Health Services Administration

Health care is a very large continuum encompassing insurance companies; medical practices, clinics, hospitals; and a vast array of long term care services. As a graduate of the Health Services Administration Program, you will be prepared to work as a manager in the health care industry.

The program believes in the concept that "health is a team affair," and is committed to providing education, research and service opportunities for students to become effective collaborators in personal community health enhancement.

The Health Services Administration Program offers the following degree options:

Bachelor of Arts in Health Services Administration

Health Services Management Minor

Graduate Certificate in Health Services Administration

This interdisciplinary program is designed for students interested in a variety of careers in the field of health services administration.

Positions are with:

• long term care facilities
• health maintenance organizations
• mental health agencies
• health insurance companies
• home health agencies
• health departments
• academic medical centers

Responsibilities carried out by health managers/administrators include:

• budgeting/financial management
• planning
• human resource management
• data analysis
• marketing and public relations
• general and departmental administration