Minor in Health Administration

Healthcare is the fastest growing and the one of the most regulated sectors in the US economy. The minor in Health Administration develops student knowledge and ability to perform the administrative functions and responsibilities in healthcare. The minor requires 15 credits (5 courses).

During their minor courses, students are introduced to the principles of health administration, human resources, and information systems. Students have the option to select two other areas that they can explore through electives.

Minor courses can be taken in addition to the student’ major and/or can be used to fulfill general electives in a student’s existing major program of study.  

A minor in Health Administration requires the completion of the following five courses (15 credit hours) of study:

Health Administration Minor Program

Course #	Course Title
Required Courses – 9 Credit Hours
HCM 305	Principles of Health Administration (offered Fall and Spring)
HCM 330	Human Resource Management (Offered Fall and Spring)
HCM 425	Health Administration Information Systems (Offered Spring and Summer)
Elective Courses – 6 Credit Hours  from the following:
POH 410	Program Planning and Evaluation
HSC 300	Multicultural Perspectives in Health and Healthcare
AHS 390	Aspects of Leadership for Health Science Professionals
NSG 415 / NSG 462	Professional Nursing Role/Quality Care & Patient Safety
HCM XXX	Any HCM Prefix Course except HCM 303, 485, 495, 496, and/or 395