Online &
On Campus
Program Length:
41 Months
Number of Credits:
123
The curriculum is designed to allow students to acquire a Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Healthcare Administration, as well as to prepare them for entry-level positions in the Healthcare Administration field. This degree focuses on the issues, skills and topics needed to succeed in the dynamic healthcare administration industry.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Healthcare Administration provides instruction in the practical, legal, and ethical issues faced by professionals in healthcare administration. The program is designed to provide students with a broad-based knowledge of general education, business, leadership and management, as well as a firm grasp of the specific aspects that challenge the healthcare administration field.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Healthcare Administration provides students with knowledge in healthcare theories and components of the healthcare delivery system in the United States, as well as the skill to lead and manage in that industry. The program explores the impact of factors that affect policies, management, and operation of healthcare organizations, as well as the analysis of qualitative and quantitative healthcare data and information for effective decision-making. The program further analyzes the legal and ethical principles and responsibilities of healthcare organizations to individual patient and community healthcare needs, as well as to explain strategic and marketing priorities of healthcare organization in relationship to the needs and values of a community.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
To receive a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Healthcare Administration, students must complete 123 credits as described below. The length of this program is approximately 41 months (this will vary if a student transfers in credits).
| CLP3314 Health Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
| ENC3213 Writing for Managers | 3.0 credit hours |
| GEB3934 Critical Thinking in Business | 3.0 credit hours |
| HSA3011 Community and Public Health | 3.0 credit hours |
| HSA3107 Topics in the Development of Health Care | 3.0 credit hours |
| HSA3221 Introduction to Long-Term Care | 3.0 credit hours |
| HSA3257 The Business of Healthcare | 3.0 credit hours |
| HSA3383 Continuous Quality Monitoring & Accreditation | 3.0 credit hours |
| HSA4224 Long-Term Care | 3.0 credit hours |
| HSA4553 Legal Aspects of Health Information Management | 3.0 credit hours |
| HUN3205 Dietary Influences on Disease | 3.0 credit hours |
| HUN3472 Nutrition and Aging | 3.0 credit hours |
| MAN3065 Business Ethics | 3.0 credit hours |
| MAN3151 Relationship Management | 3.0 credit hours |
| HSA3551 Ethics in Healthcare | 3.0 credit hours |
| HSA4140 Program Planning and Evaluation | 3.0 credit hours |
| MAN4045 Effective Team Management | 3.0 credit hours |
| HSA4947 Health Care Administration Capstone | 3.0 credit hours |
| HSC1000 Introduction to Integrated Health Science | 3.0 credit hours |
| HSC1100 Introduction to Health and Wellness Systems | 3.0 credit hours |
| HSC2162 Men’s Health | 3.0 credit hours |
| HSC2173 Women’s Health | 3.0 credit hours |
| HSC2651 Clinical Decision Making | 3.0 credit hours |
| HSC2732 Introduction to Understanding Clinical Research | 3.0 credit hours |
| IDS1021 Interdisciplinary Studies 1 | 3.0 credit hours |
| IDS1022 Interdisciplinary Studies 2 | 3.0 credit hours |
| IDS1023 Interdisciplinary Studies 3 | 3.0 credit hours |
| IDS1024 Interdisciplinary Studies 4 | 3.0 credit hours |
| IDS1025 Interdisciplinary Studies 5 | 3.0 credit hours |
| IDS1026 Interdisciplinary Studies 6 | 3.0 credit hours |
| IDS1027 Interdisciplinary Studies 7 | 3.0 credit hours |
| (OR) | |
| CLP2180 Stress Reduction and Relaxation | 3.0 credit hours |
| GEB1011 Principles of Business | 3.0 credit hours |
| HSC1619 Exercise Science and Sports | 3.0 credit hours |
| HSC2105 The Meaning of Health | 3.0 credit hours |
| MAN1021 Principles of Management | 3.0 credit hours |
| MAN2345 Principles of Supervision | 3.0 credit hours |
| MAR1011 Introduction to Marketing | 3.0 credit hours |
* The IDS courses allow credit for appropriate prior learning. Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Biological Sciences are commonly accepted disciplines for transfer credit into this degree major. Additional courses may be evaluated and accepted at the discretion of the Dean of Academic Affairs or Associate Dean.
| English (6 Credit Hours) | |
| ENC1101 English Composition I | 3.0 credit hours |
| ENC2102 English Composition II | 3.0 credit hours |
| Computer (3 Credit Hours) | |
| CGS1060C Introduction to Computer Applications | 3.0 credit hours |
| Communication (3 Credit Hours) | |
| SPC1017 Speech | 3.0 credit hours |
| Humanities / Fine Arts (3 Credit Hours) | |
| AML1000 American Literature | 3.0 credit hours |
| Math (6 Credit Hours) | |
| MAC1105 College Algebra | 3.0 credit hours |
| (OR) | |
| MGF2106 College Math (or Math courses equivalent or higher) | 3.0 credit hours |
| STA2014 Statistics (required) | 3.0 credit hours |
| Social Science (3 Credit Hours) | |
| POS2041 American National Government | 3.0 credit hours |
| Natural Science (3 Credit Hours) | |
| HUN1201 Fundamentals of Nutrition | 3.0 credit hours |
| Behavioral Science (3 Credit Hours) | |
| PSY1012 Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
Accredited University
Everglades University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
100% Online Option
Option Flexible learning schedules fit for adult learning.
Multiple Campus Locations for In-Person Learning
5 campus options to choose from: Boca Raton, Miami, Orlando, Sarasota, Tampa.
