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Advance your career in the medical and health services field.
The Bachelor of 艺术s in 卫生系统和管理 provides working professionals in health fields an opportunity to complete a meaningful, career-relevant bachelor’s degree that prepares them for 领导 roles and career advancement in a high-demand field.
Students enrolled in the BA in 卫生系统和管理 program will develop practical skills in data analysis, 沟通, 管理和更多. 为了与圣十字的使命保持一致. 爱德华的, students will be prepared to approach issues within health care and health professions from an equity and social justice perspective.
The program builds on core courses such as 卫生专业人员数据分析, 健康传播, 全球公共卫生, 健康 Care 管理 and 医学伦理学 that establish a solid foundation for health services 领导. Students will also gain hands-on experience by participating in an internship directly related to their studies.
Required elective courses allow students to tailor their degree by choosing from classes in business, 通信, 领导, 社会科学与自然科学, 统计和计算. The interdisciplinary design of this degree equips graduates for management in health care organizations that are continually changing and evolving to meet the challenges of health care services in the 21st century.
毕业生的就业机会是什么?
健康 care services are the largest sector of the U.S. economy, creating ongoing demand for health care administrators. 美国.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 32% growth in employment of medical and health services managers through 2030. Currently, the average entry-level salary for health managers and administrators is $65,000. 健康 Systems and 管理 majors can look forward a variety of career paths, including:
- Medical and 卫生服务 Director/Assistant Director
- 诊所主任
- 医疗系统管理员
- 医疗运营经理
- 医务室经理
- 医疗实践经理
谁是攻读这个学位的理想人选?
在医疗领域工作的专业人士, particularly those with associate degrees or prior healthcare training are best suited for this major. The 卫生系统和管理 major requirements will be completed through a blend of online, 混合和面对面的课堂模式.
NOTE: This major is not intended to prepare students for graduate or professional school in health fields. 请见St. 爱德华的 if you are considering a career in healthcare that requires postgraduate education, 作为其他专业(例如, biology or kinesiology) may be more appropriate options.
五年内获得两个学位
Complete your BA in 健康 Systems Administration and Master's Degree (MSOL) with our pathway to receive two degrees in five years.
成功的教练 and Academic Advisors guide students through undergraduate and graduate courses to maximize benefits. 了解更多.
学位要求
主要要求: The Bachelor of 艺术s in 卫生系统和管理 requires a total of 36–38 hours of major courses, which include seven core courses and five electives.
必修课程: Students complete these seven required courses totaling 21 hours:
- 当前医疗保健问题
- 健康传播
- 全球公共卫生问题
- 卫生专业人员数据分析
- Special Topics in 管理 (健康 Care 管理)
- 医学伦理学
- 卫生系统和管理 Internship/Practicum
选修课: Students choose at least 15 hours from select courses in five areas. Courses can be chosen from one or more of these areas:
- 统计、计算和数据分析
- 商业，领导和管理
- 沟通
- 科学，健康和健康
- 伦理、社会问题和政策
学分接受:
- Up to the allowable 66 credits of the Associates degree for a health sciences program may transfer into the 卫生系统和管理 program.
- Workforce courses will count for general elective credit.
- Candidates must still complete the entire major and general education requirements, even if doing so would put them above the 120 credits required for the degree.
我们的教师
“The BA in 卫生系统和管理 builds on the knowledge and skills of health care professionals, 为他们担任领导角色做准备. This interdisciplinary program is designed for working professionals and includes options for tailoring the degree to fit the goals and interests of students.”