466 Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Dr. Yasmen Simonian, Dean The Weber State University Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions, in cooperation with affiliated clinical facilities and other departments on the campus, offers an expanding program for the education and training of health care professionals. The programs emphasize an integration of basic sciences, discipline-specific skills and knowledge, clinical experiences, and liberal arts which enable the graduate to make a maximum contribution to patient care as a member of the health care team. All of the health and medical science education programs in the Dumke College of Health Professions share a common core curriculum. Students have the unique opportunity to meet and work together in their early semesters of study, learning to apply the basic biomedical sciences and foster the team concept of health care to patient needs. Associate Dean: Dr. Ken Johnson Location: Marriott Allied Health Bldg, Suite 401 Telephone Contact: Ann Gessel 801-626-7117 Admissions Advisement: 801-626-6128 Department Chairs Dental Hygiene: Ms. Stephanie Bossenberger 801-626-6451 Emergency Care and Rescue: Mr. Jeff Grunow 801-626-6521 Health Sciences: Mr. Kraig Chugg 801-626-6505 Health Administrative Services: Ms. Pat Shaw 801-626-7242 Medical Laboratory Sciences: Mr. Scott Wright 801-626-6118 School of Nursing: Ms. Susan Thornock 801-626-6142 Radiologic Sciences: Dr. Robert Walker 801-626-7156 Respiratory Therapy: Dr. Paul Eberle 801-626-7071 Certifications are offered in Medical Laboratory Assistant, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Emergency Medical Technician, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy and Radiologic Sciences (including emphases listed under Advanced Radiography and other Emphases program.) Master of Health Administration Program Health Administrative Services Department Chair: Pat Shaw Masters of Health Administration Program Director: Carla Wiggins Enrollment Director: Macey Buker 801-626-7254 Location: Marriott Allied Health Building, Rm 301 Telephone Contact: Marzzieh Islami 801-626-7242 Web Site: weber.edu/mha The Master of Health Administration (MHA) program will prepare students for a career leading to executive leadership positions in the healthcare industry. It is specifically intended for individuals with leadership experience who want to further their careers. The MHA program is designed to enhance management, interpersonal, and organization skills and abilities. The program also strives to instill students with a desire and skills that focus on self-development, critical thinking and lifelong learning. Master of Health Administration (MHA) Minimum Admission Requirements • A Bachelor's Degree* • GPA of 2.7 on a 4.o scale • GMAT or GRE scores** • At least two years of supervisory experience • Practicing physicians may be admitted without the GMAT/GRE or supervisory requirement * Students with degrees other than health administration or business administration may be required to take leveling courses in statistics, financial and managerial accounting, and managerial economics. These courses, if required, must be completed prior to enrolling in MHA 6250 and/or MHA 6320. ** Significant weight is given to GRE aptitude scores of verbal reasoning with a minimum of 153 and quantitative reasoning minimum of 144, or a GMAT aptitude score of at least 500. However, indications of academic ability as expressed by undergraduate grade point average and professional experience will be of greater importance than specific undergraduate background and GMAT/GRE scores. Practicing physicians may be admitted without the GMAT/ GRE or supervisory requirement. Students considering an additional MBA should take the GMAT. Grade Requirements To receive a Master of Health Administration degree, the student must complete all courses in the MHA program with a grade of "C" or higher, and maintain an overall program GPA of 2.7 or higher. Leveling Courses • HIM 3200 - Epidemiology and Bio statistics Credits: (3) or equivalent • MBA 6020 - Financial and Managerial Accounting Credits: (3) • MBA 6040 - Managerial Economics Credits: (3) Course Requirements for MHA Required Courses (36 credit hours) • MHA 6000 - Health Systems & the Healthcare Economy Credits: (3) • MHA 6100 - Leading & Managing People in Health Care Credits: (3) • MHA 6200 - Health Behavior and Managerial Epidemiology Credits: (3) • MHA 6240 - Human Resources Management in Healthcare Credits: (3) • MHA 6250 - Health Care Finance Credits: (3) Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog