Director of Health Care Business
Gretchen Jopp, MS, RHIA, CCS, CPC
PH 402.552.3406
joppgretchen@clarksoncollege.edu
Post-Graduate Certificate Option
The purpose of the Post-Graduate certificate program option is to provide opportunities for students who already have an advanced degree to gain knowledge within a specialty at Clarkson College. The Post-Graduate certificate represents the student’s successful completion of the required courses in healthcare administration, which equals 21 credit hours.
The Clarkson College Post-Graduate degree in Healthcare Administration program option operates on an academic calendar using semester hours. In addition, the Healthcare Administration degree operates using an accelerated course format with classes as 7.5 weeks in length in the fall and spring and 6 weeks in the summer. All courses are offered in an online format.
Program Specific Competency Goals
Upon completion of the Post-Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration, graduates will:
- Evaluate strategies based on concepts of leadership and management theory. (Critical Thinking)**
- Interpret, synthesize and apply concepts to evaluate and solve a variety of
real-world health care situations, through problem recognition, methods of inquiry, project management, and strategic analysis and integration. (Critical Thinking)** - Communicate thoughts and ideas effectively. (Communication)**
- Demonstrate an ability to acknowledge and to recognize those differences that exist among all individuals. (Diversity)**
- Demonstrate an appropriate working knowledge of computer applications commonly used in health care administration. (Technology)**
- Maintain the highest ethical, professional and legal standards of conduct. (Professionalism)**
**Categories denoted in the parentheses represent
Admission Policies
Enrollment in Clarkson College degree programs is limited through a selective admissions process. Admission policies and procedures are available
Service Requirements
Service reflects a holistic view that focuses on how individuals provide high quality, ethical and compassionate service in the field of health care and the community at large. Students will become familiar with service agencies, connect learning with practice and engage in civic service activities to live and demonstrate the Clarkson College Values of Learning, Caring, Commitment, Integrity
All students are required to complete designated service courses as a component of their program of study. Successful completion of service experiences is required to pass the designated service courses. Designated service courses are identified using the following symbol: ◊
Required Courses for Post-Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration
Major Courses
All classes are 7.5 weeks or 6 weeks in duration
| Courses | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| HCA 798 - Fundamentals of Scholarly Writing in APA | 1 |
| HCA 800 - Ethics in Leadership | 2 |
| Total Semester Hours | 3 |
Required Elective Courses
Students will select six classes or 18 credit hours to complete the certificate program. All classes are 7.5 weeks or 6 weeks in duration
Total Semester Hours 18