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SOHA Administrative Residency

Administrative Residency

School of Health Administration – Texas State University

The Administrative Residency is a vital component of the BHA and MHA programs in the School of Health Administration at Texas State University.  This culminating, field-based experience bridges classroom learning with real-world healthcare leadership practice.  Designed for students in their degree plan, the residency provides an immersive opportunity to apply knowledge, refine competencies, and contribute meaningfully to the operations of a healthcare organization.

Purpose and Overview

The Administrative Residency enables students to:

  • Gain direct exposure to healthcare administration in practice
  • Apply strategic, financial, operational, and organizational skills in a real-world setting
  • Develop leadership capabilities through mentorship and supervision by seasoned executives
  • Complete a substantial, organization-benefiting project aligned with the student’s professional interests and program competencies

Residency experiences are typically full-time and last for one academic semester (or the equivalent in hours), occurring in a wide range of healthcare settings such as:

  • Integrated health systems
  • Hospitals and hospital networks
  • Physician group practices
  • Health insurance organizations
  • Long-term care or senior services
  • Government or nonprofit health agencies

Part-time administrative residencies are also available over multiple semesters if requested.

Administrative Residency Placement and Process

BHA and MHA students are encouraged to begin networking and establishing relationships across multiple sectors of the healthcare industry from the start of their educational experience in SOHA. Students will work directly with the Administrative Residency Coordinator as part of their initiatives in HA 4141/HA 5191, which is scheduled for their last semester on-campus, prior to the start of their administrative residency the following semester.

SOHA Administrative Residency Information:  Semester-by-Semester guide

Administrative Residency Field Placement Handbook (version 7.2025)