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Typical Sequence of Courses

M.P.A. in Health Care Administration

Foundation Courses	Credits
MPA 501 Principles of Public Administration	3
MPA 502 Organizational Theory and Behavior in the Public Sector	3
MPA 503 Economic Environment and the Public Sector	3
MPA 504 Computer Applications	3
MPA 505 Analytical Methods	3
MPA 506 Computer-based Management Systems	3
MPA 507 The Policy Process in Health Care and Public Administration	3
Total Credits	21

Advanced Core Courses	Credits
HAD 602 Human Resource Administration in the Health Sector	3
HAD 603 Foundations of Budgeting & Finance in Health Administration	3
HAD 604 Administration Responsibility and the Legal Environment in the Health Sector	3
Total Credits	9

Specialization	Credits
Students select 12 credits from the electives in consultation with an academic counselor.	12

OR

Specialization in Gerontology	Credits
HAD 709 Legal Aspects in Health	3
HAD 710 Gerontology: Process of Aging	3
HAD 711 Long Term Care Administration	3
HAD 712 Management of Senior Community Programs	3
Total Credits	12

Thesis in Health Care Administration (6 credits)	Credits
HAD 707 Thesis Research Consultation	3
HAD 708 Thesis	3
Total Credits	6

Total credits required to complete this program = 48