Healthcare Administration, Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration (B.S.H.A.) degree program is design to prepare students seeking employment in the rapidly expanding health administration fields. Graduates may seek leadership positions in large healthcare organizations such as hospitals or HMOs. Graduates will also acquire the administrative skills to run smaller healthcare organizations and private medical practices. In addition, this degree will help graduates work in governmental or non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that focus on public health.

The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Information will prepare students to:

  • Describe the determinants and measurements of health and disease in the population and the responsibilities of healthcare organizations to individual consumers and the community.
  • Explain strategic and marketing priorities of healthcare organizations in relationship to the needs and values of a community.
  • Analyze quantitative and qualitative healthcare data and information for effective decision-making.
  • Demonstrate principles of collaborative leadership and team building strategies.
  • Differentiate the roles and perspectives of clinical practitioners, nonclinical staff, supervisors, and managers within healthcare organizations.
  • Explain the legal and ethical principles and responsibilities of healthcare organizations to individual patient and community healthcare needs.
  • Evaluate the impact of factors that affect the policies, management and operation of healthcare organizations.
  • Describe the management, leadership and healthcare theories and components of the health care delivery system in the United States.
  • Solve problems and improve performance in healthcare organizations using principles of accounting, law, financial analysis, human resources management, operations analysis, management information systems analysis, strategic planning, and marketing.

Total Required Credits (180 Credits)

Lower-Division Requirements (90 Credits)

*** This program requires MATH 138 (College Algebra) or higher.

Upper Division Requirements (90 Credits)

Undergraduate Core (10 Credits)

BC 301Critical Thinking

5

BC 306Ethics and Leadership

5

Healthcare Administration Core (50 Credits)

HL 300Foundations of Healthcare Leadership

5

HL 310Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare Administration

5

HL 320Issues and Trends in Healthcare Administration

5

HL 330Health Informatics

5

HL 340Healthcare Administration Human Resource Management

5

HL 400Healthcare Administration Quality Assurance Management

5

HL 410Healthcare Administration Budgeting and Finance

5

HL 420Healthcare Planning and Evaluation

5

HL 430Healthcare Marketing

5

HL 440Healthcare Politics and Policy

5

Capstone (5 Credits)

HL 495Healthcare Practicum/Capstone

5

Upper-Division Electives (25 Credits)

Choose 25 credits of upper-division undergraduate level elective coursework from other fields or disciplines including business, psychology, communications, information systems, and general education. Contact an advisor for the current list of available courses.