School of Public Service

M.P.A. in Health Administration with a Specialization in Gerontology

Plan of Study

Foundation Courses (21 credits)
MPA 501 Principles of Public Administration
MPA 502 Organizational Theory and Behavior in the Public Sector
MPA 503 Economic Environment and the Public Sector
MPA 504 Computer Applications
MPA 505 Analytical Methods
MPA 506 Computer-based Management Systems
MPA 507 The Policy Process in Health Care and Public Administration

Advanced Core Courses (9 credits)
HAD 602 Human Resource Administration in the Health Sector
HAD 603 Foundations of Budgeting & Finance in Health Administration
HAD 604 Administration Responsibility and the Legal Environment in the Health Sector

Specialization (12 credits)
HAD 709 Legal Aspects in Health
HAD 710 Gerontology: Process of Aging
HAD 711 Long Term Care Administration
HAD 712 Management of Senior Community Programs

Capstone Seminars in Health Care Administration (6 credits)
HAD 707 The Thesis Research Consultation
HAD 708 Thesis