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M.S. Health Administration

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Master of Science in Health Administration

Printable application and forms here.

Health Administration courses are usually offered during the evenings to meet the needs of working students.

The Program

The Master of Science in Health Administration prepares the student for a full range of health care administration careers in management, planning, marketing, consulting and related roles. Elective courses permit specialization in delivery systems such as hospitals, nursing homes and managed care.

Theh program is designed to prepare students to assume management and leadership roles in public, voluntary and private health care agencies and organizations. Graduate courses are usually offered during the evenings to accomodate students who are employed. Printable application and forms here.


Opportunities in Health Administration

Health care is one of the fastest growing, most dynamic and necessary industries. The field offers energetic, creative and enterprising individuals a host of administrative and service options. Career opportunities continue to expand in:

Health Administration majors graduate ready to compete in the health care marketplace.

Advisement

Those interested in the degree program are encouraged to email Janet Reagan, Ph.D, Health Administration Program Director, or call her office at 818-677-2298. Or, call the Health Sciences main office at 818-677-3101.

Practitioner Advisory Committee

The Health Administration program benefits from the ongoing guidance and support of a distinguished group of healthcare managers and clinicians. Members of the Practitioner Advisory Committee work in a variety of areas in the healthcare industry and their professional expertise enhances the curriculum.

Admission Requirements

Students may enter the program in either the fall or spring semester. Applicants to the graduate program must meet the requirements of the university's graduate programs and those of the Health Administration program.

Residency

The Health Administration graduate program stresses the importance of a practical work experience. Each graduate student completes a residency in a health care organization.

Education Financing Opportunities

The University makes a full range of assistance available to students. For information, visit the CSUN Financial Aid website or call 818-677-3000.

CSUN is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and the Health Administration program is a certified member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration.

Master of Science Degree: Health Administration

The Master of Science program requires a minimum of forty-five (45) semester hours of course work beyond the Bachelor's degree level. Applicants who lack appropriate undergraduate preparation may be required to complete qualifying course work.

Qualifying Courses:

Health Sciences 390-L - Biostatistics (4)

Health Sciences 510 - Intro to Health Services Delivery (3)

Health Sciences 511 - Intro to Health Administration Theory (3)

Approved Course in Accounting

Computer Literacy


Required Courses:

Health Sciences 513 - Health Services Administration (3)

Health Sciences 517 - Health Economics & National Health Policy (3)

Health Sciences 521 - Health Care Ethics (3)

Health Sciences 523 - Seminar in Medical Care Organization (3)

Health Sciences 613 - Managing Change in Health Care (3)

Health Sciences 614 - Financial Management (3)

Health Sciences 615 - Information Management for Decision Making (3)

Health Sciences 616 - Quality Assurance/Health Care (3)

Health Sciences 618 - Strategic Planning (3)

Health Sciences 610 - Third Party Player Impact on Health Delivery (3)

Health Sciences 625 - Integrative Seminar (3)

Health Sciences 693A or B - Supervised Field Training (2)

Health Sciences 693C - Supervised Field Training (1)

Health Sciences 697 - Directed Comprehensive Studies (CR/NC) (0) or,

Health Sciences 698 - Thesis/Graduate Project (0)


Elective Courses (9 units with Advisor approval)

Health Sciences 414 - Health Law (3)

Health Sciences 422 - Health Services for Elderly and Mentally ill (3)

Health Sciences 620 - Hospital Administration (3)

Health Sciences 521 - Health Care Ethics (3)

Health Sciences 518 - Managed Care (3)

Health Sciences 587 - Seminar: Epidemiology (3)

Health Sciences 694 - Research Design (4)


Faculty:

Chair, Department of Health Sciences: Brian T. Malec, PhD

Health Administration Program Director: Louis Rubino, PhD

Graduate Coordinator: Janet Reagan, Ph.D

Program Faculty:

Sal Esparza, RN, MSHA, FACHE

Denise Globe, D.C., M.S., Ph.D.

Brian Malec, PhD

Janet Reagan, Ph.D

Louis Rubino, PhD

Jerome Seliger, PhD

 

Emeritus Faculty: Miriam Cotler, Ph.D., Donald Hufhines, Dr.PH, Roberta Madison, Dr.PH.

The Health Administration faculty maintain close contact with professional groups and practitioners. In addition to contributing to the degree program, faculty continually seek to link student learning experiences with practices.


Masters of Health Administration Program

Department of Health Sciences

California State University, Northridge

18111 Nordhoff Street

Northridge, CA 91330-8285

818-677-3101

(Fax: 818-677-2045)