Healthcare Management (AS)
Credential: Associate of Science
Major: Healthcare Management
Certification/Licensure: None
Location: Lancaster
Program Mission Statement: 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.
Program Learning Outcomes: As a result of this program, 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.
Experiential Learning: None
Curriculum Structure and Degree Requirements
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Curriculum Structure
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Credits
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LBC Foundation Studies Courses
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4
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Bible & Theology Core Courses
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15
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Arts & Sciences Core Courses
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15-16
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Major Courses
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22 |
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Exploration Studies – Elective Courses
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6 |
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Program Total
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62
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LBC Foundations (4 credits)
Bible and Theology Courses (15 credits)
| BTH 101 | Foundations for Biblical and Theological Studies | 3 |
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption & Consummation | 3 |
Arts and Sciences Courses (15-16 credits)
| LAN 101 | Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| History / Literature Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
MAT
| Math Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
| Structures of Human Culture Elective* | 3 |
Healthcare Management Courses (22 credits)
Exploration Studies (6 credits)
Faculty:
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