Benedictine University Online 
 
Reasons to choose Benedictine University:
- Among the top 50 private, non-profit, national doctoral/research universities in the US
- Founded more than 120 years ago and ranked in the top 30 among schools in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World ReportĘ
- Second largest MPH program in the State of Illinois
- Tuition Freeze: Tuition frozen at 2008 rates, valid through June 2010
Featured Programs from Benedictine University:
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Administration of Health Care Institutions - Master of Public Health
Benedictine University's Master of Public Health - Administration of Health Care Institutions program is designed for persons who currently work or intend to work in organizations engaged in the administration of health and medical care. Comprising its base are the core disciplines of management, statistics and epidemiology. Graduates from this program can be found in a wide variety of leadership roles in many different professional settings including hospitals, independent cardiac rehabilitation programs, agencies, schools, corporations and health clubs. In addition to professional preparation, the program also provides an excellent educational background for those who wish to pursue further study at the doctoral level. The certificate in Health Care Administration may be earned prior to completion of the MPH degree. This MPH degree is completed in 24 credits.
Courses in the Administration of Health Care Institutions MPH program include:
- Financial Planning in Health Care Organizations
- Health Policy
- Legal Aspects of Health Care Administration
- Management of Health Services Organizations
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Benedictine University's Disaster Management Certificate is designed for the widest spectrum of emergency response professionals including government officials, law enforcement, emergency services, public health, and other healthcare professionals. If you are an emergency responder, our curriculum will prepare you for multiple phases of disaster management including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. The Disaster Management certificate program requires 16 credit-hours and may be taken independent of the MPH degree or as part of it. Faculty with specific real-world expertise teach each course in ways that engage the working professional. Students will learn concepts, facts and skills that underlie effective disaster management. Emphasis is on practical knowledge that crosscuts the many professions that must coordinate their efforts to meet a crisis or an emergency. Students may apply their certificate credits to the MPH degree at Benedictine University.
Courses in the Disaster Management Certificate program include:
- Psychology and Sociology of Disasters
- Principles of Emergency and Disaster Management
- Disaster Assessment and Mitigation
- Disaster Management in Public Health
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Disaster Management - Master of Public Health
Benedictine University's Master of Public Health - Disaster Management program emphasizes the many skills necessary to meet the challenge of planning for, mitigating and recovering from disasters. This concentration is designed for the widest spectrum of health care professionals as well as officials in government, law enforcement and emergency services. It emphasizes skills necessary to prevent disasters from a health standpoint, assess risk, develop plans, communicate with various organizations and populations, and act in accordance with established models and practices and aid in recovery. Graduates from this program can be found in a wide variety of leadership roles in many different professional settings including hospitals, independent cardiac rehabilitation programs, agencies, schools, corporations and health clubs. In addition to professional preparation, the program also provides an excellent educational background for those who wish to pursue further study at the doctoral level. This MPH degree is completed in 24 credits.
Courses in the Disaster Management MPH program include:
- Disaster Assessment and Mitigation
- Principles of Emergency and Disaster Management
- Psychology and Sociology of Disasters
- Disaster Management in Public Health
- Health Care Safety Management
- Management of Health Services Organizations
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Health Administration - Master of Business Administration
Benedictine University offers a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Health Administration. According to the U.S. Department of Labor the demand for Health Services Managers is expected to grow faster than average for all occupations through 2012. The Online MBA in Health Administration examines how financial, legal and marketing activities are transformed when applied in health care organizations. Integration of the systemic view of U.S. healthcare into the decision-making process prepares students to become middle and senior level health executives who are able to combine analytic tools of business with an understanding and appreciation of the human side of healthcare. Graduates of the MBA in Health Administration will enter into healthcare management positions with the responsibility for planning, directing, supervising and delivering healthcare in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics and doctor's offices. The curriculum includes 16 courses, 13 required and three electives, totaling 64 quarter credit hours.
Courses in the Health Administration MBA program include:
- Managerial Accounting
- Managerial Economics
- Operations Management
- U.S. Health Care System
- Ethical & Political Issues in Public Health
- Epidemiology
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Health Education - Master of Public Health
The Health Education specialization of Benedictine University's Online Master of Public Health (MPH) prepares you to create educational programs on a range of public health topics and educate citizens about good health habits, plan and manage prevention, and help communities with educational intervention. Health educators engage in activities designed to change peoples behavior to healthier ways of life. Health educators plan and manage strategies in prevention and to promote health in the community through educational intervention. Course highlights include: Management of Health Services Organization, Legal Aspects in Health Care Administration, Community Health Education and Marketing of Health Services Organizations. The Health Education MPH is designed for students who participate in or lead health promotion activities in health departments, health maintenance organizations, hospitals, employee assistance programs, voluntary organizations, and social service agencies. This MPH degree requires 66 credits to complete.
Courses in the Health Education MPH program include:
- Cultural Context of Health Care in the U.S.
- Public Health Education Methods
- Community Health Education
- Professional Health Education Preparation
- Health Literacy
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Health Policy - Master of Public Health
The Health Policy specialization of Benedictine University's Online Master of Public Health (MPH) is designed for professionals who desire skills in Health Policy development. Health policy originates at many different levels in health care and professional organizations, and in government. It requires that the professional be able to assess the adequacy of current practices and to be able to recommend changes. Knowledge of the needs of society, the health professions, legal aspects of health care, cost effectiveness and management of information are key to policy development. Because policy is developed in an interdisciplinary setting, this concentration may appeal to a wide variety of professionals.
Our curriculum will prepare you for a career studying public health policy and infectious disease. You will be prepared to advise other healthcare professional on outbreaks, educate the public on protection, and conduct public policy research to limit the spread of disease. Course highlights include: Cultural Context of Health Care in the U.S., Management in Health Services Organizations, Health Policy and Government Regulations in the Health Care Industry. Our graduates develop knowledge of health professions, the legal aspects of healthcare, cost effectiveness, the needs of society, and management of information. This MPH program requires 66 credits to complete.
Courses in the Health Policy - MPH program include:
- Health Policy and Law
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - (HIPAA)
- Management in Health Services Organizations
- Legal Aspects of Health Care Administration
- Health Policy
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Nursing - Master of Science in Nursing
Our online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is preparing students to fill leadership roles including: Nurse Executive, Nurse Leader, Nurse Educator, Nurse Administrator, Care Coordinator, Case Manager, and Managed Care Consultant. We prepare our students with expert knowledge in leadership, education, administration, and global healthcare. They also have the opportunity to customize their education in non-traditional areas like finance, accounting, disaster management, organizational behavior, and many others.
As the healthcare industry continues to grow, there's an ongoing need for new leaders in the workplace. Through Benedictine's online MSN program, students can gain the vital skills they need to enhance their careers. With the flexibility of online, students can learn whenever, wherever they want. It's a great way to balance work, school and family responsibilities. With an online MSN degree from Benedictine University, students will be prepared to meet the demands of this fast-growing, rapidly changing industry.
Courses in the Nursing - MSN program include:
- Global Leadership: Foundations of Nursing and Health Care
- Ethical and Culturally Competent Health Care Professional
- Health Care Information Systems and Technology
- The Teacher Scholar, Administrator, Visionary Leader
- Measuring Quality in Health and Education Systems
- Management, Human Resources and Financial Planning in Health and Education Systems
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Public Health - Master of Public Health
The Benedictine University Online Master of Public Health program prepares professionals for the rapidly changing world of health care in a format that allows for continuation of work and outside obligations. Recognizing that the most desirable students are often the most professionally committed, the MPH program is designed for the working adult. Our program features flexible Web-based courses and online collaboration with faculty and fellow students. Students become broadly educated in the core disciplines of public health, and investigate the current needs of the profession as well as emerging trends. Public health professionals are at the forefront of the global effort to combat poverty, inequities, disease and epidemics. Dynamic and capable leaders are needed to guide communities toward a healthy future. Public health managers need to develop leadership in their fields today, and build their competencies as their careers progress. The MPH program requires a total of 66 quarter-hour credits.
Courses in the Public Health MPH program include:
- U.S. Health Care System
- Ethical and Political Issues in Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Environmental Health
- Methods of Research in Public Health
- Community Health Analysis
Benedictine University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC). |
