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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog
Master of Healthcare Administration
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Plan Description
The Master of Healthcare Administration degree program is the only graduate healthcare administration program in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). The MHA will prepare students to assume leadership roles in healthcare organizations. The degree is recognized in the healthcare field as an important credential that allows graduates to assume healthcare management positions. The curriculum is developed to include all the critical competencies for healthcare leadership, including issues of healthcare delivery, healthcare finance, ethical and legal issues in healthcare administration and management topics. Students and faculty will contribute through research and service to the knowledge and applications of management in healthcare; and they will use their education and expertise to help meet the healthcare management needs of the State of Nevada and beyond.
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Plan Admission Requirements
Application Deadlines
Applications available on the UNLV Graduate College website.
All domestic and international applicants must review and follow the Graduate College Admission and Registration Requirements.
(a) Graduate College Admission Requirements
- Completed application in the Application Portal and non-refundable application fee.
- Bachelor’s Degree – You must hold a four-year baccalaureate from a regionally accredited institution or an approved equivalent.
- Grade Point Average – You must have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.75 (4.00=A) for the bachelor’s degree or a minimum 3.00 (4.00=A) for the last two years (60 semester credits).
- All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript from each postsecondary institution attended, showing all degrees and coursework, the dates awarded, and grades received. Official transcripts required upon admission.
- Credentials not in English must be accompanied by an English translation certified as true by a university official, an official representative of a United States embassy or consulate, the United States Information Service, the United States Education Foundation, or an approved professional translating service. Notarized copies of originals or translations are not considered official.
(b) Department Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission, an applicant must meet Graduate College standards and submit the following documents as part of your online application for admission:
- A one to two page personal essay describing why they want to pursue a career in healthcare management.
- A resume.
- Contact information for three recommendation providers who will upload letters of recommendation on your behalf.
Students are accepted into a degree program as described in the Graduate Catalog. The faculty and corresponding sub-disciplines and sub-plans within the described programs are subject to change at any time.
Subplan 1 Requirements: Thesis (On Hold)
Total Credits Required: 48
Required Courses - Credits: 42
Degree Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 48 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.00.
- In consultation with their advisor, a student will organize a thesis committee of at least three departmental members. In addition, a fourth member from outside the department, known as the Graduate College Representative, must be appointed. An additional committee member may be added at the student and department’s discretion. Please see Graduate College policy for committee appointment guidelines.
Graduation Requirements
The student must submit and successfully defend their thesis by the posted deadline. The defense must be advertised and is open to the public.
Students must submit their approved, properly formatted thesis to the Graduate College, and submit the approved electronic version to ProQuest by the posted deadline.
Students may apply for graduation up to two semesters prior to completing their degree requirements. All required forms must be submitted to the graduate college via the Grad Rebel Gateway.
Subplan 2 Requirements: Capstone
Total Credits Required: 45
Required Courses – Credits: 39
Elective Course – Credits: 3
Choose one of the following courses: Capstone Course – Credits: 3
Degree Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 45 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.00.
Graduation Requirements
The student must successfully complete the capstone course. Students do not need to complete advisor or culminating experience forms.
Students may apply for graduation up to two semesters prior to completing their degree requirements. All required forms must be submitted to the graduate college via the Grad Rebel Gateway.
Subplan 3 Requirements: Professional Paper
Total Credits Required: 45
Required Courses – Credits: 39
Elective Course - Credits: 3
Professional Paper – Credits: 3
Degree Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 45 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.00.
- In consultation with their advisor, a student will organize a professional paper committee of at least three departmental members. In addition, a fourth member from outside the department, known as the Graduate College Representative, must be appointed. An additional committee member may be added at the student and department’s discretion. Please see Graduate College policy for committee appointment guidelines.
Graduation Requirements
Successfully complete and defend their professional paper by the posted deadline. The defense must be advertised and is open to the public.
Students may apply for graduation up to two semesters prior to completing their degree requirements. All required forms must be submitted to the graduate college via the Grad Rebel Gateway.
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