MHA Admission Requirements
To be eligible for acceptance into the MHA or Graduate Certificate program, an applicant must have:
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.5 for the last two years of study.
- A resume or curriculum vitae.
- A statement of purpose. This is a written statement of goals and objectives for obtaining this specific degree that demonstrates ability to write at an acceptable level for graduate study.
- Three positive recommendations attesting to the applicant's academic and/or professional competency.
- A completed application and application fee paid.
- Additional requirements as designated by the program may be more than the minimum criteria listed above
Prerequisite:
- One course in statistic prior to enrolling in HSM 595. ULV course HSM 471 Statistics, HSM 594 Statistical Decision-Making in HSOs or equivalent course fulfills this requirement.
- One course in accounting prior to enrolling in HSM 502 and HSM 533. ULV course HSM 593 Accounting for Healthcare Decision-Making or an equivalent course fulfills this requirement.
Most applicants have some experience in the healthcare field. Internships are recommended and may be arranged if an applicant has limited or no experience in the field.
International students with a degree from a non-English speaking institution, where English is not the primary language of instruction and of the geographic area, must establish minimal proficiency in English. The English language requirement could be accomplished by one of the following:
- A minimum score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language - TOEFL of 550 (computer based TOEFL of 213), or more;
- A satisfactory completion of the University of La Verne English Proficiency Test (EPT - 5.0 and higher); or
- A satisfactory completion of prerequisite English Development courses at the ULV, as indicated by a placement exam.
Please note:
International Students with F-1 or J-1 visas may apply to and attend only the central campus in La Verne, California