HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION, M.A.

Contact: Carol Cogen | Program Coordinator

301-891-4062 | ccogen@wau.edu

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Health Care Administration degree is a 36-semester-hour accredited professional program designed primarily for public service adult lifelong learners who want to refine their knowledge, skills and abilities. The degree program consists of a core curriculum of 12 cognate courses culminating in a capstone for strategic applications in health care organizations.

Admission

1. GPA of 3.0 or higher from an institutionally accredited (formerly known as regionally accredited) undergraduate program. Applicants with less than a 3.0 GPA but with acceptable evidence of professional potential, shown through recent academic performance and experiential background, may be granted probationary admissions.
2. Professional resume.
3. Completed prerequisite courses with “B” grade or better in Economics (Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, or a combination course). Students who lack the necessary prerequisites can complete them while provisionally enrolled in the program. This should be done as early as possible. Students must attain a minimum B grade or above on the prerequisites in order to remain in the program.
4. Statement of intent describing career goals in health care administration.
5. Possible interview.
6. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or its equivalent may be required if English is not the applicant’s primary language.