MS in Allied Health, Healthcare Administration
Impact the Future of Healthcare
You’re passionate about healthcare. You’re starting to see the fruits of your passion take shape in your current job. Now is the time to take that next step to become a leader in your profession. Antioch University’s online Master of Science in Allied Health with a concentration in Healthcare Administration empowers health professionals like you to become a competent and compassionate leader, capable of making a significant impact in community health centers and in other managerial roles in the healthcare industry.
Program Overview
Antioch University’s MS in Allied Health, Healthcare Administration concentration is one of the only graduate programs focused on developing strong talent to take on managerial roles in the healthcare industry and transform healthcare through a lens of social justice. Whether you are just starting out or are currently employed as a clinician at a doctor’s office or work for customer care at a managed care organization, this highly focused graduate degree will prepare you to make profound impacts at your organization.
At its core, healthcare is a people business. Antioch’s Masters of Science in Allied Health, Healthcare Administration concentration focuses heavily on people management, from patients and doctors to policymakers and human resource professionals at your organization. We strive to instill not only a sense of empathy for your colleagues or other constituents but the actual know-how to implement programs and lead teams at your organization.
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2 years
All students earning their Master of Science in Allied Health in Healthcare Administration must complete the “core” requirements (15 Total Hours):
- Allied Healthcare Administration
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Leadership & Advocacy in Policy and Healthcare
- Research Design
- Program Planning & Evaluation
In addition to the core requirements, students will complete:
Advanced Practice Content Courses – (6 hours)
- U.S. Healthcare Policy
- Ethical Healthcare Leadership
One Elective Course – (3 hours)
The elective course can be taken from any of the following programs with the approval of the Program Chair/advisor: MSAH, MBA, Education, MANM, or MHSA. Please consult your academic advisor for additional help in the selection of courses.
Completion of your degree is fulfilled by choosing to either complete a research thesis or take on a hands-on practicum project relevant to healthcare administration.
- Advanced Clinical Practicum (6 hours), OR
- Thesis (6 hours)
Total Hours: 30 Hours
- Community Health Director
- Corporate Wellness
- Medical and Health Services Manager
- Clinical Support Services Manager
- Healthcare Initiative Project Manager
- Healthcare Human Resources Manager
- Social & Community Services Coordinator
- Medical or Dental Office Manager
- Long-term Care Coordinator
- Nursing Home Administrator
How to Apply
- Complete the online admissions application, including:
- Personal Essay –
Describe your personal goals and how your experience relates to your pursuit of this degree - Two letters of recommendation (required), from people who are in a position to evaluate your professional (e.g., supervisor, colleague) or academic (e.g., faculty) work. The person making the recommendation cannot be related to you.
- Professional resume
- Personal Essay –
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities where you earned a degree or certificate. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher is required. You must have earned a four-year degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Email to [email protected] or mail to:
Antioch University, Admissions Office, 900 Dayton Street, Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387 - There are additional requirements for International applicants and applicants without a Bachelor’s degree.
- Note: Applicants may be invited to a personal interview at the discretion of the Program Director, conducted via Zoom.
All application materials submitted become part of an applicant’s file and cannot be returned.
If you have any questions during the process, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. Our faculty and staff are here to assist you throughout the application process.
Tuition:
| Program | Cost |
|---|---|
| Master of Science in Allied Health | $610 per semester hour (30 hours) |
| View the Cost of Attendance Components | |
Financial Aid:
Many students finance their education through some form of financial aid. You may not be sure which federal, state, public, and private aid packages – such as loans, scholarships, and grants – are right for you. Our staff is here to help you so you can focus on what’s most important: beginning your academic program.
Antioch University is proud to partner with several schools and employers to offer scholarships and/or special educational benefits to employees, students, and alumni of select partner institutions. To learn more about these scholarships and to find out if you are eligible, talk with Admissions.
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