2006-2007 Academic Year - Trinity University

HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
GEOS 4395
GEOS 4396
GEOS 4-90
Thesis Research
Student research conducted under the supervision of a Trinity University thesis
director, and written communication of the research in thesis format. Course
enrollment requires initiation of research during the Junior year. A written and oral
thesis proposal must be presented to the department.
Prerequisites: Senior standing, acceptance by a thesis advisor, approval from the
department chair.
Thesis Research and Presentation
A continuation of student project begun in GEOS 4395. Students are required to
write and defend their thesis according to University guidelines set forth in this
Bulletin. An oral presentation of the Thesis will be made to the students and faculty
of the department.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of GEOS 4395.
Directed Studies - Senior Level
Individual work under supervision. Credit may vary.
Prerequisites: Major or minor standing and consent of project supervisor.
HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
AMER A. KAISSI, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
WILLIAM C. McCAUGHRlN, Ph.D., Associate Professor
JODY R. ROGERS, Ph.D., Visiting Associate Professor
TED R. SPARLING, Dr.P.H., Associate Professor
EDWARD J. SCHUMACHER, Ph.D., Associate Professor
MARY E. STEFL, Ph.D., Professor; Chair
The Department of Health Care Administration offers an M.S. degree only, and does not have
an undergraduate major. The department does offer, however, one course that fulfills the
requirement for Understanding the Human Social Context (Major Institutions) of the Common
Curriculum. This course can be found at the end of this department’s listings.
ON-CAMPUS PROGRAM
The graduate program in Health Care Administration is designed to promote the development
and refinement of the conceptual, interpersonal, and technical skills necessary for
understanding individual and community health problems, for effective planning for and
management of health care organizations and institutions, and for leadership in the
community at large.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Any undergraduate major is carefully considered. The following items are required for
admission to the program: completed application for admission to graduate study and $30
application fee, official transcripts from all colleges previously attended, aptitude test scores
from the graduate record examination (GRE) or GMAT, autobiographical sketch of educational
and employment background, a brief statement of purpose indicating specific reasons for
selecting a career in health care administration, and two letters of recommendation from
individuals who are familiar with academic and/or employment performance. The general
deadline for application is June 1, each year.
The department also requires that applicants complete three prerequisite courses. These are
three-hour undergraduate courses in accounting, economics, and statistics. In general, the
prerequisites should be completed in advance of the student’s registration. An applicant may
fulfill the requirements in one or more of the following ways:
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