B u f f a l o • N e w Y o r k
Graduate School
Health Services
Administration
For over 100 years, D’Youville
College has provided
students from Buffalo and
the surrounding area with
the education and skills
needed to pursue their chosen
careers. We have grown into a
comprehensive campus offering
43 bachelors, 13 masters and
6 doctoral degrees. With a
student population of just over
3000, D’Youville has gained
an international reputation
with students enrolled from 15
different countries.
As you begin your search
for a graduate program, we
are pleased that you have
chosen to learn more about
the options available here at
D’Youville. Our students tell
us that one of the reasons they
decided to attend D’Youville
was because of the time and
attention they received while
they were researching study
options. We encourage you to
visit our campus and meet with
a counselor, who will answer
any questions you might have,
and also arrange for you to visit
with faculty and take a tour of
campus.
We look forward to welcoming
you to our D’Youville graduate
student community in the near
future.
discover the
D’Youville
graduate difference
Graduate Admissions Office
320 Porter Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14201
D’Youville Academic Center, Room 117
716.829.8400
Graduate School
Health Services
Administration
D’Youville’s graduate program in health services administration is designed for students and professionals who desire careers as program planners and evaluators, health services researchers and managers, and administrators. The program develops decision-making skills, critical thinking and communications. This degree has a strong foundation in epidemiology, health systems organization and management, human resources and financial management, health care economics, and legal and ethical issues in health care organizations.
As you earn your master’s degree, you’ll have the opportunity to
complete a field-based practicum with the support and expert guidance of D’Youville’s dedicated faculty. You also have the option to enroll in one of our advanced certificate programs, allowing you to specialize in either health services administration,
www.dyc.edu/academics/hsa/graduate
The health care industry continues to
change and diversify. Administrators
in all sectors of health care are needed
to improve both quality and efficiency
of services. A master’s degree is the
standard credential for employees
seeking advancement to become
program heads.
This degree program prepares current
or aspiring administrators of small
and large facilities to sharpen their
management skills in leadership,
finance, decision making and research.
Learn how to manage the interactions
between administration and medicine
amidst various institutional cultures.
There are three advanced certificate
programs for students who want to
specialize in one specific area of health
administration.
A certificate program can be completed
in as little as 3 semesters (5-6 classes).
• Health Services Administration
• Clinical Research Associate
• Long Term Care Administration
long-term care administration or as a clinical research associate. You can earn the certificate alone, or in conjunction with the full master’s program.
D’Youville has a long tradition of education in health services. Our faculty are recognized leaders in health care administration and
management, health-related research, and have relationships with a broad range of health related services and organizations within New York state.
HeALTH SeRVICeS ADMINISTRATION DeGRee: M.S.
RequIReD CORe COuRSeS . . . .CReDITS
HSA 615 Health Systems Organization and Management . . . 3
HSA 616 Human Resource Management in Health Care Organizations . . . 3
HSA 648 Financial Management in Health Care Organizations. . . 3
HSA 649 Financial Analysis and Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations . . . 3
HSA 653 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care Organizations. . . 3
HSA 669 Improving Performance of Health Systems . . . 3
HSA 652 Health Care Economics and Public Policy Making. . . 3
HSA 682 Managerial Epidemiology . . . 3
TOTAL . . . 24
eLeCTIVeS (Choose ONe of the following): HSA 605 Aging in American Society HSA 657 Advanced Decision Analysis HSA 668 Nursing Home Administration HSA 670 Health Services Consulting HSA 679 Health Informatics TOTAL . . . .3
RequIReD ReSeARCH COMPONeNT: HSA 600 Theory Development. . . 3
HSA 608 Research Methodology and Design. . . 3
HSA 610 Thesis Seminar . . . 3
HSA 629 Thesis Advisement . . . 3
TOTAL . . . .12
PRACTICuM: HSA 672 Practicum. . . 3
TOTAL RequIReD fOR M.S. . . . 42
Health Services
Administraiton
curriculum
summary
PRoGRAm AdvAnTAGeS
FlexibilitY - can be completed part-time or
full-time with flexible evening offerings
AFForDAbilitY - various forms of graduate
financial aid are available including
assistantships and scholarships
opportunitY - many graduates hold
leadership positions in north American health
care facilities
InSTRuCTIon - faculty with diverse research,
education and work experience are dedicated
to your course of study
ConneCTIonS - meet people working in your
field of study
The practicum component of the graduate
program connects students with healthcare
leaders to bridge the gap between theory and
practice.
InTeRnSHIP And PRACTICum LoCATIonS
• Roswell Park Cancer Institute
• Kaleida Health Systems (Buffalo General
Hospital, millard Fillmore Suburban,
deGraff)
• Catholic Health Systems (Kenmore
mercy, mercy Hospital, Sisters of Charity
Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital)
• Long Term Care facilities
• Assisted Living facilities
• managed Care organizations (univera,
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Independent
Health Association)
• voluntary Agencies (Red Cross, united
Way, American Heart Association)
Financial Aid & Scholarships
[email protected]
800.777.3921
At D’Youville College, we understand that
financing a graduate education can be
difficult. that’s why we have various forms of
financial aid available for all students, such as
scholarships, grants and loans.
new entering graduate students are
automatically reviewed for award eligibility,
though a minimum G.P.A. of 3.25 or higher is
required. Continuing graduate students can
apply for a merit scholarship directly with the
academic department.
CAnAdIAn STudenT dISCounT
We currently award a 20% net tuition discount
to Canadian students. This discount applies to
tuition only.
ontario residents may also be eligible to apply
for oSAP funding. our financial aid office will
complete the required paperwork, however
ontario does not confirm award eligibility prior
to enrollment.
We made it easy to apply with our online application. Admission to most of our graduate programs is on a rolling basis. The earlier you apply, the earlier you will be notified of a decision.
We look forward to receiving your application and learning about your academic interests and background.
www.dyc.edu/apply
HeALTH SeRVICeS ADMINISTRATION M.S. APPLICATION PROCeSS Admission to the HSA master’s degree program is based on the qualifications of each individual student. A cummulative GPA of 3.0 (equivalent to a B) or better is the minimum requirement for acceptance into the program. Students with a lower GPA may be considered for provisional acceptance into the program based upon personal and professional qualifications. In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants must present the following:
• Completion of a baccalaureate degree.
• Two years full-time employment experience in a health-related facility if baccalaureate degree is not in a health-related or business-related area. • Two letters of recommendation
• 250 word statement of purpose
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM RequIReMeNTS
• Successful completion of an applied statistical analysis course (4 credit undergraduate course)
• Preference will be given to students who have experience in health care management
on campus life at DYC...
community makes a difference
Graduate students have the option of living on campus. our adult housing offers the privacy and independence of off-campus living with the convenience and benefits of on-campus life.
D’Youville’s campus is a safe and welcoming place to live and learn with top-notch academic, recreation and living facilities. But it’s not the buildings that make the difference, it’s the people. There’s definitely a unique sense of community and service here that you have to experience to understand.
we’d love to have you visit our campus. Come, see for yourself the difference DYC’s community makes.
Why D’Youville?
Selecting a college for graduate study is an important decision that will shape your future. D’Youville College is a great place to start. We have provided a quality education for our students for over a century, improving their careers and increasing personal satisfaction.
The health services administration program combines communication, ethics with theoretical and practical knowledge through fieldwork experiences.
Our faculty and staff are devoted to helping graduate students achieve their career goals in a challenging, yet supportive environment. With small class sizes, professors are able to interact individually with students, enhancing the educational experience.
Seeing is Believing
How do I visit?
[email protected]
800.777.3921 | 716.829.8400
There is no better way to experience
all that D’Youville has to offer than to
visit and see for yourself. The graduate
admissions office offers a number of
opportunities to visit throughout the
year including personal appointments,
small gatherings and larger open houses.
We invite you to attend one of our
upcoming events where you will meet
our health services administration faculty
and graduate admissions counselors.
You’ll learn more about our program
and how we can help you attain
your master’s degree. We’ll provide
complete information on our admission
requirements and how you can get
financial aid if you need it.
Schedule a visit online:
www.dyc.edu/gradrsvp
GRADuATe ADmISSIONS OFFICe
D’YOuvIlle ACADemIC CeNTeR, ROOm 117
D’Youville College 320 Porter avenue Buffalo, NY 14201 716.829.8400 800.777.3921 [email protected]
founded in 1908, D’Youville College has an international reputation for preparing our graduates for the challenges of the working world. Today, the tradition of excellence is maintained as D’Youville continues to offer and promote academic leadership, and responds to community needs. The college remains firmly committed to the personal growth and well-being of all those within its sphere of influence.
as a community of scholars, D’Youville College values the free exchange of ideas, and encourages diverse points of view and the rigorous examination of assumptions. excellent education is a contribution to the betterment of society. Through lifelong learning, educated people continue to search for truth, are committed to use their talents to contribute to the betterment of the local and world communities, and seek excellence in their personal and professional endeavors. every person is important; the college never refuses to serve.
