Healthcare Administration

What is the healthcare administration program?

The Healthcare Administration (HCA) program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to acquire entry-level employment as a healthcare manager. By participating in carefully designed classroom and practicum experiences, students acquire competence in the leadership and managerial strategies needed to plan, direct and coordinate medical and health services. The responsibilities of a healthcare administrator may include: improving the quality and efficiency of healthcare services; managing the finances of a facility such as patient fees and billing; preparing and monitoring budgets; serving as a human resources manager; and ensuring that the facility is compliant with all relevant laws and regulations. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare administration is one of the fastest growing career fields with employment projected to grow 20% from 2016 to 2026. 

Admission to the program requires:

• College-level in reading, writing, and math.
• Completed HITT 1305 Medical Terminology I with grade of C or higher.
• Completed BIOL 2404 Human Anatomy and Physiology with grade of C or higher (or BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 with a grade of “C” or higher in each course).
• Completed ITSC 1309 Integrated Software Applications with a grade of C or higher.
• An overall college GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Good Academic Standing:

Students admitted into the Healthcare Administration program must maintain a 2.0 GPA to remain in good standing. A student who earns a single non-productive grade of “D” or “F” in any course will be placed on probation. A student who earns two non-productive grades will be dismissed from the program for one year.