MS in Allied Health: Healthcare Administration
Location: AU Online
Credits for Degree: 30 semester credits
Standard Mode of Instruction: Distance
Standard time to completion: 24 months
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Allied Health with a concentration in Healthcare Administration (MSAH) is designed for individuals who aspire to become transformative leaders in the healthcare sector, committed to advancing equity, ethical practice, and community well-being. This program combines rigorous training in healthcare management, policy, and research with an emphasis on social determinants of health, health equity, and advocacy for vulnerable populations.
Grounded in the values of compassion, service, and justice, the curriculum prepares graduates to address systemic disparities in healthcare access and outcomes. Students learn to implement data-driven strategies, lead mission-driven organizations, and influence policy from a framework of ethical responsibility and cultural humility.
Through experiential learning opportunities, and case studies, students gain practical skills in organizational leadership, policy development, and inclusive health systems design. Graduates are prepared to take on leadership roles in hospitals, public health agencies, nonprofit organizations, and policy institutions, where they can drive meaningful change at both the local and national levels.
Key Features:
- Focus on ethical leadership and health equity
- Courses in health policy, management, and research
- Fieldwork and practicum experiences with mission-driven organizations
- Opportunities for advocacy, community engagement, and policy impact
- Capstone project addressing a real-world social justice issue in healthcare
This MSAH program empowers students to not only manage healthcare organizations effectively but also to lead with a commitment to justice,
compassion, and the common good.
Mission: To prepare competent health professionals who self-reflect on personal values and bias to embrace the diversity and value of all humanity and become catalysts for healthcare change through the lens of social justice.
Licensure: There is no national licensure required in this program.
Admission Requirements:
- Complete online application
- Submit official transcripts from all previous institutions directly to the Graduate School Admissions Department.
- Meet the evidence of capacity for graduate study:
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate coursework
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Professional Resume
- Personal Essay
- Virtual interview with Program Chair Dr. Key
Current Tuition and Fees
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