Undergraduate Typical Program |
Accelerated Health Care Administration Program The Department offers an Accelerated Program in Health Care Administration for those qualified students who wish to combine a Bachelor of Science degree with a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) in Health Care Administration. The program allows the student to obtain both degrees in much less time than is normally required. For example, it is possible for an entering freshman studying on a full-time basis to earn a B.S. and M.P.A. within five years. In the student's senior year, 12 graduate credits will be completed in the required area of Health Care Administration. Upon successful completion of the normal 129 credits required for graduation, the student will not receive the B.S. but will be given 12 credits of advance standing in the M.P.A. Health Care Administration Program. The student therefore will be required to take an additional 36 credits in the graduate program. After completing the 48 graduate credits and meeting all graduation requirements, the student will be awarded both the B.S. and M.P.A. degrees. If, for any reason, the student does not complete the M.P.A. degree, the student will be entitled to the B.S. in Health Care Administration upon the completion of the appropriate 129 credits. Acceptance into the Accelerated Program requires: (1) Freshmen: High School average of 80% and upper half of class. (2) Transfer Students: Completion of 60-64 credits and a grade point average of B (3.0) or better. The five-year program will reflect the typical health care administration plan of study for the first three years, with the appropriate changes in the last two years of study. Consult with the Academic Counselor for the appropriate plan of study. Typical Program in Accelerated Health Care Administration
Balance of 36 credits to be taken in the fifth year. |
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