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Shaping future healthcare leaders with our CAHME-accredited MHA program and CEPH-accredited MPH program, emphasizing education in health policy, leadership, and practical experience.

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Health Administration & Policy

Welcome to the Department of Health Administration and Policy! As part of our commitment to excellence, we offer the only CAHME-accredited Master of Health Administration (MHA) program in Oklahoma. Our interdisciplinary faculty, with expertisespanning health administration, policy, business, and more, will equip you to become a skilled leader in health care systems and public health organizations. Join us on this transformative journey!

Connect with your peers through the OU Healthcare Executives Student Association, where you’ll find a supportive community of like-minded students passionate about health administration. Together, we’ll shape the future of health care leadership. 

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...CAHME Accredited Masters of Healthcare Administration program in Oklahoma

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...job placement rate over the past four years

$78,000

Annual Median Post-Graduation Salary

100%

Post-graduation Student Satisfaction

Conduct Your Own Research

In the Department of Health Administration and Policy, students have the opportunity to engage in groundbreaking research and contribute to evidence-based insights driving community well-being and public engagement through analyzing health interventions' impacts.

  • Health Outcomes Research Center: a dynamic hub focusing on health economics and policy analysis for rural, Native American, and under-served community health in Oklahoma. 

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Learn From Expert Faculty

Our expert faculty actively collaborate with students, offering support and guidance to facilitate impactful research and foster professional growth in healthcare administration and policy.

Hands-On Academic Programs

Students gain hands-on experience with industry leaders,benefitingStudents gain hands-on experience with industry leaders, benefiting from a network of professionals and an applied curriculum. Our faculty prepare students for leadership roles in healthcare through accredited programs like the MHA and MPH, with a unique focus on health policy, practical experience, and a supportive environment. 

MHA - Master of Health Administration

Get ready for a dynamic healthcare leadership career with our MHA program, featuring hands-on experiences and post-graduation pathways to administrative fellowships or direct workforce entry. 

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MPH in Health Administration and Policy

Explore leadership in healthcare program development with our accredited MPH in Health Administration & Policy, offering diverse career pathways in federal, state, local, and non-profit sectors.  

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MHA / JD

  • Dual Degree with the College of Law 

  • Our MHA/JD program prepares students for impactful careers at the intersection of healthcare law and administration, equipping them to navigate complex healthcare policies and legal frameworks in various professional settings. 

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MPH / JD

  • Dual Degree with the College of Law 

  • Our MPH/JD program prepares students for impactful careers at the intersection of healthcare law and administration, equipping them to navigate complex healthcare policies and legal frameworks in various professional settings. 

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Healthcare Administration Certificate

  • Offers in-depth courses by MHA faculty on key healthcare administration topics and challenges, integrating theory and practical knowledge for future healthcare leaders. 

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The OUHCOPH supported my personal and professional development through their investment in faculty and administration who taught from real-world experience and encouraged us to get involved in community and statewide organizations to further develop our network and leadership, strategic planning, and technical skills.

-Whitney Dockrey Ford, MHA/JD 2019

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Get in Touch

Welcome to the Department of Health Administration & Policy!

If you have questions about our programs or want to explore opportunities in health administration, feel free to reach out to me. I'm here to support your journey towards becoming a leader in healthcare. 

Dale Bratzler, DO, MPH
Chair, Department of Health Administration and Policy
Dale-Bratzler@ouhsc.edu
801 NE 13th St. Room 128 | Oklahoma City, OK 73104
405-271-2201 

The Latest Discoveries by Students and Faculty

Explore the cutting-edge discoveries and innovations made by our students and faculty in the Department of Health Administration and Policy, shaping the future of healthcare leadership and policy.

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2024 Oklahoma Conference for Statistics, Biostatistics and Data Science

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Epidemiology Student Wins Prestigious Award for Groundbreaking ITP Research

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Retirement Reception Honoring Dr. Margaret L. Phillips

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Peck Appointed Interim Chair of the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology

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