NEW MASTER OF HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM

York University received official approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to launch a Master of Health Care Administration (MHA) program this fall. Designed for adult learners with a bachelor's degree in any discipline, this 36-credit-hour program will prepare students for professional management positions within health care institutions, including hospitals, clinics, care centers, pharmaceuticals, insurance, and other service providers.

The program integrates a pragmatic approach to the pedagogy of healthcare management systems, health policy, and public health. Students acquire a strong conceptualization of business analytics, finance, leadership, and strategies to utilize in managing healthcare venues.

York University's master's programs are 100% online and asynchronous, meaning that students can accomplish things on their own time, free of designated classtime restrictions. The two-year program will include twelve courses and will cover a broad range of leadership and administrative topics including health care management, health care systems, health care law, marketing, economics, ethics, crisis communication, team building, and evaluation.

Provost Shannon Leinen said, “We were so thankful to have organizations like our Chamber of Commerce, York Chiropractic Acupuncture and Massage, York General Hospital, Henderson Health Care, and York County Development Corporation support us as the accreditors talked about the need in health care for better prepared, business-minded leaders.”

For more information about the Master of Health Care Administration program or other online programs, contact YU Online & Graduate Admissions at 402-363-5709 or online@york.edu.

York University registrar's office finalized the Fall 2024 enrollment at 526, which includes 173 new students on campus, representing the largest incoming class in more than a decade. Total numbers include everyone enrolled in on-campus and online programs, along with YU students in the Second Chance program.

Roni Miller, vice president for enrollment said, “We are thrilled with the number of new students and the obvious talent and energy they bring to campus. I am also pleased that our enrollment includes students from 38 states and 26 countries. As nearly half of our students are people of color, the varied backgrounds on campus make York University among the most diverse schools in the state of Nebraska. Our university is alive and it can be seen and felt in the classrooms, chapel, sporting events or just seen as you walk across campus. This continues to be a great place for students to be challenged and grow spiritually.”

Professional and pre-professional programs continue to lead enrollment with business, biology and education majors comprising nearly two-thirds of the student body. The Bible and Ministry Department saw exponential growth, almost tripling its size compared to two years ago.

York University Online continues to be a significant component of the institution with students enrolled throughout the nation in one of the school's graduate degree options. Along with undergraduate options, there are also online dual-credit programs for high school students.

Not included in the institutional numbers reported is the university's dual enrollment program which enrolled 99 students. n