Master of Science in Health Care Administration Accelerated Program Thank you for your interest in the Master of Science in Health Care Administration Accelerated Program. Included in this package you will find the following: Brief program description, who should attend, special features and tuition information Admission requirements, application process, course descriptions and a year by year plan Basic admission information Application to the College of Health and Human Services Application to the University Financial Aid information In order to apply to this program you will need to follow the steps outlined below: Complete the application to CSULB and attach a non refundable check for $55.00, along with any necessary support documents, and submit this to Graduate Admissions at the University. Complete the application for the College of Health and Human Services and submit that application along with all the necessary support documents to: Mr. Jerome Dunn Coordinator, MSHCA AP Health Care Administration California State University, Long Beach 1250 Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90840 Mail Stop: 4801 Make certain that you have requested two sets of official transcripts one for the University and one for the College. Have these sent to you do not open them, but attach them to the appropriate application form when submitting. The Office of Admissions will evaluate your transcripts for eligibility to the University. Jerome Dunn will evaluate your eligibility to the program and notify you of their decision and will inform you if you need to make up any requirements. Financial Aid is available only in the form of loans either from private lenders or through the Office of Financial Aid at CSULB (562 985 8403). If you have additional questions about the program, please contact Jerome Dunn, the Program Coordinator either through his email at jerrdunn@aol.com or by calling at 562 985 5694. 1
Master of Science in Health Care Administration Program Accelerated Program (MSHCA AP) Now accepting inquiries for the Fall 2006 learning team Program Description Developed by an expert team of faculty and industry professionals, the MSHCA AP program is designed to prepare you for administrative positions in hospitals, managed care, mental health settings, multi institutional system central offices, governmental health agencies, and other health related organizations. The curriculum combines online and face to face instruction on weekends. Subject areas include an analysis of the U.S. health care system, managerial skills essential to the health care profession, financial management, strategic business in the health industry, ethics, and public policy analysis. Who should attend: Professionals, executives, and managers with experience in the health care industry who want to advance their career New executives or leaders in the health care industry who need to broaden their understanding of current issues and practices in health care administration Physicians who are interested in administrative leadership positions Nurses and other clinicians who are interested in moving to administrative positions Professionals looking to make a career change to the health care industry Special Feature and Benefits: Combination of online and Saturday face to face classes Master s degree earned in two years Industry relevant curriculum Courses taught by CSULB academic faculty and health care industry experts Networking with other professionals in a team learning environment Low interest student loans are available for qualified students Tuition Number of units.45 Fee per unit $380 * Total program tuition.. $17,100 * Books $70 to $200 per course Individual courses may require other course materials and software * Subject to change After attending an Information Session, if you would like a preliminary review to see if you are qualified for this unique program, you may schedule an evaluation with Jerome Dunn, Program Coordinator, CSULB Department of Health Care Administration. Mr. Dunn can be contacted by phone at 562 985 5694 or via email at jerrdunn@aol.com. Please bring GRE or GMAT scores (if available) and undergraduate college transcripts to the appointment. To RSVP for a MSHCA Accelerated Program Information Session please contact the UCES Customer Center at 1 800 963 2250. 2
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS CSULB GRADUATE AND POSTBACCALAUREATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS General requirements The minimum requirements for admission to graduate and postbaccalaureate studies at CSULB are in accordance with university regulations as well as Title 5, chapter 1, subchapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations. Specifically, a student is to: 1. Have completed a four year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association, or is to have completed equivalent academic preparation as determined by appropriate campus authorities; 2. Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended; 3. Have attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 (A=4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted (excluding lower division and extension coursework taken after the degree); and 4. Satisfactorily meet the professional, personal, scholastic, and other standards for graduate study, including qualifying examinations, as appropriate campus authorities may prescribe. In unusual circumstances, a campus may make exceptions to these criteria. TOEFL REQUIREMENT All graduate and postbaccalaureate applicants, regardless of citizenship, whose preparatory education was principally in a language other than English must demonstrate competence in English. These students must receive a minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (applicants taking the Computer Based Test of English as a Foreign Language must present a score of 213 or above), unless the applicant: 1. Submits proof of having obtained a bachelor s degree from an accredited postsecondary institution where English was the principal language of instruction. 2. Notification from CSULB s American Language Institute that the applicant has successfully completed levels 5 and 6 of the American Language Institute Program. WRITING PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION (WPE) All students must demonstrate competency in writing skills as a requirement for graduation. Master s seeking students must take the Writing Proficiency Examination during the first semester they are in residence. This is done by passing the Writing Proficiency Examination (WPE). Information and registration forms on this graduation requirement may be obtained from Testing and Evaluation Services at 562 985 4006. Students who have met the WPE requirement during their baccalaureate degree program at CSULB or at another CSU campus are exempt from retaking the WPE as a graduate student. Graduates need to provide proof of fulfillment to both Enrollment Services and the department Graduate Advisor. 3
THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS The program requirements are established by the Department of Health Care Administration of the College of Health and Human Services. All Master s seeking students must meet the program admission and completion requirements in addition to the general CSULB requirements. When considering applicants for admission to the Master of Science in Health Care Administration, Accelerated Program, the academic department is looking for the following applicant qualifications: 1. Professional experience in the Health Care industry OR management/supervisory experience in another field 2. Verified professional or academic experience in the following areas: Accounting Economics Statistics Proficiency with basic computer applications (Word, Excel, Power Point), as well as familiarity with Internet, Outlook, and other virtual communication tools 3. Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (A=4.0). Those applicants with less than 3.0 (no less than 2.5), but with acceptable evidence of professional potential shown through recent academic performance and experiential background, may be admitted by special action of the Program Graduate Committee 4. The academic department may recommend that the applicant take a graduate admission standardized test such as GRE, GMAT, or similar, if the evaluation committee determines that it might strengthen the applicant s overall admission qualifications 4
APPLICATION PROCESS CSULB Graduate application process: 1. CSULB graduate application (you must contact Deby McGill at 562 985 5694 to secure an official copy of the CSULB application form) 2. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended 3. Check for $55.00 application fee 4. TOEFL (if applicable) Please indicate on the admission application that you are applying for the Master of Science in Health Care Administration, Accelerated Program. These documents must be sent directly to the CSULB Graduate Admissions area. California State University, Long Beach Enrollment Services, Graduate Admissions Attention: Maureen Tam 1250 Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90840 College of Health & Human Services application process: 1. Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended 2. Three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the applicant s employer. 3. Personal statement of your interest in the program and career objectives 4. Professional Resume 5. The MSHCA application form Please indicate on the admission application that you are applying for the Master of Science in Health Care Administration, Accelerated Program. These documents must be sent directly to the Department of Health Care Administration at the address below: Health Care Administration E TEC # 101 Attention: Jerome Dunn Master of Science in Health Care Administration, Accelerated Program 1250 Bellflower Boulevard Long Beach, California 90840 Mail Stop: 4801 5
SCHEDULE AND TUITION Number of units 45 Fee per unit $380 * Total program tuition (without books and other materials) $17,100 * Books $70 to $100 per textbook Other course materials and software may be required * Subject to change Schedule (see detailed schedule sheet): The program is designed as combination of on line and on campus courses. All on campus courses will be conducted on Saturdays, 8:00 6:00 PM Length of the program is 20 months. The program is based on learning teams: all students in a learning team will take all of their courses together for the duration of the program. 6
FIRST YEAR FIRST Quarter Fall Orientation HCA 451 Health Care Economics HCA 505 Organizations & Systems of Health Care SECOND Quarter Winter HCA 502 The Health Care System HSC 500 Principles of Epidemiology THIRD Quarter Spring HCA 524 Advanced Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Care HCA 515 Advanced Financial Management in Health Care FOURTH Quarter Summer HCA 535 Quantitative Methods in Health Care Administration HCA 510 Health Care Human Resources Management SECOND YEAR FIRST Quarter Fall HCA 530 Strategic Planning and Marketing HCA 517 Management Information Systems HCA 698 Project Part I (1 unit) SECOND Quarter Winter HCA 537 Managed Care HCA 550 Quality Management in Health Care Delivery THIRD Quarter Spring HCA 698 Project Part II (2 units) HCA 695 Integrative Seminar FOURTH Quarter Summer HCA 685 Internship GS 700 Graduate Studies [if students don t complete the HCA 698 course in time] 7
MS in Health Care Administration, Accelerated Program Thank you for your interest in the MS in Health Care Administration, Accelerated Program. This program is designed to prepare you for administrative positions in hospitals, managed care, mental health settings, multi institutional system central offices, governmental health agencies, and other health related organizations. We would like to invite you to participate in one of our 2006 monthly information sessions held on campus. If you would like to schedule a session please select a date from the options below and call 1 800 963 2250 to RSVP and confirm schedule. All sessions are held in the CSULB Foundation Building located at 6300 State University Dr, Long Beach 90815 January 21 Saturday 10:00 11:00 AM February18 Saturday 10:00 11:00 AM March 18 Saturday 10:00 11:00 AM April 29 Saturday 10:00 11:00 AM May 20 Saturday 10:00 11:00 AM June 17 Saturday 10:00 11:00 AM If you have any further questions or would like to be mailed an application packet, please send an email to: MSHealthCare@uces.csulb.edu. 8