Health Services Administration, B.S.

Program Description

The program in health services administration prepares students for entry-level administrative positions and staff positions requiring administrative skills in various health organizations including hospitals, hospital systems, managed care organizations, retirement and long-term care facilities, ambulatory care organizations, physician practices and public health facilities. In addition, the program provides the foundation for graduate study in health administration and related fields. The health services administration program is approved as a Full Certified undergraduate program by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA).

Admission Requirements and Minimum Grades

Any student admitted to JMU can declare Health Services Administration as their major and enroll in prerequisite courses. However, to progress in the major beyond the prerequisite courses, students must apply and be admitted to the program.

Students wishing to be admitted to the health services administration program at JMU may apply in the spring of their sophomore year or upon completion of the prerequisite courses. To be eligible to apply, students must 

1. have completed or be enrolled in the prerequisite courses listed below at the time of application and receive a minimum grade of “C-“.
2. submit a personal statement addressing
   • the student’s understanding of the profession of health administration
   • volunteer or other practical experience in health care (if applicable; not required)
   • personal goals for a career in health services administration.

Applications are due September 15 for spring semester admission or February 15 for fall semester admission. Specific application requirements may be found on the health services administration program website (http://healthprof.jmu.edu/hsa/).

Degree and Major Requirements

Prerequisites: 9 Credit Hours

Students must have completed or be enrolled in the following prerequisite courses and receive a minimum grade of “C-” to apply for and continue in the major.

• CIS 204. Computer Information Systems Fundamentals for Non-Business Majors Credits: 3.00

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• COB 204. Computer Information Systems Credits: 3.00 (Note: COB 204  isn’t cross listed with CIS 204 )

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• ECON 201. Introduction to Microeconomics Credits: 3.00
• HTH 354. U.S. and Global Health Care Systems Credits: 3.00

Required Courses: 70 Credit Hours

• ACTG 244. Accounting for Non-Business Majors Credits: 3.00
• FIN 345. Finance Fundamentals for Non-Business Majors Credits: 3.00
• HSA 358. Health Services Administration Cornerstone Credits: 3.00
• HSA 363. Health Economics Credits: 3.00 ²
• HSA 365. Healthcare Ethics and the Law Credits: 3.00
• HSA 366. Health Politics and Policy Credits: 3.00 ³
• HSA 385. Professional Development Seminar Credits: 1.00
• HSA 452. Hospital Organization and Administration Credits: 3.00
• HSA 454. Internship in Health Organizations Credits: 3.00
• HSA 455. Long Term Care Organization and Administration Credits: 3.00 ²
• HSA 456. Principles of Ambulatory Care Operations Credits: 3.00 ² (B.S. degree requirement)
• HSA 463. Healthcare Quality Management and Analytics Credits: 3.00 ³
• HSA 464. Healthcare Finance Credits: 3.00 ³
• HSA 480. Health Services Administration Capstone Credits: 3.00
• HTH 210. Medical Terminology Credits: 3.00
• HTH 231. Population Health Determinants Credits: 3.00
• HTH 320. Statistical Methods for Health Science Research Credits: 3.00 (B.S. degree requirement)
• HTH 450. Epidemiology Credits: 3.00
• MGT 305. Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management Credits: 3.00
• MKTG 380. Principles of Marketing Credits: 3.00

Recommended Schedule for Majors

Program Total: 120 Credit Hours