Health Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Health Administration
Overview
The provision and management of health care is one of today's fastest growing industries. The Bachelor of Arts in Health Administration program, housed in the Business Department, is both challenging and comprehensive. Students learn specific skills in health administration, business, planning and policy, and the legal management of many health care environments.
Recognizing the increasing emphasis on sound business practices within health care environments, the program is built upon a strong business base. The program is flexible enough to permit students to minor in another discipline and to include a semester abroad or an overseas internship experience.
By taking courses in the sciences and Psychology as electives, students who pursue this program will have the basic requirements needed for Arcadia University's graduate programs in Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant and Genetic Counseling. The Health Administration program refers opportunities for internships in hospitals, community agencies, private practices, long-term care facilities and social service organizations to supplement academics with on-the-job experience. The program prepares students for the Nursing Home Administrator's license and other certifications.
Senior Thesis in Health Administration
All majors at Arcadia University complete a senior thesis project that involves integrating prior knowledge, preparing written reports, and making a public presentation. For majors in the Department, this requirement is satisfied by successful completion of Internship (HA 470) and Senior Seminar (HA 490), both of which are required courses for majors.
Pathways to Study Abroad
Students majoring in the Business/Health Administration and Economics Department are strongly encouraged to spend a semester or year studying abroad. Generally the sophomore and junior years are the most convenient times to study abroad, although the second semester of the freshmen year and the first semester of the senior year also are possibilities. With prior approval, courses taken at foreign universities can be transferred to Arcadia to fulfill General Education, major field and/or University-wide requirements.
Visit Pathways to Study Abroad for more information and suggested course sequences. Since it is important that students plan ahead for study abroad, they should consult with their advisers as soon as possible and make their intentions known to the Department Chair and the Director of International Services.
Faculty
More information on Business Health Administration and Economics faculty.
Professors Dr. William D. Biggs and Thomas M. Brinker Jr. (Coordinator of Accounting)
Associate Professor Dr. Wayne A. Morra (Adviser for Economics)
Assistant Professors Dr. Kraiwinee Bunyaratavej, Dr. Annette L. Halpin (Chair), Dr. Sassan Hejazi (SAP Coordinator)
Adjunct Professors Robert H. Kieserman (Adviser), Ms. Karen I. Squarrell-Shablin
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