Academic Catalog

Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration

Program Description:

The mission of the BSHCA program is to educate students whose goal is to perform support and leadership functions in a variety of healthcare settings. This degree focuses on understanding the basics of delivering medical care as well as a foundation of the business of medicine. Students may use this degree as an entry point to the health care administration field or as a stepping stone to an advanced degree. A bachelor’s degree in health care administration gives a student the opportunity to assume administrative and support roles at any health care organization.

Degree Requirements: 120 Credits

Program Learning Goals:

It is intended that Graduates of the Aspen University Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration program will learn or be able to do the following:

  1. Business Management Knowledge: Graduates of this program will learn a wide variety of medical office skills. Develop the skills and knowledge to pursue positions in physician offices, HMO facilities, clinics, urgent care, rehabilitation centers, and other allied healthcare facilities.
  2. Professional Behavior/Ethics: Graduates of this program will, within a legal and ethical framework, apply diverse skills in healthcare, patient support, and business management in multiple settings.
  3. Cultural Competence: Graduates of this program can identify opportunities for healthcare approaches that accommodate varying cultural beliefs, and demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural diversity that reflects the changing demographics of society.
  4. Research and Evidence-based Practice: Graduates of this program will collaborate in discussion activities to generate, utilize, and disseminate knowledge in order to leverage the concepts presented in the curriculum to improve management systems, processes, and organizations.
  5. Leadership/Advocacy: Graduates of this program can influence positive change within organizations through the thoughtful analysis of healthcare policy, critical thought, and applied concepts, while assuming collaborative hands-on and leadership roles with other professionals.

Academic Schedule

Courses:

COM100Introduction to Communications

3

PAC115Medical Terminology

3

MAT245Personal Finance

3

HCA100Contemporary Issues in Health Care

3

CMP160English Composition I

3

SBS105Introduction to Psychology

3

MAT200Principles of Accounting I

3

HCA110Insurance and Healthcare Reimbursement

3

SBS110Introduction to Sociology

3

HCA120Healthcare Information Systems

3

HUM155American History I

3

COM220Management Communication

3

NPS100Introductory Biology

3

HUM100World of Art

3

CMP170English Composition II

3

HCA205Principles of Health and Disease

3

SBS200Human Development

3

MAT140College Algebra

3

NPS195Study of Physical Science

3

HCA125Healthcare Finance

3

HCA105Pharmacology

3

HCA130Healthcare Writing and Communications

3

SBS120Diversity and Culture

3

MGT215Customer Relationship Management

3

HCA310HIPAA and Electronic Health Records

3

MGT414Principles of Management

3

COM140Managing Performance and Developing Teams

3

MGT464Organizational Behavior

3

MAT350Quantitative Methods

3

BIO210Microbiology

3

HCA305Health Perspectives and Assessment

3

HCA315Legal Aspects of Health Care Administration

3

HCA320Healthcare Policy and Economics

3

HCA405Medical Office Management

3

HCA410Healthcare Careers

3

PAC415Healthcare Ethics

3

BUS454Ethical Decision Making for Business

3

COM230Human Resource Management

3

MGT424Leadership in Organizations

3

HCA499Senior Capstone

3

Additional Information:

Applicants who hold valid and current CMA certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants are eligible to receive twenty-seven credits in lieu of the following courses: HCA100, HCA105, HCA110, HCA120, HCA130, HCA205, HCA305, HCA315, and PAC115.

Applicants who hold valid and current RMA certification from American Medical Technologists are eligible to receive thirty credits in lieu of the following courses: COM100, HCA105, HCA110, HCA125, HCA130, HCA205, HCA315, HCA405, PAC115, and PAC415.