Health Administration

Overview

The Health Administration curriculum at California State University Northridge provides for advanced study of issues, problems and strategies for managing the effective and efficient delivery of healthcare through public, voluntary and private sector healthcare organizations, including, but not limited to, hospitals, long-term care organizations, medical and dental group practices, health maintenance organizations, health insurance and health benefits administrations, and public health agencies.

Mission

The graduate program in Health Administration prepares a diverse student body for leadership positions in healthcare organizations in the Greater San Fernando Valley. Graduate students in the program can advance in their current healthcare, health services or health administration positions or make their initial entry into a health administration role. With a faculty focus on learning-centeredness, community and university service, as well as scholarship, the program is well positioned to educate students for professional practitioner positions aligned with the current healthcare environment.

Vision

The graduate program in Health Administration aspires to prepare a workforce that will enhance the operational efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare organizations and improve the delivery and access to quality care in our service community. The program consistently seeks to meet the national standards associated with excellence in graduate education in health administration.

Values

• Impact: improve the health status and strengthen the healthcare delivery system in our local, state, national and global communities.

• Collaboration: recognize how interdisciplinary teams and organizational partnerships can enhance effectiveness in the healthcare industry.

• Professionalism: instill throughout all aspects of the program, including student development and faculty interactions.

• Ethics and Integrity: demonstrate behavior that exhibits a high degree of character and exemplary behavior.

• Cultural Competency: instill an understanding and appreciation of the diversity of our service community.