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Professionals earn Master's and maintain careers at same time.
Health Progress (Saint Louis, Mo.)
|April 9, 1988
Summary
The Executive Program in Health Administration offers a master's degree using blended learning. This program accommodates working professionals through computer conferencing and limited on-campus sessions.
Area of Science:
- Health Administration Education
- Executive Education Programs
- Distance Learning in Health Services
Background:
- Traditional graduate programs often conflict with professionals' career and family obligations.
- There is a need for flexible educational models in health administration.
- The University of Colorado at Denver and Western Network for Education in Health Administration identified this gap.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Executive Program in Health Administration.
- To describe a flexible master's degree program designed for working professionals.
- To highlight the innovative delivery methods used in the program.
Main Methods:
- A blended learning approach combining computer conferencing and coursework.
- Limited on-campus residencies (11 weeks over 25 months).
- Utilized computer technology for instruction, assignments, testing, and communication.
Main Results:
- Students can pursue a Master of Science in Health Administration while managing professional and personal commitments.
- The program facilitates interaction between students and faculty through digital platforms.
- Study groups and collaborative learning are supported via computer conferencing.
Conclusions:
- The Executive Program in Health Administration successfully accommodates busy professionals.
- Blended learning models can effectively deliver advanced health administration education.
- Technology integration enhances student engagement and program accessibility.
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