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Course Listings 115943b, Methodological Issues in the Study of Management of Health and Illness.3 credit hours. This seminar focuses on the current state of the science in research on selfand family management of patients with chronic illness or at risk for the development ofchronic illness. Content includes methodological issues in the study of chronic illness,self-management, and family management. Research from nursing, medicine, and thesocial sciences is discussed by leaders in the field. Prerequisite: successful completion of943a, Conceptual Basis of Self and Family Management. Required for all doctoral studentsin the Self and Family Management focus area. Three hours per week. M. Grey,G. Melkus.961a, Health Policy for Public and Private Sectors. 3 credit hours. This course examineshealth policy in public and private sectors. Its goal is to prepare advanced practicenurses with the knowledge and skills needed to be effective health policy analysts andadvocates. The course covers health policy formation and implementation, with a focuson federal and state entities. Comparative analysis of health care systems in other countriesis included. Required for all doctoral students. Open to others with permission ofthe instructor. Three hours per week. S. Cohen.991a/b/c, Dissertation Advisement. 10 credit hours minimum. This course begins inthe third year and continues until completion of the degree. R. McCorkle, coordinator.