BS in Health Administration - Emergency Management

Official Program Name:

Bachelor of Science in Health Administration with a concentration in Emergency Management

School Offering Program:

University of Phoenix

Degree Level:

Bachelor of Science

Program Prerequisites:

Applicants to the University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science in Health Administration with a concentration in Emergency Management program should have earned a high school diploma. They should already be employed as emergency medical technicians (EMTs) or firefighters or have an interest in working in an emergency care position.

Program Description:

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration with a concentration in Emergency Management program at University of Phoenix have the opportunity to develop the skills required to manage and plan emergency response and rescue operations. Program coursework examines the history of emergency management, community preparation, prevention programs, disaster response, and legal issues relating to emergency management. A capstone course summarizing the strategies and techniques learned throughout the program is taken after all other courses are completed.

Accreditation:

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (www.ncahlc.org).

Learning Format:

Online and On-campus

Program Length / Total Credits Required:

120 credits.

Financial Aid Available:

Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Aid opportunities include federal and state financial aid, grants and loans, employer tuition reimbursement, internal and external scholarship sources, and access to other resources.

Required Courses for a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration with a concentration in Emergency Management:

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

Required courses

• GEN 200: Foundations for General Education and Professional Success (3 credits)
• HCS 212: Health Care Vocabulary (3 credits)
• HCS 235: Health Care Delivery in the United States (3 credits)
• HCS 245: Introduction to Health and Disease (3 credits)
• HCS 320: Health Care Communication Strategies (6 credits)
• HCS 325: Health Care Management (3 credits)
• HCS 335: Health Care Ethics and Social Responsibility (3 credits)
• HCS 341: Human Resources in Health Care (3 credits)
• HCS 483: Health Care Information Systems (3 credits)
• HCS 490: Health Care Consumer - Trends and Marketing (3 credits)
• HCS 405: Health Care Financial Accounting (3 credits)
• HCS 440: Economics: The Financing of Health Care (3 credits)
• HCS 465: Health Care Research Utilization (3 credits)
• HCS 451: Health Care Quality Management and Outcomes Analysis (3 credits)
• EMC 310: Principles of Emergency Management (3 credits)
• EMC 330: Political and Policy Issues for Emergency Management (3 credits)
• EMC 340: Emergency Services and the Community (3 credits)
• EMC 350: Managing Emergency Response Operations (3 credits)
• EMC 320: Emergency Preparedness and Planning (3 credits)
• HCS 449: Health Administration Capstone (3 credits)

Furthering Your Education:

Graduates of the University of Phoenix BS in Health Administration with a concentration in Emergency Management program can go on to earn a Master of Health Administration. Completion of a master's degree may allow students to master additional skills important in the field. Earning an advanced degree may also lead to greater responsibilities or additional career choices.