MHA Dual-Degree Programs
Students from the clinical programs at Pacific's College of Health Professions may apply to a dual-degree program, where they may earn the MHA degree concurrently or immediately following completion of the clinical degree. These dual-degree programs fit the mission of inter-professional education within the MHA Program, the College of Health Professions, and Pacific University.
Dual-degree students are able to complete the MHA course work in three semesters (a total of 33 credit hours) because 15 credits of the clinical curriculum is applied to the MHA program.
Degree Options
The following degrees are offered:
- Masters of Healthcare Administration and Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
- Masters of Healthcare Administration and Doctor of Psychology
- Masters of Healthcare Administration and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
- Masters of Healthcare Administration and Master of Occupational Therapy
- Masters of Healthcare Administration and Doctor of Occupational Therapy*
- Masters of Healthcare Administration and Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Masters of Healthcare Administration and Doctor of Pharmacy
*Any OTD students interested in taking the dual OTD/MHA degree option will need to live within commuting distance of the Pacific University Health Professions Campus in Hillsboro while completing the coursework for the MHA.
Admissions Requirements
Dual-degree program candidates must go through the formal admission process for the MHA Program, and should contact the MHA Program Director, Laura Dimmler (ldimmler@pacificu.edu), for information on the application process, which begins in January each year. Applicants are evaluated using the same criteria established for the general MHA degree.