Health Care Management, Health Studies Concentration, AS

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.

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 Transfer 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:

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

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