Student and Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Health Administration major will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of healthcare systems and organizational structures, including roles, functions, and interrelationships of various healthcare delivery models.

2. Apply core principles of management, leadership, and strategic planning to healthcare organizations, including operations, human resources, and organizational behavior.

3. Interpret and use healthcare financial data and budgets to support effective resource allocation and financial decision-making in health organizations.

4. Utilize health information systems and technologies to improve organizational performance, data management, and patient outcomes.

5. Apply laws, regulations, and ethical standards relevant to healthcare administration and patient rights in both public and private healthcare settings.

6. Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including healthcare professionals, patients, and stakeholders, through written, verbal, and electronic means.

7. Analyze quality improvement and patient safety initiatives and recommend evidence-based strategies for enhancing healthcare outcomes.

8. Demonstrate cultural competence and a commitment to health equity when managing healthcare services for diverse populations.

Graduates of the Community and Public Health major will be able to:

1. Assess community health needs using epidemiological and public health data, and apply findings to design effective health interventions.

2. Design, implement, and evaluate health promotion and disease prevention programs tailored to diverse populations and community settings.

3. Explain the impact of social determinants of health, health disparities, and public policies on population health and community well-being.

4. Apply theories and models of health behavior change to support individual and community-level health improvement initiatives.

5. Communicate public health information effectively, using culturally appropriate, audience-specific strategies and multiple media platforms.

6. Demonstrate knowledge of public health systems, structures, and functions, including roles at the local, state, and federal levels.

7. Apply ethical principles and public health codes of conduct in program development, research, and practice.

8. Collaborate with community stakeholders and partners to mobilize resources, advocate for policy change, and promote health equity.