The University of Toledo

Certificate in Health Care Administration

What is this Certificate?

Aninterdisciplinary graduate program, comprised of 5 courses in the Departments of Political Science and Public Administration, Economics, Health Education, Finance and related areas:

• Health Care Policy (PSC 5330) or Issues in Public Health (PUBH 664)
• Health Care Delivery Systems (PSC 5350)
• Health Systems Management (PSC 6440)
• Two additional courses chosen from the Departments of Health and Rehabilitative Services, Economics, Sociology, Finance, or Management, in consultation with a faculty adviser from the MPA program.

Why Get a Certificate in Health Care Policy and Administration?

• To prepare for a career in health care management in a public or nonprofit agency, such as a hospital, state or local health department, management care plan, or ambulatory care center.
• To remain informed of changes in health care policies, management, and organizations.
• To enhance skills in such essential areas as health care economics and finance, delivery systems, and management of health care agencies.
• To increase opportunities for promotion to higher level administrative or managerial positions.

For more information, please contact Dr. Lynn Bachelor.