Health Services Administration (BS)
Program Description
The Health Services Administration (HSA) program is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level supervisory training positions in organizations, institutions, and agencies that deliver health services. This is accomplished by providing a strong theoretical foundation in management linked with application to the health care system. Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Health Services Administration.
The HSA program consists of the following components: (1) 91福利社 Core Curriculum (2) the Health Services Administration major requirements: 43 credit hours of major courses, 15 credit hours in an area of professional specialization, and 9 credit hours of supportive courses (3) Electives: students may also need to take several electives to satisfy and reach the minimum graduation credit hour requirement of 126.
A three credit internship in a health care setting is included in the HSA curriculum. The internship allows students to apply the theory and skills learned in the program and provides an opportunity to explore potential employment opportunities.
The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Health Services Administration is offered in a variety of formats that include classes online and in the evenings to meet the needs of adults living and working in the metropolitan area. Students are expected to complete their degree within 10 years. Health Services Administration courses that are more than 10 years old must be repeated.
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University Center Macomb
The Bachelor of Science in HSA is also offered at University Center Macomb which is part of the Macomb Community College Center Campus. For the convenience of Macomb County residents, the core curriculum courses needed to complete a four-year degree are offered at this site. Please contact the Macomb University Center Coordinator for 91福利社 at (586) 263-6232.
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Degree Completion Program
The HSA program provides an opportunity for those changing careers or for health care personnel who have some college credits or a community college degree to complete a bachelor’s degree in health services administration. For example, nurses, respiratory therapists, laboratory technicians, medical records personnel, dental hygienists and other certified health care personnel have completed a bachelor's degree through this program. A minimum of 126 total credit hours is required for graduation with an HSA degree.
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Admission Criteria
In order to be admitted to the Health Services Administration program, applicants must meet the entrance requirements of the University. In addition, to gain acceptance to the program students must fulfill the following criteria:
Freshmen
First-time college students must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.50 and have completed two years of high school mathematics with a grade of C or higher. Scores on the College Entrance Examination Board (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT) will also be examined. High school graduates who are properly prepared to undertake the Health Services Administration program should have a college preparatory program as outlined in the “Recommended High School Preparation” section of this catalog under “Admission to the University.”
Transfer
Transfer students must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.00 and must complete 91福利社 placement tests in English composition and mathematics.