Bachelor's Programs

Undergraduate Program Membership Types

AUPHA offers two membership options for programs offering bachelor’s degrees in health administration.

Associate Undergraduate Program Membership
Any program / university campus / academic unit in the US or abroad that offers a degree at the bachelor’s level in healthcare management in a regionally accredited university

Full Certified Undergraduate Program Membership
Full Certified Undergraduate Members meet the requirements above and have been certified by AUPHA.

For more information

Download the AUPHA Now and Into the Future Membership Benefits brochure.

To start an Undergraduate Program Membership, download the AUPHA Program Membership Application.

Distinction, Connection, Value

AUPHA provides health administration programs and faculty distinction, connection, and value, now and into the future.

For questions about Undergraduate Program Membership resources and services contact Chris Anne Sanyer, Director of Membership, at csanyer@aupha.org or (202) 804-4213.

Distinction

AUPHA offers many ways for programs, faculty, and students to be nationally recognized for their achievements.

AUPHA Certified Undergraduate Programs are recognized for having withstood the rigors of peer review.
Awards, scholarships, and prizes recognize programs, faculty, and students.
- Program
  - Award for Engagement with AUPHA, New and Existing Programs
- Faculty
- Students
  - Bugbee-Falk Book Award
  - Upsilon Phi Delta Scholarship Program

Connection

Members consistently rate the ability to make connections and share with peers as one of the greatest benefits of AUPHA.

AUPHA’s network of nearly 250 health administration programs and 2,800 faculty connects members to institutions and health administration professionals throughout the world.
Virtual Forums allow members to share knowledge and expertise in thirteen topic-specific Faculty Forums, the special COVID-19 Forum, and the general Open Forum.
Committees, task forces and advisory groups give members the opportunity to help shape the association.
Webinars connect members to experts presenting the most current information on trending topics.
In-person conferences are the best way to meet other active and engaged health administration professionals.
Connect with prospective students through the AUPHA Online Directory and free, customizable marketing videos and brochures.

Value

AUPHA strives to bring value for every dues dollar. Program membership extends member access and benefits to all faculty affiliated with the program.

Members receive at no additional cost:

Registration for most AUPHA sponsored webinars.
Access to all digital issues of the Journal of Health Administration Education.
The Exchange digital newsletter.
Access to copies of curriculums, syllabi, and case studies shared by members.
COVID-19 resources such as special town halls, webinars, tool kits and case studies.
Marketing materials.

Members receive discounted rates on:

AUPHA conference registration.
Job postings in the Career Center.
Health Administration Press books and exams.

Added Resources for Full Certified Program Members

Full Certified Undergraduate Program Members receive these additional benefits:

Display the AUPHA Certified logo to their program listing in the AUPHA Directory and in publications.
Award $750 in Foster G. McGaw Scholarships annually
Faculty are eligible to apply for the Gary L. Filerman Prize for Educational Leadership
Faculty are eligible to apply for the John D. Thompson Prize
Vote in the AUPHA Annual Business meeting – one vote per Full member program.

Why AUPHA Matters

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Membership Dues

Dues are based upon the type of membership and the number of students enrolled.