Health Care Administration B.S.

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TOTAL DEGREE HOURS: 120
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The Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Care Administration provides students with a basic education in gerontology and the business and administrative aspects of the health care industry. This program is especially appropriate for students who intend to enter the health care industry immediately following graduation. Students may choose an area of specialization to suit their career interests. This would include preparing students to sit for the state licensing examinations to become Assisted Living or Nursing Home Administrators.

University Admissions - College of Behavioral and Community Sciences

Admission to the University is based on the University’s Undergraduate Admission Requirements that may be found by clicking on the following urls:

Freshman: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/freshmen/admission-information/requirements-deadlines.aspx
Transfer: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/transfer/admission-information/index.aspx
International: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/international/admission-information/index.aspx

Required Courses: (63 credit hours)

State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites - Health Care Administration B.S. (15 credit hours)

Following Florida BOG Regulation 8.010, state mandated common course prerequisites are lower-division courses that are required for progression into the upper division of a particular baccalaureate degree program.

Transfer students should complete the State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites at the lower level prior to entering the university. If these courses are not taken at a Florida College System institution, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Successful completion of the common prerequisites alone does not guarantee a student admission into the degree program.

Unless stated otherwise, a grade of C is the minimum acceptable grade in prerequisite courses.

ACG X021 OR ACG X024 OR (ACG X001 AND ACG X011) - 3-6 credit hours
ACG X071 OR ACG X301 - 3 credit hours
ECO X023 - 3 credit hours
CGS X061 OR CGS X100 OR ISM X000 - 3-4 credit hours
STA X023 - 3 credit hours

State Mathematics Pathway – Health Care Administration B.S. (6 Credit Hours)*

The Health Care Administration B.S. uses the Statistical Reasoning Mathematics Pathway with the following requirements:

STA 2023 - Introductory Statistics I Credit(s): 3
Three (3) credits in any other mathematics course for which STA 2023 is a prerequisite or any additional math course necessary for the degree

* Mathematics Pathway courses count towards the State Common Prerequisite math courses and are not additional credits.

Supporting Required Courses: 2 courses; 6 credit hours

The following courses are supporting courses for this major. The degree will not be awarded if these courses have not been taken by the end of the student’s final semester.

DEP 2004 - Human Development Across the Lifespan Credit(s): 3
OR GEY 2000 - Introduction to Aging Sciences Credit(s): 3

OR GEY 3601 - Physical Changes and Aging Credit(s): 3
MAN 3025 - Principles of Management Credit(s): 3

Major Core Courses: 9 courses; 27 credit hours

GEY 4322 - Care Management for Older Adults Credit(s): 3
OR GEY 4608 - Alzheimer’s Disease Management Credit(s): 3
GEY 4475 - Program Evaluation in the Health Care System Credit(s): 3
GEY 4507 - Understanding Policies and Practices of the Health Care System Credit(s): 3
OR GEY 4520 - Legal Aspects of Health Care Administration Credit(s): 3
GEY 4508 - Health Care Operations Credit(s): 3
GEY 4509 - Regulatory and Clinical Operations Credit(s): 3
GEY 4635 - Business Management and the Longevity Economy Credit(s): 3
HSA 3170 - Healthcare Finance Credit(s): 3
HSC 4630 - Understanding U.S. Health Care Credit(s): 3
MAN 3301 - Human Resource Management Credit(s): 3

Senior Capstone Experience: 1 course; 9 credit hours

GEY 4945 - Internship Credit(s): 3-9 (Should be taken for 9 credits) *
* Under certain circumstances, students may be able to substitute 3 undergraduate classes (9 credit hours) to replace the Internship with permission from the Undergraduate Director.

Additional Information - Health Care Administration B.S.

Grading Requirement

A grade of lower than “C-” in major core courses will not be counted toward fulfilling the requirements for the major.

Internship Opportunities

A full-time (650 hours) internship is available for students completing the Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Care Administration. The internship, scheduled after successful completion of all major prerequisites and all but one of the required courses, is intended to prepare students for entry-level positions in nursing home administration. Students should expect to meet with the advisor the semester prior to the internship in preparation of their internship experience.

NOTE: a Level 2 background check is required for most Internships, possibly at the student’s expense.

Other Information

Students who do not wish to complete the full-time internship (GEY 4945 ) will need to discuss other options with their Academic Advisor at least a semester in advance. Students will need to receive permission from the Undergraduate Director and meet with the Academic Advisor to decide which classes best fit their goals, at least a semester in advance.

Research Opportunities - Health Care Administration B.S.

Undergraduate students in any degree program are able to participate in undergraduate research. Several options exist to show mentored undergraduate research activity on a student’s official transcript. Those who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit IDS 4914 course. This course will not impact degree credits or GPA but will show on an official transcript and document the experience. The Office of Student Engagement in Research and Innovation (SERI) is able to assist with further inquiries.

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