Correctional Health Administration
About the Program
Cutting Edge Education
Join one of the first programs of its kind in the nation and learn to serve the unique health needs of incarcerated patient populations at the George Washington University's (GW) online Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) in Correctional Health Administration.
Program Information
Why Should I Choose GW?
The Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) and Graduate Certificate programs in Correctional Health Administration at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences are among the first graduate programs of their kind in the nation. The programs include unique coursework specifically designed by by national experts in correctional health care to address the complex challenges of caring for incarcerated patient populations.
What Will I Learn?
Students will learn to:
- Design a health care services plan for incarcerated patient populations that is constitutional, evidence-based, and fiscally prudent.
- Recruit, retain, and lead a multi-disciplinary correctional health care team.
- Craft health care policy that meets national accreditation standards.
- Develop value-based strategies to mitigate risk management concerns, promote patient safety, and improve clinical outcomes in the correctional setting.
Who Is the Ideal Student for This Program?
Ideal students are those seeking a new career in correctional health care administration or who are current correctional health care administrators seeking career advancement that requires a broader scope of responsibility. Nearly all courses are delivered online in a flexible, asynchronous format, so students can earn their graduate degree while maintaining personal and professional commitments. The final course of the program during the second year is a 14-week practicum in a U.S. jail or prison.
Program Resources
Learn about GW’s Correctional Health Administration Program admissions process and curriculum on the program website.
Learn about the Graduate Certificate in Correctional Health Administration admission process and how to apply on the program website.
Learn about the MSHS in Correctional Health Administration admission process and how to apply on the program website.
Request More Information