Healthcare and Nursing Administration
Overview
The Healthcare and Nursing Administration (HCNA) program prepares nurses for entry into management positions in healthcare organizations, and refines the skills of experienced nurse managers to mentor them for executive-level positions. The fully online program includes 315 practicum hours.
Out-of-state students applying for this program are strongly encouraged to discuss clinical requirements with the assistant dean of graduate programs. Clinical arrangements are not able to be made in all states. For more information, visit our professional licensure disclosure webpage.
What can I do with a degree in healthcare and nursing administration?
Graduates of the HCNA program are well prepared to guide and lead other nurses by becoming managers, leaders and executives in a variety of healthcare settings. Collaboration with other healthcare professionals will be essential to help transform patient care and improve outcomes.
Corporate Partnerships
Corporate partnerships provide convenient options for employees to complete their degree online while maximizing their tuition reimbursement.
Tuition and Fees
| Semester (hours) | Tuition | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall, Year 1 (6 hours) | $2,228 | $669 | $2,897 |
| Spring, Year 1 (6 hours) | 2,228 | 717 | 2,945 |
| Summer, Year 1 (3 hours) | 1,114 | 335 | 1,449 |
| Fall, Year 2 (6 hours) | 2,228 | 1,349* | 3,577 |
| Spring, Year 2 (6 hours) | 2,228 | 1,009* | 3,237 |
| Summer, Year 2 (3 hours) | 1,114 | 675* | 1,789 |
| Fall, Year 3 (3 hours) | 1,114 | 675* | 1,789 |
| Total (33 hours) | $12,253 | $5,429 | $17,682 |
*Includes an additional clinical programming fee of $340/clinical course.
Tuition and fees are based on 2023-2024 rates. Rates beyond summer 2024 are not yet approved and subject to change. Rates for future terms are provided only as an estimate.
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