2004-06 IUPUI Campus Bulletin

Joint Master's Degrees

Master of Health Administration-Doctor of Jurisprudence (M.H.A.-J.D.)

The School of Public and Environmental Affairs and the School of Law-Indianapolis have established a four-year, full-time program for the combined study of law and health administration. This course of study addresses the need for professionals who understand the legal and administrative frameworks necessary to function successfully as a health lawyer or a health services administrator.

The Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) and the Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) are awarded when the student meets the degree requirements of each school. All courses are offered on the Indianapolis campus. Successful completion of this rigorous 125.5 credit hour program provides the graduate sufficient depth and breadth in each discipline to be able to function effectively in the swiftly changing health field.

The delivery of health care and health services is the second largest industry in the United States, accounting for almost 14 percent of the gross national product. The importance of health care to our citizens has long been obvious.

What has become more apparent recently, however, is the growing impact of case law, statutes, and regulations on access to and availability of care; on the delivery of health care services; and, increasingly, on decisions relating to the appropriateness of individual treatment. For this reason, the Schools of Law and Public and Environmental Affairs have sought jointly to develop a strong academic curriculum to address the educational needs of health lawyers and health service administration executives as they seek to serve the public's needs.

Admissions

Applicants must apply for admission to each school and must meet the admission criteria published in each school's bulletin. Normally, applicants should apply to both the School of Law-Indianapolis and the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at the same time. However, a person enrolled in the School of Law may apply for admission to the Graduate Program in Health Administration up to the end of the second year of law study (approximately 57 credit hours). A student formally enrolled in the study of health administration may seek admission to the School of Law-Indianapolis up to the end of the first year of full-time study leading to the award of the Master of Health Administration (approximately 30 hours of graduate credit).

Academic Standing Grade point averages in the School of Law-Indianapolis and the School of Public and Environmental Affairs are computed separately. To continue in the joint program, the student must meet the academic standards in each school. A student failing in one school but meeting academic standards in the other may complete course work for the degree in the school in which the student is able to meet the academic standards. Such completion must be according to the same conditions (credit hours, residency, etc.) required of regular (noncombination) degree candidates. Students are eligible for honors in each school based on the criteria of each school.

Residency The student customarily completes the first 34 credit hours in the School of Law-Indianapolis. Thereafter, the student divides the remaining course work between the two schools, taking health administration courses and law courses concurrently. Thus, the student has a continuing educational experience in both schools.

Program Requirements--(125.5 credit hours)

Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) Requirements--(43.5 credit hours)

Students must complete 43.5 credit hours distributed among the M.H.A. required core, electives, and a joint research paper.

Required Courses (34.5 credit hours):

SPEA H501	U.S. Health Care: Systems, Policies, and Ethical Challenges	(3 cr.)
SPEA H502	Developing Strategic Capability	(3 cr.)
SPEA H507	Management of Individual and Group Behavior	(3 cr.)
SPEA H508	Managing Health Care Accounting Information for Decision Making	(3 cr.)
SPEA H509	Financial Management Principles of Health Care	(3 cr.)
SPEA H510	Health Services Financial Management	(3 cr.)
SPEA H514	Health Economics	(3 cr.)
SPEA H521	Management Science for Health Services Administration	(3 cr.)
SPEA H623	Health Care Applications of Strategic Management	(3 cr.)
SPEA H628	Health Care Information Systems	(3 cr.)
BUS M540	Service Marketing	(1.5 cr.)

Elective Courses (6 credit hours)

Six credit hours of elective courses, chosen from the following:

SPEA H517	Managerial Epidemiology	(3 cr.)
SPEA H518	Statistical Methods for Health Services	(3 cr.)
SPEA H612	Marketing for Health Services Delivery	(3 cr.)
SPEA H626	Health Services Human Resources Management	(3 cr.)
SPEA H627	Seminar in Advanced Health Finance	(3 cr.)
SPEA H630	Readings in Health Services Administration	(1-3 cr.)
SPEA V541	Benefit-Cost Analysis of Public and Environmental Policies	(3 cr.)

Joint Research Paper (6 credit hours)

SPEA H735

Research in Health Administration is to be completed in the last year of the combined program

Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) Requirements--(82 credit hours)

Students are required to complete 82 credit hours of law courses and to satisfy all requirements for the Doctor of Jurisprudence degree.

Master of Health Administration-Master of Business Administration (M.H.A.-M.B.A.)

The combined M.H.A.-M.B.A. program enables the student to take a sequence of courses leading to the attainment of both degrees. Successful completion of this 73.5 credit hour program provides the graduate student with sufficient depth and breadth in each discipline to function effectively in a health care delivery system that is driven by business principles.

Admissions To participate in the joint program, students must apply and be accepted into both the School of Public and Environmental Affairs Master of Health Administration program and the Indianapolis Kelley School of Business Master of Business Administration program. To streamline the admission process, SPEA will accept the results of the GMAT exam in place of the GRE from applicants to the joint program.

Academic Standing Grade point averages for the two schools are computed separately. To continue in the joint program, the student must meet the academic standards in each school. Students failing in one school but meeting academic standards in the other school may complete work for the degree in the school in which they are able to meet the standards. Such completion must be upon the same conditions as required of regular (noncombination) degree candidates. Students are eligible for honors in each school based on the criteria of each school.

Program Advisors Once students have been accepted into this joint degree program, they should meet academic advisors to plan course sequencing. All M.B.A. core courses must be taken as intact modules. Full-time students typically take two M.H.A. and two M.B.A. courses each semester. Part-time students take either two M.H.A. or two M.B.A. courses each semester. Since M.B.A. courses must be taken as a cohort, part-time students will need to sequence all the M.B.A. courses in a block.

Program Requirements--(73.5 credit hours)

The following degree requirements are required of all students admitted to the program.

Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) Requirements--(34.5 credit hours)

Students are required to complete 34.5 credit hours of SPEA courses and to satisfy all requirements for the joint degree.

SPEA H501	U.S. Health Care: Systems, Policies, and Ethical Challenges	(3 cr.)
SPEA H507	Management of Individual and Group Behavior	(3 cr.)
SPEA H508	Managing Health Care Accounting Information for Decision Making	(3 cr.)
SPEA H510	Health Services Financial Management	(3 cr.)
SPEA H514	Health Economics	(3 cr.)
SPEA H516	Health Services Delivery and the Law	(3 cr.)
SPEA H518	Statistical Methods for Health Services	(3 cr.)
SPEA H615	Health Care Outcomes and Decision Making	(3 cr.)
SPEA H623	Health Care Applications of Strategic Management	(3 cr.)
SPEA H627	Seminar in Advanced Health Finance	(3 cr.)
SPEA H650	Strategies for Career Preparation	(1.5 cr.)
SPEA H702 or SPEA H735	Internship in Health Services Management Research in Health Administration	(3 cr.)

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Requirements--(39 credit hours)

Students are required to complete 39 credit hours of business administration courses and to satisfy all requirements for the joint degree. For specific guidelines, see the Indianapolis Kelley School of Business Graduate Bulletin.

Master of Health Administration-Master of Science in Nursing (M.H.A.-M.S.N.)

The combined M.H.A.-M.S.N. program enables the student to take a sequence of courses leading to the attainment of both degrees. Successful completion of this rigorous 70.5 credit hour program provides the graduate nurse with sufficient depth and breadth in each discipline to be able to function effectively in the rapidly changing health field.

Admissions Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an NLN-accredited school of nursing, meet the admission criteria of each school, and apply to both the School of Nursing (Indianapolis) and the School of Public and Environmental Affairs. If applicants are admitted to only one of the schools, they are permitted to attend that school and are required to meet the graduation requirements of that school.

Applicants must complete at least 3 credit hours each of undergraduate course work in accounting, microeconomics, and statistics with a grade of C or higher from an accredited institution.

It is preferred that the student apply to both schools simultaneously for the combined program. It is possible, however, for students already enrolled in the School of Nursing to apply for admission to the School of Public and Environmental Affairs up to the time they complete the second year of nursing study. It also is possible for a student enrolled in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs to seek admission to the School of Nursing up to the end of the first year of the M.H.A. course of study.

Academic Standing Grade point averages for the two schools are computed separately. To continue in the joint program, the student must meet the academic standards in each school. A student failing in one school but meeting academic standards in the other school may complete work for the degree in the school in which the student is able to meet the standards. Such completion must be upon the same conditions as required of regular (noncombination) degree candidates (i.e., 42 credit hours for School of Nursing and 60 credit hours for SPEA). Students are eligible for honors in each school based on the criteria of each school.

Program Advisors Students enrolled in the combined program are assigned co-advisors; one from each school. The co-advisors are responsible for reviewing each semester's progress to assure attainment of educational objectives. The co-advisors also help students resolve scheduling problems that might develop as a result of the combined program.

Program Requirements--(70.5 credit hours)

The following degree requirements are required of all students admitted to the program.

Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) Requirements--(34.5-37.5 credit hours)

Students are required to complete 34.5-37.5 credit hours of SPEA courses and to satisfy all requirements for the joint degree.

Required Courses (34.5-37.5 credit hours):

SPEA H501	U.S. Health Care: Systems, Policies, and Ethical Challenges	(3 cr.)
SPEA H502	Developing Strategic Capability	(3 cr.)
SPEA H508	Managing Health Care Accounting Information for Decision Making	(3 cr.)
SPEA H510	Health Services Financial Management	(3 cr.)
SPEA H514	Health Economics	(3 cr.)
SPEA H516	Health Services Delivery and the Law	(3 cr.)
SPEA H521	Management Science for Health Services Administration	(3 cr.)
SPEA H615	Health Care Outcomes and Decision Making	(3 cr.)
SPEA H621	Management Application Skills I	(3 cr.)
SPEA H628	Health Care Information Systems	(3 cr.)
BUS M540	Service Marketing	(1.5 cr.)
H702	Internship in Health Services Management	(3 cr.)

Elective (3 credit hours)

An additional course approved by the program advisor.

Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) Requirements--(21-30 credit hours)

Students are required to complete 21-30 credit hours of nursing courses and to satisfy all requirements for the joint degree. For specific guidelines, see the School of Nursing Graduate Bulletin.

Master of Public Affairs-Doctor of Jurisprudence (M.P.A.-J.D.)

The combined M.P.A.-J.D. program enables the student to take a sequence of courses leading to the attainment of both degrees.

Admissions The student must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education and must apply to both the School of Law-Indianapolis and the School of Public and Environmental Affairs. If the applicant is admitted to only one school, the applicant is permitted to attend that school and is required to meet the graduation requirements of that school. It is preferred that the student apply to both schools simultaneously for the combined program. It is possible, however, for a person already enrolled in the School of Law to apply for admission to the School of Public and Environmental Affairs up to the time that student completes the second year of law study. It is also possible for a student enrolled in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs to seek admission to the School of Law up to the end of the first year of the M.P.A. course of study.

Academic Standing Grade point averages in the School of Law-Indianapolis and the School of Public and Environmental Affairs are computed separately. To continue in the program, the student must meet the academic standards in each school. A student failing in one school but meeting academic standards in the other may complete work for the degree in the school in which the student is able to meet the academic standards. Such completion must be according to the same conditions (credit hours, residency, etc.) required of regular (noncombination) degree candidates. Students are eligible for honors in each school based on the criteria of each school.

School Residency Students in the joint program should enroll in courses through the School of Law-Indianapolis in the first year of the program and through the School of Public and Environmental Affairs in the second year of the program. In the third and fourth years, or until the program is completed, students should enroll through the school in which the majority of their credit hours reside in each enrollment period.

Program Requirements--(118 credit hours)

Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) Requirements--(34 credit hours)

Students are required to complete 34 credit hours of SPEA courses distributed among the M.P.A. core, a specialization, and a research paper.

Required Courses (18 credit hours):

SPEA V501	Professional Development Practicum: Information Technology	(1 cr.)
SPEA V502	Public Management	(3 cr.)
SPEA V503	Professional Development Practicum: Writing and Presentation	(1 cr.)
SPEA V505	Professional Development Practicum: Teamwork and Integrated Policy Project	(1 cr.)
SPEA V506	Statistical Analysis for Effective Decision Making	(3 cr.)
SPEA V517	Public Management Economics	(3 cr.)
SPEA V560	Public Finance and Budgeting	(3 cr.)
SPEA V600	Capstone in Public and Environmental Affairs	(3 cr.)

Specialization (14 credit hours) The student chooses a field of specialization and develops a program of specialization courses in consultation with the SPEA program advisor. Research Paper (2 credit hours) SPEA V590 Research in Public Affairs, a required research paper, is written during the final year of the program.

Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) Requirements--(84 credit hours)

Students are required to complete 84 credit hours of law courses and satisfy all requirements for the degree Doctor of Jurisprudence.

Master of Public Affairs-Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies (M.P.A.-M.A.)

The combined Master of Public Affairs with a concentration in nonprofit management and Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies enables a student to take a sequence of courses leading to the receipt of both degrees. This joint degree program focuses on the history, culture, and values of philanthropy as well as the managerial frameworks of public service and quasi-governmental institutions.

Admissions To participate in the joint degree program, students must apply and be accepted into both the Master of Public Affairs program and the Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies program. Most students will apply for admission to both programs simultaneously. However, if admitted to one program first, the student should submit an application for admission to the other program before completing 24 credit hours toward the first program.

Academic Standing Grade point averages for the programs are computed separately. To continue in the program, the student must meet the academic standards in each school. A student failing in one school but meeting academic standards in the other school may complete work for the degree in the school in which the student is able to meet the standards. Such completion must be upon the same conditions as required of regular (noncombination) degree candidates. Students are eligible for honors in each school based on the criteria of each school.

Program Advisors Students enrolled in the combined programs are assigned co-advisors, one from each school. The co-advisors are responsible for reviewing each semester's progress to assure attainment of educational objectives. The co-advisors also help students resolve scheduling problems that might develop as a result of the combined program.

Program Requirements--(63 credit hours)

The following degree requirements are required of all students admitted to the program.

Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) Requirements--(39 credit hours)

Students are required to complete 39 credit hours of SPEA courses and to satisfy all requirements for the joint degree.

M.P.A. Core Requirements(21 credit hours):

SPEA V501	Professional Development Practicum: Information Technology	(1 cr.)
SPEA V502	Public Management	(3 cr.)
SPEA V503	Professional Development Practicum: Writing and Presentation	(1 cr.)
SPEA V505	Professional Development Practicum: Teamwork and Integrated Policy Project	(1 cr.)
SPEA V506	Statistical Analysis for Effective Decision Making	(3 cr.)
SPEA V517	Public Management Economics	(3 cr.)
SPEA V540	Law and Public Affairs	(3 cr.)
SPEA V560	Public Finance and Budgeting	(3 cr.)
SPEA V600	Capstone in Public and Environmental Affairs	(3 cr.)

Experiential Component (3 credit hours)

Each M.P.A. student must obtain relevant experience. This can be accomplished through an approved internship, SPEA V590 Research in Public Affairs, the SPEA mid-career credit option, or PHST P590 Internship in Philanthropic Studies. Students wishing to complete the dual degree program in the minimum credit hours should take PHST P590.

Degree Electives (3 credit hours)

One of the courses from the M.A. in Philanthropic Studies will fulfill this requirement.

Nonprofit Concentration (18 credit hours):

Both of the following:

SPEA V521	The Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector	(3 cr.)
SPEA V525	Management in the Nonprofit Sector	(3 cr.)

Nonprofit Theoretical Courses

One of the following:

ECON E514	The Nonprofit Economy and Public Policy	(3 cr.)
HIST H509	History of Philanthropy in the West	(3 cr.)
PHIL P542	Ethics and Values of Philanthropy	(3 cr.)

Nonprofit Application Courses

Two of the following:

SPEA V522	Human Resource Management in Nonprofit Organizations	(3 cr.)
SPEA V526	Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations	(3 cr.)
SPEA V550	Topics in Public Affairs: Fund Development for Nonprofit Organizations	(3 cr.)
SPEA V550	Topics in Public Affairs: Proposal Development and Grant Administration	(3 cr.)
SPEA V602	Strategic Management of Public and Nonprofit Organizations	(3 cr.)
EDUC C595	Legal Aspects of Philanthropy	(3 cr.)

General Management Courses

One of the following:

SPEA H507	Management of Individual and Group Behavior	(3 cr.)
SPEA V516	Public Management Information Systems	(3 cr.)
SPEA V539	Management Science for Public Affairs	(3 cr.)
SPEA V541	Benefit-Cost Analysis of Public and Environmental Policies	(3 cr.)
SPEA V562	Public Program Evaluations	(3 cr.)
SPEA V566	Executive Leadership	(3 cr.)

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Philanthropic Studies Requirements--(24 credit hours)

Students are required to complete 24 credit hours in philanthropic degree courses and satisfy all requirements for the Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies degree.

Master of Public Affairs-Master of Science in Nursing (M.P.A.-M.S.N.)

The combined Master of Public Affairs-Master of Science in Nursing program enables a student to take a sequence of courses leading to the receipt of both degrees.

Admissions The student must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education and must apply to both the School of Nursing (Indianapolis) and the School of Public and Environmental Affairs. If the applicant is admitted to only one school, the applicant is permitted to attend that school and is required to meet the graduation requirements of that school. It is preferred that the student apply to both schools simultaneously for the combined program. It is possible, however, for a person already enrolled in the School of Nursing to apply for admission to the School of Public and Environmental Affairs up to the time that student completes the second year of nursing study. It is also possible for a student enrolled in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs to seek admission to the School of Nursing up to the end of the first year of the M.P.A. course of study.

Academic Standing Grade point averages in the School of Nursing and the School of Public and Environmental Affairs are computed separately. To continue in the joint program, the student must meet the academic standards in each school. A student failing in one school but meeting academic standards in the other may complete work for the degree in the school in which the student is able to meet the academic standards. Such completion must be on the same conditions (credit hours, residency, etc.) as required of regular (noncombination) degree candidates (i.e., 36 credit hours for nursing and 48 credit hours for SPEA). Students are eligible for honors in each school based on the criteria of each school.

Program Advisors Students enrolled in the combined program are assigned co-advisors, one each from the faculties of the School of Nursing and the School of Public and Environmental Affairs. The co-advisors are responsible for reviewing the student's progress each semester to assure attainment of educational objectives. The co-advisors also help students resolve scheduling problems that might occur as a result of the combined degree program.

Program Requirements--(64 credit hours)

The combined M.P.A.-M.S.N. program requires a minimum of 64 credit hours distributed between the Master of Public Affairs and the Master of Science in Nursing components, including a joint research paper.

Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) Requirements--(32 credit hours)

M.P.A. Core (21 credit hours):

SPEA V501	Professional Development Practicum: Information Technology	(1 cr.)
SPEA V502	Public Management	(3 cr.)
SPEA V503	Professional Development Practicum: Writing and Presentation	(1 cr.)
SPEA V505	Professional Development Practicum: Teamwork and Integrated Policy Project	(1 cr.)
SPEA V506	Statistical Analysis for Effective Decision Making	(3 cr.)
SPEA V517	Public Management Economics	(3 cr.)
SPEA V540	Law and Public Affairs	(3 cr.)
SPEA V560	Public Finance and Budgeting	(3 cr.)
SPEA V600	Capstone in Public and Environmental Affairs	(3 cr.)

Concentration (11 credit hours)

SPEA V504 Public Organizations (3 cr.) The remaining 8 credit hours consist of courses in a concentration chosen by the student in consultation with a SPEA advisor.

Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) Requirements--(27 credit hours)

Students are required to complete 27 credit hours of nursing courses and to satisfy all requirements for the Master of Science in Nursing degree. For specific guidelines, see the School of Nursing Graduate Programs Bulletin.

Joint Research Paper (5 credit hours)

Credit for this supervised research is arranged and counts toward degree requirements in both schools. A minimum of 5 credit hours must be taken with at least 3 credit hours of research counting toward the M.S.N. degree and 2 credit hours of SPEA V590 Research in Public Affairs counting toward the M.P.A. degree. The topic must be selected no later than the end of the third year of the combined program, include elements of both disciplines, and be approved by the student's co-advisors. This paper must be completed in the last year of the combined program and jointly supervised by advisors from both schools.