学士学位
Healthcare 政府
Online 学士学位 Program
类开始
Mar 4th
32 Mo. 幸运28计划的长度 | 120 Credits |
Online Format | $464 每学分成本 |
学士学位
Healthcare 政府
Online 学士学位 Program
Becoming an indispensable healthcare provider IS possible
| 认证 | Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission |
|---|---|
| 转移信用 | Up to 90 approved credits (no expiration date on gen eds) |
| Format | 100% online classes with an applied capstone or internship |
| 浓度 | Choose 1 of 2 concentrations to shape your degree emphasis |
| QuickPaths | Earn dual credit towards an MBA program, or build a foundation to pursue a 理学硕士 in Healthcare 政府 |
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best online bachelor's programs in 2023
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare 政府
The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare 政府 degree is a 120-credit undergraduate program which prepares you for a career as a healthcare administrator.
The online degree program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in public and private 卫生保健供给, applied healthcare statistics, 医疗保健财务, management of patient records, and much more.
Career-focused curriculum
Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.
灵活的安排
You can take classes during the day or in the evening. We strive to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.
虚拟服务
Access to extensive virtual services, including academic advising, tutoring, 支持服务, technical support and library services.
一生的支持
We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.
滚动招生
No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.
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Curriculum
Healthcare 政府 幸运28计划课程 & classes
Herzing’s Healthcare 政府 curriculum is focused on health management, including applied business coursework, 医疗保健财务, healthcare human resources management, medical law & ethics, topics related to health informatics and technology, and much more. Choose elective coursework nearer to your educational emphasis, such as classes in health information management, 企业管理, 或者人力资源.
All classes are delivered online with one required capstone or internship (internship option may not be available in all areas).
| Program | Monthsi | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Healthcare 政府 | 32 | 120 |
Required Management Core Courses
所有课程，6.00 semester credit hours, are required.
or BU 630 Project and Operations Management Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
Required Courses in Healthcare 政府
所有课程38门.00 semester credit hours, are required.
or HA 635 Healthcare 人力资源 Management 学时3.00
or HA 620 Healthcare Economics, Finance, and Resource Management 学时3.00
or HA 625 Healthcare Law and Ethics 学时3.00
or BU 600 Leadership and Organizational Behavior 学时3.00
or HA 645 Quality Improvement and Patient Safety in Healthcare 学时3.00
or BU 654 健康信息员agement 学时3.00
Elective Healthcare Credits
最少35岁.00 semester credit hours is required from a combination of healthcare electives and/or credits transferred from the core (non-general education) courses of a healthcare-related associate or diploma program. Students not transferring in 35.00 semester credit hours in healthcare courses may make up the difference with elective courses in healthcare and general electives. ►转移学分 in Healthcare All core courses may be transferred from a healthcare-related program to satisfy this requirement. Selection or transfer of courses will be in consultation and with the approval of the student's academic advisor. Note: General education transfer credits are applied under general education. Associate or diploma programs from which healthcare courses may be accepted include, 但不限于, 以下几点: Dental Administrative Services 牙科协助 Emergency Medical Technician 医疗保健管理 健康信息员agement Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist 医疗协助 Services Medical Laboratory Technician Medical Office 政府 Nursing ♦ Occupational Therapy Assistant 病人护理技术员 Physical Therapist Assistant 放射技术 外科手术技术 ♦ Special Note for Herzing大学 Practical Nursing Diploma Programs: Each course in the following Herzing大学 practical nursing diploma programs is accepted for full credit towards the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare 政府 program. Diploma in Practical Nursing—Birmingham Diploma in Practical Nursing—Akron/Brookfield/Kenosha Diploma in Practical Nursing—Orlando/Tampa ◊ Concentration Elective Courses in Healthcare 政府 Students have the option to complete courses from the following leadership and managed care concentration areas (these elective courses may be used to fulfill the available 35.00 healthcare elective hours):
Required Capstone or Internship
最少3个.00 semester credit hours are required.
* Enrollment in a student readiness training is required four terms prior to internship course. Successful completion of training is required prior to internship course enrollment.
Required Courses in General Education
Students enrolled in this bachelor's degree must complete a minimum of 36.00 semester credit hours in general education distributed among the following disciplines. Refer to the General Education section of the catalog for specific information about courses within each discipline. 12.00 Semester Credit Hours in Communications 9.00 Semester Credit Hours in Humanities 6.00 Semester Credit Hours in Mathematics 6.00 Semester Credit Hours in Social and Behavioral Sciences 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Science
Personal and Professional Development Courses
2.00 semester credit hours are required.
Dual Credit
Save time and money by earning dual credit
Students in Herzing大学's Healthcare 政府 bachelor’s degree program can get a head start on earning a Master of Business 政府 (MBA).
Qualifying students can take up to 9 graduate credits while still an undergraduate and apply these credits toward both their BS and MBA degrees.
Healthcare 政府 graduates may choose our MBA with a Concentration in Healthcare Management，或考虑软件下载的 Dual Concentration option to add an additional emphasis to your MBA credential.
Our program offers two undergraduate concentrations; they are similar to a major of specialization:
- Leadership
- Managed Care
浓度 enable a student to customize their healthcare administration and management acumen to their career goals, differentiating them in the workforce with specialized knowledge.
Need help choosing a concentration? Discover what skills are most appropriate for different healthcare administration concentrations and what pathway appeals to you most.
There are 2 possible credentials addressed in the healthcare administration bachelor’s degree program.
认证 built into concentration courses:
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification (LSSYB) from GoLeanSixSigma
- Certified Specialist Managed Care (CSMC) through Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)
Tuition & Cost
Tuition & Cost
When you accept the 10% tuition discount from our Financial Commitment Scholarship, the cost of tuition for the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare 政府 program is 每学分464美元.1
You can potentially earn even greater savings by transferring credit from prior college coursework, applying for financial aid, or potential partnership opportunities through your employer.
Our goal is your career advancement. That’s why we are always working to improve our curriculum and processes to make our program as affordable as possible while preparing you best for success in your work.
You may be eligible for multiple scholarships and grants, both through Herzing大学 and several national scholarship websites.
退伍军人，美国现役军人.S. 退伍, and spouses may qualify for a 10% tuition discount or tuition reduction to $250 per credit.
i. Financial Commitment Scholarship eligibility requirements: Recommended that students limit student loan borrowing to only what is needed to cover the cost of tuition and fees. Students may borrow up to $2,000 in student loans in excess of tuition and fees to cover their cost of attendance and retain eligibility for this scholarship. Excess loan eligibility dependent on individual student situation.
Healthcare 政府 bachelor's program enrollment requirements
Prerequisites to enroll in the Herzing大学 Healthcare 政府 program include:
- Completion of a high school diploma, GED or equivalent
- No prior allied health degree required: but you may take advantage of an associate degree or other prior learning. You may transfer in up to 90 approved credits to decrease the time it takes to earn your bachelor’s degree.
- Meet and interview with a Herzing大学 admissions advisor
- Complete an enrollment application
Eligible states for enrollment: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, 麻萨诸塞州, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, 新汉普郡, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, 北卡罗莱纳, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, 南卡罗来纳, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, 西维吉尼亚州, Wisconsin, Wyoming, 哥伦比亚特区, 和维尔京群岛.
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What can I do with a bachelor's degree in health administration?
Earning a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration can open up many new, exciting career possibilities. Potential job opportunities for those who earn their Bachelor of Science in Healthcare 政府 include:
- 医疗管理员
- 临床管理器
- 实习经理
- Residential Care Manager
- 医疗管理
As a health administrator or manager, you’ll work closely with other healthcare personnel like nurses, surgeons, physicians, lab techs and others to facilitate and coordinate the delivery of healthcare services.
Medical and Health Services Manager Ranked #3 in 100 Best Jobs of 2023 by U.S. News & World Report
Earning a Master of Business 政府 (MBA) in healthcare management can help you accelerate to higher levels of the profession, including clinical director and other executive roles.
Job outlook
根据 Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of medical and health service managers is expected to increase 28% from 2022-2032, much faster than the average across all U.S. occupations.*
Now is a great time to get the education you need to become a healthcare administrator and join a rapidly growing field.
常见 Questions
根据 Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), healthcare administrators and managers earn an average annual salary of $127,980 per year ($61.53 per hour).*
了解更多关于 how much health administrators and managers can make and their average salary by state.
The Herzing大学 bachelor’s degree program in healthcare administration takes 32 months on average to complete. Depending on your prior transfer credit, you may be able to complete the program a little faster!
The benefits of working in health administration include:
- You can work in many different settings, 包括医院, 医疗诊所, 长期护理机构, 医生的办公室, insurance companies and government agencies.
- 职业流动性高, as your versatile skillset is applicable in many different environments and gives you more choice in pursuing your career path.
- 这个领域正在发展, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimating a 28% increase in employment for medical and health services managers from 2022-2032.*
- You can help people get better, but you don’t necessarily need to be directly involved in patient care and treatment.
Step 1 is earning the education you need to qualify for jobs in healthcare management and begin your career. A bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration will help you build the business skills necessary to succeed as a healthcare manager.
你可以乘坐 steps to become a healthcare manager with the support of Herzing大学, your lifelong learning partner.
There is a lot of overlap in terminology between roles in healthcare management vs. healthcare administration. However, they are unique career paths requiring distinct sets of skills:
- 医疗管理. Healthcare managers deal in the overall operation of an organization. Their primary role is in leadership and the business side of healthcare. Healthcare managers interact with stakeholders and other board members for organizational direction and planning, usually involves managing more than one department—or an entire clinic.
- Healthcare administration. Healthcare administrators are more concerned with day-to-day operations. An administrator’s focus is on daily staff management and administrative procedures within a department. Healthcare administrators usually report to healthcare managers, and work within individual departments as supervisors or manager support. They may be found in smaller, rural areas as office managers or other similar job titles depending on area, experience and availability.
Smaller healthcare institutions may merge the roles into single positions and use each term interchangeably, but bigger facilities will often specialize into unique roles and differentiate them more clearly in terms of management or administration.
Yes! Earning a bachelor’s degree can help you either build from your current experience as a healthcare professional or start a new career a fast-growing field.
Herzing is here to help you take the first step when you’re ready.
Individuals seeking a career in management and administrative roles in a hospital or other healthcare facilities may choose a healthcare administration degree to best prepare for those types of leadership roles. Earning a master's degree in health administration can help you better qualify for the leadership jobs you really want.
Students with a stronger interest in public and community health, 健康和福利, health policy or health education may prefer to pursue a bachelor’s degree in health sciences.
Healthcare administrative work settings include hospitals, 医生的办公室, nursing and residential care facilities, 门诊护理中心, insurance companies and government agencies. Administrators typically work alongside medical personal in an office environment.
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Herzing大学 is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. 教育部.
* Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2022. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. 多种因素, including prior experience, age, geography market in which you want to work and degree field, will affect career outcomes and earnings. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the average salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, salary increase or other career growth.
