The graduate degree in Health Administration prepares students for management and leadership roles in health services and related organizations and systems. The curriculum provides for advanced study of issues, problems and strategies for managing the effective and efficient delivery of healthcare through public, voluntary and private sector healthcare organizations, including, but not limited to, hospitals, long-term care organizations, medical and dental group practices, health maintenance organizations, health insurance and health benefits administrations, and public health agencies.

Mission

The graduate program in Health Administration prepares a diverse student body for leadership positions in healthcare organizations in the Greater San Fernando Valley. Graduate students in the program can advance in their current healthcare, health services or health administration positions or make their initial entry into a health administration role. With a faculty focus on learning-centeredness, community and university service, as well as scholarship, the program is well positioned to educate students for professional practitioner positions aligned with the current healthcare environment.

Vision

The graduate program in Health Administration aspires to prepare a workforce that will enhance the operational efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare organizations and improve the delivery and access to quality care in our service community. The program consistently seeks to meet the national standards associated with excellence in graduate education in health administration.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the graduate program in Health Administration will demonstrate:

• Mastery of the conceptual and technical knowledge and skills relevant to successful health administration practice.
• Mastery of the analytical, written and oral communication and interpersonal skills required for successful practice.
• An ability to integrate classroom knowledge and skills and to be able to bridge the gap to the professional practice of health administration.
• An appreciation of the importance of professional ethics and continual professional growth.
• The knowledge, skills and professionalism to assume mid-level and leadership positions in healthcare organizations.