Lakewood University

Bachelor’s of Science in Healthcare Administration

Program Highlights
  • 4 Year Program
  • Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission
  • Instructor Assistance
  • Your Own Success Coach
  • E-Books Included in Tuition
Overview
Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Healthcare Administration Description

To prepare students for opportunities in healthcare administration by encouraging the use of the unique language of healthcare and the application of key concepts of the profession. Students will prepare for work in the challenging, fast-paced environments in healthcare settings by examining the functional areas of healthcare, such as vitalizing human resources, hospital finance/accounting, healthcare administration, leadership and operations. Students will demonstrate key skills required in hospitals, doctors’ offices, nursing homes, surgical facilities, rehabilitation centers, and emergency clinics. Students will reflect on and relate their responsibility to act ethically and nurture a culture of sound ethical practices in healthcare. Besides, students will be introduced to general education required for lifelong personal growth in today’s global economy along with the foundation of further studies.

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Program Outcomes
  • Examine healthcare delivery systems along with their associated operational and financial considerations.
  • Explain the legal, regulatory, and ethical environment of healthcare and how it informs service delivery
  • Examine the dynamic nature of healthcare administration and the strategic and operational issues inherent in managing healthcare systems
  • Integrate basic accounting and budgeting processes of healthcare organizations, interpret common financial statements
  • Utilize basic research skills to examine issues/problems in healthcare
  • Examine the human resource challenges inherent in team and talent management and the supervision of individual and organizational performance
  • Demonstrate the oral and written communication skills required by healthcare professionals
  • Appraise how technology is utilized in healthcare, specifically electronic information systems and health records
  • Demonstrate how leaders use information for critical thinking, problem-solving and organizational effectiveness

Degree: Bachelors of Science in Healthcare Administration

Credit Hours Required: 120

 

Semester One – 12 Credit Hours

Course Code

Course Name

Credit Hours

HCA100

Introduction to Healthcare Administration

3

MEDTERM100

Medical Terminology

3

ENG100

Introduction to English

3

COMP100

Introduction to Computers

3

 

Semester Two – 12 Credit Hours

Course Code

Course Name

Credit Hours

ELHLTH100

Fundamentals of Healthcare Records

3

GOVT100

American Government

3

ALG100

College Algebra

3

BIO100

Principles of Biology

3

 

Semester Three – 12 Credit Hours

Course Code

Course Name

Credit Hours

HCM200

Introduction to Healthcare Management

3

ACCT100

Principles of Accounting I

3

PSY100

Introduction to Psychology

3

ENVS100

Environmental Science

3

 

Semester Four – 12 Credit Hours

Course Code

Course Name

Credit Hours

HMKTP200

Healthcare Marketing Principles

3

HRSM100

Human Resource Management

3

MCRE200

Microeconomics

3

COMM100

Interpersonal Communication

3

 

Semester Five – 12 Credit Hours

Course Code

Course Name

Credit Hours

ELCHC200

Ethical and Legal Considerations of Healthcare

3

MIS200

Management Information Systems

3

PHL100

Introduction to Philosophy

3

STAT200

Statistics I

3

**Students who complete semesters 1-5 are eligible to graduate with an Associates degree

Semester Six – 12 Credit Hours

Course Code

Course Name

Credit Hours

PCM300

Introduction to Patient Care Management

3

OPMG200

Operations Management

3

ACCTII200

Principles of Accounting II

3

PNFN300

Principles of Finance

3

 

Semester Seven – 12 Credit Hours

Course Code

Course Name

Credit Hours

ORGBM300

Organizational Behavior and Medical Office Management

3

BUSE200

Business Ethics

3

ATMP300

Anatomy and Physiology

3

PRFN100

Personal Finance

3

 

Semester Eight – 12 Credit Hours

Course Code

Course Name

Credit Hours

STHM300

Strategic Healthcare Management

3

IHDL400

International Healthcare Delivery

3

OPRS300

Operations Research

3

ATMPII400

Anatomy and Physiology II

3

 

 

 

 

Semester Nine – 12 Credit Hours

Course Code

Course Name

Credit Hours

MGDM400

Managerial Decision Making

3

HSP400

Healthcare Systems and Policy

3

n/a

Elective

3

n/a

Elective

3

 

 

Semester Ten – 12 Credit Hours

Course Code

Course Name

Credit Hours

ORGL400

Organizational Leadership

3

n/a

Elective

3

n/a

Elective

3

n/a

Elective

3

 

Elective Course Selection

Course Code

Course Name

Credit Hours

RSKM400

Risk Management

3

HPMPS400

Healthcare Project Management: Principles and Practices

3

STBM400

Strategic Brand Management

3

BRM400

Business Research Methodology

3

WPPM400

Workplace Policy and Performance Management

3

TAXAH300

Taxation and Auditing in Healthcare

3

FSA400

Financial Statement Analysis

3

HSCM400

Healthcare Science Management

3

 

 

What You Receive
  • E-books and comprehensive online resources
  • Academic support by email, phone, text, or online
  • Personalized career guidance, including interview coaching
  • The option to celebrate your achievement and participate in our virtual graduation ceremony
Career Outlook

The latest data collected by the United States Burea of Labor Statistics can be found here: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm

Program Cost
Bachelor’s Degree Program Tuition- Full Time
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Payment Plan A – 12 Credit Hours

Payment in Full: $5,052.00
(per semester)

Tuition: $5,052.00
Bachelor’s Degree Program Tuition- Part-time
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Payment Plan B – 3 Credit Hours

Payment in Full: $1,263.00
(per semester)

Tuition=: $1,263.00
Administrative Fees (in addition to the tuition above)

Application Fee- $0 for degree programs; $0 for vocational programs (first semester only)

Registration Fee – $200 for degree programs; $125 for vocational programs (first semester only)

Technology/Library Fee – $175 for the first semester and $100 per degree semester thereafter; $250 per vocational program term

Low-Interest Financing

Lakewood University offers affordable, low-interest payment plans. That means, unlike many other schools, you can graduate without going thousands of dollars into debt.

Low Monthly Payments

Lakewood University’s low monthly payment plans are designed to fit your budget.

Convenient Payment Methods

We make it easy for you by accepting VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover credit cards. We also accept debit cards, prepaid cards, checks, and money orders. You can simply pay online, by phone, or by mail.

Military Education Benefits

We actively support the education of active duty members, their spouses, and veterans of the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Thanks to Lakewood’s low tuition, your military benefits will go a lot further. That means you can complete your education with little to no out-of-pocket costs.

Tuition Reimbursement

You may qualify for tuition reimbursement from your employer under the Employee Education Assistance Act, IRS Code, Section 127. Check with your human resources department or supervisor to see if you are eligible.

Qualifications

No one is turned down for the Monthly Payment Plans. However, Lakewood University does perform credit checks for all monthly payment applicants.

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