Graduate Certificate Program in Healthcare Administration
The Holy Spirit University of Atlanta’s Online Program leading
to the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration
is a premier certificate program at the advanced level.
In a rapidly changing national and international
healthcare arena, this program will prove of particular
benefit to:
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Professionals trained in medicine, nursing, occupational
or physical therapy, pharmacy or other allied healthcare
professions.
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Non-clinical professionals in related fields such as
the insurance industry, government agencies, human
service agencies, non-profits and for-profit companies
in healthcare
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Students currently completing graduate studies in
medicine, nursing, occupational or physical therapy,
pharmacy, other healthcare professions or master’s
programs in Business Administration or Public
Administration.
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Anyone interested in a career in healthcare
administration or in taking a leadership role in a
healthcare related field while making progress toward a
certificate and potential job advancement.
Under the guidance of distinguished University of
Atlanta faculty, program participants will develop:
- Skills to assess, plan, and evaluate decisions in the
healthcare environment Ability to facilitate critical partnerships and
collaboration
- An understanding of the importance of leadership in
healthcare administration
- Communication and information technology skills
- A broad ethical framework for making leadership
decisions
- Competitive advantage with enhanced skills to lead and
manage an organization.
Broad Objectives of the Graduate Certificate in
Healthcare Administration Program
The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration is
designed to complement your current level of healthcare
experience and improve your leadership and management
skills within the healthcare environment. Advanced level
courses are interdisciplinary to meet the needs of a
diverse healthcare industry, while focusing on several
core competencies. The Program (including the final,
intensive project) is designed so that graduates will
ideally:
- Understand the basic structure, driving forces of
change, performance characteristics, and strengths and
weaknesses of the US healthcare system.
- Improve critical thinking and communication skills in
framing, analyzing, and interpreting the meaning and
consequences of healthcare policy issues.
- Develop the ability to compare, contrast, and
appreciate conflicting viewpoints, different
disciplines, and diverse interpretations of US
healthcare performance, structure and management.
- Recognize and analyze current and emerging trends in
healthcare that directly impact management and
healthcare delivery.
- Are able (or better able) to address the major issues
and challenges faces by healthcare providers and
managers.
- Employ appropriate problem assessment and resolution
tools
- Recognize the applications and limits of analysis and
decision-making models.
- Begin to develop the ability to structure decisions
bearing on healthcare management and conflict resolution
within the broader context of the organizational
culture.
An Overview of the Program Structure
This intensive four-graduate-course program presents
realistic strategies in an array of critical areas for
healthcare management and leadership. The courses are
delivered on-line learning with interaction among peers,
advisors, academic and student services facilitators
and, of course, field-specialists (all participating
faculty hold MD’s and/or PhD’s and have experience in
both higher education and in Healthcare Administration).
Course content, graded assignments and shared discourse
are all designed to provide readily-usable systems and
strategies for the significant and ever-increasing
challenges of healthcare management and leadership.
Courses positively exploit fine Internet features --
threaded discussions, chat, bulletin boards, e-mail,
file sharing, and more for in-depth participation. You
also have online library privileges, with instant search
and retrieval of important databases, and the counsel of
authoritative figures to lead you in the right
directions.
The fourth and final course (HC 700) is a Research
Project course, which allows each participant to produce
a substantive and significant work focused upon his or
her specialized interests within the broad field of
Healthcare Administration. Once the proposal is
approved, a group of highly-qualified faculty will
provide guidance from start to finish to maximize the
value of the experience and to foster successful (and
meaningful) conclusion.
Further Study and Post-Certificate Transfer Options
Students interested in further study may transfer
courses completed with a grade of “B” or better for the
certificate directly toward degree requirements for the
Holy Spirit University of Atlanta’s
Master of Science degree program in Healthcare
Administration.
Required Curriculum at the Holy Spirit University of Atlanta
The Holy Spirit University of Atlanta’s Graduate Certificate in
Healthcare Administration includes the following required
courses:
Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
HC 605
|
Healthcare Planning and Policy |
3 |
HC 625 |
Healthcare Finance Management |
3 |
HC 665 |
Principles of Quality Management in Healthcare |
3 |
HC 700 |
Healthcare Administration - Final Project |
3 |
Total |
4 courses |
12 credits |
Admission Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited
college/university or by a Ministry-recognized institution
of higher education. (Submit official certification or proof
of degree completion.)
- Healthcare, Healthcare management or related Experience
(Submit comprehensive rйsumй)
Requirements for Successful Completion of Certificate Program
Students must earn a grade of no less than B- in each of the
four required courses. Note; While the grade of B- or better
in each course will satisfy Certificate requirements, only
grades of B or better may be subsequently transferred to any
Holy Spirit University of Atlanta graduate degree program.
Awarding of Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration
Upon successful completion of all four courses (as specified
above), the student will complete the “Application for
Awarding of Certificate,” which will be reviewed by the
Graduate Dean and then duly processed by the University
Registrar.
Graduate Certificate Program Costs
Program Tuition: $4000
Books: $ 500 + shipping (
Estimated cost)
University Certificate: $ 50