Certificate in Healthcare Admin. & Leadership

Mission

The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration & Leadership (HCAL) program is designed to meet the needs of professionals who have an interest in working as a leader in an administrative setting of a healthcare facility, or those who may currently work in healthcare but would like to increase or formalize their knowledge.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to utilize business and regulatory knowledge essential to working in the complex healthcare field.

• Students will be able to critically appraise evidence and propose solutions for contemporary challenges in healthcare management.

• Students will be able to develop leadership skills necessary in healthcare operations and organizations.

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• About the Program
• Admission Requirements
• Tuition & Aid
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Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration & Leadership Program details

Program Length & Format

A self-paced program allows students to have flexibility in scheduling. The program can be completed within three semesters, but you have up to three years to complete all your courses.

Our Graduate Certificate in HCAL Faculty

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Curriculum

The Graduate Certificate in HCAL curriculum has 12 credit hours and no on-campus requirements.

course descriptions

Take a deeper look at the individual courses in the Graduate Certificate in HCAL, when they are offered, and a brief description of the course content.

Graduate Certificate in HCAL Admissions Requirements

Programs within the Interprofessional Health and Aging Studies Department utilize a holistic approach to applicant review. We consider all aspects of the application, not just academic history.

• A completed online application
• $25 application fee for graduate programs
• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Official transcripts for your highest degree earned from a regionally accredited institution, from the conferring university or an electronic service (such as Parchment or Student Clearinghouse), demonstrating a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• A personal statement detailing your interest in the program and your career goals. 

Additional requirements for international applicants

when can I start?

Students may begin the certificate program at the start of any semester: Fall, Winter, or Summer.

• August Start: The application deadline is August 1
• January Start: The application deadline is December 1
• May Start: The application deadline is April 1

If you have additional questions, please contact the College of Health Sciences Admissions Counselors (chsadmissions@uindy.edu).

Tuition & Aid

• Costs for Graduate Students
• Financial Aid for Graduate Students
• Scholarships for Graduate Students

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