Bachelor's Programs

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. The program does not need to meet the AUPHA certification requirements in order to join as an Associate Undergraduate program member. 

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

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

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

AUPHA provides health administration programs and faculty value, connection and distinction. 

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.
• New! The Data Warehouse in the Center for Learning, Achievement, and Success (CLAS), which provides members access to a range of de-identified data from past surveys conducted with membership.
• 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.
• Marketing materials.

Members receive discounted rates on:

• AUPHA conference registration.
• New! Art of Teaching Institute courses
• Peregrine Healthcare Administration Assessment, 25% discount. Designed to address most  AUPHA certification assessment requirements. 
• Job postings in the Career Center.
• Health Administration Press books and exams.

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 3,500 faculty connects members to institutions and health administration professionals throughout the world.
• Virtual Forums allow members to share knowledge and expertise through topic-specific Faculty Forums, Discussion Groups, and the 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.

• 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
    • Glandon Family Scholarship for Advancement of Healthcare Management Education
    • Baxter International William B. Graham Prize for Health Services Research
    • Quint Studer Gratitude Prize for Teaching Excellence
    • Award for Faculty Service to AUPHA
    • Teaching Excellence Awards
  • Students
    • Bugbee-Falk Book Award
    • Upsilon Phi Delta Scholarship Program

• 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.