Doctor of Health Administration (DHA)
School of Public Service Leadership
Health Policy and Advocacy
Enrich your understanding of national and global health policies, practices, and perspectives, including evidence-based approaches to promoting positive health outcomes and advocating for constructive changes to health policy. The curriculum, developed around the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) Competency Model™, emphasizes practice-based research and collaborative experiences. The Health Policy and Advocacy specialization focuses on such topics as U.S. health policy, global health policy, and policy advocacy and analysis, in addition to core courses covering advanced health administration concepts and practices. An assessment at the beginning of your program helps you focus on skills you can strengthen or build on to improve your success as a health care administrator. You will participate in field experiences instead of a comprehensive examination, giving you the opportunity to apply your newly gained knowledge in a professional setting focused on health policy and advocacy. You will also complete an action dissertation project using participatory research and reflective study to make a practical, evidence-based improvement in your organization or community. Convenient electronic textbooks lower costs and provide immediate access to course materials. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing advanced practice or leadership positions in national or international health advocacy organizations.
Residency requirements: One Dissertation Writer’s Retreat
As part of your program, you will attend 1 Dissertation Writer’s Retreat in addition to your online courses.
- The retreat offers:
- 5 days of uninterrupted writing time in a distraction-free environment
- All-inclusive hotel accommodations, free wireless access, and a comfortable atmosphere
- 1-to-1 support from writing faculty, librarians, IRB specialists, and research methodologists
- Valuable feedback and inspiration from faculty and peers
What is the cost to attend?
The price for each Dissertation Writer’s Retreat is $1,995, which includes the cost of a hotel room (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment). This doesn’t include costs for travel. You’ll be responsible for making your hotel reservations and travel arrangements.
- Call an enrollment counselor at 1.877.269.7780 to learn more
All courses taken in a prescribed sequence:
Core courses (each course 6 quarter credits unless noted)
- DHA8002 - Topics in Health Administration and Leadership*
- DHA8003 - Professional Communications Laboratory* - non-credit
- DHA8004 - Innovative Business Practices in Health Care*
- DHA8007 - Strategic Financial Management in Health Care*
- DHA8008 - Health Care Policy Processes*
- DHA8011 - Evidence-Based Research Methods in Health Administration*
- DHA8013 - Action Research in Health Administration 1 *
- DHA8015 - Action Research in Health Administration 2 *
- DHA9920 - Dissertation Courseroom* - non-credit
- DHA9921 - Dissertation Research 1* - 5 quarter credits
- DHA9922 - Dissertation Research 2* - 5 quarter credits
- DW-R8001 - Professional Dissertation Writer's Retreat* - non-credit
- DHA9923 - Dissertation Research 3* - 5 quarter credits
- DHA9924 - Dissertation Research 4* - 5 quarter credits
Specialization courses (each course 6 quarter credits unless noted)
- DHA8020 - Health Policy in the United States*
- DHA8022 - Global Health Policy*
- DHA8024 - Policy Advocacy and Analysis*
Elective courses
- Choose 12 quarter credits from any graduate courses from the School of Public Service Leadership.
Review of this program is pending in ND.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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