Curriculum
HCA 501: Introduction to Healthcare Administration: History, Economics and Theory
(3 credits, 7 weeks)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Public Health Administration certificate program
HCA 520: Healthcare Informatics and Information Technology
(3 credits, 7 weeks)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Public Health Administration certificate program
HCA 560: Community Health
(3 credits, 7 weeks)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Public Health Administration certificate program
HCA 570: Epidemiology
(3 credits, 7 weeks)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Public Health Administration certificate program
HCA 575: Public Health Leadership, Advocacy and Policy
(3 credits, 7 weeks)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Public Health Administration certificate program
Students also select one Elective Course from below:
HCA 510 Ethics in Healthcare Administration
(3 credits, 7 weeks)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Public Health Administration certificate program
HCA 530 Healthcare Law and Compliance
(3 credits, 7 weeks)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Public Health Administration certificate program
HCA 540 Performance Leadership and Culture in Healthcare
(3 credits, 7 weeks)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Public Health Administration certificate program
HCA 550 Risk Management and Insurance in Healthcare
(3 credits, 7 weeks)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Public Health Administration certificate program
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Public Health Administration will be able to:
- Apply principles of leadership in Public Health facilities, organizations, and roles.
- Advocate for Public Leadership roles and responsibilities in diverse organizations.
- Manage, evaluate, and improve Public Health systems and processes.