Health Services Administration: Completion
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration (120 credits)
The purpose of the Health Services Administration (HSA) bachelor’s degree program at Davenport University is to prepare graduates for career advancement in health care administration. This Completion program is designed for current Allied Health Professionals and nurses; such as Respiratory Therapist, Medical Assistant, Radiology professionals, Surgical Technician, Dental Hygienists/Assistants, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Vascular Technologist, Cardiovascular Technologist, or other certified health care professionals. The program prepares these health credentialed professionals for emerging management positions in various health care settings and organizations by enhancing their critical thinking, analytic, communication, applied-research, project management, leadership, and management skills.
Davenport University's HSA program has proudly earned two of the top ten awards for Health Administration Schools.
- #1 2018 Top Online Schools for Health Administration College Affordability Guide
- #8 2018 Best Online Bachelor's in Health Service-The Best Schools
More benefits to choosing DU:
- Davenport University is 1 out of 3 AUPHA certified schools in Michigan
- Davenport University is 1 out of 43 AUPHA certified schools in the United States
- 96% Graduate Satisfaction (2018)
- 96% employment in the field within 6 months of graduation (2018)
- Healthcare is the largest employing sector in the US according to the Bereau of Labor Statistics (2018)
Health Services Administration with Associate in Allied Health
For current allied health professionals
(Such as respiratory therapist, medical assistant, radiology professionals, surgical technician, dental hygienists/assistants, diagnostic medical sonographers, vascular technologist, cardiovascular technologist or other certified health care professionals)
Transfer Credit for Associate Degree in Allied Health Profession with a GPA of 2.0 | Advanced Standing Credit for current active professional credential/license | Total Davenport University credit to be completed | Minimum credits for graduation |
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60 Credits | +13 Credits | +47 Credits |
=120 Credits |
Foundations of Excellence |
34 Credits | |
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Transfer (34cr) | Advanced Standing Credit | 34 |
Foundations of Health Professions |
27 Credits | |
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ACCT200 | Accounting Basics for Managers | 3 |
HINT201 | Health Information Technology | 3 |
HINT215 | Applied Statistics for Health Information Management | 1 |
HLTH101R | Introduction to Health Careers Seminar | 0 |
HLTH211 | Healthcare Management | 3 |
HLTH250 | Heatlhcare Reimbursement Mgmt | 3 |
MKTG211 | Marketing Foundations | 3 |
Transfer (11cr) | Advanced Standing Credit | 11 |
Major |
58 Credits | |
---|---|---|
FINC403 | Health Care Finance | 3 |
HINT209 | Quality/Perf Improve Hlth Care | 3 |
HLTH320 | Public Health Perspectives | 3 |
HLTH401 | Health Care Research | 3 |
HLTH460 | Health Promotion & Education | 3 |
HSAD302 | Regulatory Health Care | 3 |
HSAD402 | Health Care Risk Management | 3 |
HSAD403 | Health Care Economics | 3 |
HSAD440 | Health Care Strategic Planning | 3 |
HSAD495 | Health Services Adm Practicum | 4 |
Transfer (27cr) | Advanced Standing Credit | 27 |
Open Electives |
1 Credits | |
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Transfer (1cr) | Advanced Standing Credit | 1 |
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
See our Recommended Program Sequences:
Health Services Administration with Nursing ADN
For an associate's degree registered nurse
Transfer Credit for Associate Degree in Nursing with a GPA of 2.0 | Advanced Standing Credit for current active professional credential/license | Total Davenport University credit to be completed | Minimum credits for graduation |
---|---|---|---|
60 Credits | +16 Credits | +44 Credits | =120 Credits |
Foundations of Excellence |
34 Credits | |
---|---|---|
Transfer (34cr) | Advanced Standing Credit | 34 |
Foundations of Health Professions |
27 Credits | |
---|---|---|
ACCT200 | Accounting Basics for Managers | 3 |
HINT201 | Health Information Technology | 3 |
HINT215 | Applied Statistics for Health Information Management | 1 |
HLTH101R | Introduction to Health Careers Seminar | 0 |
HLTH211 | Healthcare Management | 3 |
HLTH250 | Heatlhcare Reimbursement Mgmt | 3 |
MKTG211 | Marketing Foundations | 3 |
Transfer (11cr) | Advanced Standing Credit | 11 |
Major |
58 Credits | |
---|---|---|
FINC403 | Health Care Finance | 3 |
HINT209 | Quality/Perf Improve Hlth Care | 3 |
HLTH320 | Public Health Perspectives | 3 |
HLTH401 | Health Care Research | 3 |
HSAD302 | Regulatory Health Care | 3 |
HSAD402 | Health Care Risk Management | 3 |
HSAD403 | Health Care Economics | 3 |
HSAD440 | Health Care Strategic Planning | 3 |
HSAD495 | Health Services Adm Practicum | 4 |
Transfer (30cr) | Advanced Standing Credit | 30 |
Open Electives |
1 Credits | |
---|---|---|
Transfer (1cr) | Advanced Standing Credit | 1 |
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
See our Recommended Program Sequences:
Health Services Administration with Nursing LPN
For a licensed practical nurse
Transfer Credit for Practical Nurse Diploma with a GPA of 2.0 & current/valid unencumbered Practical Nurse License | Total Davenport University credit to be completed | Minimum credits for graduation |
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46 Credits | +76 Credits | =122 Credits |
Foundations of Excellence |
33 Credits | |
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ENGL110 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
ENGL311 | Professional Writing | 3 |
SOSC201 | Diversity in Society | 3 |
STAT219 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 3 |
Transfer (21cr) | Advanced Standing Credit | 21 |
Foundations of Health Professions |
27 Credits | |
---|---|---|
ACCT200 | Accounting Basics for Managers | 3 |
BITS211 | Microcomp Appl Spreadsheet | 3 |
CISP111 | Requirements Planning/Develop | 3 |
HINT201 | Health Information Technology | 3 |
HLTH101R | Introduction to Health Careers Seminar | 0 |
HLTH210 | Health Care Orgnztns & Systems | 3 |
HLTH211 | Healthcare Management | 3 |
HLTH250 | Heatlhcare Reimbursement Mgmt | 3 |
MKTG211 | Marketing Foundations | 3 |
Transfer (3cr) | Advanced Standing Credit | 3 |
Major |
58 Credits | |
---|---|---|
FINC403 | Health Care Finance | 3 |
HINT209 | Quality/Perf Improve Hlth Care | 3 |
HLTH320 | Public Health Perspectives | 3 |
HLTH401 | Health Care Research | 3 |
HLTH460 | Health Promotion & Education | 3 |
HRMG213 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
HSAD302 | Regulatory Health Care | 3 |
HSAD402 | Health Care Risk Management | 3 |
HSAD403 | Health Care Economics | 3 |
HSAD425 | Bioethics | 3 |
HSAD440 | Health Care Strategic Planning | 3 |
HSAD495 | Health Services Adm Practicum | 4 |
MGMT321 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
Transfer (18cr) | Advanced Standing Credit | 18 |
Open Electives |
4 Credits | |
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Transfer (4cr) | Advanced Standing Credit | 4 |
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
See our Recommended Program Sequences:
REGIONAL ACCREDITING BODY:
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
30 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
Date of Reaccreditation: 2014
Next Accreditation Due: 2021-2022
National Accrediting Body (Full Certification):
The Bachelor of Science Health Services Administration Program is “Full Certified Undergraduate Program” by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration.
Contact Information:
Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA)
1730 M St. NW, Suite 407, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-763-7283 Fax: 202-763-7561
Email: aupha@aupha.org
Website: www.aupha.org
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