The MHA degree program was established in 2000, and graduated its’ first class in 2003. It received initial CAHME accreditation in November 2020. Administratively, the program is housed in the School of Allied Health Sciences (SOAHS), Division of Health Care Management. The SOAHS is one of four schools/colleges and institute that make up the Health Science Center on campus. Other components of the center are pharmacy, nursing and public health.
This is a competency-based curriculum with forty-seven (47) credit hours distributed among core courses, including a capstone and the fieldwork/residency component. Courses in finance, statistics, the application of research methods, and managerial skill development are designed to help students develop problem-solving and decision-making skills.
The management, planning and marketing, quality, and leadership courses are included in the curriculum to acquaint students with the conceptual framework and operational aspects of health services administration. Also included are courses that develop students’ understanding of the legal and political factors affecting the healthcare delivery system. A capstone course and the administrative residency represent the integrative components of the curriculum.
Gradute Academic Policies and Procedures
The MHA program utilizes a variety of teaching and learning methods based on the course
competencies, and desired mastery category and level. The mastery categories are:
The Novice level reflects basic skills encompassing knowledge and comprehension. The Bloom’s Taxonomy levels for Novice are 1 and 2. Courses at the Novice level utilize lectures with discussion, guest lecturers, research papers, and some teamwork.
The Competent level focuses on intermediate skills encompassing application of knowledge and problem analysis. The Bloom’s Taxonomy levels for Competent are 3 and 4. Competent learning activities include case analysis, several team projects, integrative exercises, strategic planning, evaluating health care delivery services, simulations and quality improvement proposals.
The Proficient level reflects professional competency, advanced skills encompassing the ability to evaluate, judge and synthesize information. The Bloom’s Taxonomy levels for Proficient are 5 and 6. Similar to Competent, the Proficient level learning activities include case analysis, several team projects, integrative exercises, strategic planning, evaluating health care delivery services, simulations and quality improvement proposals.
Assessment methods range from exams, quizzes, assignments, interviews, oral presentations, papers, proposals and project deliverables.
In addition to earning a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, applicants must have:
1) A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 for the last 60 credit hours
or documentation of a graduate degree; and
2) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
score of 300 or 600 respectively.
Applicants are required to upload the following documents to the CollegeNet electronic portal: application, a resume, three letters of recommendation, academic transcripts, a personal statement, and GRE or GMAT score. Both scholastic and experiential factors are weighed in screening prospective students. Candidates will be interviewed by the Admissions Committee.
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The competencies that guide the MHA Program are adopted from the Healthcare Leadership Alliance Competency Directory which identifies competencies that are important across diverse professional roles within healthcare management. The Healthcare Leadership Alliance (HLA) is comprised of the following organizations: American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE); American College of Physician Executives (ACPE); American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE); Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA); Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSA); Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) and its certifying body, the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE).
Chad Adams, MS, FACHE |
Scott Campbell, MHA, RDCS, RVT |
Kallie Donaldson, MBA, MHA
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Lynn Dorvil, MHA
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Thabata Ford, MPH, FACHE
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Tom Harrison
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Jonathan Jean-Marie, MSHA, FACHE
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Lerenda Johnson, MHA
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Lenetra King, FACHE
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Christy Kramer, MHA, LNA |
Johnathan Leonard, MSHA, LSSGB
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Donald Mitchell, RN, FACHE
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Barbara Mosley, PhD, RHIA
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Tiffany Northern, MSHA, FACHE
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Sherrick Orie, MSHA, LSSBB
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Elizabeth Paine, MS, MBA
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Temple O. Robinson, MD
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Andrea G. Thomas, DHSc, MBA, MPH, CHEP, FACHE |
Kim Walker, MBA
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Marcus West, MHA, CSP
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Yashica Wilson-Hearns, RRT, MSHA
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MHA Student |
The Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) is the organization that accredits graduate programs in health administration. Accreditation is a two phase process: candidacy and accreditation. The program is preparing for the initial accreditation site visit in spring 2020. Obtaining full accreditation is our goal.
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operations Officer, Vice President of Operations, Practice Manager, Director of Operations, Operations Manager, Network Manager, Health Systems Specialist, Systems Coordinator, Compliance Officer, Nursing Home Administrator, Project Manager, Assistant Administrator, Program Manager, Analyst, Patient Advocate Coordinator, and Team Lead Coordinator.
Community Health Centers, Clinics, Consulting Firms, Health Insurance, Healthcare Associations, Managed Care Organizations, Hospitals, Home Health Agencies, Assisted Living Facilities, Medical Group Practices, Mental Health, Health Departments, Rehabilitation Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Pharmaceutical Industry, and Government Agencies.
Yes. The background screening is required prior to residency/fieldwork placement. Students are required to pay for their background screening. The minimum cost is about $100.
Students are admitted twice a year, fall and spring.
The deadline for fall admission is July 1 and the deadline for spring admission is November 15.