The Curriculum
 
Degree Requirements

The 39-credit M.H.A. program includes the following: 

Core Course (27 credits)

All M.H.A. degree students are required to successfully complete 27 credits in healthcare administration, including:

Healthcare Management

Healthcare Financial Management and Accounting

Ethics in Healthcare  
 
Elective Courses ( 9 credits)

Students must complete a 3-credit Applied Research and Practice (Capstone) experience towards the end of their course of study. The requirements depend on the student’s managerial experience. The three options include an internship/field placement (PSMA 7991), the practicum (PSMA 7992), and the research seminar (PSMA 7993). Students who have completed all degree requirements except the research seminar (PSMA 7993) must register for Thesis Continuation (THCN 7999) for the first semester subsequent to Research Seminar (PSMA 7993) registration, and THCN 8000 from the second subsequent semester until completion and presentation of the culminating research project.

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