9. What does a thesis/internship option mean

These are two options available to graduate students, a thesis or a residency, usually done in the second year. The residency consists of 720 hours under the supervision of a preceptor in a health care organization. The thesis consists of writing a major research paper in a selected topic in healthcare administration. Students with minimal health care experience are encouraged to do a residency. Experienced students may select to write a thesis. A thesis is an individual project undertaken under the guidance of a faculty member. It addresses a specific problem or issue in health care through systematic information about these two options.