2022-2023 Adult Education Undergraduate Catalog

Healthcare Management (AS) - Online

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

Location:  Online

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.

(Outcomes for the Associate’s degree are assessed at the introductory and developmental level. Some outcomes may not be assessed at the Associate level.)

 

Major Details:

Credits Needed

18 Credits - Biblical Studies

16 Credits - General Education

27 Credits – Healthcare Management

TOTAL - 61 Credits

 

Healthcare Management AS Curriculum Scope

Bible & Theology Core

18 credits

Arts & Sciences Core

16 credits

Healthcare Management Core

27 credits

Program Total

61 credits

 


Biblical Studies (18 Credits)

BIB 103Creation & Covenants: OT I

3

BIB 104Israel's Life & Literature: OT II

3

BIB 106Interpreting the Bible

3

BIB 203Life of Christ: NT I

3

BIB 204Early Church: NT II

3

THE 105Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies

3

General Education (16 Credits)

LAN 101Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric

3

LAN 104Public Speaking

3

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History / Literature Core (100/200 Level)

3

SCI 101Biology I

3

SCI 101LBiology I Lab

1

SOC 101General Psychology

3

CSV 199Christian Service

0

Total Credit Hours:16

Healthcare Management (27 credits)

HCM 105Introduction to Health Sciences

3

HCM 110Medical Terminology

3

HCM 115Nutrition and Wellness

3

HCM 205Professionalism and Education in Healthcare

3

HCM 210Ethical/Legal Issues in Healthcare

3

AS or HCM course elective

3

AS or HCM course elective

3

AS or HCM course elective

3

AS or HCM course elective

3

Total Credit Hours:27

Program Director:

Dr. Vickie Byler, EdD

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.