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Health Services Administration, B.A.S.

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Health Services Administration, with concentrations in Administration, Clinical Documentation Integrity and Long-Term Care. This program is designed to provide skills and competencies that enable graduates to function as supervisors and managers in health care settings. A health care administrator is a well-trained and skilled professional who serves in a management capacity within a hospital, health care facility, agency, fitness/wellness centers, long-term care facilities, or other direct and non-direct health organizations that offer health care and related services.

As health services managers (or healthcare executives and administrators), graduates will plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services across diverse environments. This could involve managing an entire healthcare facility, specializing in a specific clinical area or department, or overseeing a medical practice for physicians. Opportunities also abound in non-direct healthcare settings like professional associations, consulting firms, health insurers, medical suppliers, pharmaceutical firms, and volunteering organizations.

The Health Care Field Needs Leaders Like You

Today's health care environment is dynamic and constantly evolving. As a manager in this field, you will gain the skills and knowledge to make a tangible difference. Healthcare managers navigate a complex landscape influenced by technology, regulations, accreditation standards, innovations in treatment and delivery, and intricate system finance and insurance reimbursement models. The 青青草视频 Health Services Administration program specifically prepares you to be a Medical/Health Services manager, ready to plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise health care delivery.

Concentrations

Students have the option to follow the traditional Administration concentration in the Health Services Administration B.A.S. degree, the Clinical Documentation Integrity Concentration, or the Long-Term Care concentration.

All concentrations have a professional core of 24 hours and 15 hours in the field of concentration. The concentration requirement includes a capstone/internship course. The remaining hours required for the degree consists of required general education and B.A.S. elective courses (see the ).

Requirements for Admission

To qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Health Services Administration you must:

  • Have a 2.5 or higher overall GPA.
  • Have earned a minimum of an Associate in Science or Associate in Arts from a regionally accredited educational institution.
  • Degrees and course work must meet SF accreditation standards to be applied toward program admission criteria.
  • While not required for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Health Services Administration program, the following courses are recommended prior to starting in the program.  Please note all the courses listed below can be completed as a B.A.S. Elective or Gen Ed requirement.  All the courses listed below are required to be completed with a grade of C or higher for the B.A.S. in Health Services Administration program and graduation:
    • ACG2021 - Introduction to Financial Accounting (or ACG2001 & ACG2011)
    • ACG2071 - Managerial Accounting
    • CGS2100 - Computer Applications for Business
    • ECO2023 - Principles of Microeconomics
    • STA2023 - Introduction to Statistics
  • Students will only be admitted to the B.A.S. program after verification of previous degree and minimum GPA.
  • Application to the program does not guarantee admission.
  • All transcripts must be received and verified by the SF Office of Records and Admissions.

Health-Related Sciences and Terminology

The B.A.S. in Health Services Administration is a degree program which focuses on issues pertinent to the management of health care systems and organizations. While not required for admission, the following health-related sciences and terminology courses are recommended as electives contributing to student success in the program. All the courses listed below are required to be completed with a grade of C or higher:

  • BSC2085 - Anatomy and Physiology 1 / BSC 2085L - Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lab (required for the Clinical Documentation Integrity track)
  • HSC2531 - Medical Terminology
  • HIM1000 - Introduction to Health Information Management

All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.

Program Costs

The B.A.S. degree in Health Services Administration requires 60 credit hours of courses beyond the Associate's degree.

  • The In-state Tuition rate for upper division courses (3000- and 4000-level) is $126.33 per credit hour. The total tuition cost for the program then is 60 x $126.33 = $7,579.80
  • The Out-of-State Tuition rate for upper division courses is $428.83 per credit hour for a total tuition cost for the program of 60 x $428.83 = $25,729.80
  • For planning purposes, students should estimate the cost of their materials and books at the rate of $150 per course or at total of 60 x $150 = $9,000.

For more information, please visit Tuition Costs and Due Dates.

Scholarships

  • Bachelor's Degree Scholarships
  • There are many other scholarships available for SF students. Please visit the college's Scholarships page for more information and how to apply.

Financial Aid

There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Financial Aid page.

Veterans Benefits

青青草视频 is a Military Friendly School. Veterans can receive assistance with their benefits at the Office for Veterans and Military Success Services.

Typical Job Titles:

  • Administrative Coordinator/Assistant
  • Case Manager
  • Health Care Administrator
  • Health Director
  • Laboratory Manager
  • Medical and Health Services Manager
  • Office Manager
  • Practice Manager/Administrator
  • Program Administrator
  • Services Coordinator
  • Manager/administration positions in various non-direct health care settings:
  • Associations
  • consulting firms
  • Health insurers
  • Medical suppliers
  • Pharmaceutical firms
  • Volunteering organizations

      Salary range in Gainesville, FL:

  • Workers on average earn $117,190.
  • 10% of workers earn $64,420 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $170,760 or more.

Salary range in Florida:

  • Workers on average earn $106,280.
  • 10% of workers earn $62,860 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $205,810 or more.
  • Source: 

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate understanding of the health care system and the environment in which health care managers and providers function.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and implement changes in the health care system and the environment in which health care managers and providers function.
  3. Analyze the cogent issues relating to a managerial problem or topic in a professional setting.
  4. Apply skills relating to human resources management to address the legal and ethical issues that impact health care.
  5. Demonstrate team-building skills and professionalism as expected within the realm of management in a professional setting.

Program Length

The normal course load for a full-time student is 12 credit hours per semester. It is possible to complete the program in five semesters. However, students that need to complete prerequisite coursework or students that are working will take more than five semesters to complete the program.

All courses are to be completed with a C or higher, including the internship or supervised project, to graduate.

All students are urged to make an appointment to see SF's Business Programs Advisor once each semester to ensure that adequate progress toward a degree is being made. All students must apply for graduation upon enrollment in their last semester of coursework.

Please be mindful when building your course schedule. Attempting too many courses simultaneously can unfortunately lead to academic struggles, potentially harming your GPA and prospects. Equally important, an overloaded schedule can significantly impact your mental and physical health. We encourage you to choose a course load that supports both your academic goals and your personal well-being.

Format

Curriculum

Sample Sequencing for Full-time A.A. Awarded Students

Florida CIP: 1105107011
SF Program Code: 5100 or 5110
2020 - 2021
Total SF Semester Hours = 60

Term 1 Fall (12 Credit Hours)

  • MAN4932 Professional Seminar/Special Topics (3 Credit Hours)
  • HSA3111 U.S. Healthcare Systems (3 Credit Hours)
  • B.A.S. Business Electives (6 Credit Hours) (A.A. students)
    Or
  • General Education Electives (6 Credit Hours) (A.S. students)

Term 2 Spring (12 Credit Hours)

  • HSA3110 Introduction to Health Administration (3 Credit Hours)
  • SYP4730 Sociology of Aging (3 Credit Hours)
  • HSC4500 Epidemiology (3 Credit Hours)
  • B.A.S. Business Elective (3 Credit Hours) (A.A. students)
    Or
  • General Education Elective (3 Credit Hours) (A.S. students)

Term 3 Summer (12 Credit Hours)

  • HSA4700 Fundamentals of Health Research Methods (3 Credit Hours)
  • HSA3191 Healthcare Automation and Technology (3 Credit Hours)
  • B.A.S. Business Electives (6 Credit Hours) (A.A. students)
    Or
  • General Education Electives (6 Credit Hours) (A.S. students)

Term 4 Fall (13 Credit Hours)

  • MAN3240 Applied Organizational Behavior (3 Credit Hours)
  • ECP3703 Managerial Economics (3 Credit Hours)
  • PLA4522 Healthcare Law (3 Credit Hours)
  • HSA4853 Capstone Part I (1 credit hour)
  • B.A.S. Business Elective (3 Credit Hours) (A.A. students)
    Or
  • General Education Elective (3 Credit Hours) (A.S. students)

Term 5 Spring (11 Credit Hours)

  • NSP3885 Fundamentals of Quality Management (3 Credit Hours)
  • FIN3402 Financial Management (3 Credit Hours)
  • HSA4854 Capstone Part II (2 Credit Hours)
  • Students are required to complete a Level II background check and a Forensic 11 Panel #4211 drug test prior to enrolling in HSA4854.
  • B.A.S. Business Elective (3 Credit Hours) (A.A. students)
    Or
  • General Education Elective (3 Credit Hours) (A.S. students)

Sample Sequencing for Part-time A.A. Awarded Students

Semester 1 (Fall)

  • MAN4932 Professional Seminar/Special Topics (3 Credit Hours)
  • HSA3111 U.S. Health Care Systems (3 Credit Hours)
  • B.A.S. Business Electives (3 Credit Hours) (A.A. students)
    Or General Education Electives (3 Credit Hours) (A.S. students)

Semester 2 (Spring)

  • HSA3110 Introduction to Health Administration (3 Credit Hours)
  • SYP4730 Sociology of Aging (3 Credit Hours)
  • HSC4500 Epidemiology (3 Credit Hours)

Semester 3 (Summer)

  • HSA3191 Health Care Automation and Technology
  • B.A.S. Business Electives (6 Credit Hours) (A.A. students)
    Or General Education Electives (6 Credit Hours) (A.S. students)

Semester 4 (Fall)

  • MAN3240 Applied Organizational Behavior (3 Credit Hours)
  • ECP3703 Managerial Economics (3 Credit Hours)
  • PLA4522 Health Care Law (3 Credit Hours)

Semester 5 (Spring)

  • HSA4700 Fundamentals of Health Research Methods (3 Credit Hours)
  • FIN3402 Financial Management (3 Credit Hours)
  • B.A.S. Business Electives (6 Credit Hours) (A.A. students)
    Or General Education Electives (6 Credit Hours) (A.S. students)

Semester 6 (Summer)

  • B.A.S. Business Electives (3 Credit Hours) (A.A. students)
    Or General Education Electives (3 Credit Hours) (A.S. students)
  • FIN3402 Financial Management (3 Credit Hours)

Semester 7 (Fall)

  • HSA4853 Capstone Part I (1 credit hour)
  • NSP3885 Fundamentals of Quality Management (3 Credit Hours)

Semester 8 (Spring)

  • HSA4854 Capstone Part 2 (2 Credit Hours)
  • B.A.S. Business Electives (3 Credit Hours) (A.A. students)
    Or General Education Electives (3 Credit Hours) (A.S. students)

Internship Course:

The Health Services Administration Internship/Capstone course is designed to give the student direct experience in various health care settings. The capstone experience allows the student an opportunity to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills in an actual working situation. The capstone course is taken over two consecutive terms.

There are two tracks: Internship track and Supervised project track.

  1. The internship track is for students with no previous experience in health care. The areas where students may complete internship requirements are: hospitals, federal government, long-term care facilities, community health care centers, public health agencies, group practices, medical programs, volunteer agencies and mental health facilities. Students will complete a minimum of 100 hours.
  2. The supervised project track is for students who are working in the health care field. Students on the supervised project track will design and execute a project that is applicable to the health care setting.

There will be a comprehensive assessment to determine if individual students have met each of the articulated core student learning expectations.

Academic Progress Policies:

Students in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Services Administration (HSA) program must meet the following standards of academic progress:

  • Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in upper-division courses. Failure to maintain this standard will initially result in a registration flag. A registration flag suspends the student's right to register for further upper-division courses without advisor permission. Failure to restore the student's GPA to a 2.0 will result in removal from the program. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.
  • Upper-division course grades below 'C' will not count towards degree completion. Any course receiving a grade of 'D', 'F', 'W' or 'I' must be successfully completed within the next two terms, earning a minimum grade of 'C.'
  • Upon receiving a second grade of 'D', 'F', 'W' or 'I' in any upper-division coursework, a registration flag will be placed on the student's records. Appeals may be made to the Program Lead Faculty.
  • Students will remain in good standing when earning a grade of 'D', 'F', 'W' or 'I' in less than 20% of upper-division courses attempted/completed. For example, a student enrolled in 15 credit hours (five 3-credit hour courses) is allowed a 'D', 'F', 'W' or 'I' in one course. Students exceeding this allowance will receive a registration flag. Furthermore, students exceeding this allowance for two consecutive semesters will be removed from the HSA program. Appeals may be made to the Program Lead Faculty.
  • A grade of XF for academic dishonesty will result in removal from the program. Appeals may be made to the Program Lead Faculty.
  • A minimum of two courses per academic year are required to remain in the program. Students not successfully completing two courses per academic year are considered not actively pursuing an HSA degree and will be removed from the program. It is recommended that students meet with a 青青草视频 Business Programs' Advisor at least once a semester. Students are responsible for keeping advisors up to date on any issues that may hinder successful academic progress.

Definitions:

Upper-division: courses numbered in the 3000 and 4000 level category. Registration Flag: a student's right to register for further upper-division courses will be suspended, pending advisor approval. Appeals: a registration flag or program year removal appeal may be made in writing to the Program Lead Faculty, indicating sufficient evidence of unusual hardship which proved to be the proximate cause of a failure to maintain satisfactory academic progress.

  • Students must apply for graduation upon enrollment in their last semester of coursework.
  • Student Conduct Code

Disclosure

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not the bill that you will receive from 青青草视频. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend 青青草视频 for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses.

Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance below are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program. For a better understanding of your chosen program鈥檚 tuition and fees, see program costs above.

Undergraduate Lower Division Courses (A.A./A.S. Degree Courses)
  Off-Campus* Off-Campus with Parent**

Tuition and Fees

In-State: $106.77 per credit
Out-Of-State: $382.90 per credit

In-State: $2,563

Out-Of-State: $9,190

In-State: $2,563

Out-Of-State: $9,190

Books, Course Materials,
Supplies, and Equipment

$783 $783
Living Expenses
(Food & Housing)
$10,367 $3,654
Miscellaneous
Personal Expenses
$2,394 $2,394
Transportation $1,197 $3,942
Total

In-State: $17,304

Out-Of-State: $23,931

In-State: $13,336

Out-Of-State: $19,963

Undergraduate Upper Division Courses (Bachelor's Degree Courses)
  Off-Campus* Off-Campus with Parent**

Tuition and Fees

In-State: $126.33 per credit
Out-Of-State: $428.83 per credit

In-State: $3,032

Out-Of-State: $10,292

In-State: $3,032

Out-Of-State: $10,292

Books, Course Materials,
Supplies, and Equipment
$783 $783
Living Expenses
(Food & Housing)
$10,367 $3,654
Miscellaneous
Personal Expenses
$2,394 $2,394
Transportation $1,197 $3,942
Total

In-State: $17,773

Out-Of-State: $25,033

In-State: $13,805

Out-Of-State: $21,065

*Off-Campus: you intend to live off-campus but not with your parent(s).

**Off-Campus with Parent: you intend to live with your parent(s) or other relatives.

Note: All costs and rates are subject to change for the upcoming year.

For more detailed information, visit SF's Cost of Attendance page.

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