Program Codes:
BSHCM
Bachelor of Science
Introduction
The goal of this program is to provide practitioners in the allied health fields (e.g. OTA, RT, PTA, MLT)) or individuals with health coursework the knowledge, skills, and degree needed to advance in their health careers. After graduating with this degree, students will have the proficiency to lead and supervise other employees, secure management positions, or be prepared for working in hospitals or other medical businesses in leadership roles.
The skills expected from a BS-HCM graduate include leadership, business ethics, supervision, employee management, critical thinking, employee training and education, financial operations, business writing and human resources. This 2+2 completion program enables individuals with a completed associate degree in allied health or health degrees to transfer most, if not all, of their credits from their associate degree education towards a bachelor’s degree in Health Care Management.
Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Statistics noted that allied health disciplines comprise 10 of the 20 fastest growing occupations. There is also a critical need for well-qualified practitioner-educators to prepare the next generation of allied health practitioners. Most of the BS-HCM graduates who enter this educational path through a two year allied health program will be pursuing the degree so that they can assume management positions and/or teach - either on the “floor” as employer- based training or in the classroom, either as full-time faculty or adjuncts.
Demand for health care managers is projected to increase nationally by 16 percent through 2018. In Pennsylvania, it is estimated that openings for medical and health services managers will increase by 13,190 positions by 2014.
This program will also offer the opportunity for students to pursue graduate level education opportunities. Students must earn an overall 2.5 GPA along with a minimum grade of a 2.5 in all required courses. A minimum of 120 credits (A combination of Liberal Arts, Transfer and Major required courses) are required for the completion of this associate degree program.
Program Learning Outcomes
This course introduces the basics of financial accounting for business enterprises with a focus on accounting for corporations. Topics include the theory of the financial accounting principles that guide the preparation of financial accounting information and the role of accounting in capital markets as well as the ethical standards imposed on accountants. The course provides a thorough review of the accounting cycle and the operating areas of the balance sheet with special focus on how accounting transactions affect the financial statements and analysis of financial statement information.
A survey of the legal principles found in transactions typified in today's business world. Emphasis is placed on the case study method along with real-world examples. Topics covered include: alternative dispute resolution, structure of the court system, contracts, sales, property law, insurance law, and corporate ethics.
A person born in Japan can expect to live to 83 while a person born in Eswatini is unlikely to see their 32nd birthday. There are dramatic differences in the health and well being of populations around the world. What explains these disparities and what can be done about them? These questions and more are fundamental to the core of global health. This course will use case studies, interactive exercises and simulations to teach students the core principles of global health while encouraging them to think globally and act locally. Students will learn about cutting-edge methodologies in global health including the use of mobile phones to monitor health, the use of Gapminder software to study population health trends, and modeling techniques to simulate the impact of proposed public health policy interventions.
Social and economic conditions are currently the best predictors of health outcomes in the United States, and improvements in living conditions better explain gains in human life expectancy than improvements in medicine alone. The links between social structures (risk conditions) and lifestyles (risk factors) are explored. The impact of risk conditions, such as income and education, on health outcomes are reviewed and compared across communities and cultures. Students are introduced to emerging theories and research on the social determinants of health. The benefits and costs of decreasing inequity and injustice as well as increasing equity and justice are critically analyzed.
Students in the Intelligence Studies program are about to enter what is often a large and complex professional world. In order to navigate that world, particularly in the search for employment, students need to learn how to make the most of the professional communication process. During this course, students will learn how to write an effective resume, to write a cover letter that best expresses their goals and capabilities, to undergo a job interview and to communicate in a professional setting.
Whereas epidemiology is the science of public health, biostatistics is the "toolkit" of the epidemiologist and public health practicitioner with many applications across clinical, evaluation and research settings. Public health scientists must collect and use data to answer key questions about the effectiveness of interventions, monitor the health of populations and make decisions based on evidence. Buidling on a foundation of basic statistics, the course uses real-world health data and simulations to practice applying the same tools used by professional epidemiologists in the field and medical researchers investigating the causes of disease.
This course presents accounting information used for internal business management. The focus of the course is using accounting information to better aid in the planning, controlling and evaluation of company performance. Topics include budgeting, job costing, product pricing, break-even analysis and decision models.
ACCT 101
The second course of study in the legal series. Strongly recommended for all business majors; required in some states for the CPA exam. The case study method and real-world examples are used to cover the following topics: agency and employment law, types of business entities, negotiable instruments, bankruptcy, securities law, antitrust laws and environmental regulation. Not offered every year.
BADM-310
The second course of study in the legal series. Strongly recommended for all business majors; required in some states for the CPA exam. The case study method and real-world examples are used to cover the following topics: agency and employment law, types of business entities, negotiable instruments, bankruptcy, securities law, antitrust laws and environmental regulation. Not offered every year.
BADM-310
This course examines reward policies, programs and practices over such matters as base-pay, employee benefits and incentives in private and public organizations. This course will provide a theoretical and practical overview of salary administration, job evaluation, compensation, legal requirements, and benefit designs (including medical, life, retirement, and flexible benefits). Emphasis on the role of compensation and benefits in attracting, retaining and motivating employees will also be covered.
Advisor recommended coursework that provides pre-requisites for professional graduate school programs (AT, PT, OT, etc.)
Introduction to the biology of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, including the structure and function of membranes and organelles, especially mitochondria and chloroplasts. Also included are studies of the molecular structure and function of DNA, with emphasis on the organization of the eukaryotic genome, transcription and translation.
BIO 143
5 Electives