DeVry University College of Health Sciences 34 courses 121 total credits
DeVry’s Healthcare Administration program is designed to prepare graduates to become managers and support professionals in the healthcare field as well as in related industries. The program helps develop versatile professionals who, using a collaborative approach, apply knowledge of information systems, policy, accounting, budgeting and analysis in diverse healthcare provider settings. The combination of management skills and knowledge of current issues in health services and systems provides Healthcare Administration graduates with a solid foundation on which to begin their healthcare careers.
| Communication Skills | 15 credits |
| Humanities | 6 credits |
| Social Sciences | 9 credits |
| Mathematics and Natural Sciences | 12 credits |
| Digital Health Core | 15 credits |
| Program Focus | 43 credits |
| Career Preparation | 6 credits |
| Select one (1) Track (Specialization) | 15 credits |
| Total Credits | 121 credits |
Communication Skills
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL112 | Composition | 4 |
| ENGL135 | Advanced Composition | 4 |
| ENGL216 | Technical Writing | 4 |
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total Communication Skills | 15 credits | |
Humanities
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ETHC445 | Principles of Ethics | 3 |
| LAS432 | Technology, Society, and Culture | 3 |
| Total Humanities | 6 credits | |
Social Sciences
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON312 | Principles of Economics | 3 |
| SOCS185 | Culture and Society | 3 |
| SOCS325 | Environmental Sociology | 3 |
| Total Social Sciences | 9 credits | |
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOS105 | Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students | 4 |
| MATH221 | Statistics for Decision-Making | 4 |
| Total Mathematics and Natural Sciences | 12 credits | |
Digital Health Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HCA220 | Healthcare Billing and Insurance Fundamentals | 3 |
| HCA240 | Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare | 3 |
| HIT111 | Basic Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HIT125 | Electronic Health Records and Digital Health | 3 |
| HIT223 | Medical Ethics, Compliance and Patient Privacy | 3 |
| Total Digital Health Core | 15 credits | |
Program Focus
Program Focus - Complete 1 of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HCA236 | Revenue Cycle Management | 3 |
| HCA430 | Human Resources in Healthcare | 3 |
| HCA480 | Long-Term-Care Administration | 3 |
| HIT273 | Cybersecurity and Data Privacy in Healthcare | 3 |
| Total | 43 credits | |
Career Preparation
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HCA490 | Healthcare Administration Capstone | 3 |
| HIT101 | Professional Skills for Healthcare | 3 |
| Total Career Preparation | 6 credits | |
Specializations
Choose one specialization; required credits vary. Each has its own page with its full course list: General Option, Healthcare Analytics, Healthcare Management.
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