Healthcare Administration

Description

The PhD in Healthcare Administration is designed to provide advanced capabilities for scholars and practitioners alike in an area of immense interest in contemporary society. With the changes in the healthcare system and the rise of people using it, the career outlook for individuals who specialize in this area is very good. The healthcare administration PhD specialization will help you develop essential perspectives and skills for application of theoretical and research-based health care industry management issues.

Admissions Requirements

• Completed application
• Master's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Current resume
• Writing sample or purpose statement
• Official transcripts from previously attended institutions
• No GMAT or GRE required

Degree Requirements

• The maximum time limit to complete the program is seven years or 150% of the credits, whichever the student reaches first.
• A minimum of 37 credit hours must be completed at CU.
• Up to 50% of the required credit hours can be transferred into the program.
• Graduation is contingent upon the completion of 73 hours of prescribed courses with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 and no more than one C. Students must complete all coursework, pass the written comprehensive examination, and successfully write, present, and defend their dissertation.
• Continuous enrollment (a minimum of one course per semester) is required Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
• In the event of extenuating circumstances, a PhD student may request in writing one Leave of Absence of up to two semesters. A PhD student who remains inactive for longer than two semesters must reapply to the program. Special accommodations will be extended for military deployments. The LOA does not “stop the clock” on the 7-year time limit for degree completion.