Healthcare Management (BS) - 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.
Location: Online
Degree: Bachelor of Science
- Students may add a second major in Biblical Studies by completing 30 credits of Bible/Theology instead of the 18 required credits
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.
Major Outcomes: The 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.
Major Details:
- 18 Credits - Biblical Studies
- 42 Credits - General Education
- 39 Credits - Healthcare Management
- 21 Credits - Electives
TOTAL 120 Credits
Healthcare Management BS Curriculum Scope
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Bible & Theology Core
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18 credits
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Arts & Sciences Core
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42 credits
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Healthcare Management Core
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39 credits
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Electives
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21 credits
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Program Total
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120 credits
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A professional portfolio and practicum will be completed during the fourth year.
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 (42 Credits)
HIS
| HIS History Elective | 3 |
| HUM 101 | Human Thought and the Humanities | 3 |
| HUM 102 | Human Thought in Math and Science | 3 |
| LAN 101 | Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric | 3 |
LIT
| LIT Literature Elective | 3 |
MAT
| Math Elective (100-200) | 3 |
| SCI 101 | Biology I | 3 |
| SCI 101L | Biology I Lab | 1 |
| SCI 201 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| SCI 201L | Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| SOC 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 203 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 325 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
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| Arts and Sciences Elective 3 credits | 3 |
| CSV 199 | Christian Service | 0 |
| CSV 200 | Christian Service II | 0 |
Healthcare Management (39 credits)
| BUS 113 | Foundations of Accounting | 3 |
| 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 |
| HCM 215 | Healthcare Policy and Economics | 3 |
| HCM 301 | Healthcare Management I | 3 |
| HCM 302 | Healthcare Management II | 3 |
| HCM 305 | Community Health | 3 |
| HCM 310 | Evidence-Based Practice Research Analysis/Writing | 3 |
| HCM 370 | Experiential Learning | 3 |
| HCM 450 | Healthcare Management Practicum I | 3 |
Electives (21 credits)
The general elective courses can be selected from a broad range of courses or can be transferred in from a previous college experience. Contact your advisor for additional information.
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.