Health Sciences B.H.S. (Concentration in Health Services Administration)
Degree Requirements: 124 Credit Hours
See Core Curriculum for required courses in Area A1 through Area E.
| Credit Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| General Requirements (Core Areas A - E) | 42 | |
| Additional Requirements | 4 | |
| Area F - Courses Appropriate to Major | 18 | |
| Survey of Accounting | ||
| Health Communication | ||
| Management of Health Information | ||
| Health Issues and Resources | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Medical Terminology | ||
If STAT 2231 is taken in Area D, select 3 credit hours from the following: | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Survey of Economics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| HSCC 3100 | Research Methods | 3 |
| HSCC 3110 | Legal Iss In Hlth Care Environ | 3 |
| HSCC 3140 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| HSCC 4020 | Seminar in Professional Issues | 3 |
| Related Concentration Requirements | 48 | |
| Survey of Gerontology | ||
| Interprofessional Teams in Healthcare Organizations | ||
| Ethical Theories/Moral Issues in Health | ||
| Health Policy Issues | ||
| Financial Management for Health-Related Organizations | ||
| Health Care Marketing | ||
| Prin Of Human Resources Manage | ||
| Health Care Economics | ||
| Prin Of Man/Health Srvs Admin | ||
| Health Information Systems | ||
| Principles of Health Insurance and Reimbursement | ||
| Survey of Health Outcomes | ||
| Comparative Health Care System | ||
Select 9 credit hours from the following: | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Healthy Aging | ||
| Interprofessional Patient Advocacy Internship | ||
| Practicum | ||
| Worksite Wellness and Safety | ||
| Nutrition | ||
| Women and Minority Health Issues | ||
| Introduction to the Disease Continuum | ||
| Indep Study In Health Science | ||
| Leadership and Group Dynamics | ||
| Elementary Spanish I | ||
| Elementary Spanish II | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 124 | |
Admission Requirements
In addition to a completed health sciences program application made to the department, students must seek regular admission to Georgia Southern University. Students must be eligible for Quantitative Reasoning (MATH 1001) or Composition I (ENGL 1101) , and must undergo a formal interview conducted by a health sciences faculty member.
Progression Requirements
All students are required to submit evidence of liability insurance and a health assessment prior to beginning their practicum.
Students must complete the degree program within six consecutive years from the date of their initial admission to the major. Students who do not complete the program within this time limit must apply for readmission, meet current criteria for admission, and have their previous credits calculated. Students who are granted readmission must meet course requirements in effect at the time of readmission. A minimum grade of C or better must be earned in each course in the major.
It is recommended that all bachelor of health science students have current CPR certification at the time of graduation.
Advisement
For questions regarding specific undergraduate program requirements, please contact the Waters College of Health Professions Student Success Center.