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 combination of traditional and accelerated courses. The schedule shown also assumes the student transfers in NO previous college credits. 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 |
Introduction to 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 |
3 |
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SOC 200 |
Cultural Diversity |
3 |
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HCA 200 |
Introduction to Healthcare Administration |
3 |
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HCA 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 |
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ECO 150 |
Principles of Economics |
3 |
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HCA 210 |
Healthcare & Leadership |
3 |
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HCA 201 |
Introduction to Accounting |
3 |
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Semester Five (spring) |
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SPAN 200 (T) |
Spanish for Healthcare Workers |
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 & 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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ECO 310 |
The American Healthcare System |
3 |
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HCA 302 |
Introduction to Capstone Project |
1 |
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ENG 310 |
Business Composition |
3 |
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General Elective |
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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 350 |
Leading Change in a Healthcare Organization |
3 |
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Semester Ten (fall) |
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General Elective (T) |
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3 |
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HCA 303 |
Leadership & Management in Healthcare |
3 |
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HCA 335 |
Human Resources in Healthcare |
3 |
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PHI 300 |
Ethical Issues in Healthcare |
3 |
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Semester Eleven (spring) |
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HCA 450 |
Capstone Project or Internship |
8 |
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HCA 451 |
Independent Study in Healthcare Operations Management |
4 |
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Semester Twelve (summer) |
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General Elective |
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3 |
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HCA 410 |
Quality Assessment in Healthcare Organizations |
3 |
Updated 03/12/10