M.S. Allied Health

Our program follows the National Center for Healthcare Leadership Model which focuses on developing 28 core leadership competencies.

While health leaders have a lot in common with and demonstrate the behaviors of the best leaders of the top-performing organizations worldwide, they do so in an industry and environment that call for a higher level of both competence and professional values, given the specific context in which healthcare is provided, where the 'end consumer' is ultimately all people.

The culture of the MSAH program begins by igniting student passion for learning and developing new skills that apply immediately to their careers. Students learn first about who they are as leaders, along with developing their natural strengths so that they quickly become more effective in working with others individually or in groups. Through training in research management, community and education, students leave our program with increased confidence, self-awareness and make an even greater impact in healthcare. 

What students can expect:

• Learn how to analyze, interpret, communicate and respond to the major factors influencing health, healthcare policy and healthcare leadership.
• Build administration/management skills including financial skills, accountability, collaboration, relationship-building, organizational development, self-confidence and leadership.
• Learn how to become an educator and/or leader in academic, clinical, or community healthcare settings.
• Develop a strategic mind that is critical and innovative and that synthesizes concepts, principles, research, clinical findings, technologies and outcomes into actionable plans that improve programs and your professional practice.

The cornerstone of the MSAH program is developing a student's passion for learning.

Execution

• Accountability
• Achievement Orientation
• Communication Skills
• Initiative
• Performance Measurement
• Process and Quality Improvement

Health System Awareness and Business Literacy

• Financial Skills
• Human Resource Management
• Information Technology Management

Relations

• Collaboration
• Impact and Influence
• Interpersonal Understanding
• Talent Development
• Team Leadership

Self-Awareness and Self-Development

• Self-Awareness
• Self-Confidence
• Well-Being

Transformation

• Change Leadership
• Information Seeking
• Innovation
• Strategic Orientation

Boundary Spanning

• Community Collaboration
• Organizational Awareness
• Relationship & Network Development

Values

• Professional and Social Responsibility

Applicants to the Master of Allied Health (MSAH) program at Oregon Tech shall provide the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree: 
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution in allied health, social science, health administration, or related field
• Transcripts/GPA: 
  Overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and 3.0 for the last 90 quarter credits (60 semester) credits of coursework.
• Personal Statement: 
  Applicants will be required to write a statement that addresses career goals and relevance to the program, evidence of aptitude for graduate work and evidence of potential for success in the field. (How to Write a Personal Statement)
• Reference Letters: 
  Applicants to the program will be required to provide three letters of reference (at least one academic and one professional) that address the applicant’s preparation, abilities, and character. Letters from family or friends are not considered.
• Notice of Potential Background Check: 
  As part of the MSAH program, students complete a capstone project. Applicants are expected to be aware that some study sites, which are chosen by each student, may require a background check.   
• Interview: 
  Applicants will participate in an interview in the presence of at least one member of the admissions committee. The interview will cover how the applicant's background, current role, and future goals align with the MSAH program.
• Academic Standing: 
  Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended.
• Resume:
   Graduate School Application Resume Example.