Health Services Management
(Master of Public Administration)
MPA | Department of Political Science and Public Administration

Managed care. HMOs. PPOs. Health care networks. Medicare and Medicaid. Perhaps more than in any other industry, managers in health care organizations are facing rapid and dramatic changes in the scope, structure, delivery, markets, and finance of their services. To prepare new and experienced health care managers to tackle these challenges, Roosevelt University, through its Public Administration Program, offers a concentration in health care management leading to the MPA degree.

Who the Program Is Designed to Serve

Roosevelt's MPA program largely serves working professionals, many of whom are returning to school years after earning their last degree. Classes are held evenings and Saturdays. The entire program is offered at two convenient locations: the Loop and Schaumburg. Classes are small and interactive, drawing on the extensive expertise of our students. Instructors balance theory and practice. Full-time faculty are first and foremost teachers and advisors, but they are also researchers and consultants in their fields of interest. The faculty is augmented by adjuncts who are senior executives of health care organizations.

Degree Requirements and Courses Offered

The program requires the completion of 12 (for experienced managers) or 13 (for new managers) courses. The curriculum consists of core courses in public service management and research methods, specialized courses in health care management, and the completion of either a practicum (field-based problem solving project) or thesis. Current health care course offerings include (consult the catalog for details):

• Introduction to Health Services
• Health, Illness and Medicine in American Society
• Health Economics
• Long Term Care Administration
• Managed Care and Integrated Service Networks
• Medical Ethics and the Law

Admissions Requirements

Applicants with an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher are admitted based upon previous academic performance and evaluation of a one to two page essay outlining their goals and aspirations in seeking an MPA degree. Applicants with an undergraduate grade point average below 3.0 will be considered on the basis of the above plus additional supporting materials.

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