B.S. in Healthcare Management

The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management offers a distinctive educational program for managers in healthcare facilities who are interested in career advancement or individuals interested in a career in healthcare services. Through a combination of core courses, required courses, and a concentration in either Community Health/Healthcare Advocacy or Long-Term Care, students gain the comprehensive education required by professionals in health administration. In addition, internships provide students with the opportunity to explore career interests and apply theory in the world of work. Graduates of the program are prepared for employment in for-profit and nonprofit organizations such as ambulatory care facilities, residential healthcare settings, group practices, health maintenance organizations, community health settings, government agencies, and hospitals.

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Complete the Requirements to Pursue Licensure as a Nursing Home Administrator Online
Students looking to fulfill the educational requirement for their nursing home administrator licensure in the State of New York can do so by completing five online courses available through McGhee's B.S. in Healthcare Management.

Professional Organization

Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions (ASAHP)
www.asaph.org

 

 

Core Curriculum (32-34 Credits)

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Liberal Arts Electives (16 credits)

Students select an additional 16 credits in consultation with their advisor. Recommended courses include:

Introduction to Psychology / PSYC1-DC6801		4
Introduction to Sociology / SOCY1-DC7200		4
Health Psychology / PSYC1-DC6878		4
A Foreign Language		4

Required Courses (56 credits)

Business Organization and Management / BUSN1-DC0504		4
Principles of Accounting / BUSN1-DC0142		4
Statistical Methods for Business / MATH1-DC1172		4
Contemporary Ethical Issues / HEAL1-DC6474		4
Financial Management of Health Services / HEAL1-DC2673		4
Foundations of Healthcare Studies / HEAL1-DC2603		4
Healthcare Management: Managing Providers, Payers, and Patients in a System in Flux / HEAL1-DC2612		4
Human Resource Management / LRMS1-DC0548		4
Internship in Health Services I / HEAL1-DC2671		2
Internship in Health Services II / HEAL1-DC2672		2
Legal Aspects of Healthcare / HEAL1-DC2670		4
Oral Communications / SOCS1-DC2201		4
Research Methods for Health Services / HEAL1-DC2679		4
Seminar in Healthcare Management / HEAL1-DC2674		4
Topics in Healthcare Management / HEAL1-DC2676		4

Concentration (24 credits)

Students select 24 credits from one of the following concentration areas. Please note prerequisites before enrolling.

Community Health/Healthcare Advocacy (24 credits)

Community Health and Medical Care / HEAL1-DC2601		4
Computer Applications in Healthcare Administration / HEAL1-DC2610		4
Customer Service Management in Healthcare Organizations / HEAL1-DC2605		4
Managing Ambulatory Care and Private Practice Settings / HEAL1-DC2611		4
Multicultural Issues in Healthcare / HEAL1-DC2608		4
Patient and Family Rights in Healthcare / HEAL1-DC2561		4

Long-Term Care (24 credits)

Computer Applications in Healthcare Administration / HEAL1-DC2610		4
Gerontology / HEAL1-DC2678		4
Mental Health Issues of Children and Adults / HEAL1-DC2849		4
Multicultural Issues in Healthcare / HEAL1-DC2608		4
Nursing Home Administration / HEAL1-DC2650*		4
Patient and Family rights in Healthcare / HEAL1-DC2561		4
* Note: The course Nursing Home Administration fulfills Qualification 5 (see Licensure Qualification 5 guidelines) because the course content “covers all of the areas as defined in 10 NYCRR 96.8.” However, the course must have been completed within the five years preceding licensure.

TOTAL CREDITS 128-130