Healthcare Administration, BS

The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration (BHCA) program prepares students to plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services across a range of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and public health organizations. Students develop knowledge and skills in operations, finance, healthcare management, and health policy, with the option to pursue specialized or broad-based administrative roles. The program emphasizes leadership, professional communication, ethical decision-making, regulation and compliance, and process improvement to support efficient operations and quality patient care. Graduates are prepared to contribute to healthcare organizations by using informed approaches and aligning business practices with the delivery of effective health services.

Healthcare Administration Major - 51 Hours

ACC 1010 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: 3
COM 3150 - Advanced Business Communications Credits: 3
HCA 1110 - Introduction to Healthcare Credits: 3
HCA 2010 - Healthcare Marketing Credits: 3
HCA 2110 - Healthcare Quality Management Credits: 3
HCA 3010 - Healthcare Economics Credits: 3
HCA 3110 - Health Law and Regulations Credits: 3
HCA 3150 - Planning and Evaluation of Health Services Credits: 3
HCA 4010 - Healthcare Administration Credits: 3
HCA 4110 - Seminar in Health Issues Credits: 3
HCA 4210 - Ethics for Health Professionals Credits: 3
HCA 4310 - Health System Finance Credits: 3
MGT 2020 - Organizational Behavior and Management Credits: 3
MGT 2150 - Human Resources Management Credits: 3
PUH 2010 - Introduction to Public Health Credits: 3
PUH 3110 - Epidemiology Credits: 3
WRK 4410 - Healthcare Administration Externship Credits: 3
or
HCA 4410 - Healthcare Administration Prior Learning Assessment and Portfolio Credits: 3

General Education - 27 Hours

COM 1010 - Composition and Critical Thinking I Credits: 3
Select One Communication Course from the Following:
COM 1020 - Composition and Critical Thinking II Credits: 3
COM 2010 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
COM 2050 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
Select One Mathematics Course from the Following:
MTH 1150 - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
MTH 1170 - College Algebra Credits: 3
Statistics Requirement:
MTH 2750 - Statistical Methods Credits: 3
Select Two Social Science Courses from the Following:
ECN 2010 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
ECN 2110 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
GEO 1050 - Introduction to Geography Credits: 3
POL 1010 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: 3
PSY 1110 - General Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 2050 - Self and Society Credits: 3
PSY 2150 - Psychology as a Science and Profession Credits: 3
PSY 2210 - Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 2310 - Industrial Organizational Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 2010 - Sociology Credits: 3
SOC 3050 - Personal, Civic and Global Perspectives Credits: 3
Select One Humanities Course from the Following:
BUS 2810 - Business Ethics and Culture Credits: 3
ENG 2410 - Creative Writing Credits: 3
HIS 1110 - Introduction to American History: 1865 to Present Credits: 3
HUM 3610 - Art Appreciation Credits: 3
HUM 3650 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3
HUM 3910 - Integrative Seminar Credits: 3
LIT 2010 - Introduction to Literature Credits: 3
SPN 1010 - Spanish I Credits: 3
Required General Education Electives - Credits: 6
- ELECTIVE - General Education Elective - Credits: 3
- ELECTIVE - Scientific Inquiry Elective - Credits: 3

Elective Credit Block - 42 Hours

It is recommended that students take the LCA electives to earn a minor in Long-Term Care Administration - 15 Credits . Students can substitute other minors or take general electives if not wanting to pursue a Long Term Care Minor.

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Healthcare Administration, BS

Healthcare Administration Major - 51 Hours

General Education - 27 Hours

Elective Credit Block - 42 Hours

Semester Hours Required for Graduation - 120