Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Administration

HCA 150: Introduction to Healthcare in the U.S. (3 credits) 
This course examines the healthcare delivery system with overviews provided for major sectors of the health economy.  Students will consider historical development and contemporary proposals for reforming the healthcare system. 
 
HCA 200: Principles of Epidemiology and Public Health (3 credits) 
Students will learn about epidemics and the spread of disease to understand, characterize, and promote health at a population level.  By applying the concepts learned in this course to current public health problems and issues, students will understand the practice of epidemiology as it relates to real life and make for a better appreciation of public health programs and policies.  Designed for those with a clinical background, the course will provide tools for critically evaluating the literature and skills to practice evidence-based medicine. Prerequisite: HCA 150. 
 
HCA 210: Healthcare Information Systems (3 credits) 
Designed to familiarize health administrators and professionals with the principles of information systems design and management for health care. Students will master the use of commonly used software tools. Provides an understanding of current trends in information technologies for the unique issues facing healthcare management. Prerequisite: HCA 150. 
 
HCA 305: Healthcare Law and Policy (3 credits) 
An overview of the legal issues that impact the business of healthcare and those who manage it, including liability, government regulation, financial and ethical issues, contracting, and negotiation and dispute resolution, with an emphasis on personal liability, corporate liability, and intentional torts. Students learn essential guidelines for health care managers in establishing policies concerning medical records, insurance considerations, and risk management. State (and federal) regulation of health care organizations and the liability of personnel working in health care facilities also are considered. Prerequisite: HCA 150. 
 
HCA 400: Strategic Management in Healthcare (3 credits) 
This course will evaluate the challenges faced by health care organizations, review past solutions, and explore the use of innovation as a strategy to manage current and emerging challenges. Through case studies and strategic decision-making, students will learn how to formulate, evaluate, develop, and execute strategy. Prerequisites: HCA 200 AND HCA 305 OR FIN 207 OR MGT 320.  
 
ACC 203: Financial Accounting (3 credits) 
Provides students with a fundamental understanding of financial accounting. Accounting is the language of business and understanding the basics of accounting is essential to a successful career in the business world.  This includes the ability to read and understand financial statements. 
 
FIN 207: Managerial Finance I (3 credits) 
The fundamental theory and practice of corporate financial management. Covers the basic tools and techniques of financial analysis, valuation, capital budgeting, long-term financing, and risk and return. Prerequisite: ACC 203. 
 
MGT 105: Introduction to Management (3 credits) 
A thorough development of decision-making, managerial creativity, and the art of management. The principles of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling are treated as basic guides to effective management. 
 
MGT 320 Human Resource Management (3 credits) 
Human resource management deals with the design of formal systems in an organization to ensure the effective and efficient use of human talent to accomplish organizational goals. Topics covered include job analysis, staffing, training and development managing and appraising performance, compensation, pay and benefits, employee relations, and union-management relations. Prerequisite: MGT 101. 
 
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COM 375: Intercultural Communication (3 credits) 
With globalization of the world economy, it is imperative that managers be sensitive to differences in intercultural and business communication. The most significant issues pertaining to cross- cultural interaction are explored: cultural and intercultural communication (both verbal and nonverbal) and culture shock. Information regarding how to conduct negotiations across countries and to create business documents in different societies is considered. 
 
LDR 201: Leadership and Diversity (3 credits) 
The study of leadership within a multicultural, multiethnic, global context is the focus of this course. A special emphasis is placed on understanding issues of power, influence, and authority when diverse groups practice leadership in a global society.

Like most PCSCE programs, tuition for the Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Administration is a very competitive $404 per credit, which is $1,212 total per course as of the 2022-2023 academic year. To further reduce cost, we accept up to 75 credits for prior college experience, as well as credits for military, job training, and other life experience. 

This degree will prepare you for a wide range of administrative and managerial roles within hospitals, medical practices, assisted living and nursing facilities, research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, and more.

• Understand the structure and delivery systems for U.S. healthcare system and factors that influence healthcare delivery and outcomes.
• Demonstrate knowledge of financial and economic issues as well as risks impacting healthcare organizations.
• Understand ethical, legal, and regulatory considerations in the management and delivery of healthcare.
• Utilize management principles and cultural competencies in interactions with diverse staff and clients.
• Utilize health information systems to enhance organizational outcomes and goals.
• Apply and analyze data to support continuous improvement and strategic planning in healthcare organizations.