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 | ||
| Medical Terminology | ||
| Health Communication | ||
| Management of Health Information | ||
| Health Issues and Resources | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
If STAT 1401 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 | 12 | |
| Research Methods | ||
| Legal Iss In Hlth Care Environ | ||
| Epidemiology | ||
| Seminar in Professional Issues | ||
| Related Concentration Requirements | 48 | |
| Survey of Gerontology | ||
| Interprofessional Teams in Healthcare Organizations | ||
| 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 | ||
| Health Policy Issues | ||
| Ethics in Health Professions | ||
| 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 | |
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
Undergraduate Academic Advisement at Georgia Southern is provided to all degree-seeking undergraduate students by professional advisors. Academic Advisors are located on all three Georgia Southern University campuses. Students are required to meet with their assigned Academic Advisor at least once a semester. For more information visit the Academic Advisement catalog page.