Master of Science in Health Care Administration (Traditional)
The Master of Science in Health Care Administration (MSHCA) Traditional program is designed for new undergraduates, beginning health care professionals, and international students who are interested in pursuing managerial positions and careers in the health care industry.
As a accredited program, the MSHCA traditional program provides high quality education, field experience, and extensive mentorships. Students enrolled in a CAHME accredited program have access to vast resources and networking opportunities.
The traditional program curriculum includes 14 required courses that cover the essential functions of management and critical aspects of the US health care system. Students will choose one elective course tailored to students' learning goals, such as courses in health care site specializations and other academic disciplines. Graduate courses are offered with different modalities in regular ºÚÁÏÍø semesters (Fall, Summer, Spring) from Monday - Thursday. Students can attend the program on a part-time or full-time basis.
The Department of Health Care Management at ºÚÁÏÍø has established affiliations with many regional and local health care facilities/companies to provide mentorship and field experience to our students.
- Satisfy the university requirements for graduate admission.
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or above from your baccalaureate degree. (Accomplished candidates with slightly less than a 3.0 GPA will also be considered for admission).
- Complete the following prerequisites: financial accounting, microeconomics, and statistics for a total of 9 units with a "C" or better. It is strongly recommended to have them completed before the start of the first semester of graduate study. Prerequisite courses must be completed within the last ten years. Note: a passing grade in the CLEP exam will fulfill our financial accounting and microeconomics prerequisites.
- Submit Application and Supporting Documents to by the April 1 Deadline.
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume
- MSHCA (Traditional Program) Supplemental Application Form - (PDF)
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (each letter should be from a current or past instructor/professor, employer, or supervisor who knows the applicant's academic abilities. Recommenders will receive a link by email with instructions for the letter.
- Transcript from bachelor's degree granting institution (sent to ºÚÁÏÍø)
- For International applicants only: English language requirement (see here)
- Optional: CLEP exam (in lieu of financial accounting and microeconomics prerequisites
- Complete a minimum of 45 units of graduate-level course work.
- Complete all of the following core courses
- HCA 502: The Health Care System (3)
- Prerequisites: None.
- HCA 503: Health Care Economics (3)
- Prerequisites: ECON 101 or ECON 300.
- HCA 505: Organization and Systems in Health Care (3)
- Prerequisites: Health Care Administration majors only.
- HCA 510: Human Resources Management in Health Care (3)
- Prerequisite(s): Health Care Administration majors only.
- Prerequisite/Corequisite: HCA 502\
- HCA 515: Advanced Financial Management in Health Care (3)
- Prerequisite: ACCT 201 or ACCT 500; HCA 502; Health Care Administration majors only.
- HCA 517: Advanced Healthcare Info. Systems Management (3)
- Prerequisites: Health Care Administration majors only, HCA 502.
- HCA 524: Adv. Legal and Ethnical Aspects of Health Admin. (3)
- Prerequisite: Health Care Administration majors only, HCA 502.
- HCA 527: Research Methods in Health Care Management (3)
- Prerequisites: SOC 170 or equivalent statistics course, Health Care Administration majors only, HCA 502 and advancement to candidacy.
- HCA 528: Managing Population Health (3)
- Prerequisite: HCA majors only, HCA 502
- HCA 530: Strategic Planning and Marketing in Health Care (3)
- Prerequisites/Corequisites: HCA 502.
- HCA 535: Quantitative Methods for Health Administration (3)
- Prerequisites: Health Care Administration majors only, HCA 502.
- HCA 550: Continuous Quality Improvement in Health Services
- Prerequisites: Health Care Administration majors only, HCA 502.
- HCA 580: Internship in Health Care Administration
- Prerequisite: Senior status only
- Culminating Experience
- HCA 698: Project (3)
- Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy & completion of a minimum of 27 graduate units in HCA.
- Completion of any one of the following elective courses:
- HCA 536, HCA 537, HCA 538, or HCA 552
- Electives from other departments may be allowed with the approval of the HCA Department Chair.
ºÚÁÏÍø is a federally recognized Hispanic and Asian serving institution. The University prides itself on the diversity of its students. Our recruitment efforts for the MSHCA graduate program are in line with the overall University goals for recruiting diverse students.
Incoming Profile of MSHCA-Traditional Students
| Incoming Semester | Admitted | Median GPA | Average Years of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2018 | 21 | 3.18 | 2.5 |
| Fall 2019 | 18 | 3.12 | 2.9 |
| Fall 2020 | 16 | 3.23 | 2.7 |
| Fall 2021 | 31 | 3.23 | 1.9 |
| Fall 2022 | 25 | 3.22 | 1.5 |
Graduation/Post-Employment Profile
Most students who pursue the MSHCA degree complete the program in two to three years. Students may enroll in the MSHCA traditional program as a full- or part-time student.
| Academic Year | Entered | % Dropped | Retention Rate | Three-Month Employment Rate Post-Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 21 | 0 | 100 | N/A |
| 2019-20 | 18 | 0 | 100 | 58 |
| 2020-21 | 16 | 0 | 100 | IP |
| 2021-22 | 31 | 0 | 100 | IP |
| 2022-23 | 25 | IP | IP | IP |
- IP denotes student activity in progress.
- Retention Rate is defined as percentage of entering cohort that has graduated or is still enrolled in program.
- Three-Month Employment Rate Post-Graduation is defined as percentage of entering cohort that is employed 3 months after graduation (please note students generally work full-time throughout program)
