The BSHA Program is designed to be taken in either a traditional and/or an accelerated format. Some of the courses are offered in a traditional, 15 week class format and others are offered in a 5, 7 or 8 week accelerated format combining in-class hours with on-line work between class meetings.
Students may take a combination of traditional and accelerated courses during their time in the program. By taking a combination of traditional and accelerated courses, the program allows students to complete the BS degree in approximately four years. Students who transfer in credits, or who take additional courses per semester may complete the degree in less time; those who take fewer courses per semester may require more time to complete the degree.
Sample schedule
The sample schedule below assumes a Fall entry; course sequences will vary depending upon semester of entry, previous college credits transferred into the program, and personal situations. Individual situations will vary. Students will discuss their personal situations with their academic advisor prior to enrollment and periodically during the program.
Key: T = traditional course; All others are accelerated courses
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Semester One (fall) |
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Credits |
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BIO 105 (T) |
Human Biology |
3 |
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PSY 100 |
General Psychology |
3 |
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ENG 100 |
English Composition |
3 |
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CMP 101 |
Introduction to Computers |
3 |
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Semester Two (spring) |
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MAT 160 (T) |
College Algebra |
3 |
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HLT 150 |
Wellness for Life |
3 |
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SOC 100/200 |
Introducation to Sociology or Cultural Diversity |
3 |
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HCA 200 |
Introduction to Healthcare Administration |
3 |
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HSC 100 |
Medical Terminology |
1 |
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Semester Three (summer) |
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SOC 300 |
Social Problems |
3 |
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ENG 200 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
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Semester Four (fall) |
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BIO 185 (T) |
Microbiology |
3 |
| HCA 340 |
Legal Issues in Healthcare |
3 |
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ECO 150 |
Survey of Economics |
3 |
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HCA 201 |
Introducation to Accounting |
3 |
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HCA 302 |
Introduction to Capstone |
1 |
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Semester Five (spring) |
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SPA 101 or SPA 200 (T) |
Elementary Spanish or Spanish for the healthcare professional |
3 |
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ENG 300 |
Advanced Composition |
3 |
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HUM 210 |
World Religions |
3 |
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PHI 210 |
Ethical and Legal Dimensions in Healthcare |
1 |
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HSC 300 |
Organizational Behavior |
3 |
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Semester Six (summer) |
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HCA 301 |
Healthcare Marketing |
3 |
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HSC 315 |
Healthcare Finance |
3 |
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Semester Seven (fall) |
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BIO 380 (T) |
Epidemiology |
3 |
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ENG 310 |
Business Communication |
3 |
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ECO 310 |
American Healthcare System |
3 |
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ENG 310 |
Business Composition |
3 |
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General Elective |
Any elective |
3 |
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Semester Eight (spring) |
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BIO 250 (T) |
Nutrition |
3 |
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MAT 260 |
Statistics |
3 |
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HCA 401 |
Research in Healthcare |
3 |
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Semester Nine (summer) |
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HSC 322 |
Teaching and Learning |
3 |
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HCA 320 |
Leadership and Management |
3 |
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Semester Ten (fall) |
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General Elective (T) |
Any elective |
3 |
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HCA 350 |
Leading Change in Healthcare Organizations |
3 |
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HCA 335 |
Human Resources |
3 |
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PHI 320 |
Ethical Issues in Healthcare Administration |
3 |
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Semester Eleven (spring) |
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*HCA 451 or HCA 452 (T) |
Independent Study in Operations Management OR Healthcare Administration Internship |
3 |
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HCA 420 |
Healthcare Planning and Policy development |
3 |
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HCA 410 |
Quality Assessment in Healthcare |
3 |
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HCA 430 |
Current Issues in Healthcare |
3 |
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Semester Twelve (summer) |
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General Elective |
Any 300 or 400 level elective |
3 |
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HCA 450 |
Healthcare Administration Capstone Project |
3 |
*Although the internship in healthcare administration is highly recommended for all degree candidates, students who currently work in the field of healthcare administration may apply for a waiver from the internship experience. Currently defined as having worked in a supervisor, manager or higher level in a healthcare organization for no less than 2 of previous 5 years.
A portfolio of professional achievements must be submitted with the waiver request to the Department Chair for consideration. All students opting for a waiver are required to complete HCA 451 in place of the internship requirement.
34 credits must be taken at Lancaster General College of Nursing & Health Sciences including the following courses: HCA 302;HCA 450;HCA 451 or 452.
Updated 12/22/10