Associate in Science
The Health Administration program provides students with the skills necessary for the entry-level employment in healthcare management. Students in this industry lead and oversee the operation of complex health care entities including hospitals, outpatient facilities, health care systems, pharmacies, long-term care facilities, mental health centers, fitness centers, insurance companies, schools and public health systems. Upon completion of this associate degree, the student should be able to: understand medical terminology, apply health care knowledge in economic analysis, accounting, and effectively communicate with team members.
This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
2023-2024 Academic Requirements
The Health Administration program provides students with the skills necessary for the entry-level employment in healthcare management. Students in this industry lead and oversee the operation of complex health care entities including hospitals, outpatient facilities, health care systems, pharmacies, long-term care facilities, mental health centers, fitness centers, insurance companies, schools and public health systems. Upon completion of this associate degree, the student should be able to: understand medical terminology, apply health care knowledge in economic analysis, accounting, and effectively communicate with team members.
This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program, as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
- Division
- Health Sciences
- Department
- Health Science
- Advisors
First Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 109 or | Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| BIO 111 | Anatomy and Physiology - Normal Structure and Function | 4-5 | |
| MTH 160 or | Basic Statistics | ||
| Elective | Any math level 4 or higher course | 3-4 | |
| Elective | Writing Elective(s) | 3-4 | |
| Elective | Soc. Sci. Elective (not ECO) | 3 | |
| Total | 13 | ||
Second Semester
Third Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 111 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 | |
| ECO 222 | Principles of Economics II | 3 | |
| HSC 100 or | Basic Nursing Assistant Skills | ||
| HSC 103 or | Healthcare Exploration | ||
| HSC 165 or | Foundations of Caregiving | ||
| RAD 100 | Introduction to Diagnostic Imaging | 1-4 | |
| HSC 147 or | Growth and Development | ||
| PSY 206 | Life Span Developmental Psychology | 3-4 | |
| HSC 124 | Medical Terminology | 3 | |
| HSC 131 | CPR/AED and First Aid | 1 | |
| Total | 14 | ||
Fourth Semester
- Total Credits Required
- 60
Footnotes
*Restricted Electives - Students will be referred to an advisor and advisors will be provided with a list of programs/courses such as HLT Certificates and Associate Degrees, Computer Software Applications courses or Human Resource Management courses.
**Clinical Experience - Students who have experience working in a clinical healthcare setting may request credit through a portfolio evaluation. Please contact advisors for additional information.