Educational Opportunities
Master of Health Administration
Lead in the ever-changing health care system
The Ohio University Master of Health Administration (MHA) online program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to develop strategic leaders. By expanding their level of business acumen and strategic leadership skills, MHA online graduates are able to create innovative solutions and adapt and lead in the ever-changing health care system.
For additional information contact Dr. RuthAnn Althaus.
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Global Health Certificate
Gain a global perspective on health care
The Global Health Certificate Program is a 19-credit-hour program that offers a unique inter-professional opportunity for undergraduate students interested in gaining a global perspective on health care through coursework and a two-week capstone/field experience. Faculty from 15 disciplines and five colleges collaborated to create the Global Health Certificate.
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Gerontology Certificate
Meet the needs of the aging population
This program is designed for students who want to gain knowledge and skills for a career that involves working with the elderly. Since the knowledge and research associated with aging overlaps a variety of disciplines, the coursework spans several Ohio University academic departments. Health care, social services, recreation, mental health, education, administration and business are examples of service areas that employ large numbers of persons working with the aging population.
For additional information contact Julie Brown
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Graduate Certificate in Clinical Informatics
Make a difference in patient care
The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Informatics will fulfill the needs of students and professionals in the workforce to manage health information towards improving patient care.
For additional information contact Michael Kushnick.
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Diabetes Certificate
Better understand diabetes
The Diabetes Certificate is a 17-credit-hour program that provides a unique opportunity for students to learn about diabetes from a multidisciplinary perspective. This program is designed to reach beyond the classroom through interactive learning to help students better understand diabetes, as it becomes increasingly prevalent both locally and nationally. A graduate-level program will be available in 2015.
For additional information contact Jennifer Yoder.
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Certificate in Bioinformatics
Focus on Biology and Computer Science
Bioinformatics, which combines biology with computer science, is a rapidly growing discipline that arose out of a need to rapidly expand and critique large volumes of biological data, especially in the area of genomics. Modern biological and biomedical research involves a significant informatics component. The certificate in Bioinformatics provides students with the necessary background, to allow them to pursue the study and analysis of large data sets.
For additional information contact Dr. Lonnie Welch.
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