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Health Administration (DHA)

Brooks College of Health offers a hybrid online Doctor of Health Administration (D.H.A) degree that will help you advance your career in the highest levels of teaching/academic hospitals.

Advance in Healthcare Administration

Our hybrid online program will let you earn your Doctor of Health Administration (D.H.A.) degree while continuing to work, through a program approved of by the Health Administration Advisory Board.

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Program Overview

The Doctor of Health Administration (D.H.A.) offered by UNF’s Brooks College of Health is a hybrid online program that will let you advance your healthcare administration career without having to move for school. The program has an emphasis on global health leadership and advanced, evidence-based management of healthcare facilities and institutions. It will prepare graduates for high level roles in healthcare administration in academic/teaching hospitals.

The program utilizes a cohort program, and students must be able to travel to Jacksonville for a seminar one weekend each semester.

The program is 48 credit hours. Students should have a master's degree in a related field.

Program Contact

Dr. Jeffrey Harrison

Graduate Program Director
Brooks College of Health

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Program At-a-Glance

Delivery: Primarily Online

Credit hours: 48

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Application Deadlines

Deadlines may vary for specific programs and are subject to change.

  • Fall: May 1

Application Information

For fall 2025, the application will remain open and applications processed in the offer submitted until the cohort is filled or August 1, whichever occurs first.

Graduate Cost Calculator

Use this calculator to estimate the cost of tuition and fees for a graduate program.

This is only an estimation. Additional fees may apply.


Directions

  1. Select the appropriate rate and residency classification. Please note:
    • The exclusive tuition rate is only available to eligible students.
    • Residency classification is not guaranteed. Supporting documentation is requested after students are admitted from applicants who indicated they would like to apply for Florida residency for tuition purposes on their admissions application.
  2. Type the number of credit hours you would like to calculate. Most graduate courses are 3 credit hours. The total number of program credits is listed above under Program At-a-Glance.
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Admissions Requirements

The below Program Requirements, University Requirements, and International Applicant Requirements*, if applicable, must be submitted no later than the deadline posted above. Incomplete applications or those with required materials post-marked after the deadline are subject to cancellation. Once an application has been canceled, the decision cannot be reversed.

*International students must be fully admitted to a full-time, on-campus, in-person, degree-seeking program at the University of North Florida. Please contact the International Center for more information.

  • University Requirements

    University Requirements

    Application and Fee

    Prospective students are required to use our online system to create an account and submit an application. The application opens approximately one year in advance and is only good for the term and program in which it is submitted. Applicants who have submitted their application and wish to change their admission term or major/concentration may submit a new application and associated application fee. If you would like to cancel an open application, please contact us.

    A $30 (USD) application fee is required regardless of previous enrollment. The application fee is non-refundable and cannot be waived. Undergraduate application fees cannot be used for a graduate application, and vise versa. The application fee must be submitted prior to the review of an application.

    Current students who would like to add or change a major, concentration or certificate should submit the Change of Concentration or Major form.

    College Transcripts

    All applicants must provide transcripts from a U.S. institution accredited by an accepted institutional accreditor or its equivalent from a non-US institution that awarded the bachelor’s degree and master’s degree, if applicable, and transcripts from institutions where any post-baccalaureate and/or graduate credits were earned.

    All admits must provide official transcripts.

    All international transcripts will require a course-by-course evaluation by an approved third-party credential evaluation agency unless a graduate program has established an alternative credential evaluation procedure that is approved by the graduate school. To be accepted, the evaluation must be:

    1. Translated to English and be the U.S. equivalent
    2. Evaluated course-by-course
    3. Include the overall academic GPA
    4. Be from an approved third-party accredited evaluation service. Recommended evaluation agencies: 

    Important Notes

    • The UNF Graduate School cannot request transcripts on an applicants behalf.
    • Unofficial transcript copies are accepted for admissions but must clearly state the institution name, student name, course information, terms, grades, and credits. Degree audits are not accepted. Admitted students will be prompted to provide official transcripts. 
    • If currently enrolled in courses, an incomplete transcript must be submitted before the posted deadline. 
    • Applicants who also have to apply through systems such as ATCAS or PTCAS, must submit separate transcripts to UNF. 
    • Official transcripts must:
      • Must be less than one year old from the date of printing
      • Must be submitted in a sealed envelope from your institution, or emailed through official electronic means.
    • When requesting college transcripts, please verify with your institution(s) whether or not they are able to submit electronic transcripts in the proper EDI format. Institutions can submit transcripts via e-mail to graduateschool@unf.edu from an approved vendor such as ScriptSafe, Credentials, or Parchment. 
    • Former or current UNF students should not request UNF transcripts. After application submission, the UNF requirement will be updated to a "waived" status.

    Where do I send transcripts and test scores?

    Mail

    UNF Graduate School
    1 UNF Drive
    Jacksonville, FL 32224

    Email

    graduateschool@unf.edu

    Test Score Institutional Codes

    GRE: institutional code 5490
    GMAT: institutional code CF3QB51

     

  • Program Specific Requirements

    Program Requirements

    Specific Requirements

    All applicants must have significant experience in clinical care or another health administration related position as well as relevant leadership experience. A wide variety of related backgrounds could apply. A master's degree in the following areas: Master of Health Administration, Master of Public Health, Master of Health Information Technology or a masters in another related clinical field is required.

    Each applicant must submit the following:  

    • Career Goal Essay
      • This is a brief essay outlining the candidate's reasons for pursuing doctoral education in health administration, career objectives, and any other information he or she would want the UNF DHA Admission Committee to know
    • Resume or curriculum vitae
      • Education and work background; honors; memberships in professional and service organizations; any relevant publications, presentations, or research experience
    • Three recommendation letters
      • Must address the following: 1) Characteristics that make you an ideal candidate for the UNF DHA Program, and 2) Length of time they have known you and in what capacity
    • Competitive candidates should have a minimum graduate GPA of 3.30
    • A personal interview with the faculty may be required
  • International Applicant Requirements