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Get certified in Health Care Administration

This certificate is designed to provide students the opportunity to gain a base knowledge of health care administration to supplement their work in the academic discipline they have chosen. Students who are pursuing degrees in areas such as business, finance, information systems and analytics can prepare themselves for positions within health care systems and health organizations through these certificate programs.

Overview

This certificate is designed to provide students the opportunity to gain a base knowledge to supplement their work in the academic discipline they have chosen. Students who are pursuing degrees in areas such as business, finance, information systems and analytics can prepare themselves for positions with health systems and health organizations through this certificate program. Students in the Master of Health Care Administration or Master of Global Health programs may also enhance their academic disciplines by adding this certificate to their curriculum. Students who earn a certificate will have a distinct advantage over others in an employment recruiting circumstance.

 

Coursework

Graduate Certificate in Health Care Administration Courses (12 credit hours):

  • HCA 5013 : Survey of Health Care Administration
  • HCA 5123 : Research and Evaluation Methods in Healthcare
  • HCA 5033 : Legal Issues in Health Care Administration
  • HCA 5063 : Healthcare Compliance

 

Admissions Requirements and Deadlines

  • Completed online application: rolling deadline (*We do strongly suggest applying at least 6 weeks prior to the start of the semester you wish to begin your studies to allow for enough time to get you properly oriented.)
  • Completed bachelor’s degree official transcript
  • 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Statement of purpose describing your personal career goals and how the master’s degree will support those goals, a brief description of experience or qualifications in support of the application and the specific track you want to pursue.
  • OPTIONAL (but encouraged): Three letters of recommendation preferably from professors and/or supervisors familiar with your academic ability, work ethic, and skills. (Applicants only need to provide their recommenders’ email addresses. Recommenders will then be emailed a link from which to upload their letter.)
  • OPTIONAL (but encouraged): Resumé/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Skills, equipment and access for online course participation includes the capacity for independent learning, proficiency in Windows, Internet, e-mail and basic applications; multimedia computer and high-speed Internet access are necessary.
  • Applicants graduating from schools outside the U.S. are required to submit transcripts that have been evaluated to U.S. standards
  • $50.00 application fee

 

Cost and Assistance

2021-2022 Estimated Cost
  Resident Non-Resident, Online-Only
Total cost per credit hour $233.80 $360.00

* This is only an estimate of costs, based on currently approved 2021–2022 rates. Cost estimates do not include textbooks or exam and course fees. Costs will vary if coursework is completed online or in-person format. Rates may differ for international.Active-duty military may qualify for resident tuition rate. Tuition and fees are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Full disclaimer

 

Cost for on-campus enrollment

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