Doctor of Health Administration

The Doctor of Health Administration prepares experienced health professionals to lead complex organizations, influence health policy and drive meaningful improvements in health care delivery. Through a hybrid format combining online coursework with immersive on-campus experiences, students gain advanced knowledge in leadership, strategic management, policy analysis and organizational change. Guided by accomplished faculty and enriched by collaboration with peers nationwide, the program fosters both intellectual growth and practical skills. Graduates emerge ready to address evolving health care challenges with innovation, integrity and a clear focus on improving outcomes for the communities they serve.

Curriculum

Year 1, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
DHA800, DHA802	Organizational Behavior, or Healthcare Leadership	3
DHA805	Qualitative Methods	3
Semester Total		6

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
DHA801	Financial Management	3
DHA807	Managing Healthcare Info	3
DHA816	Leading a Dynamic Workforce	2
Semester Total		8

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
DHA808	Health Politics & Advocacy	3
DHA867	Quantitative Methods for Research	3
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
DHA865	National Health Policy	3
DHA812	Evidence-based Decision Making	3
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
DHA809	Change Management & Negotiation	3
DHA850	Population Health Management	3
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
DHA814	Study Execution	4
DHA817, DHA879, DHA881	Strategy & Operations, Advanced Health Data Methods, or Advanced Leadership Skills	3
Semester Total		7

Year 3, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
DHA990A	Doctoral Project	9
Semester Total		9

Year 3, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
DHA990B	Doctoral Project	9
Semester Total		9
Curriculum Total		57