Navigating your MHA experience can be challenging at times. This guide walks you through the basic steps from your first semester to graduation. We hope you take time to experience the academic events and life offered at the College of Public Health and the University of South Florida.
Admission information can be found on our Graduate Admissions page.
Master of Health Administration (MHA) Program Mission
The Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree at the University of South Florida develops students’ knowledge and skills in contemporary management methods and policy decision making, integrating a population health management approach. Students are prepared for management and leadership positions in health services and related organizations throughout the nation. The MHA degree serves early to mid-career professionals, including those seeking transition into and advancement within the health care industry, as well as well qualified recent graduates of regionally accredited undergraduate programs, or their international equivalent.
The MHA requires a minimum of 53 semester credit hours plus field experience.
You may View MHA Statistics here.
(Also see the USF Graduate Catalog, Public Health section)
Steps to Success
- Health email account
- Getting Started
- Learn about /wiki/spaces/COPHHB/pages/16634085568 and where to find /wiki/spaces/COPHHB/pages/16634085398
- Know deadlines and where to find Program of Study, /wiki/spaces/COPHHB/pages/16634085561, and frequently asked questions
- Keep your degree on track and in good standing:
- Keep your degree status active (see continuous enrollment in Enrollment Requirements);
- Know your degree time limitations;
- Maintain a 3.0 or better Grade Point Average (GPA) or you will be put on probation.
- Learn about the Health Management Student Association (HMSA), as well as other Student Organizations
Use your COPH Competencies Database record to update your competencies each term–the competencies are due at graduation
Plan your field experience during your third semester with your advisor
- Prepare for the Certified in Public Health (CPH) credentialing exam/Comprehensive Exam (Optional)
- Meet with your advisor the term before you graduate and review your status
- Early during the semester you plan to graduate you should /wiki/spaces/COPHHB/pages/16634085570
- Participate in the COPH graduation celebration, the USF Health graduation ceremony, and join our USF and COPH alumni communities
Getting Assistance
Academic and Student Affairs is here to help. You can reach us at 813-974-6505 or call toll-free 888-USF-COPH or 888-873-2674 and press 1. Via email contact coph-grad@health.usf.edu or view our staff directory to contact someone directly. We are located in the WELL (MDA) across the street (Holly) from the College of Public Health.
Guidebook Topics
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