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.

Program Description: 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. 

A professional portfolio and practicum will be completed during the fourth year.

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. 

The curriculum sheet identifies the courses for this program.  Healthcare Management (BS) Curriculum Sheet

For the course descriptions related to this program, see the courses section of the catalog.

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.

Faculty:

Dr. Vickie Byler, EdD Sport Management
Mrs. Lavonne Johnston, MHS, PA-C
Mr. Gene Newswanger, RPh, MBA
Mrs. Shirley Herr, MSN, RN
Mrs. Amanda Zuschmidt, MEd Sport Management
Dr. Tom Randolph, EdD Sport Management