Healthcare Management (AS - Accelerated)
The Healthcare Management program provides an academic and biblical foundation in natural sciences, healthcare principles and practices, as well as management theory. HCM graduates are exceptionally qualified to lead and serve in a variety of management roles within the healthcare industry.
Degree: Associate of Science
Major: 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.
Program Outcomes - Students will:
1. Apply knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics 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.
Major Details:
Credits Needed
18 Credits - Biblical Studies
16 Credits - General Education
27 Credits – Healthcare Management
TOTAL - 60 Credits
Program Director:
Dr. Vickie Byler, Ed.D
Dr. Byler serves as the Department Chair for the Health and Physical Education department. She has extensive experience in education and administration having had previous positions as a teacher, athletic director, coach and professor. She is also a faculty member in the HPE and Sport Management programs at LBC.
Curriculum Plan
Biblical Studies (18 Credits)
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| BIB 106 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
General Education (16 Credits)
| LAN 101 | College Composition and Research | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
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| History / Literature Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
| SCI 101 | Biology I | 3 |
| SCI 101L | Biology I Lab | 1 |
| SOC 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Healthcare Management (27 credits)
| HCM 105 | Introduction to Health Sciences | 3 |
| HCM 110 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HCM 115 | Nutrition and Wellness | 3 |
| HCM 205 | Professionalism and Education in Healthcare | 3 |
| HCM 210 | Ethical/Legal Issues in Healthcare | 3 |
| AS or HCM course elective | |
| AS or HCM course elective | |
| AS or HCM course elective | |
| AS or HCM course elective | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 27 |