Doctor - Health Administration

Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Learners of the Doctor of Health Administration program at University of Phoenix have the opportunity to study management theories and methods applicable within a variety of health care organizations. Topics covered in the program course work include health care resource management, health care marketing techniques, global and U.S. health care systems, economics of health care services, federal regulation processes, and care management. The program also focuses on the development of decision-making, communication and critical-thinking skills. A series of seminars allows learners to work with mentors to develop, research and present a dissertation.

What Are the Prerequisites?

You should have some current or recent experience working in a health care environment, preferably in a supervisory or administrative position. Prior courses designed to develop management skills can be beneficial but are not required. Applicants are expected to have a graduate degree from a regionally or approved nationally accredited institution with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on the graduate degree posted transcript, current or a record of past employment in an leadership position, and a minimum 3 years of professional experience and current access to a work environment.

What Are the Course Requirements?

You must complete a total of 62 credits to earn the Doctor of Health Administration degree from University of Phoenix. In addition to online courses, the program consists of doctoral seminars, a doctoral project and a collaborative case study. You will also be required to present a dissertation. A non-credit annual residency renewal course is offered to those who do not submit a dissertation within 12 months of completing the program. The curriculum adheres to a specific sequence as shown in the table below.

• COM 705: Communication Strategies
• PHL 700R: Creative and Critical Thinking
• SEM 700R: Doctoral Program Orientation Seminar
• LDR 711: Transformational Leadership and Innovation
• RES 711: Fundamental Principles of Sound Research
• DHA 711: Administration of Complex Health Care Systems
• DHA 712: Risk Management in Complex Organizations
• DHA 713: Managing Resources in Health Organizations
• DHA 714: Health Care Marketing
• DOC 721R: Doctoral Seminar I
• RES 722: Research Design
• DOC 722: Doctoral Seminar II
• DHA 721: Health Care Economics
• DHA 722: Policy and Regulation in Health Care
• DHA 723: Executive Information Systems
• DHA 724: Globalization of Health Care
• DOC 731R: Collaborative Case Study
• DOC 732R: Doctoral Seminar III
• DHA 731: Population Health and Epidemiology
• DHA 732: Evaluation of Health Care Programs
• DHA 733: Contemporary Leadership Issues
• DOC 733: Doctoral Dissertation
• DOC 734: Doctoral Project IV
• DOC 740R: Annual Residency Renewal

Doctoral programs require brief residencies in select cities. Please contact a University Enrollment Advisor for details.