PHSHA Graduate Program

Master of Science in Public, Human Service
& Health Administration
(PHSHA)

The PHSHA program is designed to provide the theoretical background and practical skills needed to administer public, social service and health care organizations.  Individuals considering careers as social service directors, government administrators, health care managers, arts directors, managers in higher education, law enforcement leaders, court administrators and similar fields will find this program valuable.  The program is available for both full-time and part-time students.  All core curriculum classes are offered in the evening.

How long is the program?
Graduate students taking two courses a semester may complete the program in about three years.  If the student takes one course a semester, completion of the degree will take about five years.  Courses must be completed within seven years of the student's initial registration.  To complete the program, a student must earn a minimum of 35 semester credits with a grade of "B" or higher on all courses submitted on the student's course plan.  At least 24 of the 35 credits must be earned through Minnesota State University Moorhead registration.   No more than 12 credits earned at other institutions may be counted towards graduation requirements.

For additional information contact:
Dr. Steven R. Bolduc, PHSHA Program Director

Minnesota State University Moorhead
1104 7th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56563