Health Services Administration

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Source: 2003-2004 Catalog

 

THE PROGRAM
There is a need for qualified managers in the health care field. The Bachelor of Health Science (BHS) in Health Services Administration is designed to provide associate degree health care graduates with knowledge and skills in the areas of management and leadership. Completion of a Baccalaureate degree with advanced coursework in management and related areas will make graduates more marketable for administrative positions.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to an Associate degree in Allied Health, this program has special admissions requirements. Interested students should contact the Allied Health Department for specific requirements.

HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Degree requirements for the Bachelor of Health Science:
Required Major Courses (21 Credit Hours)
AL 366 Legal & Regulatory Issues for the Health Care Professional (3)
AL 367 Health Care Quality Improvement (3)
AL 375 Health Care Policy (3)
AL 400 Supervisory Practices for the Health Care Professional (3)
AL 405 Financial Issues in Health Care (3)
AL 410 Health Information Systems (3)
AL 415 Seminar in Health Care (3)

Correlate Courses (Completion of at least 9 Hours from the following)
BU 342 Organization and Management (3)
BU 346 Organizational Behavior (3)
BU 360 Principles of Marketing (3)
CN 300 Organizational Communication (3)
CN 330 Communication in Conflict Negotiation (3)
CN 340 Interviewing (3)
SO 314 Organizations (3)
AL 390 Special Topics (1-3)

University Requirements (8 Credit Hours)
EN 300 Advanced Composition (3)
MA 110 Exploring Mathematics (3) OR
MA 116 College Algebra (3)
PE 198 Lifetime Wellness (2)

General Education (27 Credit Hours)
Arts and Humanities (9)
Natural Science and Math (9)
Social Science (9)

General Elective (6-10 Credit Hours depending on the Allied Health Program)

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