2012-2013 University Catalog 
  
2012-2013 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; physician practices; information technology, medical technology and supply organizations; advocacy organizations and professional associations; the insurance industry; and consultant services.

Concentrations are offered in health systems management, assisted living/senior housing administration, and health informatics. The concentration in health systems management prepares graduates to serve in entry-level management, 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 concentration in health informatics prepares graduates in theory and methods for using information processing methods in healthcare organizations.

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 (52 - 55 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:


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


Major Requirements (55 credits)


CHHS Electives (6 credits)


  • 2 CHHS electives approved by the program coordinator.

General Electives (9 credits)


  • Electives are at the student’s discretion.

▲Concentration in Health Informatics (HINF)


CHHS Electives (9 credits)


  • 3 CHHS electives approved by the program coordinator.

General Electives (9 credits)


  • Electives are at the student’s discretion.

▲ Concentration in Health Systems Management (HSMG)


CHHS Electives (6 credits)


  • 2 CHHS electives approved by the program coordinator.

General Electives (9 credits)


  • Electives are at the student’s discretion.

Total: 120 credits


Total: 120 credits