Health Care Management, B.S.
Program overview:
Whether already working in the health care field or looking to change careers or starting college for the first time, students in the Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Management at St. Francis College are put on a path to positively impact the health care and outcomes of our diverse community.
A Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management prepares students to become effective managers of health care services and programs. Students will develop an understanding of the legal and regulatory environment, learn to assess and respond to complex health management challenges and formulate strategic plans for health care facilities
Graduates of Health Care Management will launch into one of the fastest growing occupations with the Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting jobs growth of 32% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than all occupations.
Underlying the focused, outcomes-driven curriculum is SFC's robust General Education Program, which is the cornerstone of SFC and affirms its mission to graduate educated, well-rounded individuals who enter the workforce and work to change and culturally diversify the world.
PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES
PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES
PLO 1: Apply course content of the internship experience.
PLO 2: Demonstrate respect and understanding of diverse populations and achieve a level of cultural competency appropriate for professional working environments.
PLO 3: Work constructively and collaboratively in a working/research group or committee solving case studies in healthcare management.
PLO 4: Experience working in a professional work environment as part of an internship experience.
PLO 5: Investigate, analyze, write and present well-documented research papers based on complex healthcare management problems.
PLO 6: Formulate strategic plans for a health care facility based on managerial and legal practices.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Code | Title | Credits |
| General Education Program |
|
FS | Understanding College | 1 |
WRI 1 & OC 1 | Writing and Presentation | 6 |
QR 1 | Mathematics | 3-4 |
ITML | Information Literacy, Media, and Research | 3 |
HCE | Creative Voices across Cultures | 6 |
NPW | Science at Work | 6-10 |
BIO-1140 | Anatomy and Physiology I |
|
BIO-1140L | Anatomy and Physiology I Lab |
|
BIO-1141 | Anatomy and Physiology II |
|
BIO-1141L | Anatomy and Physiology II Lab |
|
PEM | Ethics, Reality, and Logic | 6 |
SHE | Individual and Societies | 6 |
WHG | Our World, Past and Present | 6 |
FH | Personal Wellness | 2-3 |
RS | Religion and Culture | 3 |
| Healthcare Management Major |
|
HC-1001 | Introduction to American Health Service Delivery I | 3 |
HC-2001 | Organization and Management of Health Institutions | 3 |
HC-2002 | Legal Issues in Health Care | 3 |
HC-2003 | Decision-Making in Health Field | 3 |
HC-3001 | Personnel Management in the Health Field | 3 |
HC-4990 | Field Placement in the Health Field I | 3 |
| Select two Health Care Management electives or HS electives | 6 |
ACC-1700 | Accounting for Healthcare Organizations |
|
HS-1201 | Community Health |
|
MAT-2301 | Statistics | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Electives | 21 |
| General Electives | 21 |
| Total Credits | 126-132 |
CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
As an integrated program of studies, the General Education Program provides a solid foundation and focuses on developing the skills expected of a liberally educated person.
It provides students with a broadly-based foundation outside their areas of specialization, an understanding of how various disciplines intersect and differ, and assists in cultivating a disposition for lifelong learning.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
🏥 Healthcare Administrator
• Manage daily operations in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations to ensure efficient patient care and services.
📊 Healthcare Operations Manager
• Oversee staff, budgets, and healthcare programs while improving organizational efficiency and patient services.
🩺 Medical Office Manager
• Coordinate administrative functions in physician offices, medical practices, and outpatient clinics.
📈 Healthcare Analyst
• Analyze healthcare data and systems to improve patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and healthcare delivery.
🏨 Healthcare Services Coordinator
• Organize patient care services and support communication between healthcare providers, patients, and staff.
💼 Health Insurance or Managed Care Specialist
• Work with insurance providers to manage healthcare plans, claims processing, and patient coverage services.
🌍 Public Health Program Coordinator
• Support community health initiatives and programs that promote wellness and disease prevention.
🎓 Preparation for Advanced Study
• Prepare for graduate programs in healthcare administration, public health, health informatics, or business administration.