APUS's Master of Science Healthcare Administration (MSHA) Earns Initial Accreditation through Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)

Accreditation is a Testament to Excellence and Rigor of Healthcare Program 

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., March 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public University System (APUS) has earned initial accreditation for its Master of Science Healthcare Administration (MSHA) program from the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). The accreditation recognizes APUS's commitment to excellence in healthcare management education. 

"Achieving CAHME accreditation is a testament to the excellence and rigor of our healthcare management program," said Dr. Brian Freeland, Dean of the School of STEM and the School of Health Sciences at APUS. "This accreditation assures that we meet rigorous standards of academic quality and professional relevance, providing our students with a robust foundation for their careers."

APUS's Master of Science Healthcare Administration program helps students gain understanding in legal and ethical healthcare administration, organizational behavior, technology applications in health information management, and financial management.

"CAHME's mission is to advance the quality of healthcare management education globally. CAHME-accredited programs have successfully navigated a complex and careful accreditation process managed by experts in the study and practice of healthcare management," said Dr. Anthony Stanowski, DHA, FACHE, president and CEO of CAHME. "The program meets rigorous standards set by leading academics and practitioners. We recognize their commitment to the field."

APUS's 40-credit program is built from the American College for Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Leadership Alliance domains and competencies.

"Our mission is to offer respected, relevant, and accessible online programs, especially for the nation's military and public service communities. By focusing on leadership skills, core competencies, and essential soft skills like emotional intelligence, we ensure our graduates are ready for success in healthcare management. Together, we are shaping the next generation of healthcare leaders," said Dr. Meagan Wilson, Associate Dean for the School of Health Sciences, STEM, and the Department Chair for Healthcare Administration for APUS.

About CAHME
Since 1968, the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) has served the public interest by advancing the quality of healthcare management education globally. CAHME accredits 157 academic programs in management which have broadly been defined to include healthcare quality and safety, and population health.

CAHME works with leading academic programs and numerous healthcare practitioners to ensure that graduates entering the healthcare field have undergone an educational process meeting rigorous, measurable standards for effectiveness. The result is a formal academic education focusing on key competencies, plus practical experiences. This enables new graduates to quickly add value to an organization and grow into future leaders. CAHME is the only organization recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation to grant accreditation to individual academic programs offering a graduate degree in healthcare management.

For more information, visit cahme.org.

About American Public University System
American Public University System (APUS) delivers affordable, high-quality, workforce-relevant higher education. With a rich, 33-year history and vibrant community of over 153,000 alumni from more than 80 countries, APUS is recognized for its innovative approach to online learning¹. APUS is in the top 11% for students' return on educational investment, compared to 4,500 colleges and universities nationwide, according to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (2022)².

APUS, which includes American Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU), is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. APUS is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information, visit www.apus.edu.

¹ APUS has been honored with the online Learning Consortium's Gomory Award for Quality Online Education and is a five-time recipient of the consortium's Effective Practice Award https://www.apus.edu/newsroom/awards/.

² Ranking based on 20-year net present value (NPV) https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/roi2022/.

American Public University System, American Public University, and American Military University are not affiliated with American University or the U.S. Military.

Media Contacts
APUS
Meg Sheeley
Manager, Public Relations
[email protected]

CAHME 
Megan Vohden
Education Outreach Specialist
[email protected]

SOURCE American Public University System