Academics

Health Policy & Administration

Overview

With CAHME accreditation, renowned faculty and a strong, distinguished curriculum, the HPA program offers students outstanding preparation for health policy and health management careers.

What's more, our location in Spokane—a large tertiary medical center—fosters valuable connections with the medical community.

Program Distinctions and Strengths

  • The only CAHME-accredited program admitted to the WICHE Western Regional Graduate Program. This allows residents of fifteen states to register at resident tuition rates.
  • Full Graduate Membership Status to The Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA).
  • Two-semester sequence of health law courses recommended by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration Task Force on Health Law.
  • Advisory Board of health service professionals who provide practitioner insight and connections for students and faculty.
  • Academic coordinator provides support for students in advising, internships, and career development.
  • Program mission, goals, and objectives reflect the program's orientation to an innovative community context.

HPA Calendar

Contact us

Office location
Academic Center
Offices 403 M–S

Joseph Coyne, DrPH
Professor and Chair
E-mail: jsc@wsu.edu
Telephone: 509.358.7981

Adrianne Lara
Academic Coordinator
E-mail: adrianne.lara@wsu.edu
Telephone: 509-358-7987

HPA department
E-mail: hpa@wsu.edu
Telephone: 509.358.7980
Fax: 509.358.7984

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Contact Us: hpa@wsu.edu, 509-358-7978 | Student Affairs
Mailing: PO Box 1495, Spokane WA 99210-1495. Shipping: 412 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane WA 99202