Program Chair Marie Young-Trabbic
Program Lead Dr. Kezia Awadzi
Program Advisor Doug Robertson
The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Health Services Administration, with concentrations in Administration, Clinical Documentation Integrity and Long-Term Care, is designed to accommodate the unique demands for entry and advancement within specific workforce sectors. The program provides degree completion opportunities for students from a variety of educational backgrounds, but primarily those with Associate in Science degrees or the equivalent. The online program is designed to provide skills and competencies that enable graduates to function as supervisors and managers in health care settings. A health care administrator is a well-trained and skilled professional who serves in a management capacity within a hospital, health care facility, agency, or other organization that offers health care and related services.
Health services managers, also called health care executives or health care administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They might manage an entire facility, specialize in managing a specific clinical area or department, or manage a medical practice for a group of physicians. Health services managers may also work in non-direct health care settings (e.g., professional associations, consulting firms, health insurers, medical suppliers, pharmaceutical firms, and volunteering organizations).
Santa Fe College’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Services Administration adheres to the state’s common course prerequisites. Most students will enter the program after completing an A.S. degree in a health-related area, but provisions have been made for enrollment by students who have completed an associate degree in other areas. Health Services Administration baccalaureate students will complete a two-sequential capstone course in their last semester of study. The capstone course will serve as a summative evaluation point at which the students must demonstrate attainment of the programs learning outcomes.
All BAS degree seeking students must complete the same basic requirements as traditional baccalaureate students, including 36 hours of General Education and demonstration of foreign language competence. Due to the specialized nature of the B.A.S. in Health Services Administration program, students are strongly encouraged to consult with an academic advisor when applying for admission. This program is taught primarily in an online environment. Some campus attendance may be necessary.
The Health Care Field Needs Leaders Like You
Today’s health care environment is exciting and ever changing. You can enter this field as a manager with the skills and knowledge to make a difference. Managers deal with an array of factors impacting today’s health care environment directly or indirectly: Technology, regulations, accreditation, innovation in treatment and delivery, system finance and insurance reimbursement.
Health Services Administration students focus their studies in a program that prepares them to be Medical/Health Services managers who are responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and supervising the delivery of health care.
Getting Started
Santa Fe College expects all students to acquire or have access to the computer hardware and software necessary for the program.
- Complete an SF application for admission or readmission online at www.sfcollege.edu.
- Arrange for official transcripts from high school to be sent to the Office of Records and Admissions.
- Arrange for official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended to be sent to the Office of Records and Admissions at least one month prior to the start of the term. Unofficial transcripts may be used for initial advisement purposes.
Qualifying for Admission
In order to qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Health Services Administration you must
- Have a 2.5 or higher overall GPA.
- Have earned a minimum of an Associate in Science or Associate in Arts from a regionally accredited educational institution.
- Degrees and course work must meet SF accreditation standards in order to be applied toward program admission criteria.
- While not required for admission to the Health Services Administration (HSA) program, the following courses are recommended prior to starting in the program. Please note all the courses listed below can be completed as a B.A.S. Elective or Gen Ed requirement. All the courses listed below are required to be completed for the HSA program and graduation.:
- ACG 2021 - Introduction to Financial Accounting (or ACG 2001 & ACG 2011 )
- ACG 2071 - Managerial Accounting
- CGS 2100 - Computer Applications for Business
- ECO 2023 - Principles of Microeconomics
- STA 2023 - Introduction to Statistics
- Students will only be admitted to the B.A.S. program after verification of previous degree and minimum GPA.
- Application to the program does not guarantee admission.
- All transcripts must be received and verified by the SF Office of Records and Admissions.
Please note: Information is subject to change. Please see a Business Programs advisor for additional help. Applications, forms, procedures, and contact information can be found online at www.sfcollege.edu in the Index under Health Services Administration.
Foreign Language Competency and General Education
Individuals who have not completed their foreign language requirement prior to enrolling at SF must complete two semesters of college-level sequential foreign language study before finishing the BAS program. Students may select their General Education classes from any eligible courses within SF’s approved General Education package. The BAS program requires 36 credit hours of General Education in order to meet graduation standards.
Health-Related Sciences and Terminology
The B.A.S. in Health Services Administration is a degree program which focuses on issues pertinent to the management of health care systems and organizations. While not required for admission, the following health-related sciences and terminology courses are recommended as electives contributing to student success in the program:
Academic Progress Policies:
Students in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Services Administration (HSA) program must meet the following standards of academic progress:
- Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in upper-division courses. Failure to maintain this standard will initially result in a registration flag. A registration flag suspends the student’s right to register for further upper-division courses without advisor permission. Failure to restore the student’s GPA to a 2.0 will result in removal from the program. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.
- Upper-division course grades below ‘C’ will not count towards degree completion. Any course receiving a grade of ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘W’ or ‘I’ must be successfully completed within the next two terms, earning a minimum grade of ‘C.’
- Upon receiving a second grade of ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘W’ or ‘I’ in any upper-division coursework, a registration flag will be placed on the student’s records. Appeals may be made to the Program Lead Faculty.
- Students will remain in good standing when earning a grade of ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘W’ or ‘I’ in less than 20% of upper-division courses attempted/completed. For example, a student enrolled in 15 credit hours (five 3-credit hour courses) is allowed an ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘W’ or ‘I’ in one course. Students exceeding this allowance will receive a registration flag. Furthermore, students exceeding this allowance for two consecutive semesters will be removed from the HSA program. Appeals may be made to the Program Lead Faculty.
- A grade of XF for academic dishonesty will result in removal from the program. Appeals may be made to the Program Lead Faculty.
- A minimum of two courses per academic year are required to remain in the program. Students not successfully completing two courses per academic year are considered not actively pursuing an HSA degree and will be removed from the program. It is recommended that students meet with a Santa Fe College Business Programs’ Advisor at least once a semester. Students are responsible for keeping advisors up to date on any issues that may hinder successful academic progress.
Definitions:
Upper-division: courses numbered in the 3000 and 4000 level category. Registration Flag: a student’s right to register for further upper-division courses will be suspended, pending advisor approval. Appeals: a registration flag or program year removal appeal may be made in writing to the Program Lead Faculty, indicating sufficient evidence of unusual hardship which proved to be the proximate cause of a failure to maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Program Capstone Course and Exit Requirements
Students will complete a capstone course as part of the exit requirements for the program. This course requires placement at an internship site approved by the program administrator, or the selection of a supervised research project. The B.A.S. degree in Health Services Administration will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the college’s curriculum totaling 120 credit hours. Students must have a 2.0 average program of study GPA and a grade of C or better in all 3000 and 4000 level courses.
Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Services Administration Overview of Credits Required
| A.S. degree transferred credits |
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| General Education |
15 credit hours |
| Program Core |
45 credit hours |
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OR
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| A.A. degree transferred credits |
|
| General Education |
36 Credit Hours |
| Electives |
24 Credit Hours |
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PLUS
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| B.A.S. Credits |
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| Core Courses |
39 Credit hours |
| Core Electives |
6 Credit Hours |
| Pre-requisites |
12 Credit Hours |
| Electives if needed to meet 120 hours and Foreign Language |
varies |
| Total Required for program |
120 Credit Hours |
Students must apply for graduation upon enrollment in their last semester of coursework.
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