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Professional Affiliations
Professional identity is important to career development. The University has a student chapter in the Higher Education Network of the American College of Healthcare Executives on campus, and
membership is available to any student accepted into the graduate
Health Administration Program.
Students in the Program are required to join a professional
organization for health care administrators such as the American College
of Healthcare Executives, Medical Group Management Association, American
College of Medical Group Administrators, Healthcare Financial Management
Association, American Public Health Association, American Academy of
Medical Administrators, or Association for Health Care Administrators.
Academic advisors can provideinformation about these organizations.
Regional American College ofHealthcare Executives (ACHE) professional conference held at TheUniversity of Scranton
Regional Health Care Organizations
An extensive array of health care organizations exists in Northeastern
PA, including: Mercy Health Systems, Allied Services, Community Medical
Center, Geisinger Health System, Greater Hazleton St. Joseph Medical
Center, Northeast Regional Cancer Institute , CIGNA Health Care, Genesis Elder Care,
Scranton Counseling Center, Midvalley Hospital, Moses Taylor Hospital,
Heritage Alliance, Green RidgeNursing Home, Inner Harmony Wellness
Center, Marian Community Hospital, BlueCross of NEPA, and numerous
medical group practices. They support the Program and provide many
opportunities for its students and alumni. Many regional health care
administrators serve as guest speakers, field work preceptors,
and external mentors.
Local hospital executive speakingin class as guest lecturer
International Partnerships
Since 1995, the Department and the MHA Program have developed
international partnerships in Central Europe, Eastern Europe, and Asia.
Opportunities existfor faculty-student exchanges and study abroad
experiences. International faculty offer guest lectures in classes, a
Graduate Assistant position is devoted to international projects, and
students are encouraged to expand their global awareness with
other cultures. Specific course work in the curriculum offers additional
opportunities for students to study and engage in international
activities.
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