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Barry offers a living and learning community that values a diversity of perspectives and life experiences. That’s why at Barry, an education is far more than classrooms and tests; learning comes from everything around you.(Academics)

Course Descriptions

Specialization in Health Services Administration

Curriculum

The program of study, while addressing a broad range of organizational principles and practices, also allows for individualized emphasis in areas such as Human Resource Administration, Health Services Administration, and Organizational Leadership.

Degree Requirements

  • Distribution Requirements - 45 Credits
  • Major Core - 30 Credits
  • Specialization Option - 15 Credits
  • Portfolio Option - up to 30 Credits
  • Electives - Variable
  • Minimum Total Degree Requirements - 120 Credits

Additional Requirements - 12 Credits

Students must select courses from the following designated prefixes- (other courses with the approval of the Program Director.)

 

Students should plan their programs with advisor assistance so that courses can be completed in the sequence which follows.

  • HSA 319 - Health Care Finance
  • HSA 339 - Health Law
  • HSA 410 - Management in Health Care
  • HSA 425 - Public and Community Health
  • HSA 475 - Issues in Health Care
  • HSA 499 - Capstone in Health Services Administration

Additional Requirements - 12 credits

These can be taken in any sequence or combination.

Specialization Courses

  • An overview of the United States health system examining the facilities and organizations which make up the system, as well as a survey of the economic, social, and political aspects of the health care system.

  • The concepts of financial management for health care institutions relating to acquisition, planning, budgeting, and control of funds to meet organizational objectives

  • Examination of the broad legal aspects that have an impact on the operation of health care, including an introduction to the legal system, as it pertains to the health care system, health related legislation, regulatory agencies and issues affecting health care facilities, and medical malpractice (same as PLA 339).

     

  • Application of management theory, concepts, and principles as these relate to health care organizations. Case studies are utilized to analyze the practical application of management concepts and principles.

     

  • Study of the impact on the health status of individuals as a result of public health practices and services, including topics in epidemiology and preventive measures.

  • An overview of the physical, social, and health care needs of the older adult, including long-term care nursing services and alternatives in use today.

  • This course is primarily designed for the student to take part in an in-depth research or an action-oriented project under the supervision of the faculty advisor. Preparation and approval of the content must be made one semester in advance.

  • An examination of current issues facing the health care industry including delivery of care, access to care, costs, and quality of services as well as national and state health policy.

  • This course is designed for students to integrate and synthesize the learning experiences acquired in the Health Service Administration program, including the management and administrative tools required by an administrator in the health care field, thus demonstrating proficiency in the field. Prerequisites: Completion of Required/Core HSA Courses or permission from Academic Coordinator. This course is for students majoring in the BS in Health Services Administration. (Offered in Spring B and Fall B terms only)

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