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Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration

bachelor of science in health care administration

Description

The Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration degree program prepares students for entry-level leadership roles in health care. Emphasis is placed on building strong communication skills and organizational competence in managing and developing professional standards, procedures, and policies for various institutional healthcare activities. The degree program offers a broad administrative, educational foundation for individuals who are just entering the field as well as those who are currently working in the field.

THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY’s online B.S. in health care administration with a concentration in emergency medical services management prepares students to pursue leadership roles in EMS environments aligned with health care. Designed for EMTs, firefighters, first responders, or any other emergency personnel that wishes to expand their knowledge and skills related to the field of emergency medical services, this degree program offers a broad administrative foundation to new and seasoned professionals.

Upon completion of the program, students should be able to do the following:
  • Analyze the ethics of professional standards in healthcare organizations.
  • Assess the impact of leadership styles within the healthcare system.
  • Evaluate the management of a healthcare organization’s strategic goals.
  • Apply business principles to the healthcare environment.

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Curriculum

The Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration degree program prepares students for entry-level leadership roles in health care. Emphasis is placed on building strong communication skills and organizational competence in managing and developing professional standards, procedures, and policies for various institutional healthcare activities. The degree program offers a broad administrative, educational foundation for individuals who are just entering the field as well as those who are currently working in the field.

Major Requirements | Total Required Semester Hours: 36

Major Requirements

Group B : Total Required Semester Hours: 6 HOURS

General Concentration : Total Required Semester Hours: 12 HOURS

GENERAL EDUCATION | Total Required Semester Hours: 36

Electives | Total Required Semester Hours: 36

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Tuition Rates

Our goal is to provide the strongest online academic programs at an affordable rate. On average, our tuition is less than half the cost of our competitors.

Ways to Save

Paying for school is possible. At THE AU, there are many Ways to Save including scholarships, Learning Partnerships and more.
  • Transfer Credits Accepted
  • Textbooks Included
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  • Learning Partners Discount
  • Scholarships

Flexible Online Learning Options

Giving our students the flexibility they need to fit education into their busy schedules is at the core of our mission. Our courses are designed to accommodate working professionals, moms, dads, and anyone else who is balancing school with other life commitments.

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Start anytime with LifePace Learning®. Progress through your course in as early as four weeks or as long as 10 weeks.

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  • Complete Assignments at Your Own Pace
  • Enroll 365 Days a Year

Term Enrollment

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Complete assignments at your own pace while working within set course start and end dates. A term lasts approximately nine weeks.

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  • Weekly Assignments Keep You on Track
  • Choose From 11 Term Start Dates Per Year
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THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION is an online university that strives to change and improve lives through higher education by enabling students to maximize their professional and personal potential.

THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY provides student-centered support services that are personal, responsive and geared toward assisting students in achieving their educational goals. Caring, highly-trained faculty and staff create innovative educational programs that incorporate the latest instructional technology with challenging curriculums. THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY focuses on affordable, quality online instruction with a general education core that promotes lifelong learning and success.