| Clayton State Health Care
Management Program Receives Prestigious Certification Morrow, Ga., Nov. 23, 2004 – Thanks to the efforts of key Health Sciences faculty members, Clayton State now offers the only certified undergraduate Health Care Management program in Georgia and is one of only a few certified programs of its kind in the Southeast. The three year certification process culminated this month when the Board of Directors for the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) granted the program full certification status. According to Clayton State’s Dr. Peter Fitzpatrick (Duluth), department head and professor in the program, the certification not only testifies to excellence of the University’s Health Care Management program, but it also presents a powerful marketing tool for the University. “Nationwide, there are more undergraduate students than graduate level students in Health Care Management, which is a dramatic shift.” says Fitzpatrick. “This certification attests to the fact that we have a quality program producing quality graduates and is a testimony not only to the program, but also to the University.” Fitzpatrick believes the value of Clayton State’s Health Care Management degree will increase thanks to the certification and says that program expansion is on the horizon. “Because the demand for Health Care Management has grown, we are in the process of developing a master’s in Health Care Administration and believe it will be a well received and successful program,” shares Fitzpatrick, who reportedly receives two or three phone calls per week regarding master’s level courses. In addition to the master’s level program, the School of Health Sciences is also working toward a Bachelor of Science in Health Fitness Management, perfect for those interested in managing corporate fitness centers, fitness centers within hospitals, and other fitness-related enterprises. The School of Health Sciences extends a special thank you to Dr. Amelia Broussard, Debra Cody, and Deborah Gritzmacher who dedicated much of their personal time to make this prestigious certification possible. The School also commends new faculty member Bill Miller for his efforts in developing programs within Health Care Management. “Their level of commitment is to be commended,” says Fitzpatrick. To learn more about the certification and growth of Clayton State’s Health Care Management program, contact Fitzpatrick at peterfitzpatrick@clayton.edu, call (770) 961-3435, or visit the Health Care Management website at http://healthsci.clayton.edu/HCMGinfo.htm. |
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