Master of Science in Patient Safety Leadership Online Degree Information

	Master of Science in Patient Safety Leadership
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Degree Title:	Master of Science in Patient Safety Leadership
College:	University of Illinois Global Campus
Description:	The Master of Science Degree in Patient Safety Leadership offered through the University of Illinois Global Campus will provide working professionals the opportunity to expand their experience and education in an online environment and equip them with opportunities to become leaders in the advancement of patient safety and quality health care. The most important advantage for professionals who enroll in this program is the opportunity to explore ways that they can become part of a patient safety culture and lead the development of quality health care practices. Patient Safety Leadership master's students will explore ways to develop a patient safety culture in their organizations and to design quality health care practices as they relate to patient safety. Students will benefit from the focus on inter-professional teamwork, simulation training, communication and collaboration, medical error science, organizational change, and health care leadership.

Accreditation:	Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (?)
Delivery Format:	Primarily Online (?)
Educational Level:	Master (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Admission to this program requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a 2.75/4.0 GPA.
On Campus Requirement:	A five day on-campus residency is required.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

Address:
506 South Wright Street
Urbana, IL 61801
US

Institution Type: (?)
Public Higher Education

Calendar Type:
8-week courses, starting various times throughout the year

Credit-earning Options:
Transfer prerequisite credits accepted from accredited institutions.

Delivery Format: (?)
The Global Campus uses asysnchronous online instruction that emphasizes group collaboration with practicum experiences designed to be completed in the student's locale.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Doctoral/Research University—Extensive

Technical Requirements:
Must be equipped with high speed internet connection such as DSL or cable modem. PC configuration must support Window XP/2000 (Service Pack 4 or later); Mac configuration must support Mac OS 10.4.3 or higher.

Geographic Restrictions:
US only

On-Campus Requirement:
None.

Loans Offered:
Federal, state, and private sources of financial aid are available for qualifying students. The University of Illinois Global Campus utilizes the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility for financial aid.

Registration Details:
An Enrollment Representative will contact the students to walk them through the admissions process.