Health Administration, B.H.A.

The College of Health and Human Services  undergraduate major in Health Administration educates administrators to develop and manage health services organizations and programs. The curriculum is designed to be an educational mechanism through which students obtain the understanding and skills necessary for health administration. Specifically, the major is designed to prepare administrators for unit or department head positions in large and complex health care institutions such as hospitals; and for executive director positions in small and/or less complex healthcare institutions, such as clinics, nursing homes, insurance, medical group management, ambulatory care management, and family service agencies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Program Outcomes

Upon Completion of the Bachelor of Health Administration Program, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to

1. Explain and implement business skills and theories obtained throughout the program;              
2. Discuss and apply the knowledge of the healthcare system and the environment in which healthcare managers and providers function;
3. Communicate (orally and in writing) clearly, logically, and grammatically correctly, and facilitate constructive interaction with groups and individuals;
4. Recognize and apply knowledge of diverse epidemiological, ethical, and cultural healthcare needs and expectations;
5. Align personal conduct with ethical and professional standards that include a service orientation and a commitment to lifelong learning;
6. Assess the complex environment, identify and set goals, guide teams toward achieving goals, develop creative solutions, and incorporate and apply management techniques and theories. 

Special Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting university criteria, applicants must have obtained a minimum of 2.50 GPA for the last 60 hours.

Admission occurs twice a year. Completed applications must be received by May 1 for fall semester and October 1 for the spring semester.

Accreditation

The undergraduate major has full certified undergraduate status granted by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA).