Program Overview

Overview of University Programs

The university offers a variety of programs, including online and on-campus options. These programs cater to different interests and career goals, providing students with a range of choices to suit their needs.

List of Programs

• Business Administration (MBA)
• Criminal Justice (M.S.)
• eLearning Design and Development Certificate
• Health Services Administration (MHSA)
• Instructional Design and Development (M.S.)
• Nursing (MSN)
• Nursing (MSN) – Education Track
• Nursing (MSN) – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Track
• Nursing (MSN) – Forensics Track
• Nursing/Criminal Justice Dual Degree (MSN/M.S.)
• Nursing (MSN) – Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Track
• Post Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice in Population Health Leadership (DNP)
• Special Education (M.Ed. & M.S)
• Organizational Leadership (B.A.)
• Sport Administration (M.S.)
• Global TESOL (M.A.)
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MEd in TESOL)

Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Quality and Process Improvement

Overview

Xavier’s fully online, 12-credit hour certificate in Healthcare Quality and Process Improvement is designed to equip students with the skills needed to enhance patient safety, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and lead transformative changes.

Curriculum

The certificate program consists of 4 courses that can be taken on a flexible schedule.

• HESA 511: Managerial Concepts in HC Organizations (3 credits)
• HESA 521: Quantitative Methods for Healthcare Administration (3 credits)
• HESA 523: Quality and Process Improvement (3 credits)
• HESA 559: Healthcare Project Administration or HESA 567: Applied Epidemiology (3 credits)

Admission

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Minimum of one year of healthcare experience To be considered for admission, students must submit:
• Free online application
• Official transcript
• Letter of recommendation
• Current resume
• Statement of intent

Tuition

The total program tuition is $8,664, with a per credit hour cost of $722.

Faculty

The program is taught by world-class faculty, including:

• Peter Mallow, Ph.D.
• Eileen Alexander, PhD, MS, BSN, RN
• DJ Bodziony, MBA
• Kimberly Bordenkircher, RN, BSN, MBA
• Amber Brogden, MHSA
• Frederick Browne, Ph.D.
• Ruben Diaz, MHSA, M.A. CCC-SLP
• Edmond Hooker, M.D., DrPH
• Ashley White, PhD, MPH

Why Xavier Online?

Xavier’s online programs offer a personalized experience, Jesuit values, and affordability. Students receive personal attention from faculty and have the flexibility to learn at their own pace. The university’s Jesuit Catholic values emphasize service and community engagement, in addition to academics. Xavier also offers exceptional online programs at an affordable cost, with numerous financial aid resources available.