Research & Engaged Learning
Department of Health Sciences
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Howley Hall Second Floor
hpm@providence.edu
The Department of Health Sciences offers several opportunities for students to strengthen their research and writing skills and explore topics in health policy & management beyond the classroom.
Research For Academic Credit
HPM 395 & HPM 396: Research
These courses serve as an undergraduate research
project under the guidance of a faculty member for 1-3 credit hours.
HPM 490 & HPM 491: Independent Study
Independent studies provide students the opportunity to explore a topic in health policy and management. A schedule of assigned readings and major paper/project are agreed upon with the faculty member.
Funding For Research
Research Assistant
Contact one of the department’s faculty members to explore the opportunity for work study and departmental funding for research assistant positions.
Undergraduate Research Grants
Applications for undergraduate grants are due on a quarterly basis. Individual and group awards available ranging from $500-$2,500. For details & Application.