Faculty: Mary Amick, Ed.D.
The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration Program is designed as introductory preparation for management and leadership. Program content focuses on providing an essential overview of the healthcare system with emphasis on the functions of a manager (planning, organizing, leading and controlling resources). The leadership components reinforce ethical approaches in healthcare with emphasis on underserved and vulnerable populations.
Program Structure
- Content delivery: 8-week online courses for working healthcare professionals with short breaks between courses.
- Length of semesters: Two 8-week terms and a brief break within each semester.
- Approximate time to complete the rotation of courses within the major (5 semesters)
- Time to complete all coursework in the 120 credit hour Bachelor degree depends on semester course loads and courses transferred in or needed to meet core, general education, and pre-requisite requirements. Students transferring in with bachelor’s, associate’s, certificate, military credits or high school dual credits must submit all transcripts for evaluation.
Healthcare Administration Program Outcomes
Graduates of the program will demonstrate the following program learning outcomes:
- Apply a broad understanding of the healthcare system across the continuum from delivery of care to individuals to population health initiatives.
- Demonstrate professionalism, and effective use of oral and written communication.
- Attain competencies and skills needed in healthcare leadership.
- Integrate ethical, financial, legal, regulatory, strategic planning, marketing and quality improvement perspectives in healthcare management decision making.
Degree Requirements
Healthcare Administration Major (B.S.)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HCA 120 | INTRO TO US HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | 3 |
| HCA 130 | ORG BEHAVIOR IN HEALTHCARE | 3 |
| HCA 140 | HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| HCA 160 | HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN HEALTHCARE | 3 |
| HCA 180 | LEGAL ISSUES IN HEALTHCARE | 3 |
| HCA 200 | INFORMATICS IN HEALTHCARE | 3 |
| HCA 220 | INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| HCA 250 | LEADERSHIP IN HEALTHCARE | 3 |
| HCA 260 | COMMUNICATION IN HEALTHCARE | 3 |
| HCA 270 | PROFESSIONALISM, ETHICS, AND VALUES IN HEALTHCARE | 3 |
| HCA 300 | POPULATION HEALTH FOR HEALTHCARE MANAGERS | 3 |
| HCA 320 | INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE MARKETING | 3 |
| HCA 330 | QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN HEALTHCARE | 3 |
| HCA 340 | HEALTH POLICY AND ECONOMICS | 3 |
| HCA 494 | CAPSTONE | 3 |
| Electives (required): | ||
| PSY 220 | SOCIOCLTRL & INTERNTL AWRENESS | 3 |
| SCS 312 | SOC RSRCH MTHDS & APPLIED STAT | 4 |
| SOC 366 | POVERTY AND INEQUALITY | 3 |
| Total Credits Required: | 55 | |
Healthcare Administration Major (A.S.)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HCA 120 | INTRO TO US HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | 3 |
| HCA 140 | HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| HCA 160 | HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN HEALTHCARE | 3 |
| HCA 180 | LEGAL ISSUES IN HEALTHCARE | 3 |
| HCA 200 | INFORMATICS IN HEALTHCARE | 3 |
| HCA 220 | INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| HCA 260 | COMMUNICATION IN HEALTHCARE | 3 |
| Total Credits Required: | 21 | |
Healthcare Administration Major (B.S.)
Plan Template: Healthcare Administration
Description: Bachelor of Science
# of Terms: 5
Term Start: Fall
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| HCA 120 | INTRO TO US HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | 3 |
| HCA 130 | ORG BEHAVIOR IN HEALTHCARE | 3 |
| HCA 140 | HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| HCA 150 | LEADERSHIP IN HEALTHCARE | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| HCA 160 | HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN HEALTHCARE | 3 |
| HCA 170 | PROFESSIONALISM, ETHICS, AND VALUES IN HEALTHCARE | 3 |
| HCA 180 | LEGAL ISSUES IN HEALTHCARE | 3 |
| HCA 200 | INFORMATICS IN HEALTHCARE | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| HCA 220 | INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| HCA 240 | HEALTH POLICY AND ECONOMICS | 3 |
| HCA 260 | COMMUNICATION IN HEALTHCARE | 3 |
| SOC 366 | POVERTY AND INEQUALITY | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSY 220 | SOCIOCLTRL & INTERNTL AWRENESS | 3 |
| HCA 300 | POPULATION HEALTH FOR HEALTHCARE MANAGERS | 3 |
| HCA 320 | INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE MARKETING | 3 |
| HCA 330 | QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN HEALTHCARE | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| SCS 312 | SOC RSRCH MTHDS & APPLIED STAT | 4 |
| HCA 494 | CAPSTONE | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Total Credits Required: | 55 | |
*Plan templates are based on the most current catalog and ideal route for degree completion, and should only be used to get an idea of what degree completion may look like. New and enrolled students should log into DegreeWorks to see their specific degree requirements.