Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Care Administration
University of Akron Online
Key Information
Campus location
Akron, USA
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
USD 11,880 / per year
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Introduction
Is this for me?
Whether you are a new student, associate degree holder, or working professional, this degree is an exceptional option if you want to move into supervisory and management roles in health care.
This degree can also be a launchpad into many other secondary degrees (e.g., physician's assistant and advanced RN programs) or master’s and doctoral programs, such as a doctorate in health care administration.
Curriculum
Recommended Sequence
1st Year
Fall Semester
- English
- Medical Terminology
- Introduction to Computers and Application Software
- Applied Human Anatomy & Physiology I
- Applied Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab I
- Mathematics, Statistics and Logic Requirement
Spring Semester
- Essentials of Financial Accounting
- Applied Human Anatomy & Physiology II
- Applied Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab II
- Technical Report Writing
- Introduction to Ethics
- Speaking Requirement
2nd Year
Fall Semester
- Basic Pharmacology
- Business Software Applications
- Domestic Diversity Requirement
- Arts/Humanities Requirement
- Social Science Requirement
Spring Semester
- Study of Disease Processes
- Essentials of Management Accounting
- Electives
- Complex Issues Requirement
- Arts/Humanities Requirement
3rd Year
Fall Semester
- Health Record Content
- Basic Procedural Coding
- Basic Diagnostic Coding
- Elective1
- Social Science/Domestic Diversity Requirement
Spring Semester
- Clinical Information Systems
- Medical Insurance
- Advanced Coding I
- Quality Management in Healthcare
- Elective
4th Year
Fall Semester
- Healthcare Management Foundations
- Advanced Coding II
- Management Information Systems
- Elective1
- Global Diversity Requirement
Spring Semester
- Legal Concepts of Healthcare
- Healthcare Finance
- Elective
- Elective1
- Elective
Recommended 3xx/4xx Elective List
- Principals of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
- Crisis Leadership
- Information Design
- Leadership Principles & Practices for Technical Organizations
- Management of Technology-Based Operations
- Science and Technology in World History
- Biomedical Ethics
- Introduction to Political Thought
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Psychology of Hate
- Consumer Education
- Social Inequalities
- Personnel Management in the Public Sector
- Leadership and Decision-Making
- Science of Nutrition
UA also offers a 2+2 program for working professionals who already have an associate degree in a health-related field, enabling you to earn your bachelor’s degree in two years.
You can also take optional summer courses to finish the program more quickly.
Career Opportunities
What can I do with this degree?
This comprehensive program trains you in both the clinical and administrative sides of health care, giving you an edge in administrative positions, and preparing you to become a valued member of a health care team. You will study:
- Health care management
- Health records
- Health research
- Coding
- Revenue management
- and more
This program also prepares you for:
- The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) national certification exam, and
- The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Specialist — Physician-based (CCS-P®) national certification exam.
- Plus, you can customize the degree path to match your career goals.
Career Outlook
As the health care industry continues to grow, Northeast Ohio and the rest of the country will seek degreed workers to fill in-demand openings. Allied health careers today make up 60% of the total U.S. health care workforce — and that number is growing. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has projected that employment in this field will increase 20% from 2016 to 2026 — much faster than the average for all occupations.
English Language Requirements
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