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he Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management degree (BSHSM) 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. Graduates are prepared for supervisory management positions in clinics, hospitals, long-term care, and a variety of other healthcare organizations.

OBJECTIVES

The curriculum leading to a BSHSM degree is focused on assisting students develop the style and substance of an individual management practice by:

• Acquiring a knowledge of the factors that condition and affect management practice in Health Care Service Delivery.
• Developing an attitude that establishes a management identity appropriate to Health Care Service Delivery.
• Obtaining the skills required to practice management in Health Care Service Delivery.

Curriculum Plan

The Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management degree will be awarded to students who successfully complete 120 credit hours of course work with a grade of C or better. This includes 18 semester hours of general education courses and program requirements, 42 semester hours of upper division major courses (including 12 hours of major electives), 60 semester hours of credit for the student’s prior associate degree.

For admission into the Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Services 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) of an earned Associate Degree or equivalent diploma in a healthcare related field with a preferred cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above;
  
  
• evidence of at least six months work experience in a healthcare or management (preferred prior to enrollment in HSM 300);
  
  
• documentation of a current, active, unrestricted license or certification in a healthcare discipline, as appropriate;
  
  
• two letters of reference which speak to academic abilities and/or work ethics, one of which must be from a current supervisor or educational program faculty
  member;
  
  
• a written statement of educational and career goals

GENERAL EDUCATION and PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

HSM ELECTIVES

Click here to download a PDF of the HSM Course Descriptions.

Accreditation Note: There are no required additional accreditations for this program beyond the College accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.