Details: MHA to MA in Aging Studies

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Wichita State’s online Master of Health Administration (MHA) to Master of Arts (MA) in aging studies program gives students holding an MHA a way to also complete a MA in aging studies in a reasonable timeframe, leading to increased knowledge and skills specific to senior living management — and more career options within long-term care.

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Making your graduate education affordable

In addition to scholarships and financial aid, more than 30 percent of full-time graduate students hold assistantships or departmental fellowships amounting to more than $4 million each year.

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Admission to the program

For admission into the MHA to MA in aging studies program, you must:


  • Be admitted to the WSU Graduate School
  • Meet additional College of Health Professions requirements

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Admission requirements

Inside the Program

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Aging Studies students personalize their career path

Students in health administration acquire real-world experience and exposure to the profession through practicum placement in a health service organization.

The practicum can be completed within the student’s local community, expanding opportunities for networking and potential career placement in a location of their choosing.

Mentorship with advisory board members and alumni provides additional connection for professional growth and engagement in the field.

Curriculum

Students completing the Master of Health Administration (MHA) can apply up to 12 credit hours to the MA in aging studies program. This allows students to complete both programs by taking 61 credit hours of coursework. The MHA program must be successfully completed before the student can be admitted to the aging studies program.

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Careers

A master’s degree in aging studies allows you to move beyond entry-level positions, opening the door for advancement in a growing field. Already a working professional? Acquire age-related knowledge and skills to connect your career to aging studies. This flexible online program is ideal for licensed social workers, health professionals such as nurses and dental hygienists, and those in the field of communication sciences, exercise science, psychology, business and education.

Explore how Aging Studies alumni are contributing to the field every day.

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