Master of Health Administration
| Student Learning Outcome Stated in Measurable Terms | Assessment Method and Procedures |
Results | Use of Results |
| Knowledge:
Students will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of healthcare delivery, organization, financing, and management. |
How measured:
Grades in courses Level of achievement: MHA students earn grades of B or better in 95% of course credit-hours Who will measure: MHA Director (based on instructor grades) |
[# credit-hours with grade of B or better/
total number of credit-hours] *100 |
Evaluate admission criteria; counsel students on individual basis as needed. |
| Skills:
Students will exhibit improved mastery of a set of 22 competencies in 4 domains (healthcare environment and community; healthcare organizations and performance; business analysis and techniques; leadership and professionalism) over the course of the Program. |
How measured:
Students complete competency assessment survey three times—upon entering the Program, at the midpoint of the Program, and upon exiting the Program. Level of achievement: Average rating of competency will increase between entry and midpoint survey and between midpoint and exit survey for all 22 competencies and overall. Who will measure: Students through competency assessment survey. Summaries by MHA Director. |
Assessment for each competency on scale with 5=excellent knowledge or skill to 1=no knowledge or skill. | Review links between courses and competencies.
Modify course content as needed. |
| Professional Behavior:
Students will apply knowledge and skills gained to practical problems in summer internship. |
How measured:
Preceptors complete evaluation of intern’s performance. Level of achievement: Average rating of 4.0 (agree that overall performance of the intern was satisfactory). Who will measure: Preceptors through evaluation form. |
Assessment of overall satisfaction with intern’s performance from (1=strongly dissatisfied to 5 =strong satisfied). | Counsel students on individual basis as needed.
Review internship placements. |