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Manage the administration
of elder care
The Master of Health Administration/Gerontology
As a nation, we’re living longer. According to the Center for Disease Control, the average life expectancy for a U.S. infant in 2007 was 77.9, rising from 75.8 in 1995. This means that the need for elder care is also on the rise. The Master of Health Administration/Gerontology degree program addresses the physical, emotional and cultural needs of the elderly; as well as the human services, economic and legal factors that influence them. As a graduate of this program, you will be able to balance strategy with the human side of aging to help bring value to the care your organization provides.
What you'll learn
How to afford your degree
Use the information below or speak with a Finance Advisor to better understand your financial options. You'll also find out how you may be able to lower your out-of-pocket expense and what options may be available to help you fund your education.
How to get started
Learn more about the admissions process that takes place after talking with an advisor and choosing your degree program.
The core curriculum of the Master of Health Administration/Gerontology degree program consists of 40 credit hours.
Core courses
Individual courses are also available.
When you need graduate-level college credit for continuing education or professional development requirements, consider enrolling in an individual course. Many of the same courses offered in our degree programs are also available for individual enrollment. It's great way to "test-drive" the University and get all the same services and support we offer in our degree programs.
Estimate Tuition
Cash Plan
Review our Cash Plan, which gives you the option to pay course-by-course as you pursue your education.
Scholarships
Scholarships pay for tuition-related expenses and don't need to be paid back. Your advisor can help you find scholarships that you may be eligible for.
Federal Financial Aid Plan
Investigate federal financial aid options including government grants and loans. Your advisor will help you check your eligibility.
Third-party billing
Under the Third-Party Billing Plan, University of Phoenix directly bills an approved employer for a student's tuition. To find out if your company supports direct bill, speak to your human resources department or one of our advisors.
Need more information?
An advisor can help you review your options and choose the one that’s best for you.
How can I use my Military benefits?
Whether you're serving on Active Duty, are a member of the Reserve or National Guard, or are the spouse of a military member, you're eligible for a reduction in tuition. Our special military tuition rates combined with some of the resources below can help you get started in your pursuit of a degree.
The Federal Military Tuition Assistance Program
With federal military tuition assistance, you may receive 100% federal Tuition Assistance for your military service.
Montgomery GI Bill
At University of Phoenix, you can apply your Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty, or your Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve to your educational costs.
Post 9/11 GI Bill
If you're a veteran or military servicemember who served a minimum of 90 combined days on active duty after September 10th, 2001, you may be eligible for Post 9/11 GI benefits.
Active Duty Spouse Benefits
As a military spouse, you may be eligible for financial assistance that can help you pursue your degree.
Benefits of this degree program
Gain skills relevant to health care management
The University of Phoenix Master of Health Administration program helps students build the skills needed to manage in health care today and direct an organization to thrive despite uncertain changes to the future of health care. Master of Health Administration/Gerontology graduates:
» Create a strategic plan that relates to elder services for a health care organization.
» Evaluate informational technology and security management needs of health care.
» Utilize data to support quality and performance measure decision-making processes for health care entities.
» Demonstrate management of organizational finances within the economic environment of various health care industries.
» Analyze the impact of various management and leadership theories within health care organizations and delivery systems and how they impact the delivery of elder care.
» Topics that include Organization and Management of Aging Services as well as advanced courses that create a core foundation in health administration that helps facilitate effective decision-making.
Our faculty average 17.5 years of working experience in health care
Our faculty members have working experience in the fields that they teach, and they hold advanced degrees — master’s degrees or higher. This combination of experience and academic achievement means our faculty are industry leaders who provide students with a balanced view of how theory can be applied to a working environment.
Our courses align with the industry
The University of Phoenix Health Administration curricula are developed to reflect program outcomes and industry standards. The coursework is updated in response to student assessment results and faculty feedback to keep course content effective, relevant and aligned with the latest industry information.
Focused concentrations
You can choose to focus your education on three concentrations in fields that have great potential for growth: Gerontology, Informatics and Education.
Gain specialized skills with continuing education
The Health Care Informatics Certificate and Gerontology Health Care Certificate are available for post-baccalaureate students who are interested in preparing themselves to work in these specialized fields.
Is this the right program for you?
Talk to an advisor who specializes in the the Master of Health Administration/Gerontology degree to make sure this program fits your specific needs. You can also get to know University of Phoenix by checking out the Phoenix Prep Center.
The Presidents' Alliance
University of Phoenix has joined the Presidents’ Alliance for Excellence in Student Learning and Accountability, which is part of the nonprofit group the New Leadership Alliance. As a volunteer member of the Presidents’ Alliance, we have made a commitment to significantly improve assessment of and accountability for student learning outcomes.
Learning outcomes
To fulfill that commitment and to engage in continuous improvement of programs, University of Phoenix has reported on the learning outcomes for our degree programs, as well as the process of gathering and analyzing the information. Our aim is to share student outcomes to monitor the effectiveness of our programs and enable improvement.
Review the learning outcomes report for the Master of Health Administration program.
While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
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Programs that support academic and career progression
The University of Phoenix Health Administration programs are designed to provide support for the educational and career progression needs of both aspiring and experienced health care professionals. Our comprehensive degree and certificate programs, from Associate to Doctoral degree levels, help develop core competencies which apply to the progression of responsibilities and needs in health care careers.
Get a quality education from an accredited university
University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The College of Natural Sciences
The College of Natural Sciences offers degree programs in Health Administration and Environmental Science. In our coursework we combine working knowledge from the field with a theory-based framework, which helps students develop the know-how to put strategies into practice.
Advisors who are committed to your success
At University of Phoenix, we provide each student with a team of advisors who provide information about applying to school, financial aid, courses and general college information. Your team is made up of an academic advisor, enrollment advisor and financial aid advisor who are committed to your success from the moment you ask about University of Phoenix to the day that you graduate.
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