Healthcare Administration, B.S.
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Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration provides students a solid foundation in the skills necessary to serve as an effective and competent administrator within any healthcare setting. Healthcare Administration graduates are prepared to work in entry and middle management positions within public, private, and non-profit health agencies. Responsibilities include administration and management tasks such as developing, planning, managing, and leading healthcare operations and services, and directing changes in healthcare laws and regulations.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
| General Education Requirements | 30 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| or ENGL 1005 | Foundations of Academic Writing | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Algebra (4) | ||
| College Algebra with Preliminaries (5) | ||
| College Algebra for Business (3) | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| US History to 1877 and US History since 1877 (6) | ||
| American History (3) | ||
| US Economic History (3) | ||
| American Heritage (3) | ||
| American National Government (3) | ||
| Distribution Courses: | ||
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth | 3 | |
| Biological Science | 3 | |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Social Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 62 Credits | |
| HLSC 1300 | Medical Terminology and Functional Anatomy | 3 |
| HLSC 2200 | Introduction to Health Professions | 2 |
| MKTG 2200G | Written Business Communication | 3 |
| MGMT 2340 | Business Statistics I | 3 |
| IM 2600 | Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
| MGMT 3000 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| ACC 3000 | Financial Managerial and Cost Accounting Concepts | 3 |
| HLSC 3050 | Healthcare Quality and Safety | 3 |
| HLSC 3230 | Professional Development | 3 |
| HLSC 3400 | Human Diseases | 3 |
| HR 3430 | Introduction to Human Resource Management | 3 |
| HLSC 3550 | Healthcare Project and Revenue Cycle Management | 3 |
| HLSC 3660 | Healthcare Economics | 3 |
| HLSC 4250 | Health Organization and Policy | 3 |
| HLSC 4330 | Healthcare financial management | 3 |
| HLSC 4500 | Healthcare Administration | 3 |
| HLSC 4560G | Introduction to Healthcare Systems | 3 |
| HLSC 4640 | Population Health and Strategic Management | 3 |
| HLSC 4780 | Strategic Planning and Operations Management | 3 |
| HLSC 4840 | Healthcare Law | 3 |
| HLSC 4810R | Healthcare Administration Internship | 3 |
| Elective Courses: | 28 Credits | |
| Complete 28 credits of any course 1000 level or higher | 28 | |
Graduation Requirements
The following is required for graduation:
- Completion of a minimum of 120-semester credits with a minimum of 40 upper-division credits. A minimum of at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours must be earned at UVU.
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An overall GPA of 2.5 or higher.
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A combined GPA of 2.75 or higher for all discipline core requirements with no discipline core course falling below a C-.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
- Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
- Completion of at least 2 Writing Enriched (WE) courses.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing or Foundations of Academic Writing | 3 |
| HLSC 2200 | Introduction to Health Professions | 2 |
| American Institutions | 3 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
| MATH 1050 | College Algebra or College Algebra with Preliminaries or College Algebra for Business | 3 |
| IM 2600 | Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
| Biological Science | 3 | |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| HLSC 1300 | Medical Terminology and Functional Anatomy | 3 |
| HLSC 3230 | Professional Development | 3 |
| MKTG 2200G | Written Business Communication | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Elective | 5 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| HLSC 3400 | Human Diseases | 3 |
| MGMT 2340 | Business Statistics I | 3 |
| HLSC 3550 | Healthcare Project and Revenue Cycle Management | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| MGMT 3000 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| HR 3430 | Introduction to Human Resource Management | 3 |
| ACC 3000 | Financial Managerial and Cost Accounting Concepts | 3 |
| HLSC 4500 | Healthcare Administration | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| HLSC 4250 | Health Organization and Policy | 3 |
| HLSC 4640 | Population Health and Strategic Management | 3 |
| HLSC 3660 | Healthcare Economics | 3 |
| HLSC 3050 | Healthcare Quality and Safety | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| HLSC 4840 | Healthcare Law | 3 |
| HLSC 4780 | Strategic Planning and Operations Management | 3 |
| Electives | 8 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| HLSC 4810R | Healthcare Administration Internship | 3 |
| HLSC 4330 | Healthcare financial management | 3 |
| HLSC 4560G | Introduction to Healthcare Systems | 3 |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
An online graduation plan offers students a flexible yet structured approach to their academic journey. While this sample serves as a general guideline, individual plans may differ based on Math and English placement scores. Meeting with an academic advisor is strongly recommended to customize plans and ensure all graduation requirements are met.
Online course options are available at https://www.uvu.edu/online/courses/index.html, and advising support is available through your assigned advisor.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1005 |
Introduction to Academic Writing or Foundations of Academic Writing |
3 |
| HLSC 2200 | Introduction to Health Professions | 2 |
| American Inst. | 3 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Phys. Science | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
| MATH 1050 |
College Algebra or College Algebra with Preliminaries or College Algebra for Business |
4 |
| IM 2600 | Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
| BIOL 1010 or BIOL 1610 |
General Biology or College Biology I |
3 |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| HLSC 1300 | Medical Terminology and Functional Anatomy | 3 |
| HLSC 3230 | Professional Development | 3 |
| MKTG 2200G | Written Business Communication | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Electives | 5 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| HLSC 3400 | Human Diseases | 3 |
| MGMT 2340 | Business Statistics I | 3 |
| HLSC 3550 | Healthcare Project and Revenue Cycle Management | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Personal, Pro, & Civic Growth | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| MGMT 3000 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| HR 3430 | Introduction to Human Resource Management | 3 |
| ACC 3000 | Financial Managerial and Cost Accounting Concepts | 3 |
| HLSC 4500 | Healthcare Administration | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| HLSC 4250 | Health Organization and Policy | 3 |
| HLSC 4640 | Population Health and Strategic Management | 3 |
| HLSC 3660 | Healthcare Economics | 3 |
| HLSC 3050 | Healthcare Quality and Safety | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| HLSC 4840 | Healthcare Law | 3 |
| HLSC 4780 | Strategic Planning and Operations Management | 3 |
| Electives | 8 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| HLSC 4810R | Healthcare Administration Internship | 1-3 |
| HLSC 4330 | Healthcare financial management | 3 |
| HLSC 4560G | Introduction to Healthcare Systems | 3 |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 13-15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 119-121 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate effective, ethical, and sustainable healthcare leadership and management skills.
- Administer healthcare operations, finances, resource allocations, policies, and legal requirements.
- Evaluate the impact of public, private, and global markets on US healthcare systems and management.
- Engage strategic planning, population health, and change management methods to facilitate patient and quality improvement outcomes.