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Navigating your MHA experience can be challenging at times. This guide walks you through the basic steps from your first semester to graduation. We hope you take time to experience the academic events and life offered at the College of Public Health and the University of South Florida.

Admission information can be found on our Graduate Admissions page. Also see the USF Graduate Catalog, Public Health section

MHA Program Vision
The MHA at USF aims to become a program that:

• Will be a leading authority in health administration education and practice in Florida.
• Has a growing national reputation.
• Provides a scholarly environment that attracts the best people to freely explore their intellectual and career interests.
• Has a passion for learning and scholarship in health administration to create healthy communities.
• Is superior with a diverse learning community striving for excellence in all endeavors.
• Provides a culture that fosters personal and professional development.
• Values interdisciplinary collaboration within the College and across USF Health, the University, the community, and the industry.

MHA Program Values

1. Commitment to Health Administration and Healthy Communities
2. Integrity and Professionalism
3. Discovery
4. Collaboration
5. Collegiality

• Health email account
• /wiki/spaces/COPHHB/pages/3334456
• Learn about Registration and where to find course information
• Know deadlines and where to find Program of Study, /wiki/spaces/COPHHB/pages/3314986, and frequently asked questions  
• Keep your degree on track and in good standing:
  • Keep your degree status active (see continuous enrollment in Enrollment Requirements);
  • Know your degree time limitations;
  • Maintain a 3.0 or better Grade Point Average (GPA) or you will be put on probation.
• Learn about the Health Management Student Association (HMSA), as well as other Student Organizations

• Use your COPH Competencies Database record to update your competencies each term–the competencies are due at graduation

• Plan your field experience during your third semester with your advisor

• Prepare for the Certified in Public Health (CPH) credentialing exam/Comprehensive Exam (Optional)
  
• Meet with your advisor the term before you graduate and review your status
• Early during the semester you plan to graduate you should register for graduation
• Participate in the COPH graduation celebration, the USF Health graduation ceremony, and join our USF and COPH alumni communities

Academic and Student Affairs is here to help.  You can reach us at 813-974-6505 or call toll-free 888-USF-COPH or 888-873-2674 and press 1. Via email contact coph-grad@health.usf.edu or view our staff directory to contact someone directly. We are located in the WELL (MDA) across the street (Holly) from the College of Public Health.