What is the best part about teaching in this graduate program?
Teaching in this graduate program gives us the opportunity to provide a formal, progressive educational path to prepare graduates for the dynamic role and evolving responsibilities of Healthcare Administrators in diverse healthcare settings.
What is the one thing you hope students take away from your course(s)?
We hope that students will be equipped with the requisite skill set to become healthcare administrators able to implement best practices, improve outcomes, and create healthy organizational climates.
What are the real-world applications of the work you do at the University?
The work we do at the University helps to equip students with the requisite skill set to become healthcare administrators able to implement best practices, improve patient and institutional outcomes, and create healthy organizational climates.
What kinds of coursework and capstone projects should students expect?
The MHA program requires completion of 36 graduate credits, including 30 credits of core courses and six elective credits to provide students the opportunity to broaden and deepen their learning within healthcare and healthcare management.
The required capstone course critically evaluates relevant emergent issues.
What advice would you give to a student who wants to be successful?
To be successful, students should cultivate effective time management skills and prioritize their well-being.
What is the focus of your scholarly pursuits?
I study vulnerable populations, such as people with chronic illnesses, disabilities, and senior citizens. I also investigate health disparities and ways to improve health and quality of life for all members of the population.
What is the most interesting thing, to you, about the research area you’re pursuing?
Improving the quality of life and well-being of vulnerable populations, particularly senior citizens.