Capstone in Health Administration
The capstone course aims to thread content learned throughout the program into a culminating capstone project. Students have the opportunity to apply theory to practice by using the knowledge and experiences gained from each course. The capstone project will aid students in demonstrating their leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making ability when leading others. The project will focus on addressing a health-related issue while outlining a plan to implement and manage change using data.
- Credits: 3 credits
- Coming soon! (subject to change)
- Course ID: HAD 799
What You'll Learn
Identify a current healthcare opportunity, challenge, or issue validated with data.
Develop a comprehensive health services management process, project, case study, or business case to address health outcomes supported with data.
Integrates the principles, competencies, and applied concepts of health administration when addressing health issues and poor outcomes.
Visualize and analyze the role of various administrative leaders working within health-related administrative roles.
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Course FAQs
What is asynchronous?
Asynchronous learning means that the instructor and the students in the course all engage with the course content at different times (and from different locations). The instructor provides students with a sequence of units which the students move through as their schedules permit.
What is the course structure?
Courses are offered fully online and are asynchronous. There is an optional, live interactive session offered weekly so students can engage with one another and with the faculty member. 

How long is each course?
Our mini-sessions (or terms) are 7.5 weeks long, and courses are offered in each mini. Each semester consists of 2 mini-sessions.
How many courses can I take in a mini-term?
We have structured our courses so students can take one course at a time; this is especially important for students balancing full-time employment. We do permit students to take a maximum of two courses in 1 mini-term (i.e. 6 credits over a 7.5 week period). While taking more than two courses in one semester may seem appealing, these online accelerated courses can be difficult to manage, especially while working full-time. In addition, taking more than one course in a mini session could cause conflicts in your weekly live sessions (i.e. they could be offered on the same day and time). 

What is a part-time course load vs. a full-time course load?
Part-time in SPS is defined as 3 credits (1 course) per semester, and full-time is defined as 6 or more credits (2 or more courses) per semester. Every course at SPS is 3 credits.
How fast can I earn a master's degree?
You can finish an SPS program in as little as 16 months if you take a course every mini semester*. If you need more time, that's okay too! We offer flexibility so you can go your own pace.
*This is for 30 credit hour programs only.
*This is for 30 credit hour programs only.