A+B. Intro_SJ.1 - University of Maryland University College

STAFF
Department Chair
Michael Frank
mfrank@umuc.edu
Associate Chair
Theresa Marron-Grodsky
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Program Directors
Kathleen F. Edwards
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Diane Bartoo
dbartoo@umuc.edu
Distance Education Coordinators
Pat Johnson
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Deborah Schroeder
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Academic Coordinator
Alexis Hill White
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Administrative Assistants
Wendy Williams
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Phone: 800-888-UMUC, ext. 7029
Meena Bipat
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Phone: 800-888-UMUC, ext. 7710
Master of Science in Health Care Administration
UMUC offers a 36-credit degree program leading to the Master of Science (MS) in
health care administration. This program offers a specialized and focused degree in
health care administration. Applicants will be able to increase their depth of knowledge
in the administration of health care services and programs through a variety of general
management and health care administration courses. Updated information on the MS
in health care administration program is available online at www.umuc.edu/grad/hcad.
Overview
In each segment of this 36-credit degree program, theory and concepts are presented so
the student may develop and evaluate management skills. In each course, faculty members
combine theoretical concepts with the practical application of usable skills. This
degree program consists of four core courses, six required courses, one elective course,
and a capstone course.
Program Requirements
Decision-Pending Status
Students may enroll in HCAD 600 before UMUC has received the official transcript
from the bachelor’s-degree-granting institution. Students must receive an admission
decision before subsequent enrollments.
Formats/Locations
Classes in the MS in health care administration are offered online and at College Park
and the Shady Grove Center. Students should check the current Graduate Schedule of
Classes to determine when courses will be offered at specific locations throughout the
Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.
Students who first complete the entire MS in health care administration degree program
and meet all requirements for graduation will be eligible to earn an MBA, in
either the regular or executive format, with only an additional 18–24 semester hours
of coursework. The MBA is offered online. More information on the dual degree program
is on p. 88. Executive dual degree programs are described on pp. 95–96.
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