The Master of Arts in Health and Human Services Administration program is designed to help professionals gain the knowledge, perspectives, and skills needed to successfully lead and manage organizations in the health and human service field.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Arts in Health and Human Services Administration program are expected to be able to:
- Understand and apply general management and administration principles.
- Incorporate knowledge of financial, legal, marketing, and human resource issues related to working in health and human services organizations.
- Identify and analyze the impact of complex social, economic, and political forces on health and human services organizations.
- Use information technology to improve the management of health and human services programs.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of modes.
- Have insight into personal biases regarding diverse cultures and work effectively with diverse populations.
- Understand the ethical implications of one's actions.
- Demonstrate critical thinking by integrating current research into practice in one's professional area.
- Develop strategies for updating and integrating knowledge and skills gained in graduate education with professional practice.
Degree Requirements
Required Health & Human Services Courses 17 cr.
Required Management Courses 12 cr.
Required Capstone Course 3 cr.
Elective Courses 4 cr.
TOTAL 36 cr.
Required Health & Human Services Courses: 17 cr.
HS616 Health & Human Service Systems 3 cr.
HS621 Population Analysis 2 cr.
HS636 Research Methods 3 cr.
HS638 Ethical Issues in Health & Human Services 2 cr.
HS641 Systems Theory and Innovation 3 cr.
HS676 Law & Regulations in Health & Human Services 2 cr.
HS679 Public Policy: Issues & Trends 2 cr.
Required Management Courses: 12 cr.
GM600 Management Principles 3 cr.
GM620 Communication Skills 2 cr.
GM643 Multicultural Perspectives 2 cr.
GM660 Financial Management 3 cr.
GM667 Information Technology 2 cr.
Required Capstone Course: 3 cr.
HS689 Health & Human Services Administration Capstone 3 cr.
Elective Courses: 4 cr.
GM599 Management Development 2 cr.
GM629 Project Management 2 cr.
GM630 Quantitative Methods 3 cr.
GM635 Social Economics 2 cr.
GM645 Marketing Management 2 cr.
GM655 Human Resource Management 2 cr.
GM670 Strategic Management 2 cr.
