Health Services Administration 60+ Transfer, BS

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60+ Transfer Program

Bachelor of Science • HLTH TRN BS

Program Requirements:

Eligibility for this program requires completion of an associate’s degree prior to enrollment.
Residency Requirement: A minimum of 30 credits including 50% of the major must be completed at DU.

The Health Services Administration program prepares the graduate for entry-level management positions in various health care settings and organizations. Health services administration careers can include working in integrated health care systems, retirement and long-term care facilities, physicians’ practices, community health organizations, health care associations and insurance carriers-third party administrators. Specialties are designed to assist students needing or desiring a more focused area of interest. This degree prepares individuals interested in pursuing a Davenport University graduate program.

Associate Degree on File - 60 Credits

Foundational Courses - 3 Credits

MATH 120 - College Mathematics 3 Credits
Students must have completed a college level math course equivalent to MATH 120 - College Mathematics or Intermediate Algebra as a part of this program. Course fulfillment or requirement will be determined at time of enrollment. Not included in credit totals required for this degree.

Foundations of Excellence - 6 Credits

STAT 219 - Introduction to Biostatistics 3 Credits
ENGL 311 - Professional Writing 3 Credits
Recommendation: It is assumed that students have at least 2 semesters of English, composition, or literature in their associate’s degree as preparation for ENGL311. Other associate’s level courses with strong writing components may have prepared the student for success. Students that feel unprepared for ENGL311 should discuss options with admissions and/or advisor.

Foundations of Health Professions - 15 Credits

ACCT 200 - Accounting Basics for Managers 3 Credits
HLTH 101M - Introduction to Health Careers 0 Credits
HLTH 210 - Health Care Organizations and Systems 3 Credits
HLTH 211 - Healthcare Management 3 Credits
HLTH 230 - Health Care Law and Ethics 3 Credits
HLTH 250 - Health Care Reimbursement Management 3 Credits
* Courses completed as part of the associate’s degree should be substituted by any 200+ HLTH, HINT, or HSAD class not already required in the degree program or a course approved by the program Associate Dean.

Major - 43 Credits

FINC 403 - Health Care Finance 3 Credits
HINT 209 - Quality and Performance Improvement in Health Care 3 Credits
HLTH 320 - Public Health Perspectives 3 Credits
HLTH 401 - Health Care Research 3 Credits
HLTH 460 - Health Promotion and Education 3 Credits
HRMG 213 - Human Resource Management 3 Credits
HSAD 301 - Cultural Issues in Health Care 3 Credits
HSAD 302 - Regulatory Health Care 3 Credits
HSAD 402 - Health Care Risk Management 3 Credits
HSAD 403 - Health Care Economics 3 Credits
HSAD 425 - Bioethics 3 Credits
HSAD 440 - Health Care Strategic Planning 3 Credits
HSAD 493 - Health Services Administration Virtual Practicum 4 Credits
OR
HSAD 495 - Health Services Administration Practicum 4 Credits
MGMT 321 - Organizational Behavior 3 Credits

Total Credits: 127

This degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours. To meet this minimum, Open Electives may be required. Non-developmental level courses taken at your previous college(s) will be applied in this area. An official evaluation of transfer credit will determine the need for electives.