2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog

Healthcare Management Major (BS)

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Majors: Biblical Studies, Healthcare Management

Major Mission:  The Healthcare Management program equips students with the fundamental knowledge of all aspects of healthcare management. Graduates will be prepared to integrate their faith and servant leadership as they identify challenges and opportunities to meet the present and future needs of the healthcare profession.

Major Outcomes - Students will:

 1. Apply knowledge of natural sciences, mathematics, and accounting in a Healthcare Management environment.

 2. Demonstrate skills and abilities to be employed in Healthcare Management positions.

 3. Articulate medical terminology and communication skills in a Healthcare Management setting.

 4. Develop a biblical world view with a Christ-centered, moral and ethical foundation for making necessary healthcare policy decisions that are righteous, legal and culturally competent.

 5. Articulate strategies to understand and influence healthcare policy.

 6. Demonstrate the ability to provide education and support services to those accessing healthcare services.

 7. Apply disciplinary knowledge and Christ-centered values to leadership, management and administrative situations in a healthcare setting.

 8. Develop an understanding of the healthcare needs and services within the community. 

Healthcare Management Major Curriculum

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

LBC 101Engaging Faith & Life

3

THE 105Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies

3

LAN 101College Composition and Research

3

HCM 105Introduction to Health Sciences

3

SOC 101General Psychology

3

MAT 101Introduction to College Math

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Spring Semester

BIB 105Biblical Hermeneutics

3

SCI 101General Biology

3

SCI 101LGeneral Biology Lab

1

LAN 104Public Speaking

3

HCM 110Medical Terminology

3

HCM 115Nutrition and Wellness

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

CSV 201Christian Service I

0

BIB 103Creation & Covenants: OT I

3

SOC 325Human Growth & Development

3

SCI 201Human Anatomy & Physiology

3

SCI 201LHuman Anatomy & Physiology Lab

1

BUS 113Foundations of Accounting

3

HCM 201Experiential Learning Experiences 1

1

HCM 205Professionalism and Education in Healthcare

3

Total Credit Hours:17

Spring Semester

CSV 202Christian Service II

0

BIB 104Israel's Life & Literature: OT II

3

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Bible/Theology Focused Elective (BIB, BOT, BNT, THE)

3

THE 223Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall

3

LIT ____
LIT Core (100/200 Level)

3

SCI Anatomy and Physiology II

3

SCI Anatomy and Physiology Lab

1

HCM 202Experiential Learning Experiences 2

1

HCM 210Ethical/Legal Issues in Healthcare

3

HCM 215Healthcare Policy and Economics

3

Total Credit Hours:17

Junior Year

Fall Semester

BIB 203Life of Christ: NT I

3

THE 223Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall

3

SOC 203Principles of Sociology

3

MAT 216Statistics for the Social Sciences

3

HCM 203Experiential Learning Experiences 3

1

HCM 301Healthcare Management I

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Spring Semester

BIB 204Early Church: NT II

3

THE 224Christian Narrative II: Redemption

3

SCI SCI 340Chemistry

3

SCI SCI 340LChemistry Lab

3

THE 320Christianity and Culture

3

HCM 302Healthcare Management II

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Senior Year

Fall Semester

BOT ____
Bible Old Testament Exegetical Elective

3

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Bible/Theology Focused Elective (BIB, BOT, BNT, THE)

3

PHE ____
PHE Elective

1

HCM 450Healthcare Management Practicum I

3

HCM 305Community Health

3

HCM 310Evidence-Based Practice Research Analysis/Writing

3

Total Credit Hours:17

Spring Semester

BNT ____
Bible New Testament Exegetical Elective

3

BIB ____
Bible Elective (BIB, BOT, BNT, THE)

3

BIB ____
Bible Elective (BIB, BOT, BNT, THE)

3

HIS ____
HIS Core (100/200 Level)

3

HCM 455Healthcare Management Practicum II

3

HCM 460Healthcare Comprehensive Portfolio

3

Total Credit Hours:15