Master of Health Administration Program
CGHS’s master’s degree program in health administration prepares students for leadership in the field. Graduates earn their health administration degree online and enter a fast-growing segment of the U.S. labor market. The U.S. Department of Labor forecasts that Employment of medical and health services managers is expected to grow by 22 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. As the large baby-boom population ages and people remain active later in life, the healthcare industry as a whole will see an increase in the demand for medical services, making the Master of Health Administration significant for those interested in career advancement.
This program integrates web-based instruction, directed readings, email, and chat room interactions between students and faculty. The College uses mission-driven, context-based curriculum design, and assesses student learning through authentic embedded assessments.
Program Mission Statement
Our mission is to engage with diverse online students to prepare them for leadership roles in health care administration. Our curriculum is designed for early to mid-career health care professionals who aspire to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to become leaders in the ever-changing health care industry. Emphasis is placed on competency-based education, the osteopathic tradition of whole person health care, and the ATSU focus on serving underserved populations. This is accomplished with practice-integrated learning assessments that promote active learning and discourse.
Graduates are prepared for early-to-mid-careerist positions in a variety of health care organizations including hospitals, outpatient centers, physician offices, and other health care-related organizations. They serve in a number of leadership roles including policy, clinical, and operations.
Our scholar-practitioner faculty are educated and experienced in their fields of expertise, and through service, scholarship, and professional development stay attuned to emerging trends in health care, education, and online teaching. They actively engage with students through web conferencing, telephone, and other technologies.
Program Vision
The ATSU Health Administration program will be recognized as the leading innovator in learner-centered online health administration education, with students, alumni, faculty, and administration working together to prepare students to lead health care organizations and contribute to the overall well-being of the population.
Program Values
Leadership – We value modeling and mentoring strong leadership skills and inspire individual and program accountability and excellence.
Integrity – We value strong ethical principles and fairness in our individual actions and our program decision making.
Diversity – We value the ideas and beliefs of all of our stakeholders, and work to foster an inclusive environment that respects the dignity of all.
Innovation – We value creative approaches to teaching, learning, and application.
Lifelong Learning – We value the continual pursuit of knowledge that enhances the personal and professional development of all stakeholders.
Length of Program
The Master of Health Administration program consists of 42 credit hours.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition is due the first day of class. The tuition due each semester is based on the credit hours being taken by the student during that specific semester. Delinquent tuition penalties accrue at 1.5% per month, which is 18% per year. For more information on Student Account Collection, please reference ATSU Policy #50-112 within the Financial Policies section of this catalog.
| Tuition |
Student Technology Fee |
| $697 per credit hour |
$32 per credit hour |
Curriculum
Courses