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HANDBOOK FOR STUDENTSMASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH CAREADMINISTRATION PROGRAMDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONCALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, BAKERSFIELD
NOTEThis handbook was developed and approved by the faculty of the Department ofPublic Policy and Administration. However, it is not a substitute for the currentcatalog of the California State University, Bakersfield but may include descriptionsthat promote higher and/or additional standards. Students are to be familiar with theofficial University policies delineated in the catalog. Some sections of the Universitycatalog may be quoted directly in this handbook, which is intended only as asupplement to the University catalog. The catalog is subject to change and revisionduring the current year and from year to year. See http://www.csub.edu/catalog/ forthe current edition.SPECIAL THANKSThe Departments of Social Work and Biology have both developed Studenthandbooks that provided guidance, structural components, and it some casesmaterials for this handbook. The Department of Public Policy and Administrationgratefully acknowledges the assistance.During the 2017/18 academic year Komal Kahlon, a graduate student in the Masterof Science Health Care Administration Program provide greatly appreciatedassistance in updating and adding to the Handbook.BJ Moore, PhDDirector, MS in HCAApproved August 2016Updated August 20192
Table of ContentsIMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND OFFICE LOCATIONS . 5ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2019/2020 . 6MISSION, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES . 8CSUB MISSION STATEMENT . 8Department of Public Policy and Administration Mission . 8Master of Science in Health Care Administration Program Mission . 8MSHCA Student Learning Objectives/Competencies . 8ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM . 9Admission Requirements . 9The Conditional Admission . 10Graduate Writing Exam . 10Admission Process . 11MS-HCA CURRICULUM . 12Elective Course Work . 12Internship or Practicum . 13Culminating Experience . 14Satisfaction or Waiving of Credits . 14PROGRAMS OF STUDY . 14DEGREE REQUIREMENTS . 15Credit and Academic Performance Requirements . 15Specified Plan of Study . 16Advancement to Graduate Candidacy. 16Completion of the Culminating Experience . 16Participation in Commencement Ceremonies (Hooding Ceremony) . 17TIME LIMITS AND CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT. 173
Time Limit for Completing the Program . 17Leave of Absence . 17Continuous Enrollment for Graduate Candidacy Standing . 17GUIDELINES FOR THE APPLIED RESEARCH PROJECT . 18The Research Process. 18The Committee Members . 18Writing Guidelines . 19STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS, & ORGANIZATIONS . 19BPA Graduate Lab . 19Pi Alpha Alpha and Alpha Chi . 19ACHE . 19PPA Student Club . 19STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT . 20Academic Integrity . 20Principles of Academic Freedom . 20Philosophy Regarding Academic Freedom in the Classroom . 21Sexual Harassment Policy . 21Student Complaint and Grievance Procedures . 22APPENDICIES . 23Change of Name/Contact Information . 24Thesis Proposal Approval Form . 25Sample Thesis Title Page . 26MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION . 27ADVANCING TO CANDIDACY . 27Master’s Thesis Holistic Scoring Guide (Content) . 28Master’s Thesis Holistic Scoring Guide (Writing [GWAR]) . 294
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND OFFICELOCATIONSPROGRAM RELATEDDepartment of Public Policy and Administration (661) 654-3406BDC 217Chandra Commuri, Department ChairEmail: ccommuri@csub.edu(661) 654-6217BDC A110BJ Moore, MS-HCA Program DirectorEmail: bjmoore@csub.edu(661) 654-3026BDC A129Belen Mendiola, Academic AdvisorE-mail bmendiola@csub.edu(661) 654-3099BPA SSCTBA, Administrative Support Coord.E-mail(661) 654-3406BPA A 217Carmen Padilla, Admissions CoordinatorE-mail cpadilla@csub.edu(661) 654-6988SA 7Adrianne Silva, Coordinator of Grad.Programs for BPA(661) 654-2757BDC A 120Kelly Proffer, International Admissions Coord.(661) 654-6755BDC C400DEPARTMENT FACULTYJinping SunEmail: jsun2@csub.edu(661) 654-6217BPA A 110R. Steven DanielsE-mail: rdaniels@csub.edu(661) 654-3406BPA A 116Craig KelseyEmail: ckelsey@csub.edu(661) 654-3955BPA A 115Thomas MartinezEmail: tmartinez@csub.edu(661) 654-3064BPA A 104Tony PallittoEmail tpallitto@csub.edu(661) 654- 4033BPA A 1065
California State University, BakersfieldAcademic Calendar 2019/2020Fall Semester, 2019April 02April 22April 29April 29May 17May 17Jun 12 - 13June 24August 19August 26August 26September 02September 04September 04September 04September 23September 23September 23September 23September 23September 23October 14October 16October 28November 04November 04November 08November 11Nov 28 - 29Dec 02 - 06December 10December 10December 11Dec 12 - 18Dec 19 - 20.Academic Advising for Continuing Students Begins (for Summer 2019 & Fall 2019)Registration for Continuing Students Begins (for Summer 2019 and Fall 2019)Academic Advising for New Students Begins (for Fall 2019)Registration for New Students Begins (for Fall 2019)Deadline to Apply for Fall 2019 Graduation (Graduates)Deadline to Apply for Spring 2020 Graduation (Undergraduates)Orientation for First-Time Freshmen (for Fall 2019)Orientation for Transfer Students (for Fall 2019)ALL FACULTY DUE ON CAMPUSFirst Day of ClassesSchedule Adjustment Period BeginsHOLIDAY - Labor Day – Campus ClosedLast Day to Add ClassesLast Day to Change between Audit and Letter GradingLast Day of Schedule Adjustment PeriodCensus DayLast Day to Change between Credit/No-credit and Letter GradingLast Day to Withdraw from Classes without a "W" being recordedDeadline to Apply for Spring 2020 Graduation (Graduates)Deadline to Apply for Summer 2020 Graduation (Undergraduates & Graduates)Deadline to Apply for Fall 2020 Graduation (Undergraduates)Academic Advising for Continuing Students Begins (for Spring 2020)Campus-wide Emergency Evacuation DayRegistration for Continuing Students Begins (for Spring 2020)Academic Advising for New Students Begins (for Spring 2020)Registration for New Students Begins (for Spring 2020)Last Day to Withdraw from Classes for a Serious and Compelling ReasonHOLIDAY - Veterans Day Observed - Campus ClosedHOLIDAY - Thanksgiving - Campus ClosedSOCI WeekLast Day of ClassesLast Day to Submit Completed Thesis / DissertationReading DayExamination PeriodGrades DueFall Semester Break: December 23, 2019 - January 16, 2020In addition to our Fall Semester listed above, CSUB's Extended Education offers classes during WinterIntersession. The Intersession begins January 2, 2020 and ends January 17, 2020. Call the ExtendedEducation at (661) 654-2441 for detailed information regarding their course offerings and schedules6
California State University, BakersfieldAcademic Calendar 2019/2020Spring Semester, 2019September 23September 23September 23October 14October 28November 04November 04January 17January 20January 21January 21January 30January 30January 30February 17February 17February 17March 23March 31April 06April 08. . . . . . Deadline to Apply for Spring 2020 Graduation (Graduates). . . . . . Deadline to Apply for Summer 2020 Graduation (Undergraduates & Graduates). . . . . . Deadline to Apply for Fall 2020 Graduation (Undergraduates). . . . . . Academic Advising for Continuing Students Begins (for Spring 2020). . . . . . Registration for Continuing Students Begins (for Spring 2020). . . . . . Academic Advising for New Students Begins (for Spring 2020). . . . . . Registration for New Students Begins (for Spring 2020). . . . . . ALL FACULTY DUE ON CAMPUS. . . . . . HOLIDAY - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Campus Closed. . . . . . First Day of Classes. . . . . . Last Day of Schedule Adjustment Period. . . . . . Last Day to Add Classes. . . . . . Last Day to Change between Audit and Letter Grading. . . . . . Last Day of Schedule Adjustment Period. . . . . . Census Day. . . . . . Last Day to Change between Credit/No-credit and Letter Grading. . . . . . Last Day to Withdraw from Classes without a "W" being recorded. . . . . . Academic Advising for Continuing Students Begins (for Summer 2020 & Fall 2020). . . . . . HOLIDAY - Cesar Chavez Day Observed - Campus Closed. . . . . . Last Day to Withdraw from Classes for a Serious and Compelling Reason. . . . . . Campus-wide Emergency Evacuation DaySpring Semester Break: April 13, 2020 – April 19, 2020April 20April 20April 27April 27May 11May 11May 11May 11May 12May 13 - 19May 20 - 22May 22May 25. . . . . . Registration for Continuing Students Begins (for Summer 2020 & Fall 2020). . . . . . SOCI Week. . . . . . Academic Advising for New Students Begins (for Fall 2020). . . . . . Registration for New Students Begins (for Fall 2020). . . . . . Last Day to Submit Completed Thesis / Dissertation. . . . . . Last Day of Classes. . . . . . Deadline to Apply for Fall 2020 Graduation (Graduates). . . . . . Deadline to Apply for Spring 2021 Graduation (Undergraduates). . . . . . Study/Reading Days. . . . . . Examination Period. . . . . . Grades Due. . . . . . Commencement. . . . . . HOLIDAY - Memorial Day – Campus Closed7
MISSION, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVESCSUB MISSION STATEMENTCalifornia State University, Bakersfield is a comprehensive public university committedto offering excellent undergraduate and graduate programs that advance the intellectualand personal development of its students. An emphasis on student learning isenhanced by a commitment to scholarship, diversity, service, global awareness, andlife-long learning. The University collaborates with partners in the community to increasethe region's overall educational level, enhance its quality of life, and support itseconomic development rtment of Public Policy and Administration MissionThe Department of Public Policy and Administration at California State University atCSU Bakersfield will foster and improve critical thinking, communication, leadership,management, and ethical reasoning to present and future managers in government,nonprofit, and healthcare organizations within the San Joaquin Valley. The critical skillslearned from this curriculum will promote managers in the government, nonprofit, andhealth care sectors to exercise governance in an inclusive and socially responsiblemanner.Master of Science in Health Care Administration Program MissionThis degree program is designed to develop evidence-based reflective practitioners formiddle management and administrative positions in organizations--local and globalinterprofessional environments that promote health for individuals and populations.Students complete 36 units of prescribed course work including an internship andapplied research project. All students also complete the Department requirement for anapplied service experience and the CSU GWAR requirement. Students with at least twoyears of supervisory experience in health care may be eligible to satisfy the internshiprequirement but will need to replace the units. The Program Director usually makes thisdecision during the admission process.MSHCA Student Learning Objectives/CompetenciesThe program faculty has adopted the following statements of competencies from avariety of academic and professional bodies including the CSUB Graduate ProgramLearning Objectives. The competencies are expressed as general themes. Theobjectives will vary yearly as different aspects of the themes are addressed. Theseprogram objectives influence course objectives, and they are measured via a systematicevaluation process. The yearly Assessment Plan is available in the Appendix.8
Competency 1: Students will develop competency in broad integrativeknowledge.Examples of aspects to be assessed might include the knowledge, skills andabilities associated with scientific processes, the history and practice of thediscipline, effects of other institutional influences (political, economic, social), andapplicable theories. As important are demonstration of skills in team processesand personal interactions.Competency 2: Students will develop competency in the specializedknowledge of health care administration.Examples of aspects to be assessed might include knowledge of health caresystems, the effects of political and economic processes, strategical andoperational management, health care and organizational theories, and the abilityto recognize and resolve ethical dilemmas.Competency 3: Students will develop competency in critical thinking.Examples of aspects to be assessed are the ability to interpret and apply theory,structure problems, organize and defend an argument, analyze ethical dilemmas,communicate orally, evaluate information, develop focused, coherent, andgrammatically correct written communications, and develop action plans andchange strategies to promote health for a diverse public.Competency 4: Students will demonstrate competency in applying learning.Examples of aspects to be assessed include the ability to develop, conduct andreport social science research, analyze case studies, develop strategic plans,perform CQI, and successfully complete an internship or practicum that includes aform or operational or project management.ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAMAdmission Requirements1. The Department of Public Policy and Administration requires a minimum of anearned baccalaureate degree for admission to the MS HCA program. For degreesearned in the United States, this means the degree is from an institutionaccredited by one of the six regional accrediting associations2. A cumulative undergraduate GPA of not less than 3.00 (on a four point (scale).3. For applicants with a grade point average less than 3.0, two letters ofrecommendation (at least one academic) and other relevant material aboutprofessional qualifications and experience are required4. For international students completion of all requirements including a TOEFLscore of 550 (paper), 213 (computer), or 79 (internet exam), or an ILLTS score ofat least 7. See www.csub/internationalprograms9
International students must submit foreign transcripts in the original language anda certified evaluation o
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