School of Public Service

B.S./M.P.A in Health Care Administration – Accelerated Program

The Department offers an Accelerated Program in Health Care Administration for qualified students who wish to combine a B.S. in Health Care Administration with an M.P.A. in Health Care Administration. The program allows the student to obtain both degrees in much less time than is normally required. For example, it is possible for an entering freshman studying on a full-time basis to earn a B.S. and an M.P.A. in Health Care Administration within five years. In the student's senior year he or she will complete 12 graduate credits in required courses. Upon the successful completion of the 129 undergraduate credits required for baccalaureate graduation, the student will not receive the B.S., but will be given 12 credits of advanced standing in the M.P.A. Health Care Administration Program. The student will then be required to complete 36 credits in the graduate program, rather than the standard 48 credits required. After completing the 36 credits and meeting all graduation requirements, the student will be awarded both the B.S. and M.P.A. degrees. If for any reason the student, after completing the 129 undergraduate credits, forgoes the M.P.A. program then he or she will be entitled to the B.S. in Health Care Administration.

Accelerated Program Admission Criteria

Freshmen
High school cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better.

Transfers
Completion of 60-64 credits with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. If a student does not posses the necessary 3.0 average, the admission committee may employ other criteria to ensure qualification; e.g., S.A.T. scores, letters of recommendation, samples of prior work, etc.

The five-year program will reflect the standard Health Care Administration Plan of Study for the first three years, with the appropriate changes in the last two years of study. Consult with an academic advisor for an appropriate Plan of Study.

Undergraduate financial assistance does not apply to the graduate portion of this program.

Typical Program in Accelerated Health Care Administration

Freshman Year	Credits
English 1, 2	6
Science Core	8
History/Philosophy	6
HAD 10	3
HPA 13	3
POL 2, 480	6
College 101	1
Oral Competency 01	0
Library Competency 01	0
	33

Sophomore Year	Credits
Economics 11, 12	6
Philosophy 13	3
HPA 18	3
Fine Art	3
Free Electives	12
Math Core	3
	30

Junior Year	Credits
HPA 19, 30	6
Fine Art	3
Philosophy 19	3
Language/Literature	6
Free Electives	12
Liberal Arts Elective	2
	32

Senior Year	Credits
MPA 507, HAD 603	6
MPA 503, 506	6
HPA 32	6
Social Sciences	6
Free Elective	7
Liberal Arts Elective	3
	34

Balance of 36 credits to be taken in the fifth year.