The Doctor of Health in Administration (DHA) program is specifically designed to prepare individuals with the theoretical foundations, critical analytic skills, applied skills and practical expertise to be effective healthcare leaders. This cutting edge, academically sound, research and practice-based program utilizes an online delivery format,​ combined with occasional intensive face-to-face seminars which provide the ultimate combination of academic rigor and practical convenience. Central Michigan University is a fully accredited institution; and the DHA program provides a theory to application approach to the study of topics and research that are critical and relevant to healthcare executives who are leading healthcare organizations in the 21st Century. As an application, yet research-based degree, this program builds and expands knowledge, analytic abilities, and skills by evaluating current practices, revising or developing strategies for success, and adding to the scholarly base of applied healthcare administration research. The use of online delivery for the courses, combined with occasional face-to-face seminars provides an effective yet flexible way to complete your doctoral program.

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