Healthcare Administration Minor

The minor in Healthcare Administration provides students with an understanding of the dynamic and fascinating world of healthcare management. Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries in the nation and the need for talented, qualified managers and administrators in the field is ever-growing. This degree program is designed to provide an overview of the healthcare industry while helping students understand the challenges facing this industry worldwide. The curriculum is designed to introduce students to global, social, regulatory, ethical and economic issues related to health risk, prevention, policy, and services. Throughout their courses, students will have opportunities to discuss ethical and moral decisions in the healthcare industry through experiential learning, use critical thinking and analytical abilities to promote decision making and problem-solving, understand the needs of patients and families, and advocate for change when necessary.

The courses required to earn a minor in Healthcare Administration provide an interdisciplinary approach to healthcare including the business of healthcare and a broader understanding of global health, access to care, disease, and prevention. This program of study is designed to prepare students for employment as entry-level leaders and managers of facilities in the healthcare industry. Students completing the minor in the Healthcare Administration are required to complete 19 credits, as listed below: