2013-2014 University Catalog
■ Health Administration and Policy
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Phone: 703-993-1929
web: hap.gmu.edu/
Faculty
Professors: Hadley (associate dean for finance and planning), Kluger, Maddox (chair), Meiners, Nichols (Center for Health Policy Research and Ethics, director)
Associate Professors: Eckenwiler, Cuellar, Giang, Gimm, Helmchen, Kitsantas, Perlin
Assistant Professors: Carle, Cantiello, Min, Nambisan, Wojtusiak, Yang
Instructors: Henderson, Shiver
Research Instructor: Debold
The mission of the Department of Health Administration and Policy (HAP) is to provide innovative education, service and research that contribute to improving the quality of care and delivery of healthcare services. The department accomplishes this mission by preparing professionals for careers as executives and managers in acute and ambulatory care and senior housing/assisted living organizations, as well as specialists in health informatics, healthcare risk management, and health policy.
The research and scholarly activities of the department contribute to basic and applied knowledge about the organization, management, financing, and performance of U.S. health systems and public health services; the development and management of health information systems; and the development and analysis of evidence-based U.S. health policy to foster innovation and public accountability and contribute to ensuring access to cost-effective, high-quality health services. The Department works with consumers, stakeholders, students, faculty, alumni, research funders, and the community to ensure rigorous, relevant educational programs (including post-graduate professional development), service activities, and the development and timely dissemination of research. Part-time students are encouraged to take at least 6 credits per semester to promote timely completion of the program.
Course Work
The Health Administration and Policy Department offers course work designated HAP in the Courses section of this catalog. ProgramsUndergraduate Degree(s)Undergraduate Minor(s)Master’s Degree(s)Master’s Level Certificate(s)
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