affairs Office of Public Health (A1‐269) for this
form.
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Department of Health Services Masters Program
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MPH)‐‐JURIS DOCTOR (J.D.)
Joint Degree Program 2011‐2012
The School of Public Health and the School of Law offer a four year concurrent degree program in which
the students complete both the M.P.H. and the J.D. degree simultaneously. The combined curriculum
prepares graduates to work in the expanding field of health law; including the area of consumer
protection, policy and regulation which deals with environmental issues, health care, immunization and
food safety. Graduates will have the tools and knowledge necessary to contribute their expertise in
research and developing effective public health regulations and policy.
The program includes three years in the School of Law and one year in the School of Public Health.
Students are also required to complete a Public Health field training experience and project, the content
of which must be applicable to Law. The field training is generally undertaken in the summer after Year 2
with the required field studies course completed during the subsequent fall quarter.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Students must apply separately to the School of Law and School of Public Health, following the standard
application procedures for each school. Admission into one school does not guarantee admission into
the other. Students enrolled in either the JD or the MPH Program may apply for admission to the Joint
Degree Program in the first year of residence.
Public Health
Applicants must complete the SOPHAS application, the School of Public Health Supplemental Application
and the UCLA Graduate Admission Application. Students must submit the necessary supporting
documentation to the School of Public Health. The LSAT test scores may be used in lieu of the GRE for
students applying to the concurrent program only. Applicants must meet the University minimum of an
acceptable bachelor's degree with a B (3.0) average in upper division course work and/or 3.5 GPA prior
graduate study. Prior field experience is not required as a condition of admission, although a background
of public health experience may be considered.
Law
Applicants must submit a completed UCLA School of Law application. A completed application includes a
personal statement, current resume, two to three letters of recommendation, official transcripts sent
directly to the Law School Admission Council’s (LSAC) Credential Assembly Service (LSDAS) and a valid
LSAT score. Applicants are required to register with LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service. For more
information and a complete list of UCLA School of Law’s application requirements, please visit website at:
www.law.ucla.edu. The deadline to apply is February 1.
CURRICULUM
Joint degree students must complete 73 semester units in the School of Law, and 56 quarterly units in the
Department of Health Services; 16 quarter units in the School of Public Health; a minimum of 16 elective
quarter units in the School of Public Health; and a maximum of 16 elective quarter units allowed for
concurrent credit in Public Health and Law. The first year in the program students will enroll in the first
year curriculum in the School of Law. During the second year, students will enroll in the School of Public
Health and complete the majority of the required public health courses. Students will take both law and
public health courses during the final two years of the program, although the majority of courses will be
taken in the School of Law.
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Public Health
All students are required to take the school core courses in the public health departments outside of
Health Services, as well as required departmental courses.
These courses include:
Intro to Biostatics 100A Ethical Issues in Pub Health 285
Intro to Community Hlt Sci 100 American Pol Inst. & Hlt Pol 286
Intro to Environmental Sci 100 Politics of Health Policy M287
Principles of Epidemiology 100 Field Studies 400
Hlth Ser Org & Financing Discussion 200A Financial Accounting 403
Hlth Ser Org & Financing Discussion 200B Evaluation Methods in HS M422
Health Economics M236 Health Care Law (2 units) 437
Law
Required courses include: Law 100 ‐ Contracts, Law 108 ‐ Lawyering Skills, Law 120 ‐ Criminal Law I, Law
130 ‐ Property, Law 140 ‐ Torts, Law 145 ‐ Civil Procedure, Law 148 ‐ Constitutional Law I. Students are
also required to complete 40 elective units in the School of Law, of which at least two units must be a
course on professional responsibility; two units must satisfy the Substantial Analytical Writing
requirement; and 16 quarter units which must be chosen from the Law elective list.
Recommended School of Law Elective List for MPH/JD Students
Civil Rights 214
Administrative Law 216
Privacy and the Law 232
Antitrust 240
Insurance Law 242
International Human Rights 273
Environmental Law and Policy M290
Empirical Legal Studies 279
Patent Law 306
Disability Rights 316
Family Law 317
Legislation 321
Health Law, Policy, & Admin 326
Women and Law 329
Immigrants’ Rights 332
Community Outreach, Education, and Organizing Workshop 339
Tax Exempt Organizations 363
Financing State and Local Government 380
Quantitative Methods and the Law 394
Statutory Interpretation 420
Current Issues in Intellectual Property and Biotechnology 504
Reproduction, Medical Ethics and the Law 512
Redesigning the Administrative State 515
SEM: Intntl Human Rights 523
Disability Law 538
Problem Solving in the Public Interest 541
International Environmental Law 554
Human Rights/Sex Pol 584
Insurance Reform 626
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Consumer Food and Policy 634
Firearms Regulation 697
Public Policy Advocacy 706
Civil Rights Litigation 708
Regulartory Lawyering 742
Human Rights Law and Technology Clinic 748
DEGREE TIME‐LINE
Year 1
The first year at the School of Law will consist of the regular first year curriculum.
Course Requirement Below:
Law 100 Contracts
Law 108 Lawyering Skills: Theory and Practice
Law 120 Criminal Law I
Law 130 Property
Law 140 Torts
Law 145 Civil Procedure
Law 148 Constitutional Law I
Year 2
The second year at the School of Public Health will consist of school‐wide and departmental required
courses.
Course requirements below:
FALL Quarter WINTER Quarter SPRING Quarter
HS 200A HS 200B HS 422
BIOSTATS 100A HS 285 (2 Units) CHS 100
HS 286 HS M236 EHS 100
HS 403 HS M287 EPI 100
HS 437 (2units)
*CHS 100 & Epi 100 also offered in Winter Quarters
*EHS 100 also offered in Fall Quarters
Year 3 and Year 4
In the third and fourth years, students will complete the remaining public health courses and 40 elective
units in the School of Law; of which at least two units must be a course on professional responsibility and
three courses of which must be chosen from the Law Electives List, below:
Fall Quarter/Semester (Year 3) Winter & Spring Qtr/Spring Sem. (Year 3)
HS 400 HS Elective (2 in winter or 1 each quarter)
10 Law Units 10 Law Units
Fall Quarter/Semester (Year 4) Winter & Spring Qtr/Spring Sem. (Year 4)
HS 403 (if not previously taken in 1st year) HS Elective
10 Law Units 10 Law Units
For more information, please contact:
Sean Pine (Assistant Dean for Curriculum & Registration) Jessica Shim (Student Affairs Officer)
School of Law School of Public Health‐ Health Services
310‐825‐2442 310‐825‐7863
pine@law.ucla.edu jshim@ph.ucla.edu
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Department of Health Services Masters Program
MPH‐MPP
(3‐Year Program)
HEALTH SERVICES AND PUBLIC POLICY
Students must complete the following:
13 COURSES (56 units)
REQUIRED COURSES (9 courses/ 40 units)
HS 200A Health Systems Organization and Financing, I (6 Units)
HS 200B Health Systems Organization and Financing, II (6 Units)
Biostatistics 100A
Community Health Sciences 100
Environmental Health Sciences 100
Epidemiology 100
HS M287 Politics in Health Policy
HS M422 Practices of Evaluation in Health Services
HS 400 Field Studies
ELECTIVE COURSES in SPH (4 courses/16 units)
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
13 courses/56 units
Internships
Students in the MPP/MPH Program are required to do two internships ‐ one in Health Services and one in
Public Policy. The Health Services internship will be taken in the second summer and linked to the HS 400
Field Studies project and report in the subsequent Fall Quarter.
SUMMER INTERNSHIP ‐ To supplement the classroom experience, students must complete a summer
internship (10 weeks) with a health care organization. During the summer internship and in the fall
quarter following, students prepare a written consulting report, a proposal, literature review, and
recommendations (HS 400).
Courses that apply toward the degree MUST be taken on a letter‐graded basis.
Students must take a minimum of two 400‐level courses.
The non‐HS core courses (BIOS 100A, CHS 100, EHS 100, EPI 100) may be waived by taking a waiver
exam. However, no unit credit is awarded for waived classes. Students must take an elective course
(200‐level or above for a grade) to fulfill unit requirements.
The advancement to candidacy form must be completed prior to the first week of the quarter in
which the student intends to graduate. Contact the Central Student Affairs Office of Public Health
(A1‐269) for this form.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCING
MPH‐MPP PROGRAM
YEAR 1
FALL 2011 SPRING 2012
WINTER 2012
HS 200A (6 Units) HS 200B (6 Units) EPI 100
PP 201 PP 204 HS M422
PP 203 PP 208 PP 206
BIOSTATS 100A PP210 or HS M233
YEAR 2
FALL 2012 WINTER 2013 SPRING 2013
PP 211 or HS 285 PP 202 or HS 286
CHS 100
PP Elective Course PP 269 or HS M236
PP 209
HS Elective Course PP Elective Course
PP 251
HS Elective Course
HS Elective Course
YEAR 3
FALL 2013 SPRING 2014
WINTER 2014
EHS 100 PP 298B PP 298C
HS 400 HS M287 HS Elective Course
PP 298A PP 211 or HS M249L PP Elective Course
PP Elective Course
Suggested Health Services Elective Courses:
HS M233 Health Policy Analysis
HS M236 Health Economics
HS 239A Decision and Cost Analysis
HS 285 Ethical Issues in Public Health
HS 286 American Political Institutions and Health Policy
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M.S.H.S.
HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH‐ POST DOCTORAL
(1 YEAR PROGRAM)
Students must complete the following:
12 COURSES (56 units)
REQUIRED COURSES (8 courses/40 units)
HS 200A Health Systems Organization and Financing, I (6 Units)
HS 200B Health Systems Organization and Financing, II (6 Units)
Biostatistics 201A
Biostatistics 201B (or HS 237B if offered)
Epidemiology 100
HS 225A Health Services Research Design (6 units)
HS 225B Health Services Research Design (6 units)
HS 237C Health Services Research Methodology
It’s strongly recommended that MSHS (1 year) also take HS 226 A &B – Readings in Health Services
Research.
ELECTIVE COURSES (4 courses/16 units)
Students select four electives in the department of Health Services. Elective courses are taken with the
thesis/ report objective in mind, Suggested elective courses for this degree include HS 227A‐B and
Epidemiology 201A‐B and courses in other disciplines including Economics, History or Political Science.
See the Ph.D requirements for other course suggestions.
REPORT ‐ The report consists of an extensive written research in the major area of study. Students are
required to establish a three‐member guidance committee which will supervise the preparation of the
report and certify successful completion of all degree requirements.
Courses that apply toward the degree MUST be taken on a letter‐graded basis.
Epidemiology 100 may be waived by taking a waiver exam. However, no unit credit is awarded
for waived classes. Students must take an elective course (200‐level or above) to fulfill unit
requirement.
The advancement to candidacy form must be completed prior to the first week of the quarter in
which the students intend to graduate. The advancement to candidacy form must be completed
prior to the first week of the quarter in which the student intends to graduate. Contact the
Central Student Affairs Office of Public Health (A1‐269) for this form.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCING
M.S.H.S. (1 YEAR PROGRAM)
FALL 2011 WINTER 2012
SPRING 2012
HS 200A (6 Units) HS 200B (6 Units) EPI 100
HS 225A (6 Units) HS 225B (6 units) HS 237C
BIOSTATS 201A BIOSTATS 201B (or HS 237B if offered)
Elective
HS 226A* or Elective HS 226B* or Elective
Elective
*MSHS students are strongly recommended to take HS 226A&B‐ Readings in Health Services Research
courses.
[ ] Indicates courses that can be taken in either quarter listed.
*Biostatistics 100A&B are recommended courses for Students
without prior Biostatistics background. Students taking the 100 level
Biostatistics courses may decide to take the Research Design
courses during the second year of study along with the 200 level
Biostatistics courses.
**Students with prior Biostatistics background should plan to take
the 200 level Biostatistics courses during their first year as well as
the Research Design courses.
†
MSHS students are strongly recommended to take HS 226A&B‐
Readings in Health Services Research courses.
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M.S.H.S.
HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2‐YEAR PROGRAM)
Students must complete the following:
16 COURSES (68 units)
REQUIRED COURSES (9 courses/40 units)
HS 200A Health Systems Organization and Financing, I (6 Units)
HS 200B Health Systems Organization and Financing, II (6 Units)
Biostatistics 201A
Biostatistics 201B (or HS 237B if offered)
Epidemiology 100
HS 225A Health Services Research Design
HS 225B Health Services Research Design
HS 237C Issues in Health Services Methodologies
HS M422 Practices of Evaluation in Health Services
It’s strongly recommended that MSHS also take HS 226 A &B – Readings in Health Services
Research.
ELECTIVE COURSES (7 courses/28units)
Students select seven electives. Elective courses are to be taken with the thesis/ report
objective in mind. Suggested elective courses for this degree include HS 227A‐B and
Epidemiology 201A‐B and courses in other disciplines including Economics, History, or Political
Science. See the PhD requirements for other course suggestions.
REPORT ‐The report consists of an extensive written research in the major area of study.
Students are required to establish a three‐member guidance committee which will supervise the
preparation of the report and certify successful completion of all degree requirements.
Courses that apply toward the degree MUST be taken on a letter‐graded basis.
Epidemiology 100 may be waived by taking a waiver exam. However, no unit credit is
awarded for waived classes. Students must take an elective course (200‐level or above) to
fulfill unit requirement.
The advancement to candidacy form must be completed prior to the first week of the
quarter in which the students intend to graduate. Contact the Central Student Affairs Office
of Public Health (A1‐269) for this form.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCING
M.S.H.S. (2 YEAR PROGRAM)
YEAR 1
FALL 2011 WINTER 2012
SPRING 2012
HS 200A (6 units) HS 200B (6 units)
[HS M422 or Elective]
BIOSTATS 201A BIOSTATS 201B (or HS 237B if
offered) [EPI 100 or Elective]
HS 225A** (6 Units)
HS 225B** (6 Units) HS 237C**
† †
HS 226A or Elective HS 226B
Elective
YEAR 2
FALL 2012 WINTER 2013
SPRING 2013
Elective Elective Elective
Elective Elective [HS M422 or Elective]
Elective [EPI 100 or Elective] Elective
[ ] Indicates courses that can be taken in either quarter listed.
*Biostatistics 100A&B are recommended courses for Students without prior Biostatistics
background. Students taking the 100 level Biostatistics courses may decide to take the Research
Design courses during the second year of study along with the 200 level Biostatistics courses.
**Students with prior Biostatistics background should plan to take the 200 level Biostatistics
courses during their first year as well as the Research Design courses.
†
MSHS students are strongly recommended to take HS 226A&B‐ Readings in Health Services
Research courses.
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Department of Health Services Masters Program
Current Course Descriptions
Lower Division Courses
19. Fiat Lux Freshman Seminars (1)
Seminar, one hour. Discussion of and critical thinking about topics of current intellectual importance,
taught by faculty members in their areas of expertise and illuminating many paths of discovery at UCLA.
P/NP grading.
99. Student Research Program (1 to 2)
Tutorial (supervised research or other scholarly work), three hours per week per unit. Entry‐level
research for lower division students under guidance of faculty mentor. Students must be in good
academic standing and enrolled in minimum of 12 units (excluding this course). Individual contract
required; consult Undergraduate Research Center. May be repeated. P/NP grading.
Upper Division Courses
100. Health Services Organization (4)
Lecture, four hours; discussion, one hour. Preparation: 4 units of social sciences. Structure and function
of American healthcare system; issues and forces shaping its future. P/NP or letter grading.
M110. Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Issues in America's Healthcare Systems (4)
(Same as Asian American Studies M161.) Lecture, three hours. Designed for juniors/seniors. Introduction
to study of gender, ethnicity, and cultural diversity related to health status and healthcare delivery in U.S.
Letter grading.
C121. Tobacco: Prevention, Use, and Public Policy (4)
Lecture, four hours. Designed for juniors/seniors. Study of tobacco use and its health consequences,
including interplay of historical, biological, sociocultural, political, and economic forces with knowledge,
attitudes, and behavior choices of individuals. Introduction to prevention interventions, cessation
interventions, anti‐tobacco efforts in U.S., and international trends in tobacco use. Concurrently
scheduled with course CM221. Letter grading.
140. Foundations of Maternal and Child Health (4)
Seminar, four hours. Introduction to field of maternal and child health, with focus on major issues
affecting health and well‐being of children and families over life course. Emphasis on health, prevention,
and supportive programs at different stages of child's life; application of life course health development
framework to understand health disparities and implications for policy and practice. Letter grading.
188SA. Individual Studies for USIE Facilitators (2)
Tutorial, to be arranged. Enforced corequisite: Honors Collegium 101E. Limited to junior/senior USIE
facilitators. Individual study in regularly scheduled meetings with faculty mentor to discuss selected USIE
seminar topic, conduct preparatory research, and prepare syllabus. Individual contract with faculty
mentor required. May not be repeated. Letter grading.
188SB. Individual Studies for USIE Facilitators (2)
Tutorial, to be arranged. Enforced requisite: course 188SA. Limited to junior/senior USIE facilitators.
Individual study in regularly scheduled meetings with faculty mentor while facilitating USIE 88S courses.
Individual contract with faculty mentor required. May not be repeated. Letter grading.
197. Individual Studies in Health Services (2 to 4)
Tutorial, four hours. Limited to juniors/seniors. Individual intensive study, with scheduled meetings
between faculty member and student. Assigned reading and tangible evidence of mastery of subject
matter required. May be repeated for credit. Individual contract required. P/NP or letter grading.
Graduate Courses
200A. Health Systems Organization and Financing (4 to 6)
Lecture, four to six hours; discussion, two hours. Limited to graduate health services students. In‐depth
analysis of health services systems in U.S., using relevant theories, concepts, and models. S/U or letter
grading.
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200B. Health Systems Organization and Financing (4 to 6)
Lecture, four to six hours; discussion, two hours. Limited to graduate health services students. In‐depth
analysis of health services systems in U.S., using relevant theories, concepts, and models. S/U or letter
grading.
M202. Qualitative Research Design and Methodology for Indigenous Communities (5)
(Same as American Indian Studies M202 and Nursing M221.) Seminar, three hours. Introduction to some
key theoretical themes in American Indian studies and exploration of methods that can be used to
incorporate them in research on American Indian cultures, societies, languages, and other issues.
Quantitative methods (design, appropriate use), with emphasis on qualitative research methods, ethics,
and special considerations in conducting research in American Indian country. Design of research and
exploration of feasibility of researching topics. Letter grading.
M204A. Seminar: Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy (1)
(Same as Economics M204L.) Seminar, three hours every other week for three terms. Requisites: course
M236, Economics 201A, 201B, 201C. Limited to graduate public health and economics students. Various
topics in economics of pharmaceutical industry, including rates of innovation, drug regulation, and
economic impact of pharmaceuticals. In Progress grading (credit to be given only on completion of
courses M204B and M204C).
M204B. Seminar: Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy (1)
(Same as Economics M204M.) Seminar, three hours every other week for three terms. Requisites: course
M236, Economics 201A, 201B, 201C. Limited to graduate public health and economics students. Various
topics in economics of pharmaceutical industry, including rates of innovation, drug regulation, and
economic impact of pharmaceuticals. In Progress grading (credit to be given only on completion of course
M204C).
M204C. Seminar: Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy (2)
(Same as Economics M204N.) Seminar, three hours every other week for three terms. Requisites: course
M236, Economics 201A, 201B, 201C. Limited to graduate public health and economics students. Various
topics in economics of pharmaceutical industry, including rates of innovation, drug regulation, and
economic impact of pharmaceuticals. S/U or letter grading.
205. Pharmaceutical Policy (4)
Lecture, three hours. Policy issues pertaining to pharmaceutical sector. Topics include determinants of
expenditures on drugs, price setting in industry, health insurance coverage for pharmaceuticals, and
research and development process. Letter grading.
206. Latino Health Policy: Theory, Method, and Data (4)
Lecture, three hours. Theory, method, and data pertaining to Latino health policy issues. Topics include
minority health disparity model, theories on Latino culture, issues on communicable diseases,
immigration, assimilation, and physician supply. Letter grading.
207. Current Topics in Health Services: Practice and Policy Perspectives (2)
(Formerly numbered 207A‐207B‐207C.) Seminar, two hours. Required of Dr.P.H. students. Examination
and discussion of current health services topics in various practice sectors, with focus on organizational
leadership and direction in addressing these issues. Journal club discussions of relevant scientific
literature, presentations of dissertation work by advanced Dr.P.H. students, and interactive
lectures/discussions by professionals in public health practice and healthcare management. S/U or letter
grading.
214. Measurements of Effectiveness and Outcomes of Healthcare (4)
Lecture, three hours. Requisites: courses 200A, 200B, M422, Biostatistics 100A. Historical perspective for
development of health status measures and their utilization in assessment of outcomes and effectiveness
in medical care. Review of current methods in context of current research and practice. Letter grading.
215A. Healthcare Quality and Performance Management (4)
Lecture, four hours. Preparation: completion of summer internship requirement. Management and
operations of individual units and organizations of American healthcare system. Exploration of ways in
which they actually function and how to ensure their quality and effectiveness. Examination of roles,
activities, and daily challenges of managers and how these challenges can best be met on day‐to‐day basis.
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development of skills to manage operational processes in delivery of health services, primarily directed to
improving effectiveness, efficiency, performance, and quality of healthcare services. Quality improvement
(QI) techniques such as performance measurement, rapid cycle testing, breakthrough series, and
interorganizational collaboration benefit quality and productivity. Letter grading.
216. Special Topics in Health Services: Quality Assessment and Assurance (4)
(Formerly numbered 249F.) Seminar, four hours. Fundamental issues in quality assessment, quality
assurance, and measurement of health status. S/U or letter grading.
217. Evidence‐Based Medicine and Organizational Change (4)
(Formerly numbered 249K.) Lecture, three hours. Requisites: courses 200A, 200B, M422, Biostatistics
100A, 100B. Designed for graduate students. Participation of students in critical review and discussion of
selected papers dealing with course topics, including small and large area variations in care, and
development and implementation of clinical guidelines. Emphasis on implications for health policy. Letter
grading.
CM221. Tobacco: Prevention, Use, and Public Policy (4)
(Same as Community Health Sciences M223.) Lecture, four hours. Designed for juniors/seniors and
graduate students. Study of tobacco use and its health consequences, including interplay of historical,
biological, sociocultural, political, and economic forces with knowledge, attitudes, and behavior choices of
individuals. Introduction to prevention interventions, cessation interventions, anti‐tobacco efforts in U.S.,
and international trends in tobacco use. Concurrently scheduled with course C121. Letter grading.
225A. Health Services Research Design (6)
Lecture, four hours; laboratory, two hours. Limited to departmental M.S. and Ph.D. students. Introduction
to scope of health services research, conceptualization and design of health services research, choice and
assessment of measures for such research, and methods for studies involving direct data collection. Broad
overview to conducting health services research, alternative research paradigms, building conceptual
models of what students are trying to study, designing and testing measures, and direct data collection
issues of survey and questionnaire design, sampling, community engagement, and research ethics. Letter
grading.
225B. Health Services Research Design (6)
Lecture, four hours; laboratory, two hours. Requisite: course 225A. Limited to departmental M.S. and
Ph.D. students. Development of conceptual models for health services research, identification and use of
secondary data sources, study design, and its operationalization through regression models. Letter
grading.
226A. Readings in Health Services Research (2)
Seminar, two hours. Limited to departmental M.S. and Ph.D. students. Introduction to research literature
in health services research, including literature on key conceptual models, classic empirical studies, and
current research illustrating cutting‐edge methods or findings. In Progress grading (credit to be given only
on completion of course 226B).
226B. Readings in Health Services Research (2)
Seminar, two hours. Limited to departmental M.S. and Ph.D. students. Introduction to research literature
in health services research, including literature on key conceptual models, classic empirical studies, and
current research illustrating cutting‐edge methods or findings. S/U grading.
227A. Special Topics in Health Services: Current Research Issues (2 to 4)
(Formerly numbered 249H.) Seminar, two hours. Designed for doctoral students. Review of articles in
health services journals nominated as best published during 1990. Analysis of articles to determine
contribution to theory, methods, and/or implications for management or policy in health services
organizations or health services as field. May be repeated for credit with topic change. Letter grading.
227B. Special Topics in Health Services: Seminar Series (2 to 4)
(Formerly numbered 249I.) Seminar, two hours. Designed for doctoral students. Presentation of proposed
or ongoing research projects by faculty members and students, with discussion to determine relevant
methodological and policy issues, as well as to offer constructive criticism. May be repeated for credit
with topic change. Letter grading.
230. Principles of Organization Leadership (4)
(Formerly numbered 249D.) Lecture, four hours. Designed for graduate students. Examination of
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principles and models of organization leadership, including presentation by current leaders in fields of
health and welfare. Theories and empirical investigations of leadership qualities. Letter grading.
231. History of Public Health (4)
Discussion, three hours. Designed for doctoral students. Emphasis on topics which illuminate current
issues in public health policy. Discussion of historical perspectives on healthcare providers, healthcare
institutions, healthcare reform movements, public health activities, childbirth, and AIDS. S/U or letter
grading.
232. Leadership Capstone Seminar (2)
Seminar, two hours. Preparation: completion of summer internship requirement. Designed for graduate
students completing their master's training in health management and health policy. Examination of
leaders and leadership in healthcare and other organizations to provide broad introduction to literature
on skills, behaviors, and characteristics of organizational leaders. Relationship and importance of vision,
values, change, strategy, and communication. Identification of characteristics of successful leaders.
Students evaluate their own leadership style and identify opportunities to further develop their
leadership abilities. Letter grading.
M233. Health Policy Analysis (4)
(Same as Community Health Sciences M252.) Lecture, three hours. Requisites: courses 100 or 200A, M236,
M287. Conceptual and procedural tools for analysis of health policy, emphasizing role of analysis during
various phases of lifecycle of public policy. Letter grading.
234. Health Services Organization and Management Theory (4)
Lecture, four hours. Preparation: two upper division social sciences courses. Requisite: course 100.
Application of contemporary organization and management theory to systems that provide personal
healthcare services. Environmental characteristics, missions/goals, structure, and processes of health
services organizations. S/U or letter grading.
235. Law, Social Change, and Health Service Policy (4)
Lecture, four hours. Preparation: two upper division political science or sociology courses. Requisite:
course 100. Legal issues affecting policy formulation for environmental, preventive, and curative health
service programs. S/U or letter grading.
M236. Microeconomic Theory of Health Sector (4)
(Same as Public Policy M268.) Lecture, four hours; discussion, two hours. Preparation: intermediate
microeconomics. Requisite: Biostatistics 100A. Microeconomic aspects of healthcare system, including
health manpower substitution, choice of efficient modes of treatment, market efficiency, and competition.
Letter grading.
237A. Special Topics in Health Services Research Methodology (6)
Lecture, four hours; discussion, two hours. Requisite: Biostatistics 200A. Approaches to conceptualization,
modeling, design, literature reviews, sampling, data collection, and research. Development of health
services research proposal required. Letter grading.
237B. Special Topics in Health Services Research Methodology (6)
Lecture, four hours; discussion, two hours. Requisites: Biostatistics 200A, and 200B or 201. Introduction to
multivariate analysis techniques in health services research. Model specification and estimation,
regression diagnostics, variable transformations, instrumental variables. Application of statistical software
using large‐scale national database. Letter grading.
237C. Issues in Health Services Methodologies (6)
Lecture, four hours; discussion, two hours. Requisites: courses 237A, 237B, Biostatistics 200A, 200B (or
201). Designed for doctoral students. Intended to train students in statistical and economic methods used
in health services research, with focus on practical application of advanced regression models. Letter
grading.
239A. Special Topics in Health Services: Introduction to Decision Analysis and Cost‐Effectiveness
Analysis (4)
(Formerly numbered 249G.) Lecture, four hours. Requisites: courses 200A, 200B. Techniques to assess
broad spectrum of medical technologies: therapeutic and diagnostic tests and procedures, clinical practice
patterns, public health interventions, and pharmaceuticals. Demonstration of how decision analysis
provides basic framework for conducting various economic evaluations. May be repeated for credit with
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topic change. Letter grading.
239B. Special Topics in Health Services: Advanced Topics in Decision Analysis and Cost‐Effectiveness
Analysis (4)
(Formerly numbered 249T.) Lecture, four hours. Requisite: course 239A. How to conduct uncertainty
analyses, understand methods used to construct quality‐adjusted life years (QALYs), conduct Markov
analyses, critically analyze large‐scale published cost‐effectiveness analyses (CEAs), effectively present
strengths and limitations of published CEAs to peers, and use advanced features of TreeAge software to
construct and analyze CEA models, including Markov models. May be repeated for credit with topic
change. Letter grading.
240. Healthcare Issues in International Perspective (4)
Lecture, four hours. Preparation: two health administration courses, two upper division social sciences
courses. Analysis of crucial issues in healthcare; manpower policy, economic support, health facilities,
patterns of health service delivery, regulation, planning, and other aspects of healthcare systems probed
in settings of European welfare states, developing nations, and socialist countries. S/U or letter grading.
M242. Determinants of Health (4)
(Same as Community Health Sciences M232.) Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Designed for
graduate students. Critical analysis of models for what determines health and evidence for social,
economic, environmental, genetic, health system, and other factors that influence health of populations
and defined subgroups. Letter grading.
247. Research Topics in Health Economics (4)
Lecture, four hours. Requisites: courses 100, M236. Seminar in economic analysis of current health
services issues. Critical examination of studies pertaining to health manpower, healthcare costs and
controls, diffusion of technology, and cost‐benefit analysis of health programs. S/U or letter grading.
M249E. Advanced Topics in Health Economics (4)
(Same as Public Policy M266.) Seminar, four hours. Requisites: courses 200A, 200B, M236. Advanced
treatment of number of topics in health economics, including mental health economics, pharmaceutical
economics, and relationship between labor supply, welfare, and health. Letter grading.
249M. Special Topics in Health Services: Review of Current Health Services Management Literature (2)
Lecture, two hours. Designed to help students remain current on recent developments in health services
management and to place these current developments in proper context of academic research and theory.
Letter grading.
249N. Special Topics in Health Services: Accessing, Analyzing, and Presenting Healthcare Management
Data (2)
Lecture, two hours. Designed to provide first‐year M.P.H. health professional students with basic skills,
and acquisition and quantitative analysis of data for healthcare management, as well as written and oral
presentation of those results. Letter grading.
249O. Special Topics in Health Services: Tobacco and Public Policy (4)
Lecture, four hours. Information and analysis of principal issues in tobacco control. As administrators,
researchers, and activists in field of tobacco control, professionals in all specialties of public health should
be fully informed on strategies to combat worldwide tobacco epidemic. Letter grading.
M249Q. Special Topics in Health Services: Editorial Board Apprenticeship (2)
(Same as Psychiatry M210.) Seminar, two hours. Designed for postdoctoral fellows and advanced Ph.D.
students. Participation in peer review process for academic journal, "Health Psychology," with
consideration of interface between behavioral science, health, and medicine. Reading and discussion of
submissions and advising of editor on suitability for full review. S/U or letter grading.
249R. Special Topics in Health Services: Cancer Prevention and Control Research (2)
Seminar, two hours. Limited to graduate students. Presentations by faculty members and outside
speakers, as well as students, on research topics in cancer prevention and control as well as career
development issues such as grant writing, scientific review process, research funding, and other academic
issues. Presentation of student research in progress as well as solicitation of feedback from class
regarding grant proposals, manuscript submissions, and future directions for research. Possible reviews of
assigned articles, with focus on particular topics in cancer prevention and control. S/U grading.
249S. Special Topics in Health Services: Introduction to Science of Implementing Evidence‐Based
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Practice (4)
Seminar, four hours. Requisites: courses 200A, 200B. Designed to provide basic understanding of science
of implementing evidence‐based practice. Through series of didactic teaching and interactive case
discussions, introduction to integrated framework to understand key issues related to implementing
evidence‐based practice and set of tools to apply evidence base to improving healthcare quality. Guest
lecturers included who are nationally recognized experts in topic content areas. Interactive discussion and
case analyses based on materials closely related to lecture material. S/U or letter grading.
251. Quality Improvement and Informatics (4)
Lecture, four hours. Requisites: course 100, Biostatistics 100A. Introduction to concepts of healthcare
quality measurement, process improvement, and information systems, as well as organizational aspects
of implementing them. Letter grading.
M252. Medicare Reform (4)
(Same as Public Policy M267.) Lecture, three hours; outside study, nine hours. Designed for graduate
students. Analytical and managerial skills learned earlier to be used to analyze problems with existing
medicare program and to develop specific options for reforming features of program to accommodate
coming pressures generated by retirement of baby‐boom generation. Letter grading.
M255. Obesity, Physical Activity, and Nutrition Seminar (4)
(Same as Community Health Sciences M234.) Seminar, three hours; outside study, one hour. Designed for
graduate students. Multidisciplinary introduction at graduate level to epidemiology, physiology, and
current state of preventive and therapeutic interventions for obesity in adults and children, including
public health policy approaches to healthy nutrition and physical activity promotion. S/U or letter grading.
260A. World Health (2)
Lecture, two hours. Designed for graduate students. Overview of world health, with emphasis on
healthcare outside the U.S. Key areas include burden of infectious diseases, health economics, and impact
of healthcare policy on healthcare delivery. In Progress grading (credit to be given only on completion of
course 260B).
260B. World Health (2)
Lecture, two hours. Designed for graduate students. Overview of world health, with emphasis on
healthcare outside the U.S. Key areas include burden of infectious diseases, health economics, and impact
of healthcare policy on healthcare delivery. Letter grading.
265. Challenges in Clinical Health Services Research (4)
Lecture, four hours. Requisites: courses 200A, 200B. Designed to prepare students for challenges involved
in conducting health services research on clinical topics and populations. Topics include formulating
appropriate questions, identifying sources, mechanism of conducting field studies, identifying funding
sources, writing grants, and publishing findings. S/U or letter grading.
266A. Community‐Based Participatory Health Research: Methods and Applications (4)
Lecture, one hour; discussion, one hour; fieldwork, two hours. Limited to clinical scholars fellows.
Mentoring of field experiences with introduction to critical issues in conducting research in community
settings. Review of assignments, interventions, and evaluation designs for community settings and
discussion of practical issues in partnering with communities. Letter grading.
266B. Community‐Based Participatory Health Research: Methods and Applications (4)
Lecture, one hour; discussion, one hour; fieldwork, two hours. Limited to clinical scholars fellows.
Mentoring of field experiences with introduction to critical issues in conducting research in community
settings. Review of assignments, interventions, and evaluation designs for community settings and
discussion of practical issues in partnering with communities. Letter grading.
M269. Healthcare Policy and Finance (4)
(Same as Public Policy M269.) Seminar, three hours; outside study, nine hours. Exploration of demand for
health insurance, policies for public insurance (Medicaid and Medicare), uninsured, and health insurance
reform. Examination of effects of managed care on health and costs, consumer protection movement,
and rise of competitive healthcare markets. Letter grading.
M274. Health Status and Health Behaviors of Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations (4)
(Same as Psychology M274.) Lecture, two hours; discussion, one hour. Limited to graduate students.
Overview of physical and mental health behaviors and status of major racial/ethnic groups in the U.S.
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Where appropriate, discussion of international issues as well. S/U or letter grading.
280. Health Reform: Policy, Research, and Implementation Issues (4)
Seminar, three hours. Requisites: courses 200A, 200B. Limited to second‐year M.P.H. and doctoral
students. Analysis of components of major federal healthcare reform legislative initiative to identify
important policy, research, and implementation issues. Application of principles of stakeholder analysis to
understand how and why this legislation was constructed and how it passed Congress. Conducting of
policy analyses of selected components through completion of written assignments. Examination of
respective roles of federal and state government in implementing and administering various components.
Identification of significant implementation and administrative challenges at federal and state levels and
development of possible strategies for addressing those challenges. Letter grading.
M285. Ethical Theory and Applications in Public Health (2 or 4)
(Formerly numbered M249L.) (Same as Community Health Sciences M249L.) Lecture, two hours (M.P.H.
day program) or four hours (M.P.H. for Health Professionals). Requisites: courses 200A, 200B. Case
conferences, based on real‐life experience, focus on ethical issues in health services organization and
management, including ethical issues related to conflict of interest, quality of care, health insurance
selection, choice of drugs, reproductive rights, AIDS, and resource allocation. Letter grading.
286. American Political Institutions and Health Policy (4)
Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. To effectively participate in policy process as analyst,
policymaker, advocate, or citizen, it is necessary to understand institutional and political context within
which policy is made. Introduction to federal and state policy‐making, with focus on health policy.
Discussion of federalism and constitutionalism. Examination of stakeholders, public, interest groups, and
nature of issue space for health policy. Structure and process of political institutions at federal level,
Congress, President, executive agencies, courts, and administrative law. State responsibilities and
federal/state relations. How analysis enters policy process with examination of roles of federal analytic
agencies and private research and advocacy groups. Letter grading.
M287. Politics of Health Policy (4)
(Same as Community Health Sciences M287.) Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Requisites:
courses 200A and 200B, or Community Health Sciences 210. Examination of politics of health policy
process, including effects of political structure and institutions; economic and social factors; interest
groups, classes, and social movements; media and public opinion; and other factors. Letter grading.
288. Role and Impact of Technology on Health Services (4)
Lecture, four hours. Examination of role and impact of technology on health services in the U.S. from
point of view of system itself. Exploration of various types of technologies for their policy, economic, and
organizational impact. S/U or letter grading.
289. Healthcare Disparities (4)
Seminar, three hours. Limited to graduate students. Exploration of what constitutes and explains disparity
in healthcare. Emphasis on understanding history of disparities in U.S. to understand current state of
disparities, and on evaluating effectiveness of ongoing strategies to eliminate them, such as increasing
insurance coverage and delivery of culturally competent healthcare. Examination of sociological models
that explain disparities in healthcare and evaluation and expansion on these models. Letter grading.
M290. Evolving Paradigms of Prevention: Interventions in Early Childhood (4)
(Same as Community Health Sciences M237.) Seminar, three hours; fieldwork, one hour. Designed for
graduate students. Introduction to use of early childhood interventions as means of preventing adverse
health and developmental outcomes. Concepts of developmental vulnerability, approaches to assessment,
models of service delivery, evaluation and cost‐benefit issues, funding, and other policy issues. Letter
grading.
400. Field Studies in Health Services (2 to 4)
Lecture, three hours. Preparation: summer internship. Required of all graduating M.P.H. students.
Continuation of summer placement in organizations for delivery, financing, and evaluation of health
services. Preparation of consulting report based on organizational problem or project from summer
internship. Exposure to selected professional development issues. Letter grading.
401. Public Health Informatics (4)
Lecture, three hours. Preparation: general familiarity and understanding of basic information technologies.
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Recommended requisite: course 251. Introduction to field of public health informatics and examination of
impact of information technology on practice of public health. Entire process, from systems
conceptualization and design to project planning and development to system implementation and use.
Letter grading.
403. Healthcare Financial Accounting (4)
Lecture, four hours. Introduction to basic concepts of accounting, providing basis for understanding of
language of business. Letter grading.
M411. Issues in Cancer Prevention and Control (4)
(Same as Community Health Sciences M411.) Lecture, four hours. Designed for juniors, seniors, and
graduate students. Introduction to causes and characteristics of cancer epidemic, cancer control goals for
nation, and interventions designed to encourage smoking cessation/prevention, cancer screening, and
other dietary, psychosocial, and lifestyle changes. Letter grading.
415. Organizational Analysis (4)
Seminar, four hours. Introduction to important questions and perspectives relevant to understanding
organizational behavior and change in healthcare and public health environments. Active paradigms in
organizational theory, particularly perspectives important for understanding delivery system change.
Examination of empirical research to clarify how important organizational constructs have been
operationalized and to highlight methodology‐related challenges of studying organizations in
healthcare/public health. Letter grading.
M420. Children with Special Healthcare Needs: Systems Perspective (4)
(Same as Community Health Sciences M420 and Social Welfare M290I.) Lecture, three hours; fieldwork,
one hour. Examination and evaluation of principles, policies, programs, and practices that have evolved to
identify, assess, and meet special needs of infants, children, and adolescents with developmental
disabilities or chronic illness and their families. Letter grading.
M422. Practices of Evaluation in Health Services: Theory and Methodology (4)
(Same as Sociology M402.) Lecture, four hours. Requisites: courses 200A, 200B. Introduction to evaluation
of health services programs and policies. Exposure to basic theoretical concepts and specific evaluation
methodologies and designs. Letter grading.
M428. Child and Family Health Program Community Leadership Seminar (2)
(Same as Community Health Sciences M428.) Seminar, two hours. Designed for graduate students.
Examination of characteristics of community‐based organizations (CBOs) and role of leadership in
decision‐making process involved in major issues facing maternal and child health in Los Angeles County.
Focus on specific leadership competencies that are or should be employed by organizations effective in
shaping maternal and child health programs and policies (or any population‐level policies and programs).
Leaders from CBOs in Los Angeles meet with students, comment on their practicum experiences, and
underscore community leadership concepts demonstrated by those CBOs. S/U or letter grading.
430. New Developments in E‐Health and Internet (4)
Lecture, four hours. Introduction of new technologies in healthcare e‐commerce/Internet/new media
area, with emphasis on general background, review of applications, and discussion of organizational and
managerial issues dealing with successful use and implementation of technologies. S/U or letter grading.
431. Organizational Behavior and Human Resources in Healthcare Organizations (4)
Lecture, four hours. Managerial skills and behaviors applied to components of organizations at several
levels: individual, interpersonal, group, intergroup, and system. Core human resources skills required by
managers. Unique features of health services organizations stressed as applications are presented. Letter
grading.
432. Management of Healthcare Delivery Organizations (4)
Seminar, four hours. Preparation: summer internship, work experience in health services. Readings, case
analyses, and term papers concerned with operations, performance management, and service quality of
healthcare delivery institutions. S/U or letter grading.
433. Health Services Organization Policy and Strategy (4)
Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Requisites: courses 200A, 200B, 234, M236, Biostatistics 100A,
Management 403. Conceptual, analytical, and technical aspects of policy and strategy formulation in
health services organizations. Special attention to structure and dynamics of competitive markets,
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corporate‐level strategic planning and marketing, managerial ethics and values, organizational
creativity/innovation. Letter grading.
435. Innovations and Current Trends in Ambulatory Care (4)
Lecture, three hours. Requisites: courses 200A, 200B. Examination of U.S. ambulatory care delivery
system, with focus on more recent trends that are highlighted under Patient Protection and Affordable
Care Act of 2010. Structure of ambulatory care service delivery system, infrastructure challenges,
financing and quality of care, role of healthcare reform in shaping future of ambulatory care, concepts of
chronic care/disease management, medical home, and accountable care organizations, measurement,
implementation, and impact of these models. Letter grading.
436. Healthcare Financial Management (4)
Lecture, four hours. Requisites: courses 234, 403. Application of financial management and accounting
principles to healthcare facilities, including unique financial characteristics of healthcare facilities, third‐
party reimbursement, cost finding and rate setting, operational and capital budgeting, auditing, and risk
management. S/U or letter grading.
437. Legal Environment of Health Services Management (2)
Lecture, two hours. Requisites: courses 200A, 200B. General survey of legal aspects of health services
management, including governance, agency, informed consent, medical malpractice, and contracts. S/U
or letter grading.
438. Issues and Problems of Local Health Administration (4)
Lecture, three hours. Preparation: one health services course. Requisites: course 100, Epidemiology 100.
Overview of administrative issues currently faced by local health departments, including providing public
health programs during fiscal constraint, quality improvement, interagency relationships and partnerships,
and political and public interactions. Letter grading.
439. Dental Care Administration (4)
Lecture, three to four hours. Requisites or corequisites: Biostatistics 100A, Epidemiology 100. In‐depth
examination of several specific dental care policy issues: manpower, relationship of treatment to disease,
national health program strategies, and evaluation mechanisms. Letter grading.
440A. Healthcare Information Systems and Technology (4)
Lecture, four hours. Preparation: completion of summer internship. Provides strong foundation in health
information technology (HIT) for those working in healthcare, with emphasis on development of
knowledge and skill to plan, manage, and implement HIT systems in healthcare delivery organizations
with clinical and business partners and evolving HIT spaces. Background and evolution of HIT; how it is
planned, implemented, and managed; and how it can be productively used by healthcare delivery
organizations, external research organizations, regulatory organizations, providers, and
patients/consumers. Fundamentals of technology, electronic medical records (EMR), electronic health
records (EHR), personal health records (PHR), meaningful use, interoperability, and health information
exchanges (HIE). Letter grading.
440B. Health Information Systems: Organization and Management (4)
Lecture, two hours; laboratory, three hours. Requisite: course 440A. Health and administrative research
using clinical records. Principles of planning for routine and special studies. Individual investigation in
methods of obtaining and processing data to meet needs of programs in institution and agency.
Introduction to principles of medical auditing; analysis of medical and health services. S/U or letter
grading.
442. Managed Care (4)
Lecture, four hours. Requisites: courses 200A, 200B. Position of managed care in the U.S. and how it
functions. Introduction to important technical and organizational developments. Exploration of changes in
organization and delivery of healthcare as result of growth of managed care. Letter grading.
445. Healthcare Marketing (2 to 4)
Lecture, two hours. Requisites: courses 200A, 200B. Introduction to concepts of healthcare marketing.
Exploration of principles of market‐driven decision‐making process. Examination of development of key
elements in annual marketing process and of consumer, competitor, company analysis, market
segmentation, and target markets. Letter grading.
M449A. Child Health, Programs, and Policies (4)
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(Same as Community Health Sciences M436A.) Lecture, four hours. Requisite: course 100. Course M449A
is requisite to M449B. Examination of history of child health policy trends and determinants of health,
structure, and function of health service system; needs, programs, and policies affecting especially at‐risk
populations. Letter grading.
M449B. Child Health, Programs, and Policies (4)
(Same as Community Health Sciences M436B.) Lecture, four hours. Requisites: courses 100, M449A.
Examination of history of child health policy trends and determinants of health, structure, and function of
health service system; needs, programs, and policies affecting especially at‐risk populations. Letter
grading.
450. Healthcare Financial Applications (4)
Lecture, four hours. Requisites: courses 200A, 200B. Study of healthcare financial management, including
variables of cost of funds, availability of physicians to provide necessary patients, efficiency of operations,
and legal constraints. S/U or letter grading.
501. Cooperative Program (2 to 8)
Tutorial, to be arranged. Preparation: consent of UCLA graduate adviser and graduate dean, and host
campus instructor, department chair, and graduate dean. Used to record enrollment of UCLA students in
courses taken under cooperative arrangements with USC. No more than 8 units may be applied toward
master's degree minimum total course requirement; may not be applied toward minimum graduate
course requirement. S/U grading.
596. Directed Individual Study or Research (2 to 8)
Tutorial, to be arranged. Limited to graduate students. Individual guided studies under direct faculty
supervision. Only 4 units may be applied toward M.P.H. and M.S. minimum total course requirement. May
be repeated for credit. S/U or letter grading.
597. Preparation for Master's Comprehensive or Doctoral Qualifying Examinations (2 to 12)
Tutorial, to be arranged. Limited to graduate students. May not be applied toward any degree course
requirements. May be repeated for credit. S/U grading.
598. Master's Thesis Research (2 to 8)
Tutorial, to be arranged. Only 4 units may be applied toward M.P.H. and M.S. minimum total course
requirement; may not be applied toward minimum graduate course requirement. May be repeated for
credit. S/U grading.
599. Doctoral Dissertation Research (2 to 12)
Tutorial, to be arranged. May not be applied toward any degree course requirements. May be repeated
for credit. S/U grading.
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STUDENT AFFAIRS
Course Schedule and Classrooms
Please visit http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/schedule/schedulehome.aspx for course schedule and room
assignments.
University Records System Access (URSA)
Through University Records System Access (URSA), UCLA students acquire academic, financial, and
personal information from their University academic records. Students may access the system for up to 10
years after their graduation or last term of attendance. See http://www.ursa.ucla.edu.
Registration
Enrollment and Degree Services
1113 Murphy Hall
(310) 825‐1091
http://www.registrar.ucla.edu
Registration consists of paying fees and enrolling in classes.
1. Registration fees and other University charges are due the 20th of each month. BAR (Billing and
Receivable) accounts can be viewed through URSA.
2. Enrollment in classes is completed via URSA at http://www.ursa.ucla.edu.
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Students must complete both processes by the established deadlines to be officially registered and
enrolled for the term.
Graduate students must be either registered & enrolled or on an official leave of absence every term until
their degrees are awarded. As an exception, certain graduate students may be eligible to pay the filing fee
(see below). Failure to register or be on an official leave of absence for any term constitutes withdrawal
from UCLA.
Paying Fees
Details on fee payment, enrollment procedures,
and deadlines are in the Schedule of Classes at
http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/schedule/.
eBill
BAR accounts are administered electronically
(eBill) through URSA. Monthly financial activity is
displayed for the current month as well as past
account activity for the last 24 months. URSA also
includes a link to the Student Financial Services
website (http://www.sfs.ucla.edu) where students
can find important communications from the
University regarding registration and University
policies. Students can pay their BAR account
electronically using Visa, MasterCard, PULSE, NYSE,
STAR, Discover, or American Express. Students can
also print a remittance document from the eBill
webpage and mail payments with a check or
money order. UCLA converts checks into
electronic payments.
Enrolling in Classes
The Schedule of Classes (http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/schedule/) contains listings of class times,
meeting rooms, instructors, and all information necessary for enrolling in classes. Use the Schedule and
academic counseling to assemble a program of courses.
URSA Enrollment
Students enroll in classes through University Records System Access (URSA), which is accessed at
http://www.ursa.ucla.edu. The site walks students through the enrollment procedure.
Students are assigned specific times—called appointments—when they are allowed to enroll. Use URSA
to determine enrollment appointments.
Also use URSA for other enrollment‐related tasks, such as adding, dropping, or exchanging classes, signing
onto the wait list for a class and checking waitlist status, or changing the grading basis for a class. For
more information, see URSA in the Enrollment section of the Schedule of Classes at
http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/schedule/.
Datasheet
Students must complete a datasheet each quarter, until graduation. The data sheet will be emailed each
quarter by the Central Student Affairs office with the datasheet each quarter. Failure to complete this
results in academic hold.
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Waiving Courses and Transfer of Credit
Students may waive out of the School of Public Health (SPH) core courses (Biostatistics 100A, Community
Health Sciences 100, Epidemiology 100 & Environmental Health Sciences 100) if they took these courses
at UCLA as part of their School of Public Health minor. However, they are still required to make up the
units by taking additional electives courses that are 200‐level or above and for a letter grade. They will
also need to complete a blue petition requesting to waive out of these classes – this petition must be
signed by their academic advisor (form can be obtained at the Central Student Affairs office A1‐269 or
from Departmental Student Affairs Office 31‐236A).
UCLA undergraduate students, who were NOT School of Public Health minors but have taken one or all of
the SPH core courses, could also waive out of these courses. They will need to make up the units by
taking additional elective courses 200‐level or above for a letter grade. They will also need to complete a
blue petition requesting to waive out of these classes – this petition must be signed by their academic
advisor (form can be obtained at the Central Student Affairs office A1‐269 or from Departmental Student
Affairs Office 31‐236A).
Students can also waive out of the SPH core courses if they have taken the same or equivalent courses at
another university by taking and successfully passing the waiver exam, offered by each department in the
School of Public Health. Please note, each department will have to determine if the courses taken qualify
as equivalent course to take the waiver exam. A blue petition will need to be completed for each class
the students waive out of and the units will still need to completed by taking additional elective courses
200‐level or above for a letter grade.
Students who take courses through UCLA Extension that are XLC courses are allowed to transfer a
maximum of 8 units toward their MPH. Students must receive a minimum grade of ‘B’ in XLC courses from
UCLA Extension. If students take more than 8 units, they are allowed to waive out of the class but the
units will still need to be completed by taking additional elective courses 200‐level or above for a letter
grade. These classes must be taken prior to being admitted to the MPH program, once they are graduate
students at UCLA they are not allowed to transfer any classes from UCLA Extension.
Students who take any or all SPH core courses through UCLA Summer Sessions will receive unit credit and
will automatically waive out of the class. They will NOT be required to complete a blue petition and are
NOT required to make up the units.
Courses taken for any other degree previously awarded at UCLA or another institution, and courses taken
before the award of the bachelor’s degree may not be applied toward a graduate degree at UCLA.
If any of the required MPH courses have been completed for any other degree previously awarded at
UCLA or another institution, and course taken before the award of the bachelor’s degree may not be
applied toward a graduate degree at UCLA. Students may be allowed to waive out of the class by
completing a blue petition and receiving approval from their academic advisor and program director.
However, the units will need to be made up y taking additional elective courses 200‐level or above for a
letter grade.
SPH Waiver Exam
Contact the department SAO for more information. Health Services: Jessica Shim jshim@ph.ucla.edu
See the chart below for other department contacts.
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Course to be
Waived Biostatistics 100A CHS 100 EHS 100 EPI 100
Roxy Naranjo Alexis Sexauer Rebecca Greenberg Joy Miller
51‐254 CHS 36‐071 CHS 56‐070 CHS 71‐254A CHS
310‐267‐2186 310‐825‐5308 310‐206‐1619 310‐206‐3901
Contact rlnaranjo@ph.ucla.edu asexauer@ph.ucla.edu rgreenberg@ph.ucla.edu jdmiller@ph.ucla.edu
Grading System
The following grades are used to report the quality of graduate student work at UCLA:
A Superior Achievement
B Satisfactorily demonstrated potentiality for professional achievement in field of study
C Passed the course but did not do work indicative of potentiality for professional achievement in
field of study
F Fail
S Satisfactory (achievement at grade B level or better)
U Unsatisfactory
I Incomplete
IP In Progress
DR Deferred Report
The grades A, B, and C may be modified by a plus or minus suffix. The grades A, B, and S denote
satisfactory progress toward the degree, but a C grade must be offset by higher grades in the same term
for students to remain in good academic standing. Courses in which a C grade is received, however, may
be applied toward graduate degrees unless otherwise prohibited by the program requirements.
Grade Points
Grade points per unit are assigned by the Registrar as follows:
A+ 4.0 C– 1.7
A 4.0 D+ 1.3
A– 3.7 D 1.0
B+ 3.3 D– 0.7
B 3.0 F 0.0
B– 2.7 NP 0.0
C+ 2.3 U 0.0
C 2.0
Grade‐Point Average
The grade‐point average is determined by dividing the number of grade points earned by the number of
units attempted. The total grade points earned for a course equals the number of grade points assigned
times the number of course units. For example, if a student takes three four‐unit courses and receives
grades of A–, B–, and C+, then the GPA for the term equals the total grade points (34.8) divided by the
total course units (12). The GPA is 2.9. For satisfactory standing, graduate students must maintain a B
average (3.0 GPA) in all courses taken at any campus of the University (except UCLA Extension).
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Grades
Graduate students in good standing (minimum 3.0 GPA) may enroll for Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U)
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courses offered only on an S/U grading basis within the major. The grade S is assigned for a letter grade of
B or better, but units earned in this manner are not counted in computing the GPA. Students receive
neither units nor degree credit for a U grade. They may not elect the S/U option for Summer Sessions
courses without an approved petition.
Courses taken on an S/U basis outside the major, and 500‐series courses within the major, are applicable
toward degree and/or academic residency requirements if so approved. Interdepartmental majors may
not apply S/U courses to degree requirements, except for 500‐series courses. Program changes to or from
S/U grading may be made through the tenth week of instruction via URSA.
Courses that are offered only on a S/U basis are designated SU in the Schedule of Classes.
Incomplete Grades
Once an Incomplete (I) grade is assigned, it remains on the transcript along with the passing grade
students may later receive for the course. The instructor may assign the I grade when work is of passing
quality but is incomplete for a good cause (such as illness or other serious problem). It is the student's
responsibility to discuss with the instructor the possibility of receiving an I grade as opposed to a non‐
passing grade.
If an ‘I’ grade is assigned, students may receive unit credit and grade points by satisfactorily completing
the coursework as specified by the instructor. Students should not reenroll in the course; if they do, it is
recorded twice on the transcript. If the work is not completed by the end of the next full term in residence,
the ‘I’ grade lapses to an F, NP, or U as appropriate. Please be in contact with professors so that he/she
may fill out the necessary form to remove the incomplete grade and provide you with your final grade—
the final grade will be noted in the quarter it was removed.
In Progress Grades
For certain courses extending over more than one term (identified by T1, T2, T3, or T4 in the Schedule of
Classes), evaluation of student performance is deferred until the end of the final term of the course.
Provisional grades of In Progress (IP) are assigned in the intervening term(s) and are replaced with the
final grade when students complete the full sequence. The school or College faculty or the Graduate
Division determines credit if they do not complete the full sequence and petition for partial credit.
Deferred Report Grades
Students may receive a Deferred Report (DR) grade when the instructor believes their work to be
complete but cannot assign a grade because of disciplinary proceedings or other problems. If students are
given a DR grade, the Office of the Dean of Students assists them in resolving the problem. For graduate
students, the dean of the Graduate Division sets a deadline by which the DR lapses to an F if the problem
is not resolved and a grade assigned. The DR is changed to a grade, or perhaps to an Incomplete, when
the instructor provides written confirmation that the situation is resolved. The DR grade is not included in
determining the grade‐point average.
Correction of Grades
All grades except DR, I, and IP are final when filed by the instructor in the end‐of‐term course report.
Thereafter, a grade change may be made only in case of a clerical or procedural error or other unusual
circumstances. No grade may be revised by reexamination or, with the exception of the I and IP grades, by
completing additional work. Students who are dissatisfied with a grade should review their work with the
instructor and receive an explanation of the grade assigned. All grade changes are recorded on the
transcript.
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A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons.
The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.0) required by
the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (note that some programs require a higher grade point
average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of progress toward the degree, poor
performance in core courses, etc. Probationary students (Those with cumulative grade point averages
below 3.0) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. Check the
Standards and Procedures for Grad Study at UCLA for more information.
Late Study List
Students who pay their registration fees but are not officially enrolled in courses for credit as of Friday of
the second week of instruction must file a late Study List.
Use an Enrollment Petition for this process. You may obtain this form from the Graduate Division
website: http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/forms/enrollmentpetition.pdf
Student Complaints and Academic Grievances
A grade may be appealed, on any reasonable grounds, to the instructor, the chair of the department, and
the dean of the division or school.
If the student believes that the instructor has violated the Faculty Code of Conduct by assigning the grade
on any basis other than academic grounds, the matter should first be taken up with the instructor. If the
matter is not resolved, the student may go for counsel to the Office of Ombuds Services or may follow the
procedures for the formal filing of charges (see Faculty Code of Conduct earlier in the Appendix). If a
charge is sustained by the Academic Senate Committees on Charges and on Privilege and Tenure, an ad
hoc committee is appointed within two weeks to review the disputed grade, and any warranted change is
made within four weeks.
Registration Cancellation
Before the first day of classes, students may cancel registration by (1) mailing a written notice to
Enrollment and Degree Services, Attn: Cancellation Clerk, 1113 Murphy Hall, UCLA, Box 951429, Los
Angeles, CA 90095‐1429 or (2) faxing a written notice to (310) 206‐4520. Refund is as follows: for new
graduate, continuing, and reentering students, a service fee is deducted from the amount of fees paid.
Graduate students who cancel their registration and do not apply for a formal leave of absence must
compete for readmission to return to the University.
Withdrawal
Withdrawing from the University means discontinuing attendance in all courses in which students are
enrolled. Students who withdraw during a term need to file a Notice of Withdrawal, available from their
departmental office. When students officially withdraw, a percentage of the registration fee may be
refunded depending on the date the withdrawal form is filed.
Claims for refund must be presented within the academic (fiscal) year to which the claim is applicable.
Consult the Schedule of Classes for policy details and specific refund dates. Students may withdraw only if
they have not taken any final examinations or otherwise completed the work in any classes.
Students who register and subsequently discontinue coursework or stop payment on registration checks
without an approved petition for withdrawal, leave of absence, or cancellation receive F, NP, or U grades,
as appropriate, for all courses in which they are enrolled for that term. A fine is assessed if any check for
registration fee payment is returned by a bank for stopped payment, insufficient funds, or any other
reason. No fees are refunded, and future registration privileges may be curtailed or revoked.
Graduate Readmission
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For details on the policies below, consult Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA at
http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/publications.asp.
Graduate Leave of Absence
Continuing graduate students in good standing (3.0 GPA or above) who have completed at least one term
of UCLA graduate work may, with the support of their department and the approval of the Graduate
Division, be eligible for leaves of absence. Graduate students are allowed a maximum of six quarters of
official leave of absence.
Federal policy governing students on F‐1 and J‐1 visas restricts leaves of absence to certain conditions.
Therefore, the Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars, in consultation with the Graduate
Division, individually evaluates each international graduate student request for a leave of absence to
determine that it meets federal (and University) eligibility criteria.
Students on approved leave of absence are not permitted to use faculty time or make use of University
facilities for more than12 hours since their last registration and are not eligible for apprentice personnel
employment or other services normally available to registered students. There is no need to apply for
readmission, since the approved leave is for readmission to a specific term. The Registrar’s Office notifies
students about registration information for the returning term.
Obtain a Request for Leave of Absence form from the Graduate Division Forms Website. See the Schedule
of Classes calendar for the filing deadline.
Transfer to another Department
Students who want to transfer to another department in the School of Public Health should complete a
blue petition (available for pick up at A1‐269), secure signatures and submit to the Central Student Affairs
office along with an updated Statement of Purpose, 1‐2 letters of recommendation (preferably from a
faculty member in the department requesting transferred into) and if needed an updated resume/CV.
Transfer petitions will be reviewed by 3 faculty members in the department. Students receive notification
of the petition in their student mailboxes. Students should plan their course sequencing accordingly
when petitioning to transfer into another department so that they are not behind in their current
department’s curriculum and aren’t too behind in their prospective department’s curriculum either.
Transfer to a Doctoral Degree
Students who want to continue onto a Doctoral degree after completing their MS or MPH degree may do
so by completing a blue petition (available for pick up at A1‐269), secure signatures and submit to the
Central Student Affairs office along with an updated Statement of Purpose, 2 letters of recommendation,
a writing sample, and an updated resume/CV. Due date to submit petition is December 1st for fall
admission. Doctoral transfer applications will be reviewed and students will be notified during the winter
quarter if application is submitted by the due date.
Application for Readmission
Students who are granted a formal leave of absence do not have to apply for readmission if they resume
their graduate work in accordance with the terms of their leaves. All other continuing graduate students
who fail to register for any regular session, or who fail to complete a term through cancellation or
withdrawal, must compete for readmission with new applicants.
Students who have registered at any time as a graduate student at UCLA and are returning after an
absence (except a formal leave of absence) must file an Application for Graduate Admission which is
available online at http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu. Payment of the nonrefundable application fee may be
paid by credit card or by check or money order. Transcripts of all academic work completed since
registration at UCLA as a graduate student must also be submitted.
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Petitions (Blue Petition)
A petition is a form submitted to request an exception from any standard rule or regulation of the
University. It is the only way to obtain formal approval from the department, school, the Registrar, or
office with authority over the particular request.
The School of Public Health requires Blue Petitions which can be picked up at the Central Student Affairs
office located in A1‐269 CHS. The Blue Petition is a form submitted to explain student’s request to be
exempted from any rule or regulation of the program. It is the only way to obtain formal approval from
the department, the School, the Registrar, or whoever has authority to grant a particular request. All
petitions must be filed as soon as possible and signed by the student’s academic advisor and by the
Department Chair.
Advancement to Candidacy
Students who wish to graduate must petition for advancement to candidacy. Advancement to candidacy
is a requirement for all M.S. and M.PH. degree
candidates: an informational workshop about it is held
in the Winter Quarter, usually in February. If a student
misses the workshop, the petition for advancement to
candidacy is available from the Student Affairs Office
(A1‐269 CHS). It must be completed, signed by the
student’s advisor and the Chair/Vice Chair, and returned
to Student Affairs within the first week of the quarter in
which the student expects to obtain the degree. The
deadline for Advancement to Candidacy for fall or
winter quarter is generally the first week of the quarter.
The Student Affairs Office regularly posts the specific
due dates.
Transcripts and Records
The transcript reflects all undergraduate and graduate
work completed in UCLA regular session and Summer
Sessions. It lists chronologically the courses, units,
grades, cumulative GPA, transfer credits, and total units.
Official UCLA transcripts are printed on security paper to
safeguard against unauthorized duplication, alteration,
and misrepresentation. The paper has a multicolor
security background design and a border with the words “University of California, Los Angeles.”
Authentication details are located in the lower right‐hand corner of the transcript, and the transcript
legend is located on the reverse of the document. Transcripts are issued in blue envelopes marked
“Official Transcripts Enclosed.”
Two versions of official UCLA student records are available from Academic Record Services, 1113 Murphy
Hall. These are the academic transcript and the verification transcript. Each is designed to meet specific
needs.
Academic Transcript
The academic transcript is a student’s complete academic record, including a listing of courses
taken, transfer credit, units, grades, grade‐point average (GPA), earned UCLA degrees, and in‐
progress term information. In‐progress information includes a list of the courses that a student
enrolled in during the term the document was requested and other in‐progress information such
as a change in major or the removal of an ‘I’ grade.
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Grades for completed terms are processed immediately following the conclusion of final
examinations. Complete academic transcripts are available approximately two weeks after the
last day of the term. For graduating students, academic transcripts with the graduation date
included are available approximately seven weeks after the end of the term. Students who
require earlier proof of graduation should contact a degree auditor in 1113 Murphy Hall. A fee
may be charged for this service.
The minimum period required for processing and issuing academic transcripts for both registered
and former students is three working days.
Verification Transcript
The verification transcript certifies registration (fee payment), enrollment status, and degrees.
For auto insurance “good student” discount, insurance forms should be presented at 1113
Murphy Hall. The verification fee is required for this service. Verification transcripts confirm
student status only after registration fees have been paid for the term. Verification of student
workload is based on actual enrolled units and does not consider wait‐listed units or list courses
for a term.
Verification of degree can be issued after students’ degrees have been posted to their student
record approximately seven weeks after the term ends. Students who require verification before
their degree is posted should contact their degree auditor in 1113 Murphy Hall.
The fee for a verification transcript is waived if requested for loan or student aid verifications
(proof of request required). Most enrollment verifications for loans and creditors, however, are
processed for the University by the National Student Clearinghouse. Approved by the U.S.
Department of Education, the clearinghouse is a national organization that facilitates and
expedites student enrollment verifications for creditors and other student service‐related
agencies. The clearinghouse abides by all provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act (FERPA).
Ordering Transcripts
Academic and verification transcripts can be ordered through URSA, in person at 1113 Murphy Hall, or by
sending a request to UCLA Registrar’s Office, Attn: [Academic or Verification] Transcripts, 1105 Murphy
Hall, Box 951429, Los Angeles, CA 90095‐1429.
Requests should include the student’s
1. Name under which he or she was registered at UCLA
2. Dates of attendance at UCLA
3. Date of birth
4. 9‐digit student ID number, if available
5. Complete address and telephone number
6. Number of copies requested
7. Mailing instructions including all details and any special handling
8. Full signature
Transcript request forms containing this information are available in the Murphy Hall northwest lobby or
at http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/forms/.
For UCLA Extension courses, order transcripts from UCLA Extension, P.O. Box 24901, Department K, Los
Angeles, CA 90024‐0910.
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Requests are not processed if students have outstanding financial, academic, or administrative obligations
(holds) to the University. Transcripts of work completed elsewhere must be requested directly from the
campus or institution concerned.
More information on ordering transcripts is available by calling (310) 825‐1091 or by contacting
transcripts@registrar.ucla.edu.
DPR—Degree Progress Report
You may access your degree progress report by logging into your URSA account. The Degree Progress
Reporting System is a counseling tool to apprise you of your progress toward a degree and should be used
in conjunction with the UCLA General Catalog. The DPR is not to be used outside the UCLA community. It
is NOT an official transcript and should not be used as such.
Graduate students may use the DPR to obtain term grade information, however questions about your
academic record, grades, advancement to candidacy, degree expected term, etc. should be directed to
your Graduate Department, Professor, Graduate Advisor and/or the Registrar.
English as a Second Language
All non‐native speakers of English who are new to UCLA are required to take the English as a Second
Language Placement Exam (ESLPE). Student may be exempt from this requirement, or may be required to
take up to three courses of the English 33 series according to their performance on the exam. Students
may take the exam only twice. Graduate students wishing to take a second test must wait at least one
quarter before retaking the exam. Please note that the second of the two scores will be used for the
placement decision. If needed, ESL Courses are available to facilitate studies at UCLA. A student who
does not fulfill the ESL requirement will not be permitted to graduate. Please see
http://www.appling.ucla.edu/index.php for more information.
Student Records
The Registrar prepares, maintains, and permanently retains a record of each student’s academic work.
Student files of pertinent documents are maintained up to five years following the last date of attendance.
Students may view their documents in Enrollment and Degree Services, 1113 Murphy Hall, (310) 825‐1091.
Advance notice of two to three days is required for viewing.
Change of Name or Address
Students who wish to change their name on official University records should fill out a UCLA Name
Change or Correction form (available in the Murphy Hall northwest lobby) and submit it with
documentation supporting the name change to Enrollment and Degree Services, 1113 Murphy Hall. All
name changes are recorded on the transcript. If students change their address, they should update their
address through URSA.
Course Evaluations
At the end of each quarter around Week 9, students have an opportunity to evaluate their instructors and
Teaching Assistants. Honest and constructive criticism is required to produce high‐quality course
curriculum and instructor teaching style. The evaluations will be filled out by the students, analyzed by
the UCLA’s Central EIP office, and distributed to the chair of Health Services Department for review.
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Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty is a serious crime that is very easily overlooked by people pursuing academia. It is a
disturbing issue that both faculty and students must handle seriously and legitimately. In order to protect
the integrity of the University and to prevent academic fraud, students and researchers must refrain from
academic dishonesty. Please visit our university’s Academic Dishonesty website listed below for more
information.
http://www.oid.ucla.edu/publications/teachersguide/policies/dishonesty/dishonest
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STUDENT INFORMATION
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2011‐2012
Calendars Academic & Administrative 2011‐2012
Fall Quarter 2011
Quarter begins Monday, September 19
Instruction begins Thursday, September 22
Study List deadline (becomes official) Friday, October 7
Veterans Day holiday Friday, November 11
Thanksgiving holiday Thursday‐Friday, November 24‐25
Instruction ends Friday, December 2
Common final exams Saturday‐Sunday, December 3‐4
Final examinations Monday‐Friday, December 5‐9
Quarter ends Friday, December 9
Christmas holiday Monday‐Tuesday, December 26‐27
New Year’s holiday Friday‐Monday, December 30‐January 2
Campus closed Thursday‐Monday, December 22‐January 2
Winter Quarter 2012
Quarter begins Wednesday, January 4
Instruction begins Monday, January 9
Martin Luther King, Jr, holiday Monday, January 16
Study List deadline (becomes official) Friday, January 20
Presidents’ Day holiday Monday, February 20
Instruction ends Friday, March 16
Common final exams Saturday‐Sunday, March 17‐18
Final examinations Monday‐Friday, March 19‐23
Quarter ends Friday, March 23
Spring Quarter 2012
Quarter begins Wednesday, March 28
Cesar Chavez holiday Friday, March 30
Instruction begins Monday, April 2
Study List deadline (becomes official) Friday, April 13
Memorial Day holiday Monday, May 28
Instruction ends Friday, June 8
Common final exams Saturday‐Sunday, June 9‐10
Final examinations Monday‐Friday, June 11‐15
Quarter ends Friday, June 15
Commencement ceremonies Friday‐Saturday, June 15‐16
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
www.internationalcenter.ucla.edu
417 Charles E. Young Drive West, Room 106
(310) 825‐1681
Federal regulations governing policy and procedure of visa issuance and maintenance for international
students and scholars make it especially important for these individuals to maintain contact with
international student and scholar counselors and advisers following their arrival on campus. UCLA
students, postdoctoral fellows, and visiting scholars from abroad are encouraged to visit the UCLA
International Center, which houses the Dashew Center for Inter‐national Students and Scholars. The UCLA
International Center can be found in the Tom Bradley International Hall, located at the central western
entrance to UCLA. The Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars provides a mandatory
orientation program that helps international students and scholars pursue their goals while UCLA
Graduate Student Orientation Handbook 15at UCLA.
The Dashew Center also provides specialized services, counseling, and programs for all international
students and scholars, from the time of their arrival to their departure. They offer services such as
orientation for new students, help in locating affordable housing, English conversation classes, and
programs for the families of international scholars, assistance with questions regarding immigration issues,
employment, financial aid, tax matters, and cultural adjustment, as well as a number of other topics.
HEALTH SERVICES ALUMNI ASSOCIATION‐HSAA ALUMNI NETWORK
The UCLA Health Services Alumni Association (HSAA) is a UCLA recognized member of the UCLA
Professional School Clubs. The HSAA’s membership consists of graduates from the UCLA School of Public
Health, Department of Health Services including its precursor programs such as the Hospital
Administration and Health Management programs. As an alumni association, the HSAA serves as a
vehicle to link graduates to the Program. In addition, the HSAA supports the Department of Health
Services and Health Services students through grants and in‐kind services.
HSAA Vision
Building healthy futures as we build leaders in health care.
HSAA Mission
The mission of the UCLA Health Services Alumni Association is to establish and maintain a strong bond
between the Department of Health Services and its graduates, through service and program offerings, and
to support, financially and otherwise, the students, faculty and alumni of the Department of Health
Services.
For more information, please visit http://uclahsaa.org/.
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HEALTH SERVICES STUDENT ASSOCIATION‐HSSA: FUTURE HEALTHCARE LEADERS
HSSA is a professional‐quality student led organization representing all students currently enrolled in a
program of study through the UCLA Health Services Department (one‐year and two‐year MPH, DrPH, PhD
and EMPH programs).
HSAA Mission
To be the professional student membership society of future health administration, health policy and
public health leaders. To meet the professional, educational and leadership needs of our members.
HSAA Goals
HSSA will represent all UCLA HS students' interests.
We will cultivate personal and professional development through continuous social support, constructive
mentoring and career networking opportunities throughout a member's tenure.
We will strengthen the relationship between the day and executive programs, between UCLA and the
broader health services community, and between HSSA and the Health Services Alumni Association.
We will apply our members' knowledge, skills and experience to service projects addressing the needs of
our community.
We will diversify our funding sources by successfully pursuing external sponsorship and fundraising
activities.
If you have questions, suggestions for events and programs or any other comments, send an email to
ucla_hssa@yahoo.com
FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND FUNDING
Please click on link below for specifics.
Support for Continuing Students
Brochure & application forms.
ASE Appointment Opportunities
Anticipated student employee openings & union agreement.
Summer Research Mentorship
Summer support for doctoral students in the humanities & social sciences.
Funding Opportunities
Extramural support, online funding databases, & proposal consultants.
Academic Apprentice Personnel
Student manual & salary scales.
Graduate Work‐Study Program
Support for academic research projects.
Bruin Direct Deposit
Authorization form for direct deposit of stipend payments.
Tax Information & Forms
UCLA tax information and forms for fellowship recipients.
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STUDENT LIFE AND RESOURCES
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center
All registered graduate students may use the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center, an
outpatient clinic geared to the special needs of students at UCLA. The Ashe Center offers a full range of
clinical and support services, most of which are prepaid by student registration fees. The clinical staff is
comprised of highly qualified doctors, nurse practitioners, and nurses.
www.studenthealth.ucla.edu
Medical Insurance Requirement
As a condition of registration, the University requires that all graduate and professional students,
including inter‐national students on non‐immigrant visas, have medical insurance coverage that meets the
University’s minimum requirements. Contact the Insurance Office on the fourth floor of the Arthur Ashe
Student Health and Wellness Center for details regarding the campus Student Health Insurance Plan
(SHIP) or regarding the campus minimum requirements.
Waiving SHIP
Please visit the Arthur Ashe Health Center Website for more information regarding waiving SHIP.
http://www.studenthealth.ucla.edu/insuranceinfo.html
Student Psychological Services (SPS)
Student Psychological Services (SPS) is a multi‐disciplinary
mental health center for the UCLA community. UCLA
Graduate Student Orientation Handbook Psychologists,
clinical social workers, and psychiatrists are available, offering
individual and group counseling and psychotherapy to
students; consultation, outreach, prevention, and education
to students; and training programs for graduates in the
mental health professions. Student Psychological Services
maintains a strict policy of confidentiality. No information is
released without the student’s written consent except where
disclosure is required or allowed by law. Emergency
counseling is also available on a drop‐in, first‐come‐first‐serve
basis. If you are experiencing an emergency situation and Stu‐
dent Psychological Services is closed, please go to the UCLA
Hospital Emergency Room.
221 Westwood Plaza (John Wooden Center West)
(310) 825‐0768 (24‐hr help line)
www.sps.ucla.edu
WRITING TUTORIALS
The Graduate Writing Center offers free writing consultation to graduate and professional school students
at all levels and in all disciplines, as well as writing workshops on a variety of topics. Meet with a trained
and experienced writing consultant to work on writing issues ranging from style and argumentation to
grammar and syntax. The graduate writing consultants will work with you to develop your writing
confidence and your writing skills.
Student Activities Center, Suit B11 (310) 267‐4805
http://gsa.asucla.edu/gsrc/gwc/
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT
The UCLA School of Public Health Career Services Office is
located on the A floor of the School of Public Health.
Arlecia Powell‐Halley, M.S.
Career Services Office
UCLA School of Public Health
Box 951772
Los Angeles, CA 90095‐1772
Phone: 310‐206‐7158
Fax: 310‐825‐0472
Email: aphalley@ph.ucla.edu
COMPUTER AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
Academic Technology Services (ATS)
www.ats.ucla.edu
5308 Math Sciences Building
(310) 825‐6635
frontdeskoit.ucla.edu
Advanced Technologies
High Performance Computing provides access to advanced
computational facilities and extensive one‐on‐one consulting and training to assist researchers in solving
large‐scale research problems through computation and modeling.
Software Central
Software Central provides the UCLA community with information about software licensing and volume
license agreements that support research and instruction.
Student Labs
Academic Technology Services operates and maintains the Disabilities and Computing Lab and the Stats
Lab.
Training & Consulting
Training in both online and in‐class instructional formats is offered by ATS to faculty and students in a
variety of research and instructional topics and applications. The Statistical Computing and Consulting
program offers direct consulting and training to help faculty and students plan, implement and interpret
their statistical design and analysis.
Disabilities and Computing Program Consultants at Disabilities and Computing Program (DCP) at ATS help
faculty, students and staff with dis‐abilities by providing access to adaptive computing technology and
educational programs.
Bruin OnLine (BOL)
Bruin OnLine (BOL) is a collection of services that provides UCLA students, faculty, and staff with e‐mail,
web hosting services, network connectivity (including wireless), and free software and support.
Walk‐in Consulting: Kerckhoff Hall, Suite 124 Telephone
Technical Support: (310) 267‐HELP (4357) option 1 consult@ucla.edu
www.bol.ucla.edu
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BruinTech
The purpose of BruinTech is to help faculty, students, and staff navigate the diversity of UCLA information
technology (IT) services and organizations. The web site reflects the dynamic nature of IT on campus by
spotlight‐ing current views and events. In addition, BruinTech publishes a newsletter and offers seminars
on relevant IT topics approximately four times a year.
http://map.ais.ucla.edu/go/Campus‐Services/ Technology
MyUCLA
MyUCLA is a customized portal web page where students can access real‐time class schedules, grades,
campus appoint‐ments, traffic and weather information, check their UCLA e‐mail account and link to
campus events and resources.
www.my.ucla.edu
Borrowing a CLICC Laptop
Currently enrolled UCLA Students, currently employed UCLA Faculty and Staff Members, may checkout a
laptop using their valid UCLA Logon and Password. Laptop borrowing privileges may be revoked or
suspended based on violations of policies at the discretion of Library Administration.
Please visit http://www.clicc.ucla.edu/laptops_whatyouneed.asp for CLICC laptop lending locations.
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (OSD)
How to register with the OSD.
To register with OSD, please call (310) 825‐1501, and we will make an appointment for you to meet with a
disability specialist. If you are unsure if you qualify, we will explore with you what the issues are and make
recommendations. All services provided by the OSD are free of charge, and information is kept strictly
confidential. In order to register with the OSD, students fill out a general information form and provide
current documentation of their disability/medical condition.
Office Hours and Locations
Main Office ‐ A255 Murphy Hall
Hours: Monday ‐ Friday, 8am ‐ 5pm
(310) 825‐1501
(310) 206‐6083 (telephone device for the deaf)
(310) 825‐9656 (fax)
(310) 825‐2263 (van service)
Mailing Address
UCLA Office for Students with Disabilities
Box 951426
Los Angeles, CA 90095‐1426
OSD Resource Room (Proctoring and Alternative Format) ‐
181 Powell Library
Hours: Monday ‐ Friday, 8am ‐ 5pm
(310) 825‐2651
(310) 267‐2008 (fax)
Mailing Address
UCLA OSD Resource Room
Box 957128
Los Angeles, CA 90095‐7128
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TRANSPORTATION & SHUTTLE SERVICES
Campus Shuttles
The campus shuttle system incorporates the use of buses and vans that are clean, wheelchair accessible
and well‐equipped with air‐conditioning and comfortable seating.
Campus Express
The Campus Express shuttle travels in a counter‐clockwise direction providing round‐trip service from:
Weyburn Terrace and Lot 36 in the southwest corner of campus, through Westwood and the University to
Macgowan Hall turnaround in the northeast region of campus.
Schedule: Monday to Friday (excluding Holidays) 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Stops approximately every 8 ‐ 10 minutes
Reduced Hours: Summer, Winter, & Spring Breaks: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
New Wilshire Center Route
The Wilshire Center shuttle travels in a counter‐clockwise direction providing round‐trip service from:
Wilshire Center through Westwood Village, up Hilgard Avenue with stops at Parking Structure 2 (in front
of Molecular Sciences), Gonda Research Facility, 100 Medical Plaza, completing the loop at the Wilshire
Center.
Schedule: Monday to Friday (excluding Holidays) 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Stops approximately every 8‐10 minutes
Northwest Campus
The Northwest Campus shuttle travels in a counter‐clockwise direction providing round‐trip van service
across the northern region of campus traveling on Charles Young Drive between: Macgowan Hall, Kreiger
(Bellagio) Child Care Center, Southern Regional Library and Hedrick Hall.
Schedule: Monday to Friday (excluding Holidays) 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Stops at MacGowan Hall at every half hour mark
Public Transportation
Refer to the website below to obtain more information regarding the ways to
get around UCLA. http://map.ais.ucla.edu/go/1000216
Parking
http://map.ais.ucla.edu/go/Campus%20Parking/
BRUIN CARD
BruinCard is your passport to Life at UCLA. It serves as the official University
ID, University Debit Card, Library Card, Gym Pass, Meal Card, Access Card,
Laundry Card.
For more information, please visit
https://secure.bruincard.ucla.edu/bcw/web/Home.aspx
STUDENT MAIL
Student Mail Box is located in 31‐279 CHS as you walk into the room. It is
important that student check their mail as the professors and the student affairs may use the mailbox to
communicate with the students.
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FACULTY LISTINGS & DIRECTORY
FACULTY
ROSHAN BASTANI, PH.D. Study access to health care among low‐income, ethnic minority
Professor and other underserved groups, with focus testing the efficacy of
bastani@ucla.edu patient and health care system directed interventions to improve
access.
E. RICHARD BROWN, PH.D. Health insurance coverage, the lack of coverage, and the effects of
Professor public policies; managed care and market conditions on access to
erbrown@ucla.edu health services, particularly for disadvantaged populations; ethnic
minorities and immigrants.
JONATHAN FIELDING, M.D., M.P.H. Development of clinical preventive services guidelines; prevention
Professor‐in‐Residence economics and financing; health promotion for children, adults
jfieldin@ucla.edu and families in community; clinical and occupational settings.
PATRICIA GANZ, M.D. The study of quality‐of‐life outcomes in cancer and other chronic
Professor diseases; clinical intervention trials in breast cancer; late effects of
pganz@ucla.edu cancer treatment, and improving the quality of care for cancer
survivors; research on the prevention, detection, treatment and
supportive care of cancer.
NEAL HALFON, M.D., M.P.H. Developmental services to young children; access to care for low‐
Professor income children; delivery of health services to children with special
nhalfon@ucla.edu health care needs — with a particular interest in abused and neglected
children in the foster care system.
MOIRA INKELAS, PH.D. Children’s access to health care; tailoring managed care and health
Associate Professor care financing policies to the needs of children with chronic illness; the
minkelas@ucla.edu impact of systems on quality and performance; measuring quality of
care, and quality improvement.
GERALD KOMINSKI, PH.D. Evaluating the costs and cost‐effectiveness of health care programs
Professor and technologies; improving access and health outcomes, particularly
kominski@ucla.edu among ethnic and vulnerable populations; and developing models for
estimating health expenditures and forecasting population health.
JACK NEEDLEMAN, PH.D. Health policy issues; hospital nurse staffing and patient outcomes;
Professor nursing performance measurement; studies of the costs and quality of
needlema@ucla.edu care and access to health services; comparing for‐profit and nonprofit
hospital performance and studying nonprofit and public hospital
conversions to for‐profit status; performance and quality of care of
community health centers and changes in access to inpatient care for
psychiatric conditions and substance abuse.
ALEX ORTEGA, PH.D. Application of epidemiological methods in health services research;
Professor the physical, medical, and mental health needs of Latino children and
aortega@ucla.edu their families both in the United States and in the U.S. Commonwealth
of Puerto Rico; health research on the homeless, military veterans,
and undocumented immigrants.
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NINEZ PONCE, PH.D. Understanding macroeconomics effects on health and health care
Associate Professor access in low‐income countries, and more recently in low‐SES
nponce@ucla.edu neighborhoods and ethnic minorities in the U.S; explore neighborhood
effects and health care market factors that may explain persisting
racial and ethnic disparities in cancer screening.
THOMAS RICE, PH.D. Physicians’ economic behavior; health insurance for the elderly; the
Professor Medicare program; health care cost containment; the role of
trice@conet.ucla.edu competition in health care reform; managed care.
HECTOR RODRIGUEZ, PH.D., M.P.H. Organizational and system analysis, particularly as it pertains to
Assistant Professor primary care delivery, HIV/STD screening and treatment, public health
hrod@ucla.edu systems and health care disparities; understanding the extent to which
systematic survey reporting biases by ethnic minorities affect the
profiling of individual physicians on patient experience measures;
understanding how the organizational structure and arrangements of
local health departments influence the surveillance and control of
sexually transmitted diseases.
STUART SCHWEITZER, PH.D. Health policy, especially as they pertain to pharmaceuticals,
Professor gerontology, and the financing of health care; drug pricing for
sschweit@ucla.edu developing countries.
PAUL TORRENS, M.D., M.P.H. Health care management and health care policy; health services
Professor organization and financing, health services organization and theory,
torrens@ucla.edu managerial processes in health service organizations and managed
care.
ARTURO VARGAS BUSTAMANTE, PH.D. Health care disparities; health services in developing countries;
Assistant Professor population groups that are overwhelmingly uninsured or that have
avb@ucla.edu poor access to health care, predominantly among Hispanics/Latinos;
statistical analyses of disparities in health care access, utilization,
quality and insurance coverage; cross‐border health care utilization
and in the effect of health services privatization and decentralization
in middle‐income countries, predominantly in Latin America.
ANTRONETTE K. YANCEY, M.D., M.P.H. Chronic disease prevention and adolescent health promotion;
Professor childhood obesity prevention.
ayancey@ucla.edu
FREDERICK J. ZIMMERMAN, PH.D., Economic influences on population health, with a particular focus on
Associate Professor media use and child health; media exposure (commercial vs. non‐
fredzimmerman@ucla.edu commercial; violent vs. non‐violent) on developmental outcomes such
as obesity, cognitive development, and executive function.
EMERITUS FACULTY
EMILY ABEL, PH.D. Women & health care; history of public health; caregiving
Professor Emeritus
eabel@ucla.edu
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RONALD ANDERSEN, PH.D. Access to medical care; models of health services use; comparative
Professor Emeritus health services organization; medical care for vulnerable populations;
randerse@ucla.edu oral health services
LESTER BRESLOW, M.D., M.P.H., SC.D. Health maintenance, aging, cancer epidemiology
Professor Emeritus
breslow@ucla.edu
ROBERT KAPLAN, PH.D. Development of a generic, preference‐based measure of health
Professor outcome; concept of Quality‐Adjusted Life Years (QALYs); estimating
rmkaplan@ucla.edu the cost/effectiveness of medical and public health interventions;
evaluations of prevention in primary health care.
ADJUNCT FACULTY
ELLEN ALKON, M.D. Public health aware primary care physicians, clinic organization,
Director expansion, and integration and public health advocacy.
ealkon@dhs.co.la.ca.us
BARBARA BERMAN, PH.D. Tobacco prevention among high risk adolescents and young adults;
Adjunct Professor low‐income multi‐ethnic populations, and deaf and hard of hearing
bberman@ucla.edu youth; developing effective cancer prevention and control
programming, with a current emphasis on breast health and breast
cancer, for adult populations.
BRUCE DAVIDSON, PH.D. Health services delivery and evaluation, with hands‐on experience in
Adjunct Assistant Professor leading, supporting, and evaluating patient care process improvement
bruce.davidson@cshs.org initiatives, the delivery of patient care services in both inpatient and
outpatient settings, development and implementation of initiatives
designed to promote cost‐effective, high quality medical care, medical
treatment effectiveness, decision‐making in health care, and
measurement for quality improvement, information management.
PAMELA DAVIDSON, PH.D. Leadership and organizational development and access to medical
Associate Professor care, medical and dental care access, geographic variation and
davidson@ucla.edu determinants of safety net performance and breast cancer stage at
diagnosis, and organization and leadership development.
ARAM DOBALIAN, PH.D., M.P.H., J.D. Public health emergency preparedness including the public health
Associate Adjunct Professor impact of bioterrorism, hurricanes, earthquakes, and other natural
adobalia@ucla.edu and human‐caused disasters, nursing, long‐term care, nursing home
malpractice, advance care planning, and the role of pain in the use of
health services.
BETH GLENN, PH.D. Cancer prevention and control among ethnic minority and Adjunct
Assistant Professor underserved populations; understanding perceived benefits and
bglenn@ucla.edu barriers to genetic evaluation and testing for breast cancer risk among
ethnic minority women.
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DANA GOLDMAN, PH.D. Applied microeconomics and medical issues, with a special interest in
Professor the role that medical technology and health insurance play in
dana_goldman@rand.org determining health‐related outcomes.
FRED HAGIGI, M.B.A., M.P.H., DR.P.H. Marketing strategies within public and private organizations; Adjunct
Associate Professor healthcare delivery system analyses, and organizational performance
hagigi@ucla.edu measurements; translating research into practice and demonstrating
the business case for increased healthcare quality.
DIANA HILBERMAN, DR.P.H., M.P.H. Inter‐organizational relationships, hospital‐physician relationships,
Adjunct Associate Professor organizational behavior, and management and strategy.
hilberma@ucla.edu
EMMETT B. KEELER, PH.D. Evaluate a new model for helping people with chronic diseases
Professor manage their health better. cost‐effectiveness analyses to a variety of
emmett@rand.org UCLA geriatric interventions, and a project to develop a business case
for providers to offer higher quality care, the theoretical and empirical
effects of alternative health insurance plans on episodes of treatment
and on health outcomes, the potential demand for and effects of
Medical Savings Accounts.
ALICE A. KUO, M.D., PH.D. Reading disabilities and social skills problems in children, cultural
Assistant Professor variations in child development, parenting influences on child
akuo@mednet.ucla.edu development, and developmental systems of care.
ANTONIO P. LEGORRETA, M.D., M.P.H. Health and pharmaceutical economics, health care demand, Adjunct
Professor and assessment of new medical technology, measure medical
care and resource consumption disparities, trauma care
reimbursement, breast cancer, asthma, diabetes, cardiovascular
disease.
JEFFREY LUCK , M.B.A, PH.D. Analyze and disseminate population health data for Associate
Professor management and policy analysis, applications of new
jluck@ucla.edu management practices and information systems to improve
the quality and efficiency of health care organizations in industrialized
and developing countries, clinical vignettes and standardized patients,
to measure the quality of outpatient care.
ANNETTE MAXWELL, PH.D. Cancer health disparities in diverse populations, especially among
Adjunct Professor several Asian ethnic groups.
amaxwell@ucla.edu
WILLIAM MCCARTHY, PH.D. Encourage members of special populations to adhere to Dietary
Adjunct Professor Guidelines for Americans (African American adult women, low‐income
wmccarth@ucla.edu middle school students, low‐income patients of community health
centers) and to be smokefree (WIC participants, aerospace workers,
Korean and South Asian immigrants); epidemiological investigations of
tobacco use in special populations (adolescents, Asian subpopulations,
residents of homeless shelters).
LORI PELLICCIONI, J.D., M.P.H., PH.D. Healthcare fraud and abuse in the Medicare Program and
Adjunct Assistant Professor corporate compliance in healthcare organizations.
lpellicc@ucla.edu
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NADEREH POURAT, PH.D. Assessing the disparities in access to care of underserved population;
Adjunct Associate Professor access issues among Asian Americans, immigrants, the low‐income,
pourat@ucla.edu and the elderly as well as access to services such as breast and cervical
cancer screening and oral health care among others.
DYLAN H. ROBY, PH.D. Health care affordability, access to care for the uninsured, impacts of
Adjunct Assistant Professor managed care, use of safety net providers, and the effectiveness of
droby@ucla.edu disease management programs; study of the characteristics of HMO
enrollees for the Office of the Patient Advocate; access to acute care
for children in California’s hospitals.
MAREN T. SCHEUNER, M.D., M.P.H. Educational issues and access to quality genetic services,
Adjunct Associate Professor family history of common diseases, genetic risk assessment
scheuner@rand.org and disease management and prevention.
RICHARD E. SINAIKO, M.P.H. Medical practice operations, financial and strategic
Adjunct Associate Professor management, physician hospital integration, managed care
richard@sinaikohc.com marketing and contracting, organizational strategic planning,
academic medical center/faculty practice plan reorganization, network
development, medical group formation and merger and consolidation.
LEAH VRIESMAN, PH.D., M.H.A, M.B.A The relationship between graduate health management
Assistant Professor curriculums with educational outstanding new leaders in the
vriesman@ucla.edu field, comparative merger & acquisition theory between the
public and private sectors and pharm‐biotech market strategies.
ELIZABETH YANO, PH.D. Organizational factors influencing quality of care and system
Adjunct Professor performance, with a focus on primary care, prevention,
elizabeth.yano@med.va.gov depression, and women’s health, and enabling empirical
assessment of factors that distinguish high and low performing health
care organizations.
JOINT APPOINTED FACULTY
KATHRYN A. ATCHISON, D.D.S., M.P.H. Outcomes assessment and quality of care issues, such as
katchison@conet.ucla.edu perceptions of oral health and development and evaluation
of psychosocial outcome measures.
ROBERT BROOK, M.D., SC.D. Quality assessment and assurance; the development and use
Professor of health status measurements in health policy; the efficiency
robert_Brook@rand.org and effectiveness of medical care, and the variation in use of
selected services by geographic area.
WILLIAM S. COMANOR, PH.D. Economics of Research and Development in the
Professor Pharmaceutical Industry
comanor@ucla.edu
WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM, M.D., M.P.H. Racial and ethnic disparities in care, barriers to care, and
Professor health outcomes, particularly for underserved populations
wcunningham@mednet.ucla.edu with HIV. access to medical care and racial/ethnic disparities
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in the national HIV Costs and Services Utilization Study (HCSUS). access
to HIV care, barriers to medical care, use of HIV services, racial
disparities, HIV prevention, and health outcomes for persons with
HIV/AIDS.
SUSAN ETTNER, PH.D. Mental health and substance abuse services, reciprocity in
Professor the relationship between health and labor market outcomes,
settner@mednet.ucla.edu insurance markets and managed care, chronic disability, post‐
acute and long‐term care.
ARLENE FINK, PH.D. Developing, implementing and evaluating programs to
Professor improve the health and mental health of vulnerable
afink@mednet.ucla.edu populations. improving the quality of care for depressed, low‐
income patients and understanding the prescribing practices of
physiatrists who care for the seriously mentally‐ill. the effects of
alcohol use in women and older adults.
PAUL FU, JR. M.D., M.P.H. The integration of non‐linked large data sets to develop child
Associate Clinical Professor health and development registries and health trajectory
quark@ucla.edu models, tools for measuring impact of ubiquitous computing
in clinical settings, and the technical considerations surrounding the
development of Regional Health Information Organizations (RHIO).
DAVID E. HAYES‐BAUTISTA, PH.D. Dynamics and processes of the health of the Latino
Professor population using both quantitative data sets and qualitative
dhayesb@ucla.edu observations.
RONALD HAYS, PH.D. Health‐related quality of life, patient satisfaction with care,
Professor and health‐related behavior.
drhays@ucla.edu
FELICIA HODGE, DR.PH, M.P.H. Consumer advocacy, participatory research, and culturally
Professor sensitive interventions for the American Indian population
fhodge@sonnet.ucla.edu
MARK S. LITWIN, M.D., M.P.H. Medical outcomes assessment, quality of care, health‐related
Professor quality of life, resource use, and preferences, all in patients
mlitwin@mednet.ucla.edu with malignant and benign urological diseases.
CAROL MANGIONE, M.D. (CSP) The quality of care diabetes patients, the relationship between
Professor organization of care, cost sharing, control of cardiovascular risk factors
CMangione@mednet.ucla.edu and process outcomes such as adherence to medications, a
permanent community research infrastructure to create sustained
meaningful improvement in the quality of life of lower income older
adults, understanding variation in resource utilization among six
academic medical centers and reducing unwarranted variation,
primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease among
managed care populations, the management of older patients with
syncope.
MARVIN MARCUS, D.D.S., M.P.H. Index for measuring oral health. Task analysis of dentists and
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Professor a system for valuing dental procedures, the Relative Time
mmarcus@dent.ucla.edu Cost Unit system (RTCU), and quality assurance.
Methodologies for record reviews incorporating stage of care,
quantitative and categorical data, assessing quality and access to care.
VICKIE M. MAYS, PH.D., M.S.P.H. The mental and physical health disparities affecting racial and
Professor ethnic minority populations. contextual factors that surround
mays@ucla.edu HIV/AIDS in racial and ethnic minorities. looking at barriers to
education and services to understanding racial‐based immunological
differences that may contribute to health outcome disparities. the role
of perceived and actual discrimination on mental and physical health
outcomes.
JEANNE MIRANDA, PH.D Providing mental health care to low‐income and minority
Professor communities. Evaluating the impact of mental health care for
mirandaj@ucla.edu ethnic minority communities. Impact of care for depression in
low‐income, minority women screened through county entitlement
programs translating lifestyle interventions (diet and exercise) for low‐
income and minority communities.
JOHN W. PEABODY, M.D., PH.D. International comparative health policy, quality of care,
Associate Professor measuring and changing provider practice, changing financial
peabody@psg.ucsf.edu incentives in primary care, and the organization and financing
of health care systems.
LISA RUBENSTEIN, M.D., M.S.P.H. Quality improvement; methods for changing health care
Professor provider behavior, Creating new models for interdisciplinary
Lisa_Rubenstein@rand.org care delivery
MARTIN SHAPIRO, M.D. Assuring that medical care is applied equitably and
Professor appropriately to the population.
mfshapiro@mednet.ucla.edu
KENNETH B. WELLS, M.D., M.P.H. Community‐based participatory research methods for mental
Professor in Residence health services improvement in disadvantaged communities.
kwells@ucla.edu
LECTURER
JENNIFER WORTHAM, M.P.H., DR.P.H. Health services operations, strategy and marketing
Visiting Adjunct Professor communications.
jwortham@integre.org
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ACADEMIC INFORMATION—REGISTRATION & ENROLLMENT
When are registration fees due each term?
Registration fees must be paid prior to each term. Fees can be paid by check, credit card (Visa,
MasterCard, Discover), or cash. View the Schedule of Classes Calendar for specific dates. Questions
regarding fees should be directed to the Registrar's Office at 1113 Murphy Hall, (310) 825‐1091.
Can registration fees be deferred?
Only academic apprentices (e.g., TAs and Graduate Student Researchers) are eligible for fee deferrals.
Apprentice teaching and research appointees are eligible to receive, on request, a deferment of
registration fees (and nonresident tuition, if applicable). A fee deferral allows qualified students to
postpone paying fees and nonresident tuition for two months beyond the stated deadline. See your
departmental graduate advisor to request a fee deferral.
Why would students request In Absentia Registration?
Graduate students planning on studying or conducting research outside of California can petition for In
Absentia Registration to receive a reduction of one‐half of the campus registration fees. For more
information see petitions on the Degree Information page.
How do students enroll in, drop, or add classes?
To enroll in classes and to drop or add classes, students use URSA (University Records System Access), a
web‐based student system. Instructions for using URSA are contained in the Schedule of Classes.
Where do I obtain a PTE number to enroll in a class?
Contact your instructor for approval. Upon approval of the course instructor, please contact Jessica Shim
at jshim@ph.ucla.edu to get a PTE number.
Where do you obtain the Blue Petition?
Blue petitions are to be obtained from the Central Student Affairs Office in A1‐269 CHS and are to be
submitted to the Department Student Affairs Office in 31‐236 CHS for approval of the chair.
How do I change my faculty Academic Advisor?
Students may change their academic advisor by completing a blue petition form (both the current and
new academic advisor must sign the blue petition approving the change) and submitting it to the
Department Graduate Student Affairs office in 31‐236A.
How do I find out which courses will be offered each quarter?
Please visit the UCLA Registrar’s Website to locate the Schedule of Classes.
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Why should out‐of‐state students seek California residency for tuition purposes?
California residents do not pay nonresident tuition. Upon arrival in California, a student wishing to gain
California tuition residency should establish ties with the state (i.e., get a driver's license/California ID,
register automobile, register to vote, change the permanent address on University records to a California
address, and file a resident tax return). Contact the Residence Deputy at 1113 Murphy Hall, (310) 825‐
3447, for more residency information; by University policy, only the Residence Deputy is authorized to
apply and interpret policy on tuition residency.
Where should students report name or address changes?
Name changes should be reported to the Registrar's Office. Students are urged to maintain their own
mailing, permanent, and email address listings online using URSA OnLine. Changes can also be made and
revised documents can be obtained at 1113 Murphy Hall and at most student service offices in Murphy
Hall.
GRADUATION
Where do I make changes to my Advancement to Candidacy Form?
Visit Josie Wei in the School of Public Health Central Student Affairs Office at A1‐269 CHS.
Where do I pick up the graduation tickets?
Tickets are given out to graduating students by the Central Student Affairs Office in A1‐269 CHS (Josie
Wei). More specific information will be provided to students at the mandatory graduation workshop.
When and how do I pick up my diploma upon graduation?
Your diploma is ready after 12 weeks upon graduation. You may pick it up after the12th week from 1113
Murphy Hall. If you prefer to have it mailed to you, fill out the Diploma Mail Request Form from the
Registrar’s Forms Website.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
What types of financial support are available?
Support based solely on financial need is provided, in the form of loans, grants, and—on a limited basis—
work‐study employment, from the Financial Aid Office. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent
residents. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at A‐129 Murphy Hall, (310) 206‐0400.
Support based on merit is available in the form of fellowships, traineeships, teaching assistantships, and
graduate student researcher positions. These awards are open to all students—U.S. citizens, permanent
residents, and international students—who have demonstrated high academic achievement. For more
information, refer to the Financial Suport for Entering Students or Graduate Student Financial Support for
Continuing Students on the Graduate Division website and contact your departmental graduate affairs
coordinator.
What are the deadlines for applying for financial support?
The deadline for loans and work‐study funding available through the Financial Aid Office is March 1. The
deadline for entering graduate students to apply for other forms of support is December 15. Departments
should be consulted for exceptions. The campus deadlines for enrolled graduate students to apply for
fellowships varies by program. View the Graduate Student Financial Support for Continuing Students for
specific dates. Consult your department for exceptions.
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How is Graduate Division funding distributed?
The Graduate Division allocates funding directly to graduate programs, which in turn select fellowship
recipients through their faculty fellowship selection committees based on academic merit. Departments
inform the Graduate Division of those students who have been chosen to receive awards for the next
academic year, and the Graduate Division sends offers of support to those recipients. Fee and
nonresident tuition fellowships are credited directly to students' BAR accounts, and fellowship living
allowances (stipends) are issued as direct deposits.
How does a student apply for extramural fellowships?
Extramural funding originates from non‐UCLA sources, such as federal agencies and private organizations.
Most extramural fellowships require an application submitted directly to the sponsoring organization.
Applications for some extramural fellowships are available in the Office of Graduate Outreach, Diversity,
& Fellowships in 1252 Murphy Hall.
The Graduate Division publishes an online guide called Graduate and Postdoctoral Extramural Support
(GRAPES), which lists the more commonly sought fellowships that are available from non‐UCLA sources. In
addition, the Office of Graduate Outreach, Diversity, & Fellowships maintains a small library of reference
materials on extramural funding.
The Graduate Division also offers faculty assistance with extramural fellowship proposals. For information,
contact the Office of Graduate Outreach, Diversity, & Fellowships at (310) 825‐3521.
Does getting extramural funding affect a student's support from UCLA?
Students may not hold two major awards at the same time. When a student receives extramural funding,
the amount of supplementary UCLA support is usually subject to limits. Contact the Office of Graduate
Outreach, Diversity, & Fellowships in 1252 Murphy Hall, (310) 825‐3521, for details.
Is funding available for conference travel and research expenses?
Special funds are available for registered and enrolled students for partial support of dissertation research
and travel to scholarly conferences. Consult the graduate student advisor in your department or program.
AWARD DISBURSEMENT
How and when do students get their fellowship money?
Fee and tuition awards will automatically apply toward registration and tuition fees. Fellowship payments
are sent to students' local mailing addresses, held for pickup, or direct‐deposited several weeks before
the start of the Fall term. Winter funds are disbursed approximately one week after January 1, and Spring
funds are released several weeks before the start of the Spring Quarter. Monthly payments should arrive
by the first day of the month. Questions regarding fellowship check disbursement/direct deposit may be
directed to the Graduate Student Support Office, 1228 Murphy Hall, (310) 825‐1025.
Where should students go with questions regarding BAR statements and graduate award payments?
The Graduate Student Support Office at 1228 Murphy Hall will answer questions relating to BAR and
disbursement of graduate award payments. BAR questions regarding Financial Aid awards (e.g., need‐
based grants) should be directed to the Financial Aid Office at A129 Murphy Hall, and questions regarding
loans should be directed to the Student Loan Office at A227 Murphy Hall.
Can I view online my financial information, scheduled payments, and direct deposits?
Yes. Using URSA OnLine, you can review your BAR statement activity; your scheduled financial aid,
fellowships, remissions, and other awards; and the actual dates and amounts of your checks and direct
deposits. In addition, you can check to see if you have holds on your account that are preventing the
disbursement of funds, and you can ensure that all required financial documents have been completed
for the Financial Aid Office and the Graduate Student Support Office.
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Do students have to pay taxes on fellowships?
Fellowship stipend income is taxed differently than most other types of income you may have
encountered in the past. Amounts spent on fees, tuition, or required course expenses are not taxable.
However, the portion of fellowship stipend income you spend on items other than fees, tuition, and
required course expenses will likely be considered taxable by the IRS. U.S. citizens and permanent
residents who are California residents (for tax purposes) do not have taxes withheld from their fellowship
stipend checks. Nonetheless, these individuals may be required to make estimated quarterly tax
payments and to report the income on their tax returns.
Foreign students and those who live outside of California and file tax returns as California nonresidents
will have state and/or federal taxes withheld directly from their checks. Information about fellowship
taxation is available in IRS Publication 520, "Scholarships and Fellowships," available for download from
the IRS website. Another IRS publication available from the same website offers information on paying
estimated tax when your residency status does not permit the tax to be withheld directly from your
check: Publication 505, "Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax."
Who can answer tax questions concerning fellowships?
Students are advised to retain "Offer of Graduate Student Support" agreements, fellowship and
traineeship offer letters, BAR monthly statements, payroll wage stubs, and other documents and receipts
related to fellowship stipends and course expenses. View Tax Information and Forms for UCLA Award
Recipients information about UCLA fellowship tax withholding and reporting.
ACADEMIC APPRENTICE PERSONNEL
What are the responsibilities of a special reader or graduate student researcher?
GSRs assist faculty members with scholarly research and may or may not collaborate in the publication of
research results. For more information view the Academic Apprentice Personnel Manual.
Are academic apprentice appointees eligible for benefits?
Academic apprentice appointees are eligible for fee deferrals, medical insurance, fee remissions, and TA
Advance Loan checks. For details on these benefits consult the Academic Apprentice Personnel Manual.
What are the requirements apprentices must meet to receive fee remissions?
The following standards must be met in order for students to receive apprentice fee remissions: (1)
Students must register and enroll by the third week of the quarter (registration and enrollment must also
be maintained throughout the quarter); (2) appointment(s) must total 25% time or more for the quarter;
(3) students must work hours equivalent to 25% time in apprentice titles in a given quarter (usually 106‐
110 hours); (4) students are expected to enroll in at least 12 units to receive health insurance and fee
remissions. In addition, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA to be appointed as an apprentice and may not
work more than 12 quarters as a TA or more than 18 quarters in all apprentice titles combined.
What is the maximum appointment percentage that I am allowed to work on any given quarter?
Graduate Students are allowed have a maximum of a 50% appointment on any given quarter. Students
receiving Special Graduate Division Fellowship Funding may have different restrictions. Please check your
award letter for restrictions.
Can I work over 50%?
Graduate Students may be allowed to have an appointment over 50% by obtaining an official exception
from Graduate Division. Students will need to coordinate with the Department Graduate Student Affairs
Officer in 31‐236A so that the exception can be submitted to Graduate Division. Students will need to
obtain permission from the Program Director in order to request to work over 50%.
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Where can I find more information on academic apprentice opportunities?
Anticipated student employee openings for academic year are available online on the Academic Student
Employees (ASE) Appointment Opportunities page.
ACADEMIC STANDARDS
What are the requirements for graduate degrees?
Degree requirements are outlined in Program Requirements for Graduate Degrees at UCLA. While most of
these requirements are quite specific and students are usually held to them, in some instances there may
be room to accommodate special academic needs via petition. For specific details, students should
consult the department or program.
How do students determine if they are performing work at the level required by their degree
program(s)?
A University minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required to remain in good academic standing and a
3.0 average is required in all courses to be applied toward a graduate degree. Some departments have
more stringent requirements, and the student should consult the department regarding academic
standards. Also, departments and programs often list specific timeline expectations for completion of
degree requirements under "Time to Degree" in Program Requirements for Graduate Degrees at UCLA.
STUDENT LIFE
How do I get my UCLA ID card?
The BruinCard is your University ID card. In addition, this card will serve as your library card (when
activated at the UCLA Library), your recreation facilities card, your debit card for purchases at UCLA food
facilities and ASUCLA stores, and even as an AT&T calling and discount card. To obtain your BruinCard,
you'll need to take a valid form of identification (driver's license, passport, etc.) to one of the three
BruinCard Centers located at 123 Kerckhoff Hall, 100A Sproul Hall, and Suite 107 in the Wilshire Center
Building. The Centers are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
How do students get access to library and computer facilities?
Once registration fees and tuition are paid, access to the library resources can be obtained at any campus
library. Library privileges are free to all registered students. Computer facilities are also free to registered
students who can establish an account by using a new user terminal at the CLICC Lab in the College Library
or the Student Technology Center by Delta Terrace.
How do students get parking on campus?
On‐campus parking is limited, and applications for permits must be submitted annually to UCLA Parking
Services, 555 Westwood Plaza, (310) 825‐9871. Daily parking permits are also available at parking
information booths found at various locations on campus. Information about student parking is available
online at the Transportation and Parking website.
What other means of transportation are available?
Options include vanpools, carpools, buspools, public transit, bicycles, scooters, and motorcycles. The
BruinGo! program allows members of the UCLA community to ride the Santa Monica Big Blue Bus and
Culver City Bus at a reduced fare by using their BruinCard. Go Metro program offers discounted quarterly
transit passes for Metro bus and rail lines. For more information view Getting to UCLA on the
Transportation and Parking website.
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What housing options are available to graduate students?
UCLA offers two off‐campus apartment complexes: University Apartments North and University
Apartments South. Information on housing is available at the Housing Office, 270 De Neve Drive, (310)
825‐4271. Other apartments are available at the following numbers: Gayley Apartments, (310) 794‐8600;
Barrington/Manor, Sawtelle/Sepulveda, University Village, or Rose Avenue, (310) 398‐4692;
Keystone/Mentone, (310) 837‐1373; and Venice/Barry, (310) 397‐3517. The UCLA Community Housing
Office offers listings of private off‐campus housing, including rental vacancies and posted roommate
notices. The Community Housing Office is located on the east patio of Sproul Hall, 350 De Neve Drive,
(310) 825‐4491.
What recreational activities are offered at UCLA?
UCLA Recreation offers state‐of‐the‐art fitness workouts, masters swim workouts, intramural and club
sports, dozens of recreation classes, water sports at the Marina Aquatic Center, and open recreation at
most campus facilities. For information, contact Cultural and Recreational Affairs at 2131 John Wooden
Center, (310) 825‐3701.
What discounts are available to me as a student?
The Central Ticket Office, (310) 825‐2101, sells tickets for all campus athletic and entertainment events. In
order to obtain discounts for which students are eligible, you must present your BruinCard at the time of
purchase so that your status may be validated. CTO also sells bus passes and tickets to movies and other
off campus athletic, cultural, and entertainment events. In addition, most Westwood Village merchants
and local movie theaters offer student discounts. For those seeking to purchase personal computers and
software, the ASUCLA Computer Store offers educational discounts computers, equipment, and name‐
brand software.
How can a student find employment on campus?
On‐campus jobs are listed in the UCLA Career Center, (310) 825‐2981. Positions are also available with
ASUCLA; for information contact the ASUCLA Personnel Office at 3519 Ackerman Union, (310) 825‐7055.
Academic apprentice appointments are handled at the department or program level. Please note that
graduate students, by University policy, are permitted to work on campus no more than 50% time while
registered and enrolled, and most foreign students on F1 and J1 visas are prohibited from working in
excess of 50% time.
How can a student obtain lockers?
For lockers, within the School of Public Health, please contact Amulet Chambers via email at
achambers@ph.ucla.edu or by phone at 310‐825‐6381. Lockers are assigned on a first come basis.
Lockers must be renewed once a year at the beginning of Fall quarter.
OTHER QUESTIONS
Where are the accessible Libraries?
Library Location Website
Louis M. Darling 12‐077 Center for Health
Biomedical Library Sciences http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/biomed/index.cfm
Rosenfeld Library 110 Westwood Plaza, E‐301 http://www.anderson.ucla.edu/library.xml
Charles E. Young Charles E. Young Research
Research Library Library Building http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/researchlibrary/index.cfm
Powell Library Building, Room
Powell Library 220 http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/college/index.cfm
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How do you reserve the Health Services Library?
Health Services Library is located in 31‐262 CHS. You can reserve the HS library e‐maling Anna Park at
apark@ph.ucla.edu. You will receive an email confirmation if the library is available.
How do you reserve the Dean’s Conference Room?
Policy ‐ These rooms are available for use by School of Public Health faculty, staff and students. These
rooms are not to be used for recurring classes, except for our executive programs. Otherwise, the rooms
are to be used expressly for meetings, conferences and any other academic or administrative events.
Process ‐ To check availability or to reserve either the Korn Conference Room or the Dean's Conference
Room (DCR), please work with Anna Park at apark@ph.ucla.edu. Your email should include your name,
program you are in, purpose of the meeting, how many people will attend, and specific dates and times.
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WEBSITES
Department of Health Services
http://www.ph.ucla.edu/hs/
UCLA Home Page
http://www.ucla.edu
Registrar’s Office
http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/
Graduate Division
http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu
Program Requirements
http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/departments.html
Schedule of Classes
http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/schedule
Financial Aid
http://www.fao.ucla.edu
Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars
http://www.internationalcenter.ucla.edu/
Graduate Student Resource Center
http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/gsrc/
Graduate Student Association
http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/
URSA
http://www.ursa.ucla.edu
Bruin OnLine
http://www.bol.ucla.edu/
UCLA Financial Statement & Tax Fellowship Forms
http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/gss/library/taxintro.htm
CA Residency
http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/FAQ/residence.htm
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