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The Bachelor of Science in Health Services Leadership and Management degree (BSHSLM) completion program
is designed for professionals with an associate degree in a health or health related field such as nursing, radiology
technology, occupational therapy assistant, medical assistant, emergency medical technology, and surgical technology.
A student may receive block credit for a previously earned professional allied health diploma. Diploma graduates may
need to complete prerequisite courses in general education prior to acceptance into the program. Graduates are
prepared for supervisory management positions in clinics, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and a variety of other
health services organizations. |
PHILOSOPHY
Health services leadership and management education is a process that supports the development of the
learners' skills in preparation for a career in health services management. The student will be gaining new
knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will encourage the learner to gain new behaviors and develop critical
thinking skills. This educational process is continuous and goes beyond formal learning with the learner
assuming responsibility for his or her own education.
The health services manager behaves in a dignified manner and shows compassion and caring for other human
beings of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds. These attributes are necessary for a holistic approach in meeting
the needs of an individual and their family. Health services managers need to demonstrate the ability to act as a
member of the healthcare team to support promotion and maintenance of health, the prevention of disease, and
the care and rehabilitation of the sick. |
PROGRAM GOALS
The curriculum leading to a BSHSLM degree is focused on assisting students develop the style and substance
of an individual health services leader by:
- Demonstrating knowledge of the factors that condition and affect leadership and management
practice in health service delivery.
- Developing coaching, collaboration, and communication skills essential for effective health services
leadership.
- Applying the skills required for successful delivery of health services that are safe, effective, patient-
centered, timely, efficient, and equitable.
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BSHSLM CURRICULUM PLAN
The Bachelor of Science in Health Services Leadership and Management degree will be awarded to students who
successfully complete 120 credit hours of course work with a grade of "C" or better. In this baccalaureate
completion program, Sixty (60) credit hours are awarded for successful completion of an associate degree program
in health or a health related field which includes courses in the major and general education. The completion
program requires an additional 18 credit hours in general education and 42 credit hours in upper level major
courses for a total of 120 credit hours.
| General Education |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
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One upper division level course in behavioral and /or social sciences |
3 |
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Two upper division level electives |
6 |
| MAT 310 |
Statistics |
3 |
| ENG 302 |
Professional Research and Reporting |
3 |
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| Program Requirements |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| BUS 310 |
Introduction to Accounting and Financial Management |
3 |
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| Major Requirements |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| HSL 300 |
Introduction to Health Services Organizations |
3 |
| HSL 302 |
Methods for Health Services Research and Evaluation |
3 |
| HSL 320 |
Health Care Informatics |
3 |
| HSL 330 |
Human Resources Management |
3 |
| HSL 350 |
Leadership in the Health Service Industry |
3 |
| HSL 360 |
Internship I |
3 |
| HSL 400 |
Organizational Dynamics and Communications |
3 |
| HSL 403 |
Current Issues in Health Services Management |
3 |
| HSL 411 |
Legal and Ethical Issues |
3 |
| HSL 460 |
Capstone Project |
3 |
| HSL |
Program electives |
12 |
| SubTotal |
60 |
| Associate Degree Credits |
60 |
| Total |
120 |
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| Program Electives |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| HSL 303 |
Healthcare Supervision |
3 |
| HSL 306 |
Healthcare Economics |
3 |
| HSL 340 |
Healthcare Marketing & Public Relations |
3 |
| HSL 341 |
Issues in Performance Improvement |
3 |
| HSL 402 |
Healthcare Policy and Planning |
3 |
| HSL 406 |
Long-Term Care Management |
3 |
| HSL 440 |
Management of Medical Group Practice |
3 |
| HSL 450 |
Management Problems in the Health Services Industry |
3 |
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ADMISSION
For admission into the Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Services Leadership & Management program,
applicants must meet the General College Admission Requirements and also submit:
- an official transcript showing evidence of high school or college level Algebra I, Algebra II, geometry,
and a math with Algebra II as a prerequisite
- an official transcript(s) showing evidence of an earned Associate Degree or equivalent diploma in a
healthcare related field
- transcript showing a preferred cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
- documentation of a current, active, unencumbered license or certification in a healthcare discipline,
as appropriate
- two letters of reference which speak to academic abilities and/or work ethic, one of which must be
from a current supervisor or educational program faculty member
- evidence of at least six months work experience in healthcare or management (preferred prior to
enrollment in HSM 300).
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