Doctor of Health Administration (DHA)

The Doctor of Health Administration program is designed to allow mid-level and senior healthcare professionals to turn their clinical or administrative experiences into opportunities to teach, shape public policy, and lead complex organizations. Successful applicants will possess relevant post-baccalaureate professional or master’s degrees and significant practical experience in the field.

The DHA program is a 66-credit-hour curriculum, with new cohorts beginning each fall. Students with an MHA or any other relevant graduate degree may transfer up to 24 credits towards the DHA degree. The program utilizes a hybrid format, combining online and in-person instruction. DHA students take a core curriculum focusing on advanced leadership in healthcare, leadership and professional development, finance for health administration, health systems operations, applied quantitative and qualitative research methods. Year two also includes dissertation proposal defense. Year three focuses on writing and defending the dissertation.

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Applying

The Doctor of Health Administration program is designed to allow ambitious health care professionals to turn their clinical or administrative experiences into opportunities to teach, shape public policy, and lead complex organizations. The DHA Program has a rolling admissions process. Once all required application materials have been received, they are shared with the DHA admissions committee for review. Admissions decisions are generally available in 2-4 weeks after an application is complete.

New cohorts begin each fall. Please, apply early to ensure space will be available in the next incoming cohort and to allow time to properly prepare for enrollment. Application deadline is July 1st.

Requirements

Applicants are recommended to possess the following:

• Significant, at least three years, health care experience, utilizing a master’s or post-baccalaureate degree is required. This may include clinical care, administration, management, or another health care-related field. Students from a wide variety of backgrounds may apply.
• A post-baccalaureate degree or master’s degree
• After initial screening, final candidates may be interviewed by the admissions committee.

Application Checklist

• Application Fee
• DHA Application
• Personal Statement: Submit a personal statement outlining your career objectives and how the DHA degree will help you achieve them.
• Letters of Recommendation: Provide two letters of recommendation, preferably from academic or professional references familiar with your capabilities and achievements.
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae: Include a current resume or curriculum vitae detailing your work experience, educational background, and any relevant publications, presentations, or research activities.
• Official Transcripts: Provide official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, including programs where a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or other post-baccalaureate degree was pursued or completed.

*Test Scores, such as the GRE or GMAT are not required.