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Health Services Administration [8002] ‡


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Bachelor of Applied Science

(120 Credit Hours)

Program Director

Dr. Beverly Hindenlang, D.N.P., R.N., C.N.E.
941-363-7267 Lakewood Ranch
941-408-1300, ext. 67267 Venice
hindenb@scf.edu

Program Description and Goal:

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Services Administration Program prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services. Graduates acquire desired workforce skills in human services, health financial management, health information systems and an understanding of health care issues. This program prepares students for careers in a wide range of management and administrative positions in health-related organizations and health service delivery systems. Job opportunities may include clinical and laboratory manager, health care facility coordinator, and department manager among other administrative and managerial positions in hospitals, ambulatory care, physician group practices, social service agencies, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers and other health-related businesses.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Services Administration Program include:

  1. A 2.0 GPA on a scale of 4.0;
  2. Earned a minimum of an Associate in Science/Associate in Applied Science in a health related field or an Associate in Arts degree from a regionally accredited education institution;
  3. Completed College Level Academic Skills (CLAS) or equivalent, unless exempt;
  4. Successfully completed the prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better.

Prerequisite Courses:


Prerequisite courses consist of five mandatory courses (or their equivalents), 16 credits:

The final three courses may be substituted if a student holds an Associate in Science degree in a health related field.

Summary of Credit Hour Requirements


General Education = 36 credits
Mandatory Prerequisites = 16 credits
Upper Level HSA Courses = 39 credits
Validated Credit (for state license) and/or Electives = 29 credits
Total = 120 credits

Note(s):


Upper division classes are offered starting in the 2011 Fall term.

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