DUAL DEGREE INFORMATION

In today’s healthcare environment it is important for you to gain business knowledge. The department of Interprofessional Healthcare Studies would like to invite all current students to enroll in our Masters of Science degree or Certificate program in Healthcare Administration and Management.

The Masters of Science degree and Certificate in Healthcare Administration and Management are both distance learning (on-line) programs designed for self-motivated healthcare students.  Enrollment may occur any quarter after you successfully completed your first quarter.

Program features:

• Learn the business aspects of healthcare while you become a health care professional.
• No “real-time” class requirements.
• Concurrent enrollment in Healthcare Administration and Management (HCAM) program while you complete your primary degree.
• Flexibility in completing HCAM program while completing your primary degree.
• Choice of Certificate (4 courses) or Masters of Science degree.
• Transfer up to 9 quarter hours from into the Masters of Science degree.
• 30% HCAM tuition reduction for students concurrently enrolled in other RFUMS programs.

The goals of the program are to:

• Enhance multidisciplinary administration and management skills.
• Foster the desire and skill to engage in the clinical inquiry process.
• Assist students in developing a depth of knowledge, skill, and investigative attitude toward research, business, and leadership expertise.
• Enhance the ability to engage in self-directed, life-long learning.
• Prepare the graduate for leadership roles in the clinical setting.

Admission Requirements are:

• A student in good standing in your program at Rosalind Franklin University.
• Approval of the Dean or Designate.
• One page concurrent application.

Concurrent applications can be found at:
http://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/dnn/portals/18/documents/admissions/CHPCCT.pdf
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Completed application, personal statement and Dean’s letter must be turned in to Laura Nelson (Laura.Nelson@rosalindfranklin.edu) one month before a quarter begins.