Kentucky is nicknamed the “Bluegrass State” for its large fields of blue grass and American grass roots music. Kentucky is situated in the eastern south central region of the nation. Kentucky is well-known for being home to:
- the world’s longest cave system at Mammoth Cave National Park
- the longest length of navigable waterways in the continental United States
- the two largest man-made lakes east of the Mississippi River
Despite the fact that Kentucky is the 26th most populous state and 37th most extensive, the following is the only Master’s program in Healthcare Management accredited by the CAHME within the state of Kentucky.
University of Kentucky
College of Public Health
The University of Kentucky is located in the thriving city of Lexington just 80 miles south of Cincinnati. The University is a highly ranked four-year public land grant institution. It’s committed to preparing students for an increasingly diverse and technological workforce. With more than 120 master’s programs and many gaining national prominence, UK is currently ranked as the 119th best college and 58th top public school by the U.S. News and World Report. Forbes magazine has also recognized the school as the 58th best college in the South and the 122nd top research university in the nation. Even more importantly, the UK College of Public Health been distinguished as the 25th best graduate school of public health. It has been ranked as having the 46th top graduate healthcare management program in the United States.
Master of Health Administration (MHA)
The Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree program is designed to provide graduate level students interested in gaining the managerial experience needed to assume senior leadership positions. Positions include a wide range of health services organizations, including:
- hospitals
- physician practices
- community health centers
- ambulatory clinics
- government agencies
- mental health providers
Students admitted to the program must have an undergraduate degree with required prerequisites in basic accounting and economics. The degree can be completed with 54 credits in 21 months full-time. Between the first and second years of coursework, students are actively engaged in a 400-hour administrative internship. They apply the theories and techniques discussed in the classroom to operational healthcare situations. They are under the close supervision of experienced health professionals.
Accreditations
- Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)
- Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCC)
Contact Information
111 Washington Avenue
Lexington, KY 40536
(859) 257-5678
ukcph@uky.edu
http://www.uky.edu/publichealth/academics/masters-programs/master-health-administration