Why Earn a Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration from Etown SGPS?
Elizabethtown College's Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration is distinguished by its expertly designed curriculum that aligns with the latest trends and demands of the healthcare industry. The online format provides flexibility, making it ideal for working professionals. Additionally, Etown's commitment to excellence and its supportive learning environment contribute to a holistic educational experience, preparing graduates to effectively lead and innovate in the dynamic field of healthcare administration.
In addition, this certificate can be completed in as little as one year and stacked into Etown's 36-credit Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Science in Strategic Leadership (MSL).
Program Outcomes:
- Manage people and processes in healthcare organizations by assessing, developing and applying your leadership style in real-world situations.
- Drive healthcare strategy and improvement by leveraging your knowledge of policies, economics, finance and systems to implement strategic enhancements to your organization.
- Ensure required policies are applied to healthcare organizations by exploring areas of policy, law and ethics, management ideas, theories and case studies in healthcare.
- Apply principles of economics to manage finances in your healthcare organization by leveraging knowledge in financial and insurance information.
- Develop insight into managing information systems or human resource administration in your healthcare organization by choosing one of the following electives:
- Health Informatics
- Human Resources Administration in Heath Care
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Program Format
Advance Your Career in Healthcare Leadership
Pursuing the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration at Elizabethtown College opens doors to various career opportunities in the healthcare sector. This program is particularly beneficial for aspiring or current administrators, offering essential skills for roles like Nurse Manager, Clinical Manager, Health Director, Nursing Home Administrator, and Director of Clinical Services. The focused, industry-relevant coursework equips graduates with the knowledge and expertise required for leadership positions in today’s evolving healthcare environment, making it an ideal choice for career advancement.
Understand Tuition Costs and Explore Scholarship Opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration is priced at $695 per credit. Scholarships and financial aid are available to make your Etown SGPS education even more affordable. Below are just a few of the scholarships and programs available to students:
- Alumni Scholarship: 15% tuition discount, available to Elizabethtown College alumni.
- Affinity Partner Scholarship: 15% discount, offered to employees of organizations partnered with Etown SGPS.
- Jay Fellowship Referral Program: This is a referral program that benefits both current students/alumni and prospective students. When a student or alum refers a new student, both the referrer and the referred student receive a complimentary credit for their program of interest.
- Additional Scholarships for Adult Learners: Discover scholarship opportunities designed to support adult learners in achieving their academic goals. View more information on Scholarships for Adult Learners.
Tuition and fees are reviewed and subject to change annually.
Tuition & AidOnline Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration
The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration from Elizabethtown College requires 12 credit hours of academic work. Students must take at least 9 credits through Elizabethtown College to be awarded the graduate certificate. Qualified students may apply the eligible courses in the graduate certificate program toward the MBA program or MSL program should they choose to apply for a master's degree.
Application Requirements & Process
To be eligible to apply to any of our graduate certificate programs you will need to:
- Have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Have an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher (waivers can be granted based on professional work experience and other factors).
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Complete the graduate application via GradCAS which includes the submission of a $38 nonrefundable application fee.
- You will need to request your official transcript from the undergraduate institution that conferred your bachelor’s degree and upload your current resume.
- Additionally, prepare a 1-2 page essay addressing your motivation for pursuing the graduate certificate, a statement of professional goals, and goals for the application of the graduate certificate to your professional life.
- After submitting your application, the SGPS Team will review it and make an admissions decision.
- If accepted, you will receive an initial offer letter via the applicant portal, which you must accept to proceed with matriculation.
- If the admissions staff have any questions about your application, they will contact you. If you’re unsure about anything, you can reach out or meet with our admissions staff for guidance.
- After successfully completing your Elizabethtown College graduate certificate, students may complete the Advance in Graduate Certificate or Degree form in the JayWeb student portal to apply to a future graduate certificate or graduate degree. Additional materials may be required, depending on the program of interest.
