B.S. in Health Services Administration
Harrisonburg, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 6,434 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* in-state tuition fee | $15,076: out-of-state tuition fee. Additional fees may apply
Key Summary
The profession of health administration is key to meeting the health and medical needs of the public.
The Health Services Administration major prepares students for entry-level administrative positions and administrative staff support roles in various health organizations such as hospitals, hospital systems, ambulatory clinics, physician practices, nursing homes and managed care organizations. Health services administration is a dynamic and rewarding profession that combines students' interests in health, business, and serving others.
Through case studies and applied learning activities, faculty help students gain an understanding of key management functions and techniques used in health organizations, current issues confronting administrators, and the role of administrators in assuring organizational performance.
The program in health services administration prepares students for entry-level administrative positions and staff positions requiring administrative skills in various health organizations including hospitals, hospital systems, managed care organizations, retirement and long-term care facilities, ambulatory care organizations, physician practices and public health facilities. In addition, the program provides the foundation for graduate study in health administration and related fields. The health services administration program is approved as a Full Certified undergraduate program by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA).
Any student admitted to JMU can declare health services administration as his/her major and enroll in prerequisite courses. However, to progress in the major beyond the prerequisite courses, students must apply and be admitted to the program. To be eligible to apply, students must have completed or be enrolled in the following prerequisite courses at the time of application and receive a grade of “C-” or better:
- CIS 204. Computer Information Systems Fundamentals for Non-Business Majors
- ECON 201. Introduction to Microeconomics
- HTH 354. U.S. and Global Health Care Systems
Upon completion of all JMU and program requirements, the student is awarded the B.S. in Health Services Administration.
No more than 30 hours may be taken in the College of Business.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
- General Education 40 Credit Hours 1
- Quantitative requirement (in addition to General Education) 3 Credit Hours
- Scientific Literacy requirement (in addition to General Education) 3 Credit Hours
- Major requirements 74 Credit Hours
Footnote
1 The General Education program contains a set of requirements each student must fulfill. The number of credit hours necessary to fulfill these requirements may vary.
Required Courses/Recommended Schedule for Majors
First Year
- General Education courses 31 Credit Hours
Second Year
- CIS 204. Computer Information Systems Fundamentals for Non-Business Majors Credits: 3.00
- ECON 201. Introduction to Microeconomics Credits: 3.00
- HTH 354. U.S. and Global Health Care Systems Credits: 3.00
- MATH 220. Elementary Statistics [C3QR] Credits: 3.00
- General Education courses 9 Credit Hours
- Electives 7 Credit Hours
Third Year
- ACTG 244. Accounting for Non-Business Majors Credits: 3.00
- FIN 345. Finance Fundamentals for Non-Business Majors Credits: 3.00
- HTH 320. Statistical Methods for Health Science Research Credits: 3.00 (B.S. degree requirement)
- HSA 358. Health Services Administration Cornerstone Credits: 3.00
- HSA 365. Healthcare Ethics and the Law Credits: 3.00
- HSA 385. Professional Development Seminar Credits: 1.00
- HTH 210. Medical Terminology Credits: 3.00
- HTH 231. Population Health Determinants Credits: 3.00
- MGT 305. Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management Credits: 3.00
- MKTG 380. Principles of Marketing Credits: 3.00
- General electives Credits / Units: 3.00
Fourth Year
- HTH 450. Epidemiology Credits: 3.00
- HSA 363. Health Economics Credits: 3.00 2
- HSA 366. Health Politics and Policy Credits: 3.00 3
- HSA 452. Hospital Organization and Administration Credits: 3.00
- HSA 454. Internship in Health Organizations Credits: 3.00
- HSA 455. Long Term Care Organization and Administration Credits: 3.00 2
- HSA 456. Principles of Ambulatory Care Operations Credits: 3.00 (B.S. degree requirement) 2
- HSA 463. Healthcare Quality Management and Analytics Credits: 3.00 3
- HSA 464. Healthcare Finance Credits: 3.00 3
- HSA 480. Health Services Administration Capstone Credits: 3.00
Footnotes
2 Offered only in fall semester.
3 Offered only in spring semester.
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