Strayer University offers students a quality education that's affordable, convenient, and supportive. Our flexible academic programs make it possible for you to earn a competitive MBA or your associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree on your schedule, without interrupting your personal or professional life. Established in 1892, Strayer University was designed to meet the educational needs of working adult students. To do this, we offer flexible class formats that allow you to balance a college education with your other responsibilities. Our programs include accounting, business, criminal justice, information systems, management, public administration, health services administration, and education.

Master of Health Services Administration

The Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) program prepares students by training them to manage and direct the business aspects of healthcare. Health Services Administration degrees are designed to meet the needs of healthcare professionals and others in  health services support industries that wish to obtain the knowledge and skills needed to assume mid-level and executive level managerial positions in health services organizations. Specific careers are identified by the Accrediting Commission on Education for Health  Services Administration (ACEHSA).
These include:

•     Healthcare Managers
•     Hospital Administrators
•     Administrators of Short and Long-term Residential Facilities
•     Managed Healthcare Plan Coordinators

MPH - General Public Health

Choose elective courses from other MPH specializations that reflect your interests and professional needs. The curriculum, developed around national public health curriculum standards, uses a multidisciplinary approach that emphasizes environmental public health concepts; principles of epidemiology and biostatistics; psychological, behavioral, and social factors influencing population-based health disparities; public health administration systems and processes; and economics. A collaborative project involving local public health organizations is integrated into the curriculum, providing you the opportunity to gain practical knowledge of relevant organizations, programs, and policies. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing supervisory or managerial positions in  private, government, or community-based public health organizations. Deepen your knowledge of public health concepts, theories, and practices, and hone your ability to work collaboratively with other public and private sector professionals whose work often intersects with the field of public health.  Review of this specialization is pending in AL, MN, GA, KY, ND, SC, VA, and WA.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Health Services Management

Keiser University's Master of Business Administration fosters independent learning and enables students to contribute intellectually to the business profession. The MBA program offers an intensive graduate program that educates students in theories and practices of the modern business world. Students specialize in one of five areas: Health Services Management,  Leadership for Managers, Accounting, International Business, or Marketing. In addition, MBA students complete general coursework in valuable areas such as accounting, finance, management, marketing and business research methods. Graduates demonstrate a conceptual understanding of advanced business strategies and critically analyze and solve problems based on applied research methods.Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates and degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or for questions about the accreditation of Keiser University, please call 404-679-4500.

B.S. in Health Studies - Child Development

The health care industry is changing dramatically and health care organizations are growing more complex. Gain the knowledge base required to understand and anticipate the continuing changes in the health care industry. Broaden your understanding of the policies, organization, financing and dynamics of the U.S. health care system. You can leverage your experience and help prepare to take the next step in your career and professional development, whether you currently work in allied health or are seeking to enter the field.Gain the knowledge and skills you need to work collaboratively with families and specialists as a hospital or behavioral health child-life professional, child advocate, family crisis professional, or parent support specialist. Discover how a child's familial, cultural, and communal surroundings can shape his or her healthy development. Explore how cognitive, social, and emotional challenges influence a child's behavioral growth. 

Bachelor of Arts Management - Health Services Management (Degree Completion)

The Malone Bachelor of Arts Management Program (MMP) helps students earn a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in business management and can choose a concentration in Health Services Management, Organizational Management, or Marketing. It is an accelerated degree completion program designed to fit the educational needs of a non-traditional aged student. Health Services Management examines legal issues related to health care, explores consumer health choices, and provides an in-depth study of health care systems and organization.

Master of Health Care Ethics

The Master of Health Care Ethics degree is designed for students who desire a comprehensive understanding of the field of bioethics and who are seeking a deeper understanding of the impact of relevant historical, cultural, philosophical, political, economic and legal issues in health care practices and policies, and their impact on vulnerable populations.This unique, interdisciplinary degree is offered entirely online through the Center for Health Policy and Ethics (CHPE) at Creighton University. 

Associate of Science in Health Information Management (ASHIM)

The program prepares students with the necessary skills and academic knowledge for higher-level administrative and management positions in a variety of health related settings including hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, long-term care settings, consulting firms, government agencies, and software vendors.   Health information administrators are experts in coding and classification systems, managing patient health information, and administrating computer information systems. They are responsible for the management of health information systems consistent with medical, administrative, ethical and legal requirements of the healthcare delivery system. Individuals with interests in health science, computer science, business administration, and healthcare administration are well-suited for a career in health information management.

Established in 1892 by the founder of osteopathy, A. T. Still, M.D., D.O., ATSU began as the nation's first college of osteopathic medicine and has evolved into a leading university of health sciences. Today they offer more than 20 master's degrees across allied health disciplines; doctorates in health education, physical therapy, and audiology; the doctor of dental medicine (D.M.D.); and the doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.).

Doctor of Health Sciences (D.H.Sc.)

ATSU's Arizona School of Health Management offers a 70-credit-hour online Doctor of Health Sciences (D.H.Sc.) program that addresses a significant problem in today's struggling healthcare system – the need for well-trained healthcare administrators, clinicians, educators, and researchers. The D.H.Sc. provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to excel in decision-making, project management, managing organizational behavior, setting standards, and gaining the competence to apply research to their professional practice. The D.H.Sc. requires a one-week residency, held at ATSU's Mesa, Ariz., campus. The D.H.Sc. prepares students to better understand and effectively manage complex issues and challenges in professional practice. 

Bachelor in Business Administration - Health Services Management

DeVry's business administration degree program with a Health Services Management specialization, provides students not only with communications and teamwork skills but also with more of the business and management skills that today's employers seek. Bachelor's degree holders in this field have a wide range of exciting career opportunities from assistant department head to assistant hospital administrator to management positions in residential care facilities and practitioners' offices. DeVry University works with top business and health care industry leaders to design programs that produce graduates who meet their needs. With an aging population, advances in treatment and evolving regulatory guidelines, the healthcare industry requires more qualified professionals with strong business and management skills who can handle all aspects of running a medical facility. In fact, employment of medical and health service managers is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations!

BA/Health Care Studies - Speech and Language Therapy

Personalize your Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Studies degree when you pair it with a transfer concentration. You can transfer up to 12 approved credits of Speech and Language Therapy coursework to qualify as your concentration in the Health Care Studies degree program. Your fundamental understanding of how to assess and treat speech, language and communication problems in people of all ages to enable them to communicate to the best of their ability will combine easily with your studies of the US health care system, as well as medical ethics and law culminating in a well-rounded degree. Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Studies degree and demonstrate your knowledge and skills to provide quality service in the health care industry. 

Bachelor of Health Services Administration

This program will prepare students to plan, direct, coordinate, budget, and assess activities in a variety of health care settings.The combination of general education and health services courses are designed to cultivate critical thinking skills necessary for managing. This program prepares individuals to develop administrative skills necessary to work effectively in a variety of health care settings. 

Bachelor of Science - Health Services Management

The BS in Health Services Management degree will support an expanded professional role with enhanced assessment skills, stronger communication skills, and the ability to better understand and respond to an increasingly diverse community. A maximum of 90 credits can be transferred. Graduates may find mid-level management positions in healthcare organizations including hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory care centers, and home health agencies. This program is designed for the individual who wishes to complete a health-based interdisciplinary, bachelor of science degree on a full-time or part-time basis for upward career mobility, or to respond to employer requests for broadened health-services skills.  In response to the needs of the healthcare industry, graduates of this program should be able to:

• Write and speak effectively, read and listen critically, and handle learning resources effectively;
• Demonstrate eligibility for management positions in the health services industry;
• Interpret and analyze healthcare and historical data;
• Identify the human values which govern responsible moral choice and apply fundamental human beliefs in a critical and reasoned manner;
• Expand their practice capabilities;
• Coordinate a successful job search;
• Enhance interdisciplinary understanding and collaboration.

Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration

The purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration program is to prepare the learner to identify new markets, to understand the health system and health care financing, and to manage diverse groups. Course highlights include Health Care Ethics,  Health Program Planning and Evaluation, and Population and Health Management.

Bachelor of Science in Applied Health

The Bachelor of Applied Health (B.A.H.) is the first University of Minnesota online degree targeted to working professionals in the health industry seeking to complete a bachelor's degree and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Students must complete 42 clinical or occupational credits with a partnering institution prior to graduation, 120 credits are required for degree completion. Typical students may be nurses or laboratory/radiology technicians moving into supervisory roles or professionals in long-term care facilities needing additional coursework for state licensing eligibility. 

Master of Arts - Health and Wellness

The Master of Arts - Health and Wellness program provides knowledge that may help students advance in areas like the health and fitness industry, including certified athletic trainers, health and physical education teachers, physical therapists, military personnel, chiropractors, personal trainers, business owners, wellness counselors, and other health / fitness careers. Union Institute & University's online Master of Arts program is designed for working adults and encourages you to discover the links between theoretical concepts and practical application by integrating online learning with one-to-one faculty consultation and incorporating it into real-life. The inquiry-based model of education, underpinning the M.A. program, assumes a dynamic relationship between: theory and practice, education and actual experience, and reflections on the personal and social environments.

Master of Science in Health Administration

Our online Master's in Health Administration will help students gain knowledge and expertise through diverse course offerings that provide technical and behavioral competencies to encompass business, ethics and technology applied to the health administration environment. This program is designed for healthcare professionals who want to advance their career in the management and administrative aspects of health system and the health organization. Students can choose from two unique specializations: Health Care Ethics and Informatics. You will be positioned for leadership in a variety of private and government health agencies, organizations and hospitals after completion. 

Master of Science in Nursing - Clinical Nurse Leader

Earn Your MSN and Advance Your Nursing CareerSacred Heart University's online Master of Science in Nursing program is designed to meet the needs of the working career nurse seeking superior clinical, educational, and administrative skills to move into clinical nurse leader, management and education roles or positions with more autonomy.This specialization focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to fulfill this new and evolving role and prepares students to sit for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing CNL Certificate Exam.Why Choose Sacred Heart University's Online MS in Nursing?Sacred Heart University's nursing programs emphasize personal attention and interaction between faculty members and students to help foster a meaningful educational experience. Other features of Sacred Heart's online Master of Science in Nursing include:• Earn a degree from one of the top 30 master's level colleges and universities in the North according to U.S. News & World Report in the 2010 edition of America's Best Colleges• Accreditation from the National League for Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)• Award-winning faculty members with doctoral degrees, extensive clinical experience, scholarly and teaching credentials, and up-to-date knowledge• The convenience and flexibility of a curriculum that is 100% onlineToday nurses need more advanced skills and knowledge than ever to handle complex and specialized tasks, and many leadership and faculty positions require a master's degree in nursing. 

Master of Science in Health Care Management

Champlain College is pleased to offer our Master of Science in Healthcare Management (MSHM) degree program in a convenient online format. Our online MSHM focuses on the critical areas of management from the strategic, tactical, and operational perspectives. The MSHM is a comprehensive and challenging program designed to prepare our students for leadership positions in contemporary health organizations and systems. Our MSHM is one of the few programs that melds content in business, management, healthcare and information technology/systems to focus on the non-technical aspects of managing healthcare. At Champlain College, we define healthcare management, not as a general set of skills, but one as a set of skills that it is intertwined with context specific quality improvement and information systems. Such courses as Health Finance and Economics, Clinical Systems Management and Healthcare Information Systems are examples of our courses that address the specific issues of faced in today's healthcare today.

WCU was founded in 1889 to bring higher education and career opportunities to the western region of North Carolina. A member of the University of North Carolina system, WCU now provides an education to more than 9,000 students from 38 states and 32 countries.

Undergraduate Culturally Based Native Health Certificate Program

The Culturally Based Native Health Program will enable students to utilize their training in a health-related discipline and apply it to Southeastern Indian cultures. This culturally-oriented certificate option will enable professionals in the region, who are Cherokee or serve a Native American population, to acquire the cultural knowledge and methodological understanding to serve more effectively in their professions. Our mission is to provide a culturally oriented approach to training for health professionals serving Native peoples, grounded in a tribal community, and integrated into the core of the University. The certificate is a collaborative initiative between Western Carolina University, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and Wake Forest University. Courses are offered online and are unique in providing cultural competency training, through development with Native community members and health professionals. The interdisciplinary certificate program requires 12 credit hours. 

Graduate Gerontology Certificate

The Graduate Gerontology Certificate, offered through the University Center for Social and Urban Research in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Council on Aging is designed to serve professionals in diverse disciplines, in a variety of industries, who are interested in acquiring specialized knowledge of aging and aging processes in their particular disciplines or occupations, and basic knowledge about gerontology and geriatrics. This 16 credit graduate certificate has a multidisciplinary track that blends course work across numerous disciplines to allow for a more broad-based educational experience.

The Effects of Drug Use and Abuse

The Effects of Drug Use and Abuse at The University of Georgia examines the physiological, social, psychological, and moral causes and effects of drug use and abuse. Individual, family, and community factors related to prevention and treatment. This course is 3 credits, which can be used towards a degree at the University of Georgia or at another institution that will accept transfer credits. HPRB 5210