The Highest Standards
The Master of Healthcare Administration program at Idaho State University is now CAHME accredited - the most distinguished, rigorous, and comprehensive level of accreditation for healthcare management degrees. Students who complete an accredited program are shown to have higher employment levels and earn more money than those who graduate from non-accredited programs.
The Master of Healthcare Administration program and faculty is also affiliated with Idaho’s only AUPHA-certified undergraduate healthcare administration program, located at Idaho State University. The Master of Healthcare Administration program vision is to be regarded as one of the finest CAHME accredited programs in the western United States and the premier healthcare leadership education venue in the state of Idaho.
Goals, Objectives and Outcomes
MHA Program Goals:
Goal 2: Develop culturally-competent healthcare administrators by supporting practical education.
Goal 3: Demonstrate professionalism as evidenced by significant contributions in the healthcare field.
MHA Program Objectives:
- A significant percentage of Master of Healthcare Administration core faculties will have a terminal degree in the relevant discipline.
- A significant percentage of faculties teaching in the Master of Healthcare Administration program will have relevant professional experience.
- Students will participate with other professional degree programs.
- The Master of Healthcare Administration curriculum will be informed by healthcare industry standards and trends.
- Master of Healthcare Administration students will participate in internship, residency, and/or consulting activities during the MHA program to be culturally-competent.
- Master of Healthcare Administration students will have access to participate in professional outreach activities.
- Master of Healthcare Administration students will have access to participate in professional development activities.
- Each of the Master of Healthcare Administration core faculties will be involved in at least one service activity within the healthcare field.
- Master of Healthcare Administration core faculty members will be actively engaged in scholarly activities.