Master of Arts in Health Care Administration
Complete your Master of Arts in Health Care Administration in as few as 18 months or less. Cost per Credit: $625.00
Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration
Bachelor of Science in Health Administration degree can help you gain the skills for a variety of healthcare facilities. Cost per Credit: $465.00
| Core Curriculum: 36 hours |
Health Care Administration | M.H.C.A.
If you have set your vision on a leadership role in the healthcare industry, but you are not interested in a clinical position, then a career in health care administration is for you. The Master of Health Care Administration will prepare you to help your organization address the challenges of today’s changing health care industry.
By earning your Master of Arts in Health Care Administration at WAU, you will boost your skills to fill critical roles within healthcare organizations and advance your career. Coursework includes court decisions, project management, information systems, and health policies that impact the health care industry.
The Master of Arts in Health Care Administration degree is a 36-semester-hour accredited professional program. The degree consists of a core curriculum of 12 cognate courses culminating in a capstone for strategic applications in health care organizations.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, health care administration jobs are projected to grow by 32% from 2019-2029. With a median annual salary of $100,980, health care administrators enjoy a salary and job growth rate well above the U.S. average for all jobs.
You can change your career path without changing careers, which will broaden your advancement opportunities.
*The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
You may be eligible to receive a tuition credit valued at $1,875 if you start this program by Summer 2022. Contact one of our enrollment specialists to learn more.
| Core Curriculum: 36 hours |
| General Education Requirements: 32-41 hours |
| Electives: 40-49 hours |
| Total of hours: 120 hours |
Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration
This program is designed for the adult student with work experience in the area of health care. The Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration prepares you for leadership and management positions within the health care field by teaching you about care delivery systems, the day-to-day operations of health care providers, and the role of finance in health care.
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration learn how to make critical decisions, communicate with stakeholders, and manage teams.
The Health Care Administration degree prepares you with the knowledge and skills to develop your career in leading health care organizations such as hospitals, physician offices, care facilities, and other health care organizations.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, health care occupations are projected to grow 15 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 2.4 million new jobs. The median annual wage for health care practitioners and technical occupations was $69,870 in May 2020.
Our programs, designed for working professionals and offered in a supportive and nurturing environment, meet the needs of adult learners who want to advance their careers to the next level.
Admission
Admission for The Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration
1. Official transcripts from an accredited degree-granting college or equivalent, and a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 on all previous college credits, and an official high school transcript.
2.Professional résumé, and Statement of Purpose
3.TOEFL (if English is not the applicant’s primary language).
Admission for The Master In Health Care Administration
1. GPA of 3.0 or higher from a regionally accredited undergraduate program. Applicants with less than a 3.0 GPA but with acceptable evidence of professional potential, shown through recent academic performance and experiential background, may be granted probationary admissions.
3.Completed prerequisite courses with a B grade or better in Economics (Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, or a combination course).
4.Statement of Purpose describing career goals in health care administration, and possible interview.
5.TOEFL (if English is not the applicant’s primary language).
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Jonathan Peter
“My approach to the program is the opposite of what is advertised. Rather than getting through it quickly, I’m taking it more slowly. So I only take one class per semester. That’s what works best for me since I’m working full time. While WAU’s accelerated program offers classes that allow you to get it done in 12 months, it’s not based on the calendar year; it’s based on the number of credits. So you can take the credits whenever you want to take them. You aren’t penalized for working through it more slowly. You graduate with an MBA at your pace. And, that’s one of the values of getting my degree from WAU.”
Accelerated
Classes are offered in 8 week sessions, allowing you to complete your degree in as little as 12 to 18 months, depending on the degree you choose.
Affordable
Our tuition rates are competitive (Undergraduate – $465 and Graduate $625 per credit hour), less a possible substantial discount if your employer has an educational partnership with WAU.
Flexible
Classes are offered online, face-to-face, and/or hybrid in the evenings (one night a week). Here at SGPS, you can select a pace that is tailored for your life, choosing to take as few or as many classes as you want.
Evening Graduate and Undergraduate Programs
For more than 35 years, Washington Adventist University (WAU) has been a leader in providing career-building degree programs for working professionals through its School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS). In a supportive and nurturing environment that meets the needs of adult learners, the SGPS currently offers five accelerated evening undergraduate and professional programs and nine master’s programs (including two fully online – the Master of Business Administration and Master of Arts in Public Administration programs).
Brenda Chase, PhD, MBA
Dean, School of Graduate and Professional Studies
301-891-4092
sgps@wau.edu
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