Director of Health
Care Business and Health Information Management
Carla
Dirkschneider, M.S., RHIA
P: 800.647.5500 or 402.552.6295
E: dirkschneider@clarksoncollege.edu
Introduction
Clarkson College offers
an online Master degree of Health Care Administration (MHA) that meets specific
professional goals of graduate students. In order to complete the MHA program
at Clarkson College, students must successfully complete 36 graduate semester
hours.
Outcomes
Upon the
completion of the Master degree in Health Care Administration, graduates will:
- demonstrate professional,
responsible and innovative leadership skills, both in traditional and
non-traditional settings.
- create a foundation for
leadership to analyze and propose solutions to complex business problems.
- analyze, synthesize and
evaluate theoretical knowledge necessary to be prepared for leadership
positions in the health care setting.
- evaluate strategies based on
concepts of leadership and management theory.
- integrate cultural, economic,
ethical, legal and professional standards of health care business in a
leadership role.
Online Curriculum
The
Clarkson College online Master's degree is designed to be a flexible learning
environment. Internet-based instruction offers interactive learning
opportunities and comprehensive access to information and resources. Dedicated
faculty are focused on student learning, which helps make online learning a
productive and rewarding experience.
To
complete an MHA degree at Clarkson College, students must successfully complete
a total of 36 semester hours. These hours must be distributed as follows:
- Major Requirement Courses = 33 semester hours
- Culmination Experience = 3 semester hours
Service-Learning and Community Service Graduation Requirements
15 hours (11 Service-Learning)* of
Clarkson College Service hours must be completed prior to graduation. Graduates
who do not complete the required number of Service hours will not receive
diplomas or transcripts, until the hours have been completed. *Note: Service hours accrued beyond the minimum
number of required service hours can be applied toward the requirements for the
Maltese Cross Certificate or Medal.
Required Courses (click
here)
Sample Curriculum Plan (click
here)
Course Descriptions (click
here)
Admission Requirements for
Graduate Students (click
here)
