Course Description
Practical experience in health administration through placement in appropriate field experiences. The internship is intended to provide students with opportunities to apply theories and techniques learned in the classroom to actual situations within the health care community and administrative work experience in a health care facility.
Athena Title
Internship in Health Admin
Non-Traditional Format
Graduate-level field experience in health administration. Required of all students completing the Master of Health Administration. Master of Public Health candidates not eligible.
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
In this course, students will develop the ability to: • Articulate understanding of the principles of effective management and leadership. • Apply analytical skills for effective decision making. • Evaluate the importance of developing interpersonal relationships and team building skills. • Apply research and data gathering techniques. • Formulate and apply conflict and negotiation skills.
Topical Outline
While internships for each student may vary in content, the following topics will be integral for any MHA internship: 1. Understanding Management Principles 2. Formulating Strategic Plans 3. Understanding Group and Team Dynamics 4. Managing Organizational Change
Syllabus
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