MA in Leadership: Health Specialization
In a health care setting, competent leadership can mean the difference between life and death. Students of the Master of Arts in Leadership for health will examine the role of effective leaders in the health care system and how that influence can have a positive impact on people’s health. The program is designed for current middle managers and emerging leaders in health systems and organizations, as well as health professionals who are seeking greater leadership responsibilities in their clinical practices.
Combining online learning year-round and classroom modules in the summer, Trinity Western’s MA Lead program offers top-level leadership training in a dynamic and innovative format. Multiple options are offered to suit your individual needs. Complete this 36-credit program in 26 months through our part-time option, or finish in 13 months with our full-time option. A 24-month graduate certificate option (18 credits) is also offered to students whose time and finances are at a premium, but could be interested in eventually laddering their certificate into a full degree.
Option 1: Part Time Degree (26 Months)
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Summer 1
(JULY or AUG) On Campus LDRS 500 LDRS 591 |
Fall Quarter
(SEPT - NOV) Online LDRS 504 LDRS 696 begin |
Winter Quarter
(JAN - MAR) Online 1 course |
Spring Quarter
(MAR - MAY) Online 1 course |
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Summer 2
(JULY or AUG) On Campus LDRS 503 LDRS 502 |
Fall Quarter
(SEPT - NOV) Online 1 course |
Winter Quarter
(JAN - MAR) Online 1 course |
Spring Quarter
(MAR - MAY) Online 1 course |
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Summer 3
Online LDRS 501 LDRS 696 LIP |
Graduate in 26-36 months |
Part–time study commences July or August.
Learners are working professionals who are willing to spend dedicated time each week for 26-36 months to earn an MA or MAEL degree to complete 36 credits.
- 2 Summers on campus taking 2 courses each summer = 4 courses
- 6 courses online for 10 weeks each = 6 courses
- 1 compacted online course for 4 weeks at end for Y2 = 1 course
- 1 capstones course – LRRS 696 : leadership Integration Project
Option 2: Full Time Degree (13 Months)
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Summer 1
(AUGUST) On Campus LDRS 500 LDRS 591 |
Fall Quarter
(AUG - NOV) Online LDRS 504 LDRS 696 begin +1 course |
Winter Quarter
(JAN - MAR) Online 2 courses |
Spring Quarter
(MAR - MAY) Online 2 courses |
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Summer 2
(JUNE) Online LDRS 501 LDRS 696 LIP |
Summer 2
(JULY) Finish major project |
Summer 2
(AUGUST) On Campus LDRS 503 LDRS 502 |
Graduate in 13 months |
Full–time accelerated study commences in August.
Learners are professionals who are not working and who are willing to earn an MA Lead degree in 13-18 months.
- 2 Summers on campus taking 2 courses each summer = 4 courses
- 6 courses online for 10 weeks each = 6 courses
- 1 compacted online course for 4 weeks in June = 1 course
- 1 compacted online course for 4 weeks in June = 1 course
Option 3: Graduate Certificate - ladders into MA Lead degree (13 Months)
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Summer 1
(JULY or AUG) On Campus LDRS 590 LDRS 500 |
Fall Quarter
(SEP - NOV) Online 1 course |
Winter Quarter
(JAN - MAR) Online 1 course |
Spring Quarter
(MAR - MAY) Online 1 course Ladder decision |
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Summer 2
(JULY or AUG) On Campus LDRS 503 |
Complete in 13-18 months |
Graduate Certificate study commences in July or August.
Learners are professionals who are working and willing to earn an MA Lead certificate of 18 credits in 18-24 months, which can be laddered directly to the degree (36 credits) if they wish.
- 2 Summers on campus taking 1-2 courses each summer = LDRS 500, 591, and 503
- 3 courses online for 10 weeks each = stream specific courses
Leadership Studies in Canada - MA Lead
Common Courses taken on Campus
- LDRS 500: Leadership Foundations – Y1
- LDRS 591: Scholarly Inquiry – Y1
- LDRS 502: Team Leadership & Conflict Resolution – Y2
- LDRS 503: Results Based leadership – Y2
Common Courses taken online
- LDRS 504: Leadership Values & Ethics – 10 weeks in Y1
- LDRS 501: Strategic Leadership – 4 weeks compacted in Y2
Common Courses completed independently by each learner
- LDRS 696: Leadership Integration project
- Or LDRS 690/ 691: Major paper – with Director approval
Stream Specialization Courses taken online
All learners must complete five leadership specialization courses for the MA Lead degree.
- LDRS 612X: Leadership & Change
- LDRS 637H: Employee Engagement & Stewardship
- LDRS 631H: Health Leadership Issues
- LDRS 634H; Accountability & performance
- LDRS 647M: Sustainability in Leadership
All learners may take 1 course outside the HEALTH specialization.
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