2010-2011 University Catalog 
  
2010-2011 University Catalog

Health Administration, BS


Banner Code:  HH-BS-HADM

Unit: Health Administration and Policy 

The BS in health administration prepares students to become managers and clinicians in a variety of settings, including hospitals; clinics; schools; community health, home care, long-term care, employee health, and managed care organizations; group medical practices; manufacturing, medical technology, and supply organizations; advocacy organizations and professional associations; the insurance industry; and financial consultant services. Concentrations are offered in health systems management and in assisted living administration.

The concentration in health systems management prepares graduates to serve in entry-level administrative and support positions in a variety of health-related organizations and settings. 

The program may be completed on a full- or part-time basis leading to completion of the objectives of the undergraduate BS program. A criminal background check is required of all students prior to beginning their internship. A minimum grade of C must be obtained in all major requirements (33 credits).

Students must check with their advisor to ensure that all requirements have been met prior to graduation. HAP 498 is a competitive internship elective offered in the student’s final semester as described below. 

Degree Requirements


General Education (38 credits)


Written Communication:


  • ENGL 101 - Composition Credits: 3
  • ENGL 302 - Advanced Composition Credits: 3 (Business section recommended)
  • Nonnative speakers of English with limited proficiency in the language may substitute ENGL 100 for ENGL 101.  Students must attain a minimum grade of C in ENGL 100 or 101, as well as in 302, to fulfill degree requirements.

Oral Communication:


Choose one of the following:

Quantitative Reasoning:


Information Technology:


Literature:


Arts:


Western Civilization:


Choose one of the following:

Global Understanding:


Social Science:


Choose one of the following:

▲ Concentration in Health Systems Management (HSMG)


CHHS Electives (9 credits)


  • 3 credits of CHHS electives approved by the program coordinator
  • HAP 498 - Health Administration Internship Credits: 6
  • The internship course (HAP 498) is a 6-credit pathway elective.  Students must submit an application and be chosen by a panel of HAP Department faculty.  The internship is designed to provide selected students with experience in a real world work environment.

    Note: Students electing to not take an internship, or not approved by the Department, must take and pass, with a C or better, 6 credits approved by the undergraduate coordinator in order to fulfull the requirement of 9 credits of CHHS electives.

General Electives (18 credits)


  • Electives are at the student’s discretion.

Total: 120 credits


▲ Concentration in Assisted Living Administration (ALA)


Assisted Living Concentration Courses (51 credits)


Electives (12 credits)


  • Electives must be taken from a list of electives approved by the department.

Total: 120 credits