How do I receive an information packet or other information?
You can call the program office at 501-526-6643, write for information or send an E-mail request to
MullerAndreas at domain name "uams.edu" or
FotiStephenF at domain name "uams.edu". We will mail you the packet with information about the program.
Which graduate test should I take?
We accept either the GRE or GMAT. Individuals with a Business Administration undergraduate degree may prefer the GMAT.
Can I be admitted without taking any of the graduate tests?
No.
How do I learn about the Program on the Internet?
On the Internet, go to www.uams.edu/coph/ You can get a great deal of information about Health Services Administration and apply for admission to the UAMS Graduate Program by clicking on the designated space. In addition you will see a link to our web site.
When should I apply?
Applications are reviewed soon after the required information is received
by the Office of Student Services at UAMS, College of Public Health. The earlier you reply, the earlier you will get a response. We will start the admissions process for the next fall semester as early as October of the preceding year. We would like to have the completed application for the fall semester before May 15th. For spring admission applications, the required application materials should be completed and submitted by December 1st. We may contact you for an interview upon receipt of your completed file. The dates are somewhat flexible and you may contact us if you are not in the above date ranges.
International applicants: International applicants will be admitted for
Fall semester only. All materials requesting admission must be received by
the Student Services Office no later than March 1 preceding the Fall term
start.
What should be included in the statement of objectives?
The 500-700 word statement should describe for the faculty why you are seeking a degree in health services administration, your career goals and objectives, and information about your previous work experience, particularly any leadership or management experiences.
When are the classes offered?
Most of the classes are offered in the evening. Most meet one night per week. Occasionally select courses may be offered on weekends. A full time student will go
to class four nights a week. A part-time student generally attends
classes two nights a week.
How do I apply for a Healthcare Management Assistantship?
You submit a brief letter with your application indicating that you would like to be considered for placement.
When are decisions made about Healthcare Management Assistantships?
Once a student is admitted, we arrange interviews with the health care organizations interested in a graduate student.
When the organization makes a decision, we inform the student.
International applicants: Foreign students are eligible for an
assistantship only after completion of one full academic year in the
program. Foreign students will not be considered for an assistantship during
the first academic year of their program.
How should I send in the application information?
We recommend sending the application form, names of references and statement together. The official transcripts must be sent by each
university or college you have attended. The official test score will have to come from the GRE or GMAT testing service. All of the application material must be sent to Student Services at the UAMS College of Public Health.
How much does it cost per semester?
The tuition and fees for a full time in-state resident for the 2007-2008
academic year are $2575. The tuition for a full time non-resident are $5410.
Since most part-time students take 6 credit hours, the in-state tuition and
fees are for residents. Books generally cost around $250.00 per semester
What happens during the interview?
The faculty asks a series of questions related to the statement of career goals and objectives, previous work and academic performance. The interview also includes time for the applicant to ask any questions he/she may want answered. The interview generally lasts from
40 minutes to 1 hour.
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