Doctor of Health Administration Program
CGHS’ doctorate program in health administration prepares students for executive leadership in the field. Graduates earn their health administration degree entirely online and can continue to work in this fast growing segment of the U.S. labor market. The U.S. Department of Labor forecasts that the medical and health segment of the economy will continue to grow, making the Doctor of Health Administration significant for those interested in career advancement and/or a new career in health care management education.
This program integrates web-based instruction, directed readings, email, chat room interactions, and dissertation collaboration between students and faculty. The College uses mission driven, context-based curriculum design, and assesses student learning through authentic assessments.
Program Mission Statement
The ATSU College of Graduate Health Services’ Health Administration program is learner-centered and prepares current and future healthcare leaders seeking to advance their scholarship and professional practice in health administration. Our graduates are prepared to become well regarded leaders who are recognized contributors to improving overall population health and furthering the osteopathic traditions of whole person healthcare.
Program Vision
The ATSU College of Graduate Health Services’ Health Administration program is learner-centered and prepares current and future healthcare leaders seeking to advance their scholarship and professional practice in health administration. Our graduates are prepared to become well regarded leaders who are recognized contributors to improving overall population health and furthering the osteopathic traditions of whole person healthcare.
Program Vision
The ATSU Health Administration program will be globally recognized for its learner-centered program where students, faculty, and administration work together to make a measurable difference in worldwide healthcare outcomes.
Program Values
Leadership – We value modeling and mentoring strong leadership skills that inspire individual and organizational excellence.
Integrity – We value strong ethical principles and fairness in our individual actions and our organizational 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 thinking, teaching, learning, scholarship, and research that inspire our students and faculty to promote positive change in the healthcare environment.
Lifelong learning – We value the pursuit of impactful knowledge that enhances the personal and professional development of all stakeholders, improves professional practice, builds learning communities, and promotes continual educational enrichment.
Length of Program
The Doctor of Health Administration program consists of 14 courses, or 42 credit hours, plus a minimum of 20 credit hours in dissertation courses.*
*A student must take a minimum of four dissertation courses and typically will take four dissertation courses to complete the dissertation. A student may take more than four dissertation courses but the length of time to complete the program may not exceed seven years.
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.
| Tuition |
Student Technology Fee |
| $1,000 per credit hour |
$32.00 per credit hour |
** DHA students enrolled beginning in 2016-2017 will not pay a separate dissertation fee per block. The below figures represent the charge to students enrolled in dissertation prior to 2016-2017.
| Dissertation Tuition |
Student Technology Fee |
| $3,750 per block** |
$160.00 per block |
Curriculum
Courses