Situated in the southern region of the United States, Arkansas is the 29th largest and 32nd most populous state with more than 2.6 million residents. Although Arkansas is often stereotyped as a poor, hillbilly state, it has produced some of the leading prominent figures of our country, including:
- Bill Clinton
- Johnny Cash
- Douglas MacArthur
- William Fulbright
The state is well-known for:
- its natural beauty
- outdoor adventures
- largest municipal park in the nation at Little Rock
- Ozark Mountains
- Razorback football
- being the Quartz Crystal Capital of the World
However, it has just one nationally accredited Healthcare Management program within its borders. The following is the only program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Management Education (CAHME) in Arkansas.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, located in the heart of Little Rock, is the only academic health sciences institution for higher learning in the state. It’s internationally renowned for research programs in multiple myeloma, gerontology, and other health areas. The university is the largest applied research institution in Arkansas with more than $100 million in annual funding. It is recognized by the U.S. News and World Report as the 33rd best overall university for clinical education and the 30th best graduate school in the nation for Public Health.
Among the other UAMS colleges, the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health aims at improving the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities across Arkansas. It is recognized for high standards of teaching and learning, along with providing exceptional academic and social life resources to its students. The faculty members of the college are consistently engaged in some of the most cutting-edge health research in a variety of societal concerns. They often encourage students to join as members of their teams. It is the newest academic unit of UAMS, established in July of 2001. It has undergone rapid progress and now hosts one of just 70 nationally accredited MHSA programs in the country.
HealthMaster of Science in Health Services Administration
The Master’s of Health Services Administration (MHSA) program is designed to be completed in two years by full-time students. It requires students to complete 51-credit hours, including 45 hours of core courses and 6 hours of electives. The rigorous curriculum is built in natural developmental sequences. Students are prepared to assume leadership roles as administrators in:
- health organizations
- agencies
- institutions
There is a mandated Health Administration Residency Management Project, which provides students with hands-on experience in administrative positions. After completion of the degree, the College of Public Health also coordinates a paid, one-year fellowship in a health care organization that aligns with the student’s future career goals.
Accreditations
- Commission on Accreditation for Health Management Education (CAHME)
- Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA)
- Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
- Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH)
- The Higher Learning Commission for the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Contact Information
4301 West Markham St.
Mail Slot # 820
Little Rock, AR 72205
501-526-6643
rjault@uams.edu
http://publichealth.uams.edu/academics/masters/