Doctor of Health Administration - Hybrid

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

The Doctor of Health Administration - Hybrid curriculum consists of 57 credits and is designed to be completed in eight semesters. Below is the standard plan of study outlining the structured progression of coursework as you advance through the program.

Year 1, Fall A

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
DHA800, DHA802	Organizational Behavior, or Healthcare Leadership	3
DHA809	Change Management & Negotiation	3
Semester Total		6

Year 1, Spring

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
DHA807	Managing Healthcare Info	3
DHA808	Health Politics and Advocacy	3
DHA816	Leading a Dynamic Workforce	2
Semester Total		8

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
DHA801	Financial Management	3
DHA850	Population Health Management	3
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Fall A

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
DHA805	Qualitative Methods	3
DHA865	National Health Policy	3
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Spring

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
DHA812	Evidence-based Decision Making	3
DHA867	Quantitative Methods for Research	3
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Summer A, Trailer

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

Year 3, Fall A

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

Year 3, Spring

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