Faculty: Farrelly-Jackson (Program Director), Dawson, A. Finaret, Nonnenmacher, Sun, Waggett
The Healthcare Management major is a program in the Interdisciplinary Studies Area of Study.
Important Note: A double major in HCM and Business/Economics, or a minor in Economics, does not satisfy the major/minor requirement in terms of areas of study.
Healthcare Management Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete a Healthcare Management major will:
- Define the topics, approaches, principles, and perspectives that shape the field of healthcare management and characterize the responsibilities of managers.
- Communicate clearly and persuasively about topics used in the study of health and healthcare management.
- Analyze qualitative and quantitative data used to describe, interpret, and predict the behavior and performance of actors, organizations, and markets that intersect with the field of healthcare management.
- Assess complex healthcare problems using models and reasoning from multiple disciplines.
The Healthcare Management major, consisting of 52 credits, leads to the Bachelor of Science degree. At graduation, Healthcare Management majors must have a GPA of at least 2.0 in the major. The calculation
is based on the grades in all courses presented for the major. Only the most recent grade is considered for courses that have been repeated. Only a maximum of 2 courses may be taken on a Credit/No Credit basis.
A maximum of 12 transfer credits may be counted toward the major requirements; exceptions must be approved by the Chair. Students are encouraged to discuss additional career-related coursework with their advisors and to use campus resources to locate internships and other experiential learning opportunities. Healthcare Management is an Interdisciplinary Studies major.