Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration
Program Overview
The graduate certificate in Healthcare Administration prepares graduates to lead effectively in one of the most demanding organizational sectors in the country. Healthcare organizations operate under sustained pressure from shifting reimbursement models, evolving regulation, workforce demands, and an ongoing commitment to quality and patient safety. Leaders in this sector must be able to work across organizational systems, financial realities, and ethical responsibilities at the same time. This specialty equips students with the domain knowledge and leadership tools to navigate that environment effectively, applying the organizational development and leadership frameworks from the core MSODL program directly to healthcare settings.
Admission Requirements
Individuals seeking admission to a Newberry College graduate program must meet the following minimal requirements:
- Provide official transcripts from an accredited degree-granting university or college demonstrating completion of a bachelor's degree.
- Students must have earned a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (as recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation)
- Students must have a minimum, cumulative college GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale OR 3.0 or higher during the final 60 hours of undergraduate coursework. The GPA requirement is waived for applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or higher for an earned graduate degree.
Learning Path
The online master’s certificate in Healthcare Administration requires a total of 12 credit hours:
- HCL 500 Healthcare Systems and Delivery
- HCL 510 Healthcare Finance and Budgeting for Leaders
- HCL 520 Health Policy, Law, and Ethics
- HCL 530 Healthcare Capstone: Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Leadership
Pathway Toward MS Degree
- These 4 certificate courses (12 credits) apply toward the full MS in Organizational Development and Leadership degree.
- After completing the certificate, students need an additional 24 credit hours to complete the MS degree.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition Rate: $575 per credit hour
Included Fees / Costs:
- Application fee — No fee to apply
- Student Services fees — included in tuition
- Course Resource fee —included in tuition
- Testing fees — included in tuition
Other Expenses:
- Enrollment fee — $100
- Books and Supplies —varies by course; approx $100-$300 per course
- Technology fee — $50 per subterm
- Transcript fees (for transferring schools) —varies by institution; typically $20-$30 per school
Financial Aid and Grants:
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is encouraged
- Newberry College school code: 003440