BS - Healthcare Administration
Students in the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Healthcare Administration program evaluate solutions and strategies for complex problems and opportunities within the healthcare industry, evaluate personal management capabilities and design a plan for lifelong growth, and integrate critical analysis of data and information to ensure organizational success. Students will assess technologies for implementation in healthcare organizations, create appropriate communication strategies to achieve organizational goals, and integrate a biblical framework into the practice and standards that guides interactions within the healthcare industry. Students will have the opportunity to earn certificates in the areas of Healthcare Leadership, Quality and Patient Safety, Healthcare Marketing, and Healthcare Human Resource Management.
Upon completion of the program graduates will be able to:
- Evaluate solutions and strategies for complex problems and opportunities within the healthcare industry.
- Evaluate personal management capabilities and design a plan for lifelong growth.
- Integrate critical analysis of data and information to ensure organizational success.
- Assess technologies for implementation in healthcare organizations.
- Create appropriate communication strategies to achieve organization goals.
- Integrate a biblical framework into the practice and standards that guides interactions within the healthcare industry.
The curriculum will be completed in the order established by Indiana Wesleyan University. Indiana Wesleyan University reserves the right to modify the curriculum and locations offered as necessary.
Admission Requirements
The admission requirements for Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Healthcare Administration offered through the College of Adult and Professional Studies are as follows:
- Proof of high school graduation or GED certification.
- Original transcripts from all previous college or university study at a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
- Prior completion of at least 60 transferable credit hours is required before the student is eligible to start a bachelor core program.
Transfer Credit Policy
Transfer credit for core curriculum requirements for undergraduate programs within the DeVoe School of Business, Technology, & Leadership may be granted as follows:
- Credit must have been earned at a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with a minimum grade of "C".
- Courses must be approved by the DeVoe School of Business, Technology, & Leadership.
- Students must complete at least 30 hours of the core curriculum at Indiana Wesleyan University.
Program Requirements
Students must complete the Healthcare Administration Essentials I and II and either complete two certificates or 24 credits from the certificate areas.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate with a baccalaureate degree with a major in Healthcare Administration from the College of Adult and Professional Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University, the following requirements must be met:
- Completion of 120 semester hours.
- Completion of the required major (core and certificate courses) with a GPA of 2.25 or higher.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Completion of 30 hours of general education requirements as specified (General Education Requirements).
- Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.
Healthcare Administration - Program of Study
Healthcare Administration Essentials I Courses
Required Courses
| HCA-310 | Healthcare Management and Leadership | 3 |
| HSC-305 | Healthcare Systems | 3 |
| BIS-225 | Microsoft Office Applications | 3 |
| HCA-420 | Healthcare Reimbursement Systems | 3 |
Healthcare Administration Essentials II Courses
Required Courses
| HCA-330 | Technology and Information Systems for Health Care | 3 |
| HCA-425 | Managerial Epidemiology and Statistics for Health Administrators | 3 |
| HCA-345 | Healthcare Ethics and Law | 3 |
| HCA-490 | Capstone Project for Healthcare Administrators | 3 |
Healthcare Leadership Certificate Courses
It is recommended that students complete the Healthcare Administration Essentials I courses prior to taking certificate courses. The total program credit hours must equal at least 48.
| ADM-435 | Management and Leadership Perspectives | 3 |
| HCA-340 | Leading and Governing High Reliability Healthcare Organizations | 3 |
| HCA-410 | U.S. Healthcare Policy | 3 |
| HCA-430 | Issues for Healthcare Administrators | 3 |
Quality and Patient Safety Certificate Courses
It is recommended that students complete the Healthcare Administration Essentials I courses prior to taking certificate courses. The total program credit hours must equal at least 48.
| HCA-435 | Leading Groups and Teams in Healthcare | 3 |
| STA-320 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| HCA-440 | Quality and Performance Management in Healthcare | 3 |
| HCA-445 | Patient Safety and Quality in Healthcare | 3 |
Healthcare Marketing Certificate Courses
It is recommended that students complete the Healthcare Administration Essentials I courses prior to taking certificate courses. The total program credit hours must equal at least 48.
| MKG-421 | Foundations of Marketing | 3 |
| MKG-359 | Social Media Business Strategies | 3 |
| MKG-361 | Social Media and Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| MKG-411 | Healthcare Marketing | 3 |
Healthcare Human Resource Management Certificate Courses
It is recommended that students complete the Healthcare Administration Essentials I courses prior to taking certificate courses. The total program credit hours must equal at least 48.
| MGT-432 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| HCA-365 | Human Resources in Healthcare | 3 |
| HRM-470 | Managing Compensation and Benefits | 3 |
| HRM-490 | Human Resource Development | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 48 |
