Master of Health Administration with a concentration in Education

The Master of Health Administration prepares leaders and aspiring leaders in the health sector by providing the competencies necessary to drive the future of healthcare through effective facilitation of cross-system transformation and the improvement of health outcomes for patients, populations, and providers. Areas of inquiry include industry and organizational dynamics, visioning the future, forming strategic relationships, leading with authenticity, creating a sustainable personal legacy, and transformation and execution in diverse health system contexts.As the health industry continues to undergo unprecedented growth, "health" is beginning to encompass everything from patient care to community engagement to overarching system design. The curricular framework for the newest version of the MHA is provided by the industry standard American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). The program provides UOPX students with an academically- rigorous and integrated experience that requires both critical thinking and creativity, while remaining aligned to professional and industry standards.The concentration in Health Professions Education is designed for health care professionals who are interested in pursuing or advancing a career in an academic institution and/or corporate setting in the health sector. Learners are provided with a foundation in educational theory and practice. Students may choose to focus on traditional faculty accountabilities and/or corporate training responsibilities within health care organizations for design and dissemination of curricula. Topics include adult learning theory, curriculum development, assessment and evaluation, and best practice in instruction in diverse settings.