Degree Options
Comparison of Degree Options Offered at UAB
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MSHA only |
MSHA/MSHI |
MSHA/MBA |
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Total credit hours |
71 hours |
91 hours |
92 hours |
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# of MSHA Electives |
2 |
0 |
1 |
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Duration/time on the UAB campus |
22 months |
22 months |
22 months |
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Total duration of graduate program |
33 months |
33 months |
33 months |
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Is an administrative residency required? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Is the summer internship required? |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Will I have a graduate degree before I begin my residency? |
No, you will receive the MSHA degree when you successfully complete the administrative residency/fellowship component. |
Yes, you will obtain the MSHI degree when you complete the didactic portion and the MSHA degree when you complete the residency component. |
Yes, you will obtain the MBA degree upon successful completion of the course work/ didactic portion and the MSHA degree when you successfully complete the residency component. |
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Can I complete the Certificate in Healthcare Financial Management? |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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Can I complete the Certificate in Gerontology? |
Yes |
Possibly with prior planning |
Possibly with prior planning |
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Do I qualify for Post-Graduate Fellowships? |
Some but not all |
Yes |
Yes |
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