Healthcare Management (BS)
Credential: Bachelor of Science
Majors: Healthcare Management, Biblical Studies
Certification/Licensure: This program is not intended to lead to licensure.
Location: Lancaster
Program Director: Paul Mulholland, MBA (temporary)
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.
A professional portfolio and practicum will be completed during the fourth year.
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: HCM students complete one HCM 370 field experience (approximately 100 hours) and HCM 450 Healthcare Management Practicum (200 hours).
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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30
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Arts & Sciences Core Courses
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36
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Major Courses
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43
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Exploration Studies – Elective Courses
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9
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Program Total
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122
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LBC Foundations (4 credits)
Bible & Theology Courses (30 credits)
| BTH 101 | Foundations for Biblical and Theological Studies | 3 |
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption & Consummation | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| Bible Elective - BOT or BNT | 3 |
THE
| Theology Elective | 3 |
| THE 320 | Christianity and Culture | 3 |
Arts & Sciences Courses (36 credits)
| LAN 101 | Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
LIT
| Literature Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
HIS
| History Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
| SCI 101 | Biology I | 3 |
| SCI 101L | Biology I Lab | 1 |
MAT
| Math Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
| SOC 325 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| Structures of Human Culture Elective* | 3 |
| Arts & Sciences Elective (300 or 400) level | 3 |
| SCI 201 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| SCI 201L | Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| SCI 202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| SCI 202L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | 1 |
Healthcare Management Courses (43 credits)
| 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 400 | Cross-Cultural Experience | 1 |
| HCM 450 | Healthcare Management Practicum I | 3 |
| HCM Elective | 3 |
THE
| Major-related Theology Elective | 3 |
Exploration Studies (9 credits)
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
Program Director: Paul Mulholland, MBA
Paul Mulholland, MBA, serves as a full-time professor and Program Director. He holds B.S. degree in Economics from Eastern University and a Master’s in Business Administration from Temple University. Paul has over twenty years of experience in the financial services industry.
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