Minor in Health Administration
The Health Administration Minor has been designed for undergraduate students who seek to understand the business side of health care, and for those who feel knowledge in health administration will help them succeed in their careers. The coursework for the Health Administration Minor offers exposure to health care systems, hospital and insurance administration, and management principles relative to health care institutions. Students with this foundational knowledge will be better prepared to deal with the complexities of healthcare and the novel challenges that emerge from unpredictable health situations, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
9 Hours Foundational Coursework
8-9 Hours Approved Elective Coursework
17 Hours Min. Required for Completion
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the field of health administration is growing quickly. Expertise in health administration can help students enter into an occupation that has excellent job prospects with a high median salary. Health administration is a dynamic field that is rapidly evolving given the changes in healthcare, insurance, policy, and technology. The field of health administration is interdisciplinary and may appeal to students in a variety of majors and interests.
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Required courses:
Code | Course |
---|---|
CHLH 250 |
Health Care Systems
Hours: 3 |
CHLH 455 |
Health Services Financing
Hours: 3 |
CHLH 458 |
Health Administration
Hours: 3 |
Electives (choose at least 8-9 hours)
Code | Course |
---|---|
CHLH 210 |
Community Health Organizations
Hours: 2 |
IHLT 240 |
Aging and Health Policy
Hours: 3 |
CHLH 260 |
Introduction to Medical Ethics
Hours: 3 |
CHLH 365 |
Civic Engagement in Wellness
Hours: 3 |
REHB 402 |
Medical Aspects of Disability
Hours: 4 |
CHLH 421 |
Health Data Analysis
Hours: 3 |
CHLH 456 |
Organization of Health Care
Hours: 3 |
CHLH 457 |
Health Planning
Hours: 3 |
CHLH 470 |
Technology, Health, and Aging
Hours: 3 |