Bachelor of Health Services Administration

Official Program Name:

Bachelor of Health Services Administration

School Offering Program:

Baker College

Degree Level:

Bachelor's

Program Prerequisites:

Individuals who are interested in this online program may have leadership experience, and they should be able to work well with others. Previous courses in medical terminology, accounting, computers, and professional communication could prove helpful. Applicants to Baker College's undergraduate programs should have earned a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Program Description:

Students enrolled in Baker College's online Bachelor of Health Services Administration program have the chance to examine business topics specific to health care organizations, including resource allocation, program planning and assessment, insurance reimbursements, and medical staff relations. The program is designed to explore industry regulations and laws, including those specific to patient privacy and professional ethics. In addition, students will have the opportunity to explore controversial health service topics and life-and-death issues, not limited to organ donation, medical experimentation, and euthanasia. The curriculum also provides students with the opportunity to complete six elective courses, which could allow them to pursue an ancillary specialization. What's more, before the close of the program, students will have the chance to participate in a 120-hour practical experience.

Learning Format:

Online

Total Credits Required:

180 credits.

Financial Aid Available:

Financial aid counseling is available to all Baker College students, and aid opportunities are available for those who qualify. Financial assistance opportunities include academic scholarships, grants, loans, and work aid.

Required Courses for a Bachelor of Health Services Administration:

Degree program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact Baker College to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.

Health Science Requirements (32 credits)

• HSC 111: Introduction to Health Care
• HSC 312: Health Law and Regulations
• HSC 315: Planning and Evaluation of Health Services
• HSC 401: Health Care Administration
• HSC 402A: Ethics for Health Professionals
• HSC 403: Health System Finance
• HSC 411: Seminar in Health Issues
• WRK 441: Health Services Administration Externship

Elective/Minor Requirements (24 credits)

• Students may choose to take 24 credits of elective courses or they can select one of the following academic minors:
  • Computer Information Systems
  • Continuous Quality Improvement
  • Finance
  • Human Resource
  • Marketing
  • Project Management
  • Psychology

General Education Requirements (72 credits)

• ELECT 111A: Scientific Inquiry Elective
• ELECT 121A: Communication Elective
• ELECT 121B: Communication Elective
• ELECT 131A: Global and Cultural Perspectives Elective
• ELECT 131B: Global and Cultural Perspectives Elective
• ELECT 141A: Personal and Social Environments Elective
• ELECT 141B: Personal and Social Environments Elective
• ELECT 161A: Computer Literacy Elective
• ELECT 161B: Computer Literacy Elective
• ELECT 161C: Computer Literacy Elective
• ENG 101: Composition I
• ENG 102: Composition II
• HUM 401A: Philosophy of Ethics
• INF 112: Word Processing
• MTH 111: Introductory Algebra
• MTH 112: Intermediate Algebra
• SOC 321: Cultural Diversity
• SPK 201: Oral Communication
• SPK 401: Presentational Speaking
• Students select one course from the following list:
  • PSY 101: Human Relations
  • PSY 111: General Psychology

Post Graduation Opportunities

Furthering Your Education:

After completing this online health services administration program, graduates may decide to pursue a master's degree, which could strengthen their leadership skills and business savvy. Participating in a master's degree program could also allow individuals to delve deeper into contemporary issues affecting health care in the U.S.

Some relevant master's degrees include:

• Master of Health Care Administration
• Master of Science in Health Informatics
• Master of Business Administration

Career Paths:

This Baker College program is designed to provide students with an understanding of how to manage the operational aspects of medical facilities and related health services organizations. Graduates of this Baker College program could go on to pursue employment with hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, urgent care centers, physician's offices, government health departments, or health insurance companies.

With a Bachelor of Health Services Administration degree, graduates could be able to find work as:

• Health services specialists
• Health care admissions coordinators
• Health information supervisors