{"id":11466,"date":"2026-03-09T13:28:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T18:28:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/?page_id=11466"},"modified":"2026-03-09T13:28:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T18:28:47","slug":"programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/nursing-health-sciences\/healthcare-leadership-administration-department\/programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthcare Leadership &amp; Administration Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>WSU offers an online degree completion program and a master\u2019s degree option for those interested in Healthcare Leadership and Administration (HLA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Healthcare Leadership (HLA) Online Degree Completion Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Already have your associate degree and ready to build on your professional experience in health care?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/programs\/healthcare-leadership-administration\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/programs\/healthcare-leadership-administration\/\">Bachelor of Applied Science in Healthcare Leadership (HLA) Online Degree Completion Program<\/a> may be a great fit for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The HLA program gives students the tools and knowledge to become recognized leaders within their organizations. Graduates advance their healthcare careers, earn more, and gain more professional opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because courses are delivered completely online, the HLA program offers busy professionals the ability to earn their bachelor\u2019s in as little as 2 years. Most students in the program are working full-time in health care as they earn their degree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part: our online classes provide the flexibility you want, and our faculty and staff provide the support you need. You&#8217;re online, but you&#8217;re not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this degree, you&#8217;ll be able to immediately transfer new skills and knowledge into the workplace such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>professional communication and development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>critical thinking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>financial resource management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>business skills and knowledge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>teamwork<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>leadership<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block tabs\">\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-nav\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-1\">Responsive to Workforce Needs<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-2\">Designed for Working Adults<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-3\">Provides Entry to Graduate Programs<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-content\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Responsive to Workforce Needs<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>The HLA major is a bachelor of applied science (BAS) degree designed to meet local workforce needs and specifically targeted to students who have associate\u2019s degrees (AAS, AS, AA).<\/p>\n<p>A completion degree program, the HLA major provides an academic pathway for graduates of two-year programs to earn their bachelor\u2019s degrees.<\/p>\n<p>Winona State will accept up to 30 credits of college technical credits toward the HLA major through articulation or formal approval.<\/p>\n<p>General education courses approved through the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum will also be accepted.<\/p>\n<p>Additional coursework may also be accepted after review by WSU transfer specialists.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Designed for Working Adults<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>The HLA major was designed for working adults who wish to complete a bachelor\u2019s degree to advance their careers and differentiate themselves in a competitive job market.<\/p>\n<p>For many students, it\u2019s been years since they were last enrolled in school. Our program is designed to support adult students and set them up for success no matter how long they have been away from school.<\/p>\n<p>The HLA program has a cohort model that will allow you to share ideas with fellow students, learn from their experiences and expand your professional network.<\/p>\n<p>Because this degree is fully online, it is best suited for students who are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>self-directed<\/li>\n<li>comfortable using computers<\/li>\n<li>able to be successful in an online learning environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Provides Entry to Graduate Programs<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>You can complete up to 9 credits that count toward both your bachelor\u2019s degree and the MHL master\u2019s degree at WSU\u2014saving time and money.<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, graduate programs vary widely in their entry requirements. You should research the admission requirements of each program of interest to determine if the HLA degree at WSU is the best choice for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Healthcare Leadership (MHL) Master\u2019s Degree Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/programs\/health-healthcare-leadership\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/programs\/health-healthcare-leadership\/\">Healthcare Leadership master\u2019s degree program<\/a>&nbsp;is a great option for those seeking a master\u2019s degree with flexible coursework, customized entry options, and real-world projects, and a personalized support system.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This program is the first in the&nbsp;Minnesota State system&nbsp;to offer a unique data-driven focus. You will explore how clinical analytics improve healthcare, leadership, and management industries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the time you graduate, you\u2019ll be ready to continue your career as a well-rounded healthcare leader.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                            <div class=\"h3\">Contact the Healthcare Leadership &amp; Administration Department<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<p>Want more details on our HLA programs? We\u2019re happy to discuss your long-term career goals and answer any questions you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/request-information-hla-program\/\" class=\"wsu-link cta-button cta-button--external cta-button--lime cta-button-- cta-button--light\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\" >\n    <span>Request Information <\/span>\n<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office.com\/book\/Advising@MinnState.edu\/?ismsaljsauthenabled\" class=\"wsu-link cta-button cta-button--external cta-button--lime cta-button-- cta-button--light\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\" >\n    <span>Meet with an Advisor<\/span>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block grid grid--50\">\n    <div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Healthcare Leadership &amp; Administration Program\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Somsen 209\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>507.457.2315<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:hla@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email the HLA Department<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Tammy Reed\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Outreach and Communication Coordinator\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>Somsen 209C<\/p>\n<p>507.457.5138<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:tammy.reed@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email Tammy Reed<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Dr. Kim Radtke\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Director of the Undergraduate HLA Program\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           \n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:kimberely.radtke@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email Dr. Kim Radtke<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Dr. Joshua Pearson\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Director of the Graduate HLA Program\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           \n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:joshua.pearson@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email Dr. Joshua Pearson<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WSU offers an online degree completion program and a master\u2019s degree for those who want to advance their education in Healthcare Leadership &amp; 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