Healthcare Administration
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Dr. Cheryl Holden
- Executive Director - Master of Science in Healthcare Administration
- Cheryl.Holden@uafs.edu
- 478-788-7399
- Pendergraft Health Sciences Center 304
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Earn Your MHCA Degree Online
Bolster your academic credentials and prepare for your next leadership role by earning your Master of Science in healthcare administration from UAFS. The Master of Science in healthcare administration online program is approved by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
The MHCA program holds an Association of University Programs in Healthcare Administration (AUPHA) which requires demonstrating program excellence through a peer-evaluation process. Listed by the online ranking site Intelligent among 2022's "Best Masters in Healthcare Administration" programs, our MHCA program develops the core competencies necessary for leaders to deal specifically with the U.S healthcare marketplace.
Courses provide information related to the healthcare system and the environment in which health care managers and providers function; general healthcare management and business principles; professionalism, ethical behavior, and emotional intelligence; communication and relationship management skills; and leadership skills and behavior.
Accredited Program. Accomplished Faculty. Affordable Tuition. Move your career forward
by earning your Master of Healthcare Administration at UAFS.
Online Healthcare Rankings
UAFS has been named as one of the nation’s best schools for online degrees and certificates in the healthcare field going into 2024. Just 6 percent of regionally accredited colleges and universities earned a ranking position. Take a look at the full rankings to see where UAFS placed.