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APS.BSHC - Bachelor of Science - Major in Healthcare Administration

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Healthcare - CAPS

About the Program

Program Plan of Study

Program Description

Students in the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Healthcare Administration evaluate solutions and strategies for complex problems and opportunities within the healthcare industry, evaluate personal management capabilities and design a plan for lifelong growth, and integrate critical analysis of data and information to ensure organizational success. Students will assess technologies for implementation in healthcare organizations, create appropriate communication strategies to achieve organizational goals, and integrate a biblical framework into the practice and standards that guides interactions within the healthcare industry. Students will have the opportunity to earn certificates in the areas of Healthcare Leadership, Quality and Patient Safety, Healthcare Marketing, and Healthcare Human Resource Management.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Evaluate solutions and strategies for complex problems and opportunities within the healthcare industry.

  • Evaluate personal management capabilities and design a plan for lifelong growth.

  • Integrate critical analysis of data and information to ensure organizational success.

  • Assess technologies for implementation in healthcare organizations.

  • Create appropriate communication strategies to achieve organization goals.

  • Integrate a biblical framework into the practice and standards that guides interactions within the healthcare industry.

Admissions Requirements for this Program

  • Proof of high school graduation or GED certification.

  • Original transcripts from all previous college or university study at a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

  • Prior completion of at least 60 transferable credit hours is required before the student is eligible to start the major courses. 

Additional Requirements for this Program

Students must complete the Healthcare Administration Essentials I and II and either complete two certificates or 24 credits from the certificate areas.

Graduation Requirements for this Program

  • Completion of 120 semester hours.

  • Completion of the required major (Essentials I and II and certificate courses) with a GPA of 2.25 or higher.

  • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

  • Completion of 30 hours of general education requirements as specified (CAPS - General Education Requirements).

  • Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.