School of Public Service

M.P.A. in Health Care Administration

The Master of Public Administration degree in Health Care Administration provides the comprehensive curriculum needed to succeed in a highly complex, competitive and ever-changing health care environment. Courses examine both practical and theoretical problems in the field and provide an understanding of a wide range of topics including organizational structures, administrative techniques, policy analysis and program management.

Your plan of study is comprised of 21 credits of foundation courses, including: Principles of Public Administration; Organizational Theory and Behavior in the Public Sector; Economic Environment and the Public Sector; Computer Applications; Analytical Methods; Computer-based Management Systems; and The Policy Process in Health Care Administration.

The Advanced Core Curriculum (nine credits) explores various aspects of public sector administration, including: Human Resource Administration; Fundamentals of Budgeting and Finance; and Administrative Responsibility and the Legal Environment. Twelve credits of electives and a Thesis round out the program.

Specializations in Gerontology Administration and Nonprofit Management are also available for those interested in pursuing a career in these rapidly expanding fields.

Our M.P.A. degree is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration.

Plan of Study

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

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

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

Capstone Seminars in Health Care Administration (6 credits)
HAD 707 The Thesis Research Consultation
HAD 708 Thesis