Courses
Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: Admission to Digital Health graduate program or Permission of Program Director
Multidisciplinary nature of harnessing technology in health initiatives. Evolution of digital health, agile methodologies for designing interventions, and symbiotic relationships of innovation and health systems efficiency. Funding strategies and business models for digital health startups.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: Admission to Digital Health graduate program or Permission of Program Director
Methods and techniques for designing and interpreting research in the digital health ecosystem. Ethical, legal, and regulatory dimensions of health technologies to critically appraise research and assess the ethics of various health technologies including wearables, apps, and social media. Ethical intricacies and regulatory landscape of emerging health innovations.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
(Admission to Digital Health graduate program; credit or concurrent enrollment in DH 5010; credit or concurrent enrollment in DH 5020) or permission of Program Director
Structured query language (SQL), power BI/Tableau BI, R/Python, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze exercise and health data. Data analytics applications and health systems, data mining and visualization, predictive modeling for health outcomes.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
(Admission to Digital Health graduate program; credit or concurrent enrollment in DH 5010; credit or concurrent enrollment in DH 5020) or permission of Program Director
Anthropology of technology and the influence on health and well-being. Strategies for effective health technology adoption and digital tools for promoting physical activity, wellness, and adherence to health guidelines. Evidence-based policy making, regulatory frameworks, and government initiatives in digital health.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
(Admission to Digital Health graduate program; credit or concurrent enrollment in DH 5010; credit or concurrent enrollment in DH 5020) or permission of Program Director
Digital tools from wearables, mobile apps, and telehealth platforms. Methods for assessing digital health interventions, scrutinize design for health solutions, cost effectiveness analysis, and health outcomes assessment.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
(Admission to Digital Health graduate program; credit or concurrent enrollment in DH 5010; credit or concurrent enrollment in DH 5020) or permission of Program Director
Strategies to mobilize health information across organizations, regions, and systems using electronic health records and health information exchange. Data sharing across health systems, data security, HIPAA regulations, privacy protection, risk management, and incident response. Ethical dimensions of health technology and data privacy in the digital age. .
(Typically Offered: Summer)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
(Admission to Digital Health graduate program; credit or concurrent enrollment in DH 5010; credit or concurrent enrollment in DH 5020) or permission of Program Director
Digital tools for rehabilitation to enhance accessibility, affordability, and scalability. Strategies, frameworks, and determinants for the successful implementation and evaluation of digital interventions, transforming the landscape of healthcare practices such as physical therapy. .
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
(Admission to Digital Health graduate program; credit or concurrent enrollment in DH 5010; credit or concurrent enrollment in DH 5020) or permission of Program Director
Digital technology and personalized treatment plans for exercise and nutrition prescriptions, disease prevention, and wellness promotion. Digital tools for precision in prognosis and rehabilitation. Delivery of health and exercise guidelines with Motivational Interviewing (MI). Tailoring prescriptions and guidelines according to individual goals.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
(Admission to Digital Health graduate program; credit or concurrent enrollment in DH 5010; credit or concurrent enrollment in DH 5020) or permission of Program Director
Digital technologies and disease management strategies for individuals and populations. Design of digital interventions with innovative tools such as wearables and implants to address public health challenges. Technology-driven disease management and public health initiatives.
(Typically Offered: Summer)
Credits: 3-33. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
(Admission to Digital Health graduate program; credit or concurrent enrollment in DH 5010; credit or concurrent enrollment in DH 5020) or permission of Program Director
Core principles of leadership and their application in multidisciplinary health settings. Organizational outcomes and metrics to drive success in health initiatives, dynamics of team cohesion, and effective collaboration. Conflict resolution skills to navigate interprofessional healthcare teams. .
(Typically Offered: Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 18 credits Digital Health courses or Permission of Program Director
The Digital Health Capstone Project shows substantial evidence of individual accomplishment and serves as a culminating experience for students in the Master of Digital Health program. It provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate their understanding of digital health concepts, apply their acquired skills, and integrate their knowledge into a substantial project. The project can be an applied internship in collaboration with industry partners or healthcare organization, a literature review and analysis, completed either individually or in groups, and will involve documentation and a presentation to faculty and students. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)