The primary aim of the Health Administration specialization is to prepare the graduate students with knowledge and experience for professional careers in the administration of a health care program, agency or facility. Upon completion of the program, graduate students are prepared for management positions in hospitals, long-term care facilities, managed care organizations, prepaid group practices, health centers, health planning agencies and federal, state, and voluntary health organizations and agencies. Our students acquire skills to analyze current trends and needs to develop strategic plans that will ensure the health of the facility or organization that they lead. The 39-45 credit hour program can be completed on a part-time basis, enabling individuals to maintain their present employment status.

Additional Requirement: Students without a minimum of two years experience in Public Health are required to take a supervised field placement of 8-12 weeks. Documentation of professional experience (residency) is required. If residency is waived, students will NOT receive additional 6 credits.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Health Administration Masters, students will be able to:

1. Utilize critical thinking skills to confront health issues. 
2. Effectively communicate (both orally and in writing) beliefs, ideas, and information about health care.
3. Demonstrate leadership in a variety of settings: programs, government agencies, and businesses.
4. Formulate policy to improve health care organizations.
5. Recognize, as culturally competent citizens, how racism, sexism, prejudice, and power impact on the health and well-being of people.