Department Programs Overview

D'Youville College (D'Youville) offers a Master of Science (MS) degree in Health Services Administration to students who wish to pursue planning and leadership roles as health policy analysts, program planners and evaluators, health services researchers and managers in the private sector, government and non-profit organizations. Students are provided with a solid knowledge base of management practice, including an understanding of the interactions between administration, economics, medicine and politics. Decision-making, critical thinking and small group communications are among other skills students develop. The program includes a 3 credit (120 clock hours) of fieldwork with a qualified preceptor.

Highlights

The 42 credit program can be completed in two years with full time attendance or three-four years part time. Evening classes accommodate working professionals  A systems approach to solving health care problems enables students to function in a rapidly changing health care environment  Advanced certificate program options allow students to choose to focus in either, Long Term Care Administration, Health Services Administration or Clinical Research assistant  D'Youville faculty practice in health care settings and have collaborative relations with all aspects of health care, acute care, ambulatory and home care

Programs/Credentials Offered by Department

Master's (e.g., MSc, MS, SM)

Comparison of Selected Graduate Health Sciences Credentials Offered  by Department

	Approx. # StudentsEnrolled/Year (all options)	Campus Based Option	Online Option	Time To Complete
Master's Degree (e.g., MSc, MS, SM) (F/T)	25			2 years
Master's Degree (e.g., MSc, MS, SM) (P/T)	5			2 to 3 years

Buildings & Resources

D'Youville's 16.5 acres is ideally located on the Westside of Buffalo, New York near the Niagara River and Lake Erie. The college is a 90 minute drive to Toronto, Canada as well as a short distance from Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Syracuse. The city campus includes 10 buildings; 4 which were constructed within the past ten years. Facilities include a library, gym, student center and state of the art science labs and classrooms. The campus location offers students easy access to a variety of cultural, sports and dining experiences in the nearby downtown Buffalo entertainment venues.

Admissions & Tuition - Master's Program
Information For US Students	Information For International Students
Admissions Criteria  Minimum Undergraduate GPA: 3.0  Minimum GRE Score: No Set Minimum  Minimum Work Experience: 2  Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose/Autobiographical Sketch: Not Required  Interview: Not Required Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application:  Continuous  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Total Tuition for Program (excluding books): 32,000  Total Fees for Program (excluding books): 300 - 400  Total Cost of Program (excluding books): 32,300 - 32,400	Admissions Criteria  Minimum Undergraduate GPA: 3.0  Minimum GRE Score: No Set Minimum  Minimum Work Experience: No Set Minimum  Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose/Autobiographical Sketch: Not Required  Interview: Not Required  English Language Proficiency  (Minimum Score)       IELTS: 5.0       MELAB: 69.0       TOEFL (Computer-based): 173.0       TOEFL (Internet-based): 61.0       TOEFL (Paper-based): 500.0 Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application:  Continuous  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Total Tuition for Program (excluding books): 32,000  Total Fees for Program (excluding books): 300 - 400  Total Cost of Program (excluding books): 32,300 - 32,400

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