Health Administration Curriculum

Curriculum Grounded in Ethics and Education for Justice

The online MHA curriculum is framed by The University of Scranton's Jesuit emphasis on ethics and education for justice and is the same as the on-campus Master of Health Administration program. The essential skills necessary for students to grow and prosper in this challenging industry are a key focus.

The online MHA program is made up of 44 credits plus a three-credit internship with 150 hours of fieldwork experience (HAD 580 Internship in Health Administration). Students may choose to add to the online MHA with either the health informatics specialization or the global health specialization for a total of 53 credits, including 150 hours of fieldwork. The global health specialization includes two, 10-day study abroad trips to places like South America and Europe.

Courses in the health administration curriculum are based in the Healthcare Leadership Competencies and cover a wide range of topics including financial management, organization, health systems, law, ethics, operations, quality control, and more.

This well-rounded curriculum is designed to prepare students for success and is developed in accordance with the criteria set by the Commission on Accreditation Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). CAHME is an interdisciplinary group of educational, professional, clinical, and commercial organizations. It promotes, evaluates, and improves the quality of graduate healthcare management education in the United States and Canada. While the vast majority of your coursework can be completed according to your own schedule, some courses do require synchronous elements in order to remain aligned with CAHME accreditation requirements.

The distinguished faculty at The University of Scranton have expert knowledge in the classes they teach. Our professors create a dynamic learning environment that fosters both critical thought and creativity. Upon completion of the MHA curriculum, students will be well-prepared to transition into leadership roles and advance their careers in the field of health administration.

For official course descriptions, please see the latest University of Scranton MHA course catalog.

Foundation Courses - (12 credit hours)	HAD 500: Health Care Organization and Administration HAD 501: Health Care Financial Management I HAD 505: Health Care Statistics and Research Methods HAD 519: Health Services and Systems
Additional Required Courses	HAD 502: Healthcare Law HAD 504: Human Resources Management HAD 506: Healthcare Economics and Policy HAD 508: Leadership in Health Administration HAD 509: Administrative Issues HAD 515: Healthcare Planning and Marketing HAD 521: Healthcare Financial Management II HAD 522: Healthcare Operations and Quality HAD 523: Healthcare IT Management HAD 525: Healthcare Ethics HAD 580: Internship in Healthcare
Advanced Electives - 3 credit hours For MHA general program only. Choose one course.	HAD 510: Hospital Administration HAD 512: Medical Practice Administration HAD 513: Long Term Care Administration HAD 517: Global Health Management HAD 526: Grants Writing and Management
Health Informatics Courses - 9 credit hours	HINF 520: Introduction to Health Informatics HINF 550: Community Health for Health Informatics HINF 570: Public Policy for Health Informatics
Global Health Courses - 9 credit hours	HAD 517: Global Health Management HAD 595: South America Health Systems HAD 596: European Health Systems

For official course descriptions, please see the latest University of Scranton MHA course catalog.

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