OVERVIEW: The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration is intended for those who are interested in a career in healthcare management but who may not have had a college level program of study in a clinical discipline leading to a certificate, licensure or registration. It is a management-oriented curriculum to prepare administrators to run the business side of a healthcare operation. The exact amount of time required to graduate will vary depending on previous college credits and personal desire.
The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration program provides students with the knowledge and skills to lead within a healthcare system. The focus of the program is to offer students an opportunity to enhance knowledge of leadership, contemporary issues in healthcare and business management. A baccalaureate in healthcare administration prepares the student to assume leadership positions in hospital, ambulatory, long term care and community health.
Key features of the program include:
• dedicated full time faculty and support staff on campus;
• emphasis on an integrated health system perspective;
• individualized academic advising;
• most courses are available in both a traditional or an accelerated format.
A total of 120 semester hours (credits) – which includes the completion of 60 credits in the Healthcare Administration curriculum and a cumulative GPA of 2.0/4.0 are required for graduation. Students may complete general education requirements through transfer of credits or completion of credits at their own pace.
Distribution of BSHA Credits
General Education Courses (70 credits)
Sciences 12 credits
Social Sciences 18 credits
Math/Computer Science 9 credits
Humanities 22 credits
General Electives 9 credits
Healthcare Administration
and/or Health Sciences Courses (50 credits)
TOTAL 120 credits
Updated 04/20/11