Department of Health Administration and Policy
The Department offers four degree programs: a Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHS) program, a Master of Health Administration (MHA) program in two formats (Residential and Executive), a Master in Research Administration (MRA) program, and a Doctor in Health Administration (DHA) program. The Bachelor of Health Sciences program is for health professionals who have completed an associate degree or certificate program and wish to advance to the bachelor’s degree level. The master’s degree programs are designed for individuals who wish to prepare for administrative roles and responsibilities in a variety of health care settings. The MHA program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Health Management Education (CAHME). MRA program is for those working in administrative roles in reseacrh / sponsored programs who wish to further their education. The DHA program in health administration and leadership is designed for senior level executives who are actively engaged as leaders in health services organizations.

The Department also offers a certificate program in Health Management as a concentration for MBA students at Francis Marion University, and the Citadel.