Associate of Applied Science

Health Services Management

Program

The A.A.S. degree program in Health Services Management prepares students for positions such as service coordinators, personnel assistants, office managers, field staff supervisors, administrative assistants and other business office personnel.

An associate degree in Health Services Management prepares graduates to work in a variety of health care settings or as the following:

  • Nursing Home Administrator
  • Hospital Office Manager
  • Doctors / Physicians Office Manager
  • Health Services Director
  • Director of Adult Care Services
Program Goals
  • Prepare students for a variety of entry level employment in the health care industry and for continuing their education in a number of fields.
  • Permit students to build their academic credentials and acquire career-specific skills and expertise.
  • Effectively communicate underlying principles as they apply to current issues in the health care industry.
  • Perform the five levels of health care delivery and major components of each

Minimum Degree Requirements (60 credits)

English (6 Credits)

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

Mathematics (3 Credits)

Course Code
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
3

Science (4 Credits)

Course Code
Title
Credits
4
Sub-Total Credits
4

Humanities (3 Credits)

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

Computer Science (3 Credits)

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

Accounting (4 Credits)

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
4

Social Science (6 Credits)

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

Nursing (1 Credit)

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
1

Free Elective (3 Credits)

  • One Elective course.
Sub-Total Credits
3
Total Credits
60