The University of Maryland University College offers a Master of Science in Health Care Administration (MSHCA). The program consists of 36 credit hours and is geared toward professionals in the health-care field looking for a specialization in health-care administration. Students take foundation courses in general management followed by specialized courses in health care.
Prospective students must submit an application to apply along with an official undergraduate transcript from a regionally accredited college. GRE scores are not required. The college is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Tuition as of the 2009-2010 school year is $445 per credit for Maryland residents and $659 per credit for non-Maryland residents.
University of Maryland University College
3501 University Blvd. E.
Adelphi, MD 20783
800-888-8682
umuc.edu
Seton Hall University offers a Master of Healthcare Administration degree from their Department of Public Healthcare Administration. The program is designed for those currently holding positions in the health-care field looking to elevate their careers. The program is offered both online and on campus, catering to those working full-time. To receive the degree, students must complete 42 credits in foundational courses and theory-to-practice courses focusing specifically on health care.
Prospective students may apply online by completing an application. Additionally, applicants are required to have a 3.0 undergraduate GPA from an accredited school, three letters of recommendation, a professional statement essay and a resume. The University Health Services is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Tuition as of the 2009-2010 school year is $901 per credit hour.
Seton Hall University
College of Arts and Sciences
400 S. Orange Ave. Fahy Hall, Room 130
South Orange, NJ 07079
973-761-9430
shu.edu
Mississippi College offers a Master of Health Services Administration degree offered by the Office of Graduate Studies. The program requires each student to complete 30 credits of graduate coursework. Students take 24 credit hours of courses relating to health administration and six credit hours of elective courses in business or a related field. In addition to the completion of 30 credits, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA to graduate from the program.
Prospective students may apply online. Official undergraduate transcripts must also accompany the application, and students must have a combined GRE score of 850 for admission. Mississippi College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Tuition as of the 2009-2010 school year is $460 per credit hour.
Mississippi College
Office of Graduate Studies, Box 4185
Clinton, MS 39058
601-925-3225
mc.edu