2016-2017 University Catalog
Health Administration, BS
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Banner Code: HH-BS-HADM
College: College of Health and Human Services
Department: 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 (58 - 64 credits). In the health informatics concentration, a maximum of 6 credits of C grades in major requirements (64 credits) is permitted. Students in the health informatics concentration who earn more than 6 credits of C grades in the major requirements courses must either repeat one of the courses in which they earned a C and earn a C+ or higher or change programs or concentrations.
Students should enroll in HAP 201 - Health Professions Careers and HAP 301 - Health Care Delivery in the United States during their first semester in the program. Students must check with their advisor to ensure that all requirements have been met prior to graduation. HAP 498 is an internship to be completed during the student’s final semester, as described below.
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