Master of Science in Health Care Administration Program
Accelerated Program (MSHCA-AP)
Now accepting inquiries for the Fall 2016 learning team
Program Description
Developed by an expert team of faculty and industry professionals, the MSHCA-AP program is designed to prepare you for administrative positions in hospitals, managed care, mental health settings, multi-institutional system central offices, governmental health agencies, and other health related organizations. The curriculum offers online courses and face-to-face instruction on weekends. Subject areas include an analysis of the U.S. health care system, managerial skills essential to the health care profession, financial management, strategic planning and marketing in the health industry, ethics, and public policy analysis.
Who should attend?
· Professionals, executives, and managers with experience in the health care industry who want to advance their career
· New executives or leaders in the health care industry who need to broaden their understanding of current issues and practices in health care administration
· Physicians who are interested in administrative leadership positions
· Nurses and other clinicians who are interested in moving to administrative positions
Special Feature and Benefits:
· Combination of online and Saturday face-to-face classes (8:00 am to 6:00 pm)
· Master’s degree earned in two years
· Industry relevant curriculum
· Courses taught by CSULB academic faculty and health care industry experts
· Networking with other professionals in a team learning environment
· Low interest student loans are available for qualified students
· The program is based on learning teams: all students in a learning team will take all of their courses together for the duration of the program
· CAHME Accreditation
Tuition
Number of units ……………………………………....45 (15 courses)
Fee per unit………………………………………….. $460
Total program tuition (not including materials)…....$20,700
Books ………………………………………………... $70 to $200 per course
Individual courses may require other course materials and software
To RSVP for a MSHCA Accelerated Program Information Session please contact the CCPE Customer Center at 1-800-963-2250.
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
CSULB GRADUATE AND POSTBACCALAUREATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
General requirements-the minimum admission requirements for graduate studies at CSULB are in accordance with university regulations as well as Title 5, chapter 1, subchapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations. Specifically, a student is to:
1. Have completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association, or is to have completed equivalent academic preparation as determined by appropriate campus authorities;
2. Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended;
3. Have attained a grade-point average of at least 2.5 (A=4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted (excluding lower-division and extension coursework taken after the degree); and
4. Satisfactorily meet the professional, personal, scholastic, and other standards for graduate study, including qualifying examinations, as appropriate campus authorities may prescribe. In unusual circumstances, a campus may make exceptions to these criteria.
TOEFL REQUIREMENT
All graduate and postbaccalaureate applicants, regardless of citizenship, whose received an undergraduate degree in a foreign country must demonstrate competence in English. These students must receive a minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (the internet based score is 80), unless the applicant:
1. Submits proof of having obtained a bachelor’s degree from an accredited post-secondary institution where English was the principal language of instruction.
2. Notification from CSULB’s American Language Institute that the applicant has successfully completed levels 5 and 6 of the American Language Institute Program.
GRADUATE WRITING ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT (GWAR)
Graduate students who earned a bachelor's degree from a U.S. accredited college or university are considered to have met the GWAR, and do not need to take the WPE. Exemptions for such graduate students are automatically noted in the student’s records.
Graduate students who are not exempt are required to take the WPE in their first semester of enrollment and follow the appropriate pathway based on their WPE score. The new policy requires that students who are not exempt from the WPE must begin their pathway within two semesters of taking the WPE and must enroll in an appropriate pathway course each semester until they have satisfied the GWAR.
Registration holds may be placed on students who fail to comply with timely completion of the GWAR requirements. The GWAR needs to be met in order to advance to candidacy, the first step to be considered for graduation. Information and registration forms may be obtained from Testing and Evaluation Services at 562-985-4006.
THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The program requirements are established by the Department of Health Care Administration of the College of Health and Human Services. All Master’s seeking students must meet the program admission and completion requirements in addition to the general CSULB requirements.
When considering applicants for admission to the Master of Science in Health Care Administration-Accelerated Program, the academic department is looking for the following applicant qualifications:
1. At least three years of professional experience in the Health Care Industry or management/supervisory experience in a related field
2. Verified professional or academic experience in the following areas:
§ Accounting
§ Economics
§ Statistics
§ Proficiency with basic computer applications (Word, Excel, Power Point), as well as familiarity with Internet, Outlook, and other virtual communication tools
3. Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (A=4.0). Those applicants with less than 3.0 (no less than 2.5), but with acceptable evidence of professional potential shown through recent academic performance and experiential background, may be admitted by special action of the Program Graduate Committee
4. The academic department may recommend that the applicant take a graduate admission standardized test such as GRE, GMAT, or similar, if the evaluation committee determines that it might strengthen the applicant’s overall admission qualifications
5. Due to VISA regulations most International students are not eligible to apply to the MSHCA – Accelerated Program. Contact the Center for International Education if you have any further questions. http://www.ccpe.csulb.edu/international/.
APPLICATION PROCESS
CSULB Graduate application process:
1. CSULB graduate application (you can obtain apply on-line at www.csumentor.edu)
2. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
3. Credit Card for $55.00 application fee
4. TOEFL (if applicable)
Please indicate on the admission application that you are applying for the Master of Science in Health Care Administration- Accelerated Program. Transcripts and (test scores – if applicable) must be sent directly to:
California State University, Long Beach
Enrollment Services
1250 Bellflower Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90840-0106
Department of Health Care Administration application process:
1. Three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the applicant’s employer on official letterhead.
2. Personal statement of your interest in the program and career objectives
3. Professional Resume
4. The MSHCA-AP application form
Instructions for Letters of Recommendation:
Electronic copies of letters of recommendation are not accepted. You will give your recommenders a copy of the form attached to the application to complete. They will put the letter in an envelope, seal and sign it. One of the three recommenders will also need to include a letter of recommendation on letterhead. The letters may be returned to you to include in your application packet or mailed directly to us. If your recommender is mailing the letter directly to the department, let the department know. Your letters of recommendation should be from your employer, past employer or someone who knows your academic abilities.
Please indicate on the admission application that you are applying for the Master of Science in Health Care Administration-Accelerated Program. These documents must be sent directly to the Department of Health Care Administration at the address below:
California State University Long Beach
Department of Health Care Administration
Attn: Natalie Whitehouse-Capuano
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, California 90840-4903
CSU Mentor
Online Application Process
Online Application into the Health Care Administration Accelerated Program
We encourage you to use “CSU Mentor – Apply Online”. Please keep your Credit Card info on hand for paying the $55 Application Processing Fee.
Process guide for applying on-line:
1. Go to CSU Mentor website: http://www.csumentor.edu
2. Select Apply Online: http://www.csumentor.edu/AdmissionApp/
3. Click on Graduate Admission Applications - Apply online
4. Select on 2016 box for graduate applicant.
5. Create an account if you're a first-time CSUMentor user
6. Select ‘Long Beach Campus’ and click ‘Start New Application’.
7. Application Information – please read ‘A message from the campus’, and click “Begin application for CSU Long Beach Graduate’ which is at the end of the page.
8. On the next screen – Enrollment Information, please pay attention to the following fields:
· Term applying for: Select the correct term
· Then click on the box “Select a campus and Major”:
· Select “Special Sessions Degree Program’ then click “Set Campus”.
· Intended Major box will appear. Select ‘Health Care Administration MS’, then click ‘Set Major’.
9. Make sure to answer all the questions.
10. Click “SUBMIT” when the application is completed.
11. Remember to print a copy of the application confirmation number. You can also print a copy of your application for your records.
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FIRST YEAR
FIRST QUARTER-FALL
Orientation (no credit)
HCA 502 The Health Care System Online
HCA 505 Organizations and Systems of Health Care Face to Face
SECOND QUARTER-WINTER
HCA 503 Health Care Economics Online
HCA 527 Research Methods in Health Care Management Face to Face
THIRD QUARTER-SPRING
HCA 524 Advanced Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Admin Online
HCA 515 Advanced Financial Management in Health Care Face to Face
FOURTH QUARTER-SUMMER
HCA 510 Human Resources in Health Care Online
HCA 535 Quantitative Methods for Health Administration Face to Face
SECOND YEAR
FIRST QUARTER- FALL
HCA 517 Advanced Healthcare Information Systems Management Online
HCA 530 Strategic Planning and Marketing Face to Face
SECOND QUARTER- WINTER
HCA 537 Managed Care Online
HCA 550 Continuous Quality Improvement in Health Services Face to Face
THIRD QUARTER- SPRING
HCA 536 Hospital Management Online
HCA 698 Project Face to Face
FOURTH QUARTER- SUMMER
HCA 528 Managing Population Health Face to Face
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