Health Care Management
The Health Care Management program offers a Bachelor of Science degree that builds on the knowledge and skills acquired by those in the allied health field and who possess at least an Associate's Degree in an allied health program. The program incorporates the latest innovations, managerial techniques and theory into a practical 18-month program which will prepare the student for entry level managerial roles in the health care arena.
The program includes studies in the core areas of Health Care Systems, Health Care Law, Public Health, Health Care Economics, Health Care Marketing and Finance. There is an opportunity for those students who wish to pursue a career path in Long Term Care Administration. A requirement to successfully complete the program is two quarters of externships. Students will be able to select their management externship experiences either in Long Term Care Administration, or in a health care setting.
Health Care Management graduates would be prepared to work as managers or assistant managers to support strategic planning, budgeting, or the supervision of a program or department. The skills received in the HCM program will prepare students for positions in the long term health care industry, public health, the hospital industry, home health care, community health centers and other health settings.
Program Mission, Goals and Outcome