Overview
Program Handbook
The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration (HCA) program provides a foundation of management skills and business knowledge specific to healthcare. The curriculum prepares students for meaningful and productive careers as administrators and managers in the healthcare workplace. Emphasis is placed on developing strong communication and critical thinking skills that highlight the effective healthcare manager.
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of the Healthcare Administration program, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the U.S. healthcare system.
- Identify legal and government regulations that impact healthcare organizations.
- Demonstrate fiscal and economic principles necessary for value creation within healthcare organizations.
- Determine practices required to support, develop, and motivate a diverse healthcare workforce.
- Identify essential organizational processes, infrastructure, and quality initiatives required within healthcare organizations.
Admission Requirements
Students holding an associate/bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.3 from an institution that is approved/accredited by a historically regional accreditor, will be considered for program admission. Students whose GPA falls below a 2.3 but above a 2.0 will be considered on an individual basis. A student without an associate/bachelor’s degree will be considered for admission provided he/she has earned 60 or more transferable credit hours, with a minimum GPA of 2.3, and has completed the following general education coursework: Natural Sciences, Technology, and Innovation (GNST) (6 credit hours), Oral and Written Communication (GCOM): ENG 101 or equivalent (3 credit hours), Math, Statistics, and Logic (GMSL) (3 credit hours), and Social and Behavioral Sciences (GSBS) (3 credit hours).
Degree Requirements
To earn the Bachelor of Science Degree in Healthcare Administration students must complete all college requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree including the following:
General Education Requirements
SOC 211: Specific courses are required by the program.
Complete All of the Following Courses:
Oral and Written Communication (GCOM) - 6 Minimum
Math, Statistics, and Logic (GMSL) - 3 minimum
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GSBS) - 6 minimum
SOC 211: This course may be used to complete either the Social and Behavioral Science General Education requirement; or the Arts, Humanities, Culture and Diversity General Education requirement.
Arts, Humanities, Culture, and Diversity (must include 6 credit hours in Religious Studies) (GAHD/GAHR) - 9 minimum
Natural Sciences, Technology, and Innovation (GNSI) - 6 minimum
Additional hours from one or more of the above categories - 6 minimum
Required Healthcare Administration Program Course Requirements
Complete All of the Following Program Courses:
| HCA 301 | Introduction to the United States Healthcare System | 3 |
| HCA 310 | Organizational Behavior in Healthcare | 3 |
| HCA 312 | Human Resource Management in Healthcare Organizations | 3 |
| HCA 316 | Healthcare Information Systems | 3 |
| HCA 318 | Principles of Healthcare Marketing | 3 |
| HCA 398 | Current Topics in Healthcare Administration | 3 |
| HCA 410 | Introduction to Healthcare Finance | 3 |
| HCA 412 | Healthcare Law and Ethics | 3 |
| HCA 419 | Reimbursement, Insurance, and Managed Care | 3 |
| HCA 425 | Practical Skills for the Healthcare Manager | 3 |
| HCA 435 | Quality Improvement and Patient Safety | 3 |
| HCA 440 | Fundamentals of Population Health for Healthcare Administrators | 3 |
| HCA 450 | Healthcare Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 39 |
Credit Hour Requirements
| Total Required Bachelor of Science General Education Credit Hours |
36 |
| Total Required Healthcare Administration Program Credit Hours |
39 |
| Free Elective Credit Hours |
45 |
| Total Credit Hours for Graduation |
120 |
Students may be required to take additional free elective credits to reach the 120 credit hours required for graduation. Free elective credit may be satisfied through prior coursework and transfer credit. See academic advisor for more details.
To complete college requirements students must complete a minimum of 36 credit hours of 300 to 400 level coursework.