2018-2019 Graduate Catalog

Public Administration, M.P.A.: Health Services Administration Option

Mr. Gerry Nwabueze, MPA
Room: J-304E
Tel: 908-737-4038
Email: nwabuezg@kean.edu

Program Description

The Master of Public Administration program is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). This concentration prepares graduates for administrative management positions in non-profit organizations and other organizations that regulate or fund non-profit organizations. The program provides students with opportunities in the classroom and in the field to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to become an effective program administrator. This concentration is designed to assist individuals who are serving in non-profit organizations or those seeking to serve in the non-profit sector.

Degree Requirements

Health Services Administration Option

  • 45-48 total credits 
  • 33 credits in required courses (3 credit internship may be waived for students with appropriate managerial/professional experience in the health care industry)
  • 12 credits in Health Services Administration concentration required courses
  • 3 credits in electives

Degree Requirements

Required Foundation Courses 33

PA 5001GLOBAL FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

3

PA 5021ECONOMIC ISSUES IN PUBLIC ADM ECONOMIC ISSUES IN PUBLIC ADM

3

PA 5988ANALYTICAL METHODS IN PUBLIC MANAGEMENT

3

PA 5989RESEARCH METHODS AND DESIGN

3

PA 5245MANAGING INFO SYS/PUB SECTOR MANAGING INFO SYS/PUB SECTOR

3

PA 5850FINANCIAL MGMT OF HEALTH ORGAN

3

PA 5110HUMAN RESOURCES

3

PA 5225STRATEGIC PLANNING

3

PA 5250LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

3

PA 5963GRADUATE INTERNSHIP IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

3

PA 5990CAPSTONE SEMINAR

3

Electives 3

Select one course from below with advisement from the coordinator.

Major electives can be taken outside of the Public Administration department with permission from the program coordinator. 

PA 5125COLLECT NEGOTIATIONS

3

PA 5144CONFLICT RESOLUTN PUB SECTOR

3

PA 5215GRANTS PROCESS

3

PA 5230IMPROVING PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS

3

PA 5235PUBLIC PROGRAM EVALUATION

3

PA 5270ETHICAL ISSUES IN PUBLIC AND NON-PROFIT ADMINISTRATION

3

PA 5470GOVERN NJ: ISSUES-MGMT/ADMIN

3

PA 5550GLOBAL ISSUES IN COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

3

PA 5500ADVANCED TOPICS IN PUBLIC MGT

3

PA 5710INTRODUCTION TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

3

PA 5730Non-Profit Organization Law & Governance

3

PA 5750SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ENTERPRISES MANAGEMENT AND MODELS

3

PA 5910CURRENT ISSUES IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

3

PA 5911CURRENT ISSUES PUBLIC ADMIN II

3

PA 5985INDEPENDENT STUDY-PUBLIC ADM

3

Health Services Administration Concentration Required Courses 12

PA 5810HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

3

PA 5825HEALTH SERVICES ADMIN AND LAW

3

PA 5830HEALTH SERV MKTNG-NON PROF ORG

3

PA 5860ISSUES IN MODERN HEALTH CARE

3

Total Credit Hours: 45-48