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 100 | Foundations Seminar | 1 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
| LAN 101 | College Composition and Research | 3 |
| HCM 105 | Introduction to Health Sciences | 3 |
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| Human Culture Elective | 3 |
MAT ____
| MAT Core | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Must pass LAN101 with a C- or better
Spring Semester
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| SOC 325 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| HCM 205 | Professionalism and Education in Healthcare | 3 |
| CSV 201 | Christian Service I | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
LIT ____
| LIT Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
| HCM 210 | Ethical/Legal Issues in Healthcare | 3 |
| HCM 215 | Healthcare Policy and Economics | 3 |
| CSV 202 | Christian Service II | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
HIS ____
| HIS Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
| SCI 201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| SCI 201L | Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab | 1 |
| HCM 301 | Healthcare Management I | 3 |
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| Major Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Semester
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption | 3 |
| THE 320 | Christianity and Culture | 3 |
| SCI 202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| SCI 202L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | 1 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
| HCM 302 | Healthcare Management II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
BOT ____
| Bible Old Testament Exegetical Elective | 3 |
THE ____
| Theology Elective | 3 |
THE ____
| Theology Elective | 3 |
| HCM 305 | Community Health | 3 |
| HCM 370 | Experiential Learning | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
BNT ____
| Bible New Testament Exegetical Elective | 3 |
THE ____
| Theology Elective | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective (400 Level) | 3 |
| HCM 310 | Evidence-Based Practice Research Analysis/Writing | 3 |
| HCM 400 | Cross-Cultural Experience | 1 |
| HCM 450 | Healthcare Management Practicum I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |