By: The Capella University Editorial Team
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Professionals from all backgrounds find themselves drawn to policy work.
A nurse who sees the same staffing problem on every shift may want to fix it at the policy level. An insurance representative may want to influence public health strategy. A clinic manager may want a say in the rules that shape patient care.
Would you rather lead a healthcare organization through policy, or shape policy from a public health perspective?
Someone has to balance the budget, keep the schedule staffed and make sure the hospital follows the rules that govern patient care. That’s a healthcare administrator.
Capella’s Master of Health Administration (MHA) prepares you to lead where healthcare and policy meet. You’ll learn to guide an organization through change, bring a team together around a shared goal and make decisions with patients, communities and clinicians in mind.
Graduates can explore roles in a range of settings, including:
Job titles to explore include:
These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure, certifications and/or other designations along with a degree. Because many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
Public health professionals work to stop outbreaks before they spread, reduce environmental hazards and get communities ready for emergencies. If that’s the kind of work you want to do, Capella’s Master of Public Health (MPH) can help you gain the skills and knowledge to make an impact. You’ll learn how disease spreads, why some communities are healthier than others and how to build programs that close those gaps. Two practicums put you alongside public health professionals in your own community, and you’ll learn to advocate for policies that broaden access to quality care.
Graduates can explore roles in a range of settings, including:
Job titles to explore include:
These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure, certifications and/or other designations along with a degree. Because many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
Both degrees put you in the room where healthcare policy is carried out or shaped. The better fit depends on whether you want to work inside a healthcare organization or in the community. Compare the programs, then decide which one lines up with your professional goals.
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