& Student Handbook - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Master Degree Programs 151
Master of Arts in Health and
Human Services Administration
The Master of Arts in Health and Human Services Administration
Program is designed to prepare graduates for leadership positions in a
variety of healthcare or human service settings such as managed care
facilities, behavioral health institutions, single and multi-centered
hospitals, long-term care centers, governmental health and human
service agencies, and non-profit agencies.
The program is intended for both new and seasoned professionals who
seek graduate level studies focusing on administration and management
in health or human services. Students can choose from two
specialization tracks in either Healthcare Administration or Human
Services Administration.
This program delivers practical and theoretical coursework in general
management, financial management, and health or human service
administration providing new perspectives to successfully lead and
advance organizations in today’s challenging and complex health and
human services fields.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Arts in Health and Human Services
Administration Program are expected to be able to do the following:
1. Provide operational leadership and management to promote
organizational quality and sustainability.
2. Provide effective human resource management skills to enhance
organizational performance.
3. Develop financial acumen to contribute to the vitality and viability of
health and human services organizations.
4. Integrate knowledge of organizational design, governance, and
public policy into health and human services administration.
5. Communicate effectively to facilitate understanding within today’s
diverse community.
6. Provide ethical and culturally competent leadership skills with
awareness to the legal dimensions.
7. Employ strategic and critical thinking skills related to data-driven
decision-making.
Degree Requirements
Required Core Courses.....................................................................14 cr.
Specialization Track...........................................................................17 cr.
Elective Course ...................................................................................2 cr.
Required Capstone Course.................................................................3 cr.
Total..................................................................................................36 cr.
Required Core Courses: 14 cr.
HS685 Research Methods .................................................................4 cr.
GM620 Communication Skills .............................................................2 cr.
GM635 Social Economics ...................................................................2 cr.
GM643 Multicultural Perspectives .......................................................2 cr.
GM655 Human Resource Management..............................................2 cr.
MBA610 Organizations and Human Behavior.....................................2 cr.
Required Capstone Course: 3 cr.
HS698 Capstone .................................................................................3 cr.
Specialization Track: 17 cr. (choose one)
Healthcare Specialization Track
HS602 Healthcare Administration .......................................................3 cr.
HS612 Health Informatics ...................................................................2 cr.
HS621 Population Analysis .................................................................2 cr.
HS652 Healthcare Ethics and Public Policy ........................................4 cr.
HS662 Healthcare Financial Management..........................................3 cr.
HS672 Health Systems .......................................................................3 cr.
Human Services Specialization Track
HS601 Human Service Administration ............................................... 3 cr.
HS651 Ethics and Public Policy for Human Services..........................3 cr.
HS671 Human Services Systems .......................................................3 cr.
ACM630 Fund Development ...............................................................3 cr.
ACM645 Marketing for Nonprofit Orgaanizations................................2 cr.
ACM660 Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations .............3 cr.
Elective Courses: 2 cr.
GM605 Creative Problem Solving and Critical Thinking.....................2 cr.
GM625 Leadership and Decision Making ..........................................2 cr.
GM629 Project Management .............................................................2 cr.
GM645 Marketing Management.........................................................2 cr.
GM667 Information Technology..........................................................2 cr.
GM670 Strategic Management ..........................................................2 cr.