Admission and Program Requirements

Program description

The Certificate in Health Professions Administrative Leadership (CHPAL) is a graduate certificate program designed for healthcare professionals who wish to enhance and update their knowledge in healthcare administration in order to increase their skill set to better position themselves for advancement. It also will assist students with no healthcare experience seeking entry-level management positions in healthcare organizations.

Admission

To be considered for the program, a student must meet the Graduate College Admission requirements.  

Admission to the MHA program from CHPAL

Admission to and successful completion of the CHPAL does not guarantee admission to the MHA program. Students who are enrolled in or have completed this certificate  must apply separately for admission to the MHA and comply with the MHA admission standards and the requirements of the Graduate College. Students may begin in the Fall or Spring semester.  Credits earned in the certificate program can be applied to the MHA degree subject to the application and acceptance into the program.  

Required courses for designated Track - 12 hours total

Choose four courses from the list below for a total of 12 credit hours.

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
MGT 701	Health Services Organization	3 hrs
MGT 702	Managing Healthcare Organizations	3 hrs
MGT 703	Health Law and Ethics	3 hrs
MGT 704	Human Resources in Healthcare Organizations	3 hrs
MGT 705	Strategic Management of Healthcare Organizations	3 hrs
MGT 708	Health Informatics	3 hrs
MGT 770	Leadership Development	3 hrs
PLS 754	Health Policy	3 hrs
OTD 901	Advanced Ethics and Advocacy	3 hrs