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Program Requirements for Admission

Note: In addition to the general prerequisites for admission to the Fox Graduate School, the following is required by this degree program:

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GPA

A GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (with particular attention given to the last 2 years of undergraduate work) is generally required.

The GPA requirement may be relaxed if the student has professional experience or other strong evidence suggesting likely success. Some applicants may be accepted on a non-matriculated probationary basis, pending performance at the 3.0 level or higher over 15 hours of approved credit.

Professional experience Three years of professional work experience
Supporting Materials
  • a statement of career and educational goals
  • a resume
  • names and contact information (postal address, phone, and e-mail address) for three individuals willing to provide a reference
  • Satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) are required if the GPA is less than 3.0.

Application Deadline

This program has rolling admission, that is, no specific deadline. Note that it may take 4-6 weeks to receive transcripts and process an application.

Health Administration (M.H.A.)

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Health Administration Programs

Health Policy and Administration (B.S.)
Health Administration (M.H.A.)
Accelerated Health Policy and Administration B.S./M.P.H. (IUG)
Health Policy and Administration (Minor)

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