2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 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 in a variety of settings, including hospitals; clinics; community health, home care, long-term care, and managed care organizations; group medical practices; medical technology and supply organizations; advocacy organizations and professional associations; the insurance industry; and consultant services. Concentrations are offered in health systems management and in assisted living/senior housing 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 concentration in assisted living/senior housing administration prepares graduates to serve in entry-level administrator and support positions within independent living, assisted living, and continuing care retirement communities.

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:


  • ENGH 101 - Composition Credits: 3
  • ENGH 302 - Advanced Composition Credits: 3 (Business section recommended)
  • Nonnative speakers of English with limited proficiency in the language may substitute ENGH 100 for ENGH 101.  Students must attain a minimum grade of C in ENGH 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 CHHS electives approved by the program coordinator

General Electives (12 credits)


  • Electives are at the student’s discretion.

Total: 120 credits


▲ Concentration in Assisted Living/Senior Housing Administration (ASHA)


Major Requirements (42 credits)


CHHS Electives (6 credits)


  • 2 CHHS electives approved by the program coordinator

General Electives (12 credits)


  • Electives are at the student’s discretion.

Total: 120 credits