Bachelor of Applied Science in Healthcare Management
Are you ready to advance your career in the healthcare field? Are you seeking leadership positions in a hospital, clinic, or managed care organization? Are you wanting to earn your bachelor’s degree in an environment that fits your busy schedule?
Sounds like the Bachelor of Applied Science in Healthcare Management (BAS-HCM) at Galveston College was designed for you. The Healthcare Management program allows you to take eight-week courses that are offered via distance education and via Webex each semester.
Overview
Name | Dr. Tirizia York |
Title | Program Director |
Room | HS-317 |
Program Area | Allied Health |
Phone | 409-944-1489 |
[email protected] |
To be considered for the program, you must complete both the Program Application and the Galveston College Admissions Application.
Healthcare Management Application- Your resume, include (at a minimum) your contact information, work experience, and education. Please keep the length of the resume at a single page.
- In an essay of 300 to 400 words, please explain your interest in the program for which you are applying, what you hope to achieve by completing the program and how your personal or professional background relates to your interests and goals. The essay’s content and the clarity of writing will be assessed as part of the admission process.
- A copy of your official transcripts will be accepted during the application process, official transcripts must be received prior to full admission into the program.
Prerequisites* | |||
ACCT | 2301 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
HITT | 1345 | Healthcare Delivery Systems | 3 |
HITT | 1353 | Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information | 3 |
9 |
MHSM | 3304 | Communications for Health Care Professionals | 3 |
MHSM | 3310 | Legal Issues in Health Care *** | 3 |
MHSM | 3358 | Healthcare Revenue Integrity Practices | 3 |
MHSM | 3421 | Health Information Technology and Standards *** | 4 |
Credit Hours | 13 |
Second Semester | |||
MHSM | 3303 | Statistics for Health Care Managers | 3 |
MHSM | 3335 | Financial Management for Health Professions | 3 |
MHSM | 4304 | Risk Management for Health Professionals | 3 |
MHSM | 4348 | Ethics for Health Care Professionals | 3 |
12 |
Third Semester | |||
MHSM | 4310 | Human Resources in Health Care Management | 3 |
MHSM | 4351 | Public and Community Health Management | 3 |
6 |
Fourth Semester | |||
MHSM | 4352 | Project Management for Healthcare Finance | 3 |
MHSM | 4353 | Healthcare Operations Management | 3 |
MHSM | 4354 | Strategic Planning and Leadership in Healthcare | 3 |
MHSM | 4551 | Health Care Management Practicum/Residency | 5 |
14 |
Lower Level Courses | |
Core Curriculum** | 42 |
Technical Special Courses (Transfer from AAS) | 24 |
Subtotal | 66 |
Totals for BAS – HCM Degree | 120 |
- Demonstrate college–readiness in reading, writing and math through the approved means including previous coursework, Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSI-A), ACT or SAT scores.
- An earned Associate of Applied Science in a healthcare related field such as EMS,
Health Information Managements, Medical Administration, Medical Assistant, Nuclear
Medicine, Nursing, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Surgical Technology, and Sonography.
Additional healthcare degrees may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
- The AAS degree must be issued from an institution that is regionally accredited by an agency that is recognized by Galveston College.
- Prior college-level coursework must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or provide evident of extenuating circumstances, to the Program Director or the Vice President of Instruction, for waiver of this requirement.
- Complete the appropriate course of study for a BAS in Healthcare Management degree as specified in the College Catalog. Developmental or other non-credit coursework does not apply to graduation requirements.
- Complete all core curriculum requirements
- Galveston College will accept a maximum for 75 hours of applicable course work transferred from another accredited college or university toward the BAS in Healthcare Management degree. Students must earn at least 45 credit hours (or 37.5%) at Galveston College.
- Complete at least 45 credit hours in 3000 level courses or higher.
Quick Facts: Health Services Managers | |
2023 Median Pay | $126,537 per year $112,224 and $143,047 range |
Typical Entry-Level Education | Bachelor’s degree |
Work Experience in a Related Occupation | Less than 5 years |
On-the-job Training | None |
Number of Jobs, 2022 | 509,500 National (TX-3,000+ Linkedin) |
Job Outlook, 2022-32 | 28% (Much faster than average) |
Employment Change, 2022-32 | 144,700 |
- Health and social services manager
- Office manager
- Practice administrator
- Nursing home administrators
- Health information managers
- Clinical Director
According to data from the Texas Workforce Commission’s Labor Market Information, there will be an average of 275 openings each year in the Gulf Coast Workforce Area for healthcare managers. That represents a 32% increase from 2014 to 2024. State-wide predictions are there will be 1,070 annual job openings which is a 29% increase from 2014 to 2024. All of these positions will require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
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