Health Care Management, Health Studies Concentration, AS

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The degree program is designed to provide a structured sequence of study for orientation into the field of Health Care Management and a solid foundation for the future completion of a four-year degree in the same or similar field of study. This program articulates with one or more institutions or agencies. Refer to the Articulation Agreements section of the catalog for further detail.

Learning Outcomes:

Recipients of the Associate of Science in Health Care Management (Health Studies concentration) will have demonstrated:

application of management theory to hypothetical healthcare situations.
utilization of innovative technologies in the management of healthcare information.
successful interpretation and conveyance of technical information using both written and oral forms of communication.
application of mathematic operations in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data.
comprehension and application of transferable general education skills.

Required Courses for the Associate of Science in Health Care Management (Health Studies Concentration):

Freshman Year

First Semester: 15 Hours

ENGL 101:Composition and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3
MATH 102:College Algebra Credit Hours: 3
HCM 201:Introduction to Healthcare Management Credit Hours: 3
CTEC 100:Computer Concepts Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 107:Introductory Chemistry Credit Hours: 3

Second Semester: 15 Hours

ENGL 102:Composition and Rhetoric II Credit Hours: 3
BLGY 110:Medical Terminology Credit Hours: 3
SPCH 110:Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
BADM 201:Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
HCM 202:Healthcare Informatics Credit Hours: 3

Sophomore Year

First Semester: 15 Hours

HCM 205:Risk and Insurance Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 201:Introduction to Psychology Credit Hours: 3
HCM 250:Small Business Management Credit Hours: 3
ART 206:Introduction to Visual Arts Credit Hours: 3
ACCT 205:Introduction Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 3

Second Semester: 15 Hours

HCM 203:Supervision Credit Hours: 3
SLGY 201:Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 202:Major American Writers Credit Hours: 3
MATH 210:Basic Statistics Credit Hours: 3
HCM 226:Perspectives on Aging Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours: 60

Students must make a “C” or higher in prerequisite courses before enrolling in any given course.
This degree can be obtained 100% via Internet instruction. Contact your academic advisor for details.

Associate of Science in Health Care Management

Bossier Parish Community College and the Division of Business recognize the rapid growth of the healthcare industry and the increasing demand for qualified personnel in the Health Care Management professions. In addition, we also recognize that students have busy schedules, various career goals, and desire options when selecting a program. Therefore, the Associate of Science in Health Care Management is delivered in an accelerated online format with two concentrations for potential graduates: the Professional Practice concentration for students who desire immediate entry-level managerial positions within the healthcare industry and the Health Studies concentration for students who plan to pursue admission to a baccalaureate program.