Master of Science in Health Sciences in the Field of Correctional Health Administration

The correctional health administration program provides a solid foundation for professionals seeking a career in correctional health care administration as well as valuable training for current correctional health care administrators seeking career advancement. Students learn to design a healthcare services plan for incarcerated patient populations; develop healthcare administration management skills for staffing and leading a correctional healthcare team; acquire strategies for cost containment while ensuring the delivery of quality healthcare; adopt strategies for facilitating the continuity of health care for incarcerated patients returning to their communities.

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The following requirements must be fulfilled: 36 credits, including 27 credits in required courses, a 6-credit practicum, and one 3-credit elective course.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required
CHA 6210	Correctional Health Administration for Behavioral Health Populations
CML 6020	Fundamentals of Correctional Healthcare
CML 6021	Correctional Health Care Administration for Special Populations
CML 6023	Correctional Health Care Fiscal Management
CML 6025	Correctional Healthcare Oversight
CML 6050	Correctional Health Care Delivery
CML 6202	Human Resource Development
HSCI 6223	Topics in Health Care Leadership
INFR 6101	Principles of Medical Informatics
Master's Practicum
CHA 6275	Correctional Healthcare Administration Practicum
Elective
One 3-credit elective course selected in consultation with program advisor.