HANDBOOK FOR STUDENTS MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, BAKERSFIELD NOTE This handbook was developed and approved by the faculty of the Department of Public Policy and Administration. However, it is not a substitute for the current catalog of the California State University, Bakersfield but may include descriptions that promote higher and/or additional standards. Students are to be familiar with the official University policies delineated in the catalog. Some sections of the University catalog may be quoted directly in this handbook, which is intended only as a supplement to the University catalog. The catalog is subject to change and revision during the current year and from year to year. See http://www.csub.edu/catalog/ for the current edition. SPECIAL THANKS The Departments of Social Work and Biology have both developed Student handbooks that provided guidance, structural components, and it some cases materials for this handbook. The Department of Public Policy and Administration gratefully acknowledges the assistance. During the 2017/18 academic year Komal Kahlon, a graduate student in the Master of Science Health Care Administration Program provide greatly appreciated assistance in updating and adding to the Handbook. BJ Moore, PhD Director, MS in HCA Approved August 2016 Updated August 2019 2 Table of Contents IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND OFFICE LOCATIONS ......................................................... 5 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2019/2020 ........................................................................................................... 6 MISSION, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES ...................................................................................................... 8 CSUB MISSION STATEMENT ................................................................................................................................... 8 Department of Public Policy and Administration Mission ...................................................................................... 8 Master of Science in Health Care Administration Program Mission ....................................................................... 8 MSHCA Student Learning Objectives/Competencies .............................................................................................. 8 ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM ................................................................................................................ 9 Admission Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 9 The Conditional Admission .................................................................................................................................. 10 Graduate Writing Exam ....................................................................................................................................... 10 Admission Process ............................................................................................................................................... 11 MS-HCA CURRICULUM ............................................................................................................................ 12 Elective Course Work ........................................................................................................................................... 12 Internship or Practicum ....................................................................................................................................... 13 Culminating Experience ....................................................................................................................................... 14 Satisfaction or Waiving of Credits ........................................................................................................................ 14 PROGRAMS OF STUDY ............................................................................................................................ 14 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 15 Credit and Academic Performance Requirements ................................................................................................ 15 Specified Plan of Study ........................................................................................................................................ 16 Advancement to Graduate Candidacy .................................................................................................................. 16 Completion of the Culminating Experience .......................................................................................................... 16 Participation in Commencement Ceremonies (Hooding Ceremony) .................................................................... 17 TIME LIMITS AND CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT................................................................................... 17 3 Time Limit for Completing the Program ............................................................................................................... 17 Leave of Absence ................................................................................................................................................. 17 Continuous Enrollment for Graduate Candidacy Standing ................................................................................... 17 GUIDELINES FOR THE APPLIED RESEARCH PROJECT ..................................................................... 18 The Research Process........................................................................................................................................... 18 The Committee Members .................................................................................................................................... 18 Writing Guidelines ............................................................................................................................................... 19 STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS, & ORGANIZATIONS .................................................................... 19 BPA Graduate Lab ................................................................................................................................................ 19 Pi Alpha Alpha and Alpha Chi ............................................................................................................................... 19 ACHE .................................................................................................................................................................... 19 PPA Student Club ................................................................................................................................................. 19 STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT ............................................................................................................... 20 Academic Integrity ............................................................................................................................................... 20 Principles of Academic Freedom .......................................................................................................................... 20 Philosophy Regarding Academic Freedom in the Classroom ................................................................................ 21 Sexual Harassment Policy .................................................................................................................................... 21 Student Complaint and Grievance Procedures ..................................................................................................... 22 APPENDICIES ............................................................................................................................................ 23 Change of Name/Contact Information ................................................................................................................. 24 Thesis Proposal Approval Form ............................................................................................................................ 25 Sample Thesis Title Page ...................................................................................................................................... 26 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION .................................................................................... 27 ADVANCING TO CANDIDACY ................................................................................................................................ 27 Master’s Thesis Holistic Scoring Guide (Content) ................................................................................................. 28 Master’s Thesis Holistic Scoring Guide (Writing [GWAR]) .................................................................................... 29 4 IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND OFFICE LOCATIONS PROGRAM RELATED Department of Public Policy and Administration (661) 654-3406 BDC 217 Chandra Commuri, Department Chair (661) 654-6217 BDC A110 Email: [email protected] BJ Moore, MS-HCA Program Director (661) 654-3026 BDC A129 Email: [email protected] Belen Mendiola, Academic Advisor (661) 654-3099 BPA SSC E-mail [email protected] TBA, Administrative Support Coord. (661) 654-3406 BPA A 217 E-mail Carmen Padilla, Admissions Coordinator (661) 654-6988