Curriculum

Health Services Administration Sample Curriculum

Core Courses: (24 semester hours)

• Research Theory

• Organizational Dynamics

• Policy and Program Analysis

• Introduction to Health Services Administration

• Legal Aspects of Clinical and Health Care Organizations

• Managerial Decision-Making in Health Care Organizations

• Institutional Budgeting and Planning

• Professional Contribution/Research Design

• Management Project/Internship

Course Electives:

The remaining 12 credits are pursued related to the student's specific area of interest, background, and experience.  Elective courses may include:

• Health Care Systems Analysis

• Health Care Economics

• Overview of Managed Care

• Epidemiology/Environmental Health or Marketing and Strategic Planning 

• Gerontological Services Administration

• Administration of Long-Term Care

• Planning Health Care Services for the Elderly

• Concepts and Issues in Gerontology or Aging Changes and Health Problems