

{"id":10314,"date":"2025-09-10T12:14:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T19:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"\/health-sciences\/?post_type=program&#038;p=10314"},"modified":"2026-02-08T13:57:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T21:57:26","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"\/health-sciences\/programs\/master-of-healthcare-administration\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero-secondary\" id=\"You Have Questions \u2013 We Have Answers\">\n  <div class=\"relative bg-black\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/health-sciences\/mha\/110725-mha-marketing_3_899.jpg\" srcset=\"\/media\/health-sciences\/mha\/110725-mha-marketing_3_899.jpg 2048w, \/media\/health-sciences\/mha\/110725-mha-marketing_3_899-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"A woman gives a presentation on healthcare administration trends to two seated people in a modern conference room with a large display screen.\">\n      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class=\"inline-block\">FAQs<\/span>\n  <\/div>            <\/div>\n                                        <h1 class=\"t-h1-sans  text-white\">FAQs<\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-start\">\n              <div class=\"w-full lg:w-5\/12 2xl:w-4\/12 -mt-80 md:-mt-112 mb-48 px-12 lg:pr-32\">\n                              <nav class=\"py-28 px-40 2xl:px-64 rounded-5 md:rounded-8 bg-gray-darker text-white mb-40\">\n            <ul>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/health-sciences\/programs\/master-of-healthcare-administration\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Master of Healthcare Administration<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                         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href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/admissions\/upcoming-events\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Upcoming Events<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/health-sciences\/programs\/master-of-healthcare-administration\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact Us<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                          <\/ul>\n          <\/nav>\n                            <\/div>\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content lg:w-7\/12 2xl:w-7\/12\">\n        <h2>You Have Questions \u2013 We Have Answers<\/h2>\n<p>Please explore the questions and answers below to learn what many of our prospective students are concerned about.<\/p>\n<p>If you still have questions, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/programs\/master-of-healthcare-administration\/contact-us\/\"><strong>contact us<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:flex-row-reverse md:items-center app-gutter\">\n      <div class=\"md:w-6\/12 xl:w-7\/12 app-gutter pl-16\">\n        <div class=\"rounded-5 md:rounded-8 md:h-560 bg-red\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full h-256 md:h-560 object-cover rounded-5 md:rounded-8 transform -translate-y-10 -translate-x-8 md:-translate-y-18 md:-translate-x-16\" src=\"\/media\/health-sciences\/mha\/110725-mha-marketing_5_1146.jpg\" srcset=\"\/media\/health-sciences\/mha\/110725-mha-marketing_5_1146.jpg 2048w, \/media\/health-sciences\/mha\/110725-mha-marketing_5_1146-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"A man hands a small object to a woman at a registration table during a healthcare conference, while another woman smiles in the background.\">\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 mt-32 md:mt-0 px-12 md:pr-40 lg:px-80\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:pb-40\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--default\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-red-light\">Admissions<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-red\">Questions<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-center\">\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content xl:w-10\/12 2xl:w-9\/12\">\n        <p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Question 1:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Do I need to have a bachelor\u2019s degree to apply?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A bachelor\u2019s degree from a regionally accredited or in the process of becoming a regionally accredited four-year college or university with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4-point scale) is preferred.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">In the absence of a bachelor\u2019s degree, 90 semester or 135 quarter units from a regionally accredited US institution or its equivalent abroad. Thirty units must be upper division.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Questions 2:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Do you require a minimum GPA to apply?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yes. Candidates must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.00 to apply. You must meet the minimum GPA requirements at the time of application and maintain the minimum through matriculation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Question 3:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> What are the Personal Competencies for Admission and Matriculation (Technical Standards)?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Personal Competencies for Admission and Matriculation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">A candidate for admission to the MHA degree program in the Department of Health Sciences Education must possess, or be able to achieve, through a reasonable accommodation, certain sensory and motor functions, that would enable the individual to carry out the activities described in the sections that follow. Upon matriculation to the program, the student must continue to possess, or be able to achieve through a reasonable accommodation, the personal competencies outlined below through their progression through the degree program. Graduates of the program are eligible for employment in a wide variety of academic and clinical teaching programs, using an extensive variety of educational methodologies. As a result, they must have the intellectual ability to learn, integrate, analyze, and synthesize numerical, visual, and textual information in the health professions fields. They must also be able to effectively and accurately integrate this information and communicate it to others by both oral and written means.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A candidate for the degree program in the Department of Health Sciences ordinarily must have abilities and skills of six general varieties, including but are not limited to: (1) observation; (2) communication; (3) motor; (4) intellectual, conceptual, integrative, and quantitative; (5) behavioral and social and (6) ethical standards. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For candidates or students who require a reasonable accommodation to meet the competencies outlined below, please contact the Harris Family Center for Disability and Health Policy (<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">HF<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">CDHP) at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:disabilityaccommodations@westernu.edu\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Disability Accommodations (e-mail)<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> or (909) 469-5297 or visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/cdhp\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">HF<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">CDHP web site<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Under all circumstances, a candidate or student should be able to perform the following in a reasonably independent manner, with or without a reasonable accommodation:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Observation<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Candidates and students must have sufficient vision to be able to observe demonstrations and presentations by faculty and other students.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Communication<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Candidates and students must have the ability to communicate orally and in writing with patients, families, groups, and other members of the health care team, as well as faculty and peers. Candidates and students must be able to communicate effectively and sensitively in English with other students, faculty, staff, patients, family, and other professionals, in both oral and written formats, and must be able to read, write, and communicate verbally in English. Candidates and students must be able to interpret communication of others effectively. Candidates and students must be able to read and comprehend written material and communicate clearly and audibly during interactions with classmates, professors, patients, and members of the health care team. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Motor<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Candidates and students should have sufficient motor function, or reasonable accommodations to enable them to operate commonly used educational equipment (including, but not limited to, computers, videotape players, overhead projectors), design, and produce educational materials. These activities require coordination of both gross and fine muscular movements, equilibrium, and functional use of the senses of touch or vision with or without reasonable accommodations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative, and Quantitative Abilities<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Candidates and students must demonstrate problem-solving skills, which include measurement, calculation, reasoning, analysis, and synthesis. Instructional design and the preparations of a Capstone\/Thesis or special project require all of these intellectual abilities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Behavioral and Social Abilities<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Candidates and students must possess the emotional health required for full utilization of the intellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgment, the prompt completions of all responsibility\u2019s attendant to an instructor in an educational setting, and the development of mature, sensitive, and effective relationships with students and colleagues. Candidates and students must be able to adapt to changing environments, and display flexibility in dealing with others at various educational levels in health professions and community settings. Compassion, integrity, concerns for others, interpersonal skills, interest, motivation, and professionalism are all personal qualities to be assessed during the admissions and educational processes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ethical Standards<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Candidates and students must demonstrate the ability to reason morally in a professional and ethical manner with clients, communities, and other health care workers, as well as with faculty and peers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Question 4:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Can I transfer into your Master of Healthcare Administration program from another Master of Healthcare Administration program?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Transfer of Credits<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">The maximum number of graduate level credit hours that may be transferred from another regionally accredited institution is eight (8) semester credit hours. Only graduate credit relevant to the Master of Healthcare Administration degree at Western University of Health Sciences, which has been completed within the last five years, may be applied toward completion of the Master of Healthcare Administration\u00a0 degree. To be considered for transfer credit, the course must have been taken after the award of a bachelor\u2019s degree and be eligible for graduate studies credit at the issuing institution. The student must have received a grade \u2018B\u2019 or above in the course. An official transcript and a course description must be submitted to the Chair of the Department of Health Sciences for consideration by the faculty. The Department of Health Sciences faculty will determine whether courses undertaken at other institutions qualify for transfer.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">No transfer credit will be given for the following courses:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">HA 5992<span data-contrast=\"none\"> \u2013 <\/span>Interprofessional Leadership Roundtable<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">HA 5994<span data-contrast=\"none\"> \u2013 <\/span>Interprofessional Leadership Immersion<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">HA 5107 \u2013 Organizational and Healthcare Leadership<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">HA 5109 \u2013 Competencies for Healthcare Executives<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Question 5:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> How many students will you be accepting?<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW36518342 BCX2\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW36518342 BCX2\">We <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW36518342 BCX2\">anticipate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW36518342 BCX2\"> seating a class of 25 students.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Question 6:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Do you give preference to California residents?<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> No.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Question 7:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Can international students apply?<\/span><br \/>\nFor more information, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/international\" data-outlook-id=\"677a0a47-ce6c-4e60-ae2b-b5445477fd8e\">Office of International Students and Scholars<\/a>\u00a0web site.<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Question 8:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Is tuition the same for in-state and out-of-state residents?<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Yes. We are a private institution, so the tuition rate is the same for all students. Visit the MHA Budget page for more information on tuition, scholarships, and loans.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Question 9:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Can I turn in more than the required number of recommendation letters?<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Yes. However, it is advisable to limit the number to one-two extra since a total of three-four well-chosen recommendations will usually paint a clear picture of the candidate, and additional recommendations will only add to the committee members\u2019 reading time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Question 10:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Do you have an early decision process?<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> No. There is not an early decision process in place for the MHA program.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Question 11:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> How will I know if the committee is requesting an interview?<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are selected for an interview, you will be notified by email. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Question 12:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> How does the committee decide which applicants are offered seats?<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The admissions committee works diligently to select the best candidates for our program by reviewing a broad range of information. We seek students who are motivated to build a future in healthcare leadership, as well as current healthcare managers who aspire to excel in leadership roles within healthcare organizations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Question 13:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> When are acceptance letters and final notifications mailed?<\/span><br \/>\nDecision letters are distributed via email on a rolling basis, depending on the applicant\u2019s submission date.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:flex-row-reverse md:items-center app-gutter\">\n      <div class=\"md:w-6\/12 xl:w-7\/12 app-gutter pl-16\">\n        <div class=\"rounded-5 md:rounded-8 md:h-560 bg-red\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full h-256 md:h-560 object-cover rounded-5 md:rounded-8 transform -translate-y-10 -translate-x-8 md:-translate-y-18 md:-translate-x-16\" src=\"\/media\/health-sciences\/mha\/110725-mha-marketing_4_1018-e1767918539268.jpg\" srcset=\"\/media\/health-sciences\/mha\/110725-mha-marketing_4_1018-e1767918539268.jpg 1200w, \/media\/health-sciences\/mha\/110725-mha-marketing_4_1018-e1767918539268-1536x955.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"Woman with glasses sits at a desk, smiling at the camera with a laptop open in front of her and a teal water bottle to the side. Large window in the background.\">\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 mt-32 md:mt-0 px-12 md:pr-40 lg:px-80\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:pb-40\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--default\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-red-light\">Online Application<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-red\">Questions<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-center\">\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content xl:w-10\/12 2xl:w-9\/12\">\n        <p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Question 1:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Can I speak with a counselor about my application?<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Feel free to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">contact us<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> after reviewing the site with any additional questions you might have.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Question 2:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> How can I submit an application to the program<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The application consists of a primary application. Primary applications must be completed and submitted electronically <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and in complete status on or before the application deadline.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Question 3:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> How much does the applications cost?<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Application fee is $50\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Question 4:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Can I request a refund for offer deposits?<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> All deposits are non-refundable. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Question 5:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> If admitted, how much is the admissions deposit?<\/span><br \/>\n$500<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Question 6:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> What address should I use if I need to mail any additional application materials?<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> For official\u00a0transcripts,\u00a0please mail to:<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Western University of Health Sciences<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Attn: Admissions Operations\/program you are applying for (MHA, etc.)<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 309 E Second Street<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Pomona, CA 91766<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For unofficial documents, please upload to the online application as indicated in the application instructions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Question 7:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> How do I pay my application fee?<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> All application fees require payments made by credit card. Only cards with Visa and Master Card logos will be accepted. No checks, money orders, or cash will be accepted for payment of application fees.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Question 8:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> What if I do not have a Visa or Master Card?<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Payment may be made with a Visa or Master Card prepaid gift card, which can be purchased at many major chain stores or online. Please be aware that the gift card must contain a balance sufficient to cover the application fee in one full payment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Question 9:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> How do I withdraw my application?<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> You may withdraw your application by visiting the application status page. Scroll to the bottom of your application and select withdraw my application.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Question 10:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> How do I delete an application I accidentally started?<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Applicants cannot delete their own application once started. Please submit a request to Admissions Operations at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:AO@westernu.edu\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">AO@westernu.edu<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:flex-row-reverse md:items-center app-gutter\">\n      <div class=\"md:w-6\/12 xl:w-7\/12 app-gutter pl-16\">\n        <div class=\"rounded-5 md:rounded-8 md:h-560 bg-red\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full h-256 md:h-560 object-cover rounded-5 md:rounded-8 transform -translate-y-10 -translate-x-8 md:-translate-y-18 md:-translate-x-16\" src=\"\/media\/health-sciences\/mha\/110725-mha-marketing_3_750-e1770587506350.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"A group of students sits at desks in a classroom, with one student in the foreground using a tablet and a presentation displayed on a screen in the background.\">\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 mt-32 md:mt-0 px-12 md:pr-40 lg:px-80\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:pb-40\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--default\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-red-light\">Other<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-red\">Questions<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-center\">\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content xl:w-10\/12 2xl:w-9\/12\">\n        <p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Question 1:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Can you provide me with some information about the accreditation process?<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Please visit our\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">accreditation page<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for more information.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Question 2: Where can I find more information about the curriculum?<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> For detailed information, visit our\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">examine the curriculum<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0page.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Question 3:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What are the hours for your library?<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> You can find the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/library\/library-about\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">library hours<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0on our website along with additional information about the library and learning resource center.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Question 4:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Can I visit your campus?<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> We would love to have you on campus.\u00a0 If you are interested, please look at our\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/portal\/tours\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">scheduled tours<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0page.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Question 5<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How long is your program?<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The 46-unit degree may be completed in one- or two-years\u2019 time. The traditional track is scheduled for completion in 6 semesters (2 years) and the accelerated track is scheduled for completion in 3 semesters (1 year). Six units of graduate level coursework taken at another regionally accredited institution may be submitted for transfer credit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 6<\/strong>:<strong>\u00a0How much is tuition and fees for the Master of Healthcare Administration?<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/media\/registrar\/2025-2026-catalog-chs-mha.pdf\" data-outlook-id=\"826ae6c7-1e3a-40c2-8e65-c054a8b527c4\">View the MHA Tuition &amp; Fees<\/a>\u00a0(page 21)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/media\/registrar\/2025-2026-catalog-chs-mha.pdf#page=21\" data-outlook-id=\"5543e7e8-0e1e-4022-ada4-12556034ab0e\">https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/media\/registrar\/2025-2026-catalog-chs-mha.pdf#page=21<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Question <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Is the MHA program online only?<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes, this is an online program.<\/span><\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"parent":10309,"menu_order":1,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-10314","program","type-program","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/programs\/10314","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/programs"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/program"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/programs\/10314\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11166,"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/programs\/10314\/revisions\/11166"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/programs\/10309"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10314"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}