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Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science, Health Administration (Online)

Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science, Health Administration (Online)

Become a healthcare leader

At IU Southeast, you can take your associate degree—or a minimum or 30 credit hours of coursework, including pre-nursing courses—and apply it toward a university degree.

Our 100% online Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science is designed for students who are seeking a broad understanding of the science of human health for a career in the healthcare field. It prepares students for entry- and mid-level positions in both for-profit and not-for-profit health-related organizations.

The Health Administration track focuses on healthcare organization, planning, budgeting, finance, supervision, and resource management. Students will be prepared for both administrative and management roles in a variety of health-related organizations.

Careers

This degree provides additional skills and training needed to advance within your chosen profession, or to find a new career in the healthcare field. It’s designed to enhance potential for career advancement within the healthcare sector in entry- and mid-level positions in health-related organizations.

Job opportunities for healthcare administrators range from hospitals to clinics, private or group medical practices, nursing homes, insurance companies, and other health industries.

Degree information

120 credit hours
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Online

The Health Administration track focuses building the skills needed to direct activities in healthcare organization, planning, budgeting, and finance. An administrator's responsibilities often involve elements of budgeting, planning, overseeing systems, maintaining community outreach, and recruiting and managing personnel. Healthcare administrators also direct changes that conform to healthcare laws, regulations, and technology.

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The online program covers the basic technical and applied aspects of health science. Courses include healthcare delivery and leadership, health communication, policy, and ethics. Students learn about the economics of health care and receive foundational knowledge in legal matters.

Health Administration track requirements:

AHSC-A 420 Health Care Budgeting and Finance (6 credits)
AHSC-A 430 Health Care Organization Supervision and Resource Management (6 credits)
AHSC-A 440 Health Care Administration and Strategic Planning (6 credits)

IU Southeast believes learning happens through many avenues. That's why we review and accept dual credit, transfer credits from other colleges and universities, military service, non-credit training, volunteer experience and more. Check out our Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) to find out how you can identify and present learning from your experiences in a way that can help you earn college credits and complete your degree more quickly.

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Kentucky residents

Kentucky students are part of our IU Southeast family. In fact, students from ten Kentucky counties receive in-state tuition through our reciprocity program, students from non-reciprocity Kentucky counties qualify for reduced tuition through our Indiana Partners Program, and all Kentucky students may qualify for the KEES Match Scholarship! Learn more about the advantages of attending IU Southeast, including the lowest four-year tuition rate in the region, staying close to home while you earn your degree, and the unique experience only IU Southeast can offer.

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