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# Program Requirements

### Curricular Structure

The Master of Health Administration program is designed to deepen your knowledge of the broad principles and tools necessary for effective health care delivery. The curriculum comprises 44 credits minimum (up to 48 credits if you complete an internship or additional seminars). You can complete the program at your own pace—whether in 16 months or four years—based on how many credits you take each trimester.

All courses are offered in HyFlex format: attend in person at the NYC campus, participate remotely via live video, or combine both—your choice each session.

Evening Schedule: All courses meet between 5:00–9:00 PM (depending on credit hours) on weekday evenings (Monday–Thursday), with rare exceptions, making the program accessible to working professionals.

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### Standards for Maintaining Satisfactory Progress

MHA students maintain satisfactory progress by: 

* Passing all courses in their program of study in order to graduate
* Maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
* Attending and completing all in-person seminars, courses, and skills sessions
* Actively participating in all online elements, including but not limited to discussion boards, blogs, synchronous sessions, and all course assignments
* Actively engaging with peer learners and faculty in each course
* Maintaining satisfactory progress on all milestones for the Capstone project

Students who do not meet the criteria for Good Standing may be placed on probation by the Program Director, Dean of the Graduate School, or their appointed representatives: including the Academic Advisory Committee and the Academic Program Office. Once a student is placed on academic probation, academic progress must be made within two terms. Dismissal is the likely consequence if performance continues to be unsatisfactory. Students on probation are considered enrolled.

Students are required to maintain a 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA). Students who fall below a GPA of 3.0 will be placed on academic probation. Anytime a student’s GPA falls below 3.0, the Program Faculty Director will work with the student and create a remediation plan.

The Faculty Director in discretionary consultation with program or school-wide academic committee reviews the progress of each student on probation. If the GPA has not improved in the subsequent term, the student will continue to meet the Faculty Director revising the remediation plan, as needed. If the student’s GPA has not reached 3.0 within two terms having been placed on probation, the student may be dismissed from the program