Health Services Administration, B.A.S.

Program Details

Program Code
5100
Credit Hours
60

Average Median Pay*
$100,980 per year

*Salary information provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Services Administration is designed to provide skills and competencies that enable graduates to function as supervisors and managers in health care settings. A health care administrator is a well-trained and skilled professional who serves in a management capacity within a hospital, health care facility, agency, fitness/wellness centers, or other direct and non-direct health organizations that offer health care and related services.

Health services managers, also called health care executives or health care administrators, plan, direct and coordinate medical and health services. They might manage an entire facility, specialize in managing a specific clinical area or department, or manage a medical practice for a group of physicians. Health services managers may also work in non-direct health care settings (e.g., professional associations, consulting firms, health insurers, medical suppliers, pharmaceutical firms, and volunteering organizations).

The health care field needs leaders like you

Today's health care environment is exciting and ever changing. You can enter this field as a manager with the skills and knowledge to make a difference. Managers deal with an array of factors impacting today's health care environment directly or indirectly: Technology, regulations, accreditation, innovation in treatment and delivery, system finance and insurance reimbursement.

Health Services Administration students focus their studies in a program that prepares them to be Medical/Health Services managers who are responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and supervising the delivery of health care.

Requirements for Admission

In order to qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Health Services Administration, you must:

  • Have a 2.5 overall GPA.
  • Have earned a minimum of an Associate in Science or Associate in Arts degree from a regionally accredited educational institution.*
  • Have successfully completed the following prerequisite courses with a grade of C or higher:
    • ACG2021 Financial Accounting
    • ACG2071 Managerial Accounting
    • CGS1000 or 1101 Microcomputer Applications
    • ECO2023 Principles of Microeconomics
    • STA2023 Introduction to Statistics

* Degrees and coursework must meet SF accreditation standards in order to be applied towards program admission criteria.

Note: The B.A.S. in Health Services Administration is a degree program which focuses on issues pertinent to the management of health care systems and organizations. While not required for admission, the following health-related sciences and terminology courses are recommended as electives contributing to student success in the program:  Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology (BSC2084/L); Medical Terminology (HSC2531); Introduction to Health Care (HSC1000).

Program Costs, Scholarships and Aid

All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.

Program Costs

The B.A.S. degree in Health Services Administration  requires 60 credit hours of courses beyond the Associate’s degree.

  • The In-state Tuition rate for upper division courses (3000- and 4000-level) is $126.33 per credit hour. The total tuition cost for the program then is 60 x $126.33 = $7,579.80

  • The Out-of-State Tuition rate for upper division courses is $428.83 per credit hour for a total tuition cost for the program of 60 x $428.83 = $25,729.80

  • For planning purposes, students should estimate the cost of their materials and books at the rate of $150 per course or at total of 60 x $150 = $9,000.

For more information, please visit Tuition Costs and Due Dates.

Scholarships

  • Bachelor's Degree Scholarships
  • There are many other scholarships available for SF students. Please visit the college's Scholarships page for more information and how to apply.

Financial Aid

There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Financial Aid page.

Job Prospects and Salary

Typical Job Titles:

(Depends on the facility or area of expertise)

  • Clinical Manager
  • Clinical Supervisor
  • Director of Surgical Services
  • Health Director
  • Health Information Managers
  • Laboratory Manager
  • Medical Director
  • Nursing Home Administrator
  • Office Manager
  • Practice Manager
  • Services Coordinator
  • Manager/administration positions in various non-direct health care settings:
    • Associations
    • consulting firms
    • Health insurers
    • Medical suppliers
    • Pharmaceutical firms
    • Volunteering organizations

Salary Range

Program Goals and Outcomes

Program Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of management and leadership concepts.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of financial concepts
  • Demonstrate effective business communication skills
  • Evaluate compliance of legal, ethical, risk management, or financial requirements.
  • Create data-driven innovative process improvements/solutions to support decision making.
  • Evaluate employability and leadership skills through successful internship or capstone projects
  • Evaluate economic challenges by presenting evidence from credible sources, developing an argument, noting the context/assumptions, and thus drawing conclusions.

Program Length, Format and Curriculum

Program Length:

The normal course load for a full-time student is 12 credit hours per term. It is possible, then, to complete the program in five terms. However, most students work at least part-time and frequently take only two courses per term, thus requiring 10 terms to complete the program.

Consultation with a Business Programs' Academic Advisor is strongly recommended in determining the appropriate course load for a student to undertake as well as in scheduling the sequence in which courses should be taken.

It is important to factor in other priorities (e.g., jobs, family, and other obligations) when deciding on the course load each semester. A successful student is one who is astute in considering their status quo and adjusting their schedule accordingly.

Format:

Curriculum:

Sample Sequencing for Full-time A.A. Awarded Students

Florida CIP: 1105107011
SF Program Code: 5100 or 5110
2020 - 2021
Total SF Semester Hours = 60

Term 1 Fall (12 credit hours)

  • MAN4932 Professional Seminar/Special Topics (3 credit hours)
  • HSA3111 U.S. Healthcare Systems (3 credit hours)
  • BAS Business Electives (6 credit hours) (A.A. students)
    Or
  • General Education Electives (6 credit hours) (A.S. students)

Term 2 Spring (12 credit hours)

  • HSA3110 Introduction to Health Administration (3 credit hours)
  • SYP4730 Sociology of Aging (3 credit hours)
  • HSC4500 Epidemiology (3 credit hours)
  • BAS Business Elective (3 credit hours) (A.A. students)
    Or
  • General Education Elective (3 credit hours) (A.S. students)

Term 3 Summer (12 credit hours)

  • HSA4700 Fundamentals of Health Research Methods (3 credit hours)
  • HSA3191 Healthcare Automation and Technology (3 credit hours)
  • BAS Business Electives (6 credit hours) (A.A. students)
    Or
  • General Education Electives (6 credit hours) (A.S. students)

Term 4 Fall (13 credit hours)

  • MAN3240 Applied Organizational Behavior (3 credit hours)
  • ECP3703 Managerial Economics (3 credit hours)
  • PLA4522 Healthcare Law (3 credit hours)
  • HSA4853 Capstone Part I (1 credit hour)
  • BAS Business Elective (3 credit hours) (A.A. students)
    Or
  • General Education Elective (3 credit hours) (A.S. students)

Term 5 Spring (11 credit hours)

  • NSP3885 Fundamentals of Quality Management (3 credit hours)
  • FIN3402 Financial Management (3 credit hours)
  • HSA4854 Capstone Part II (2 credit hours)
    • Students are required to complete a Level II background check and a Forensic 11 Panel #4211 drug test prior to enrolling in HSA4854.
  • BAS Business Elective (3 credit hours) (A.A. students)
    Or
  • General Education Elective (3 credit hours) (A.S. students)

Internship Course:

The Health Services Administration Internship/Capstone course is designed to give the student direct experience in various health care settings. The capstone experience allows the student an opportunity to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills in an actual working situation. The capstone course is taken over two consecutive terms.

There are two tracks: Internship track and Supervised project track.

  1. The internship track is for students with no previous experience in health care. The areas where students may complete internship requirements are: hospitals, federal government, long-term care facilities, community health care centers, public health agencies, group practices, medical programs, volunteer agencies and mental health facilities. Students will complete a minimum of 90 hours.
  2. The supervised project track is for students who are working in the health care field. Students on the supervised project track will design and execute a project that is applicable to the health care setting.

There will be a comprehensive assessment to determine if individual students have met each of the articulated core student learning expectations.

Capstone Course:

The Health Services Administration Internship/Capstone course is designed to give the student direct experience in various health care settings. The capstone experience allows the student an opportunity to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills in real-world situations. The capstone course is taken over two consecutive terms.

There are two tracks: Internship track and supervised project track.

1. The internship track is for students with no previous experience in health care. The areas where students may complete internship requirements are: hospitals, federal government, long-term care facilities, community health care centers, public health agencies, group practices, medical programs, volunteer agencies and mental health facilities. Students will complete a minimum of 90 hours.

2. The supervised project track is for students who are working in the health care field. Students on the supervised project track will design and execute a project that is applicable to the health care setting.

There will be a comprehensive assessment to determine if individual students have met each of the articulated core student learning expectations.

Performance Standards

Academic Progress Policies:

Students in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Services Administration (HSA) program must meet the following standards of academic progress:

  • Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in upper-division courses. Failure to maintain this standard will initially result in a registration flag. A registration flag suspends the student’s right to register for further upper-division courses without advisor permission. Failure to restore the student’s GPA to a 2.0 will result in removal from the program. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.
  • Upper-division course grades below ‘C’ will not count towards degree completion. Any course receiving a grade of ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘W’ or ‘I’ must be successfully completed within the next two terms, earning a minimum grade of ‘C.’
  • Upon receiving a second grade of ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘W’ or ‘I’ in any upper-division coursework, a registration flag will be placed on the student’s records. Appeals may be made to the Program Lead Faculty.
  • Students will remain in good standing when earning a grade of ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘W’ or ‘I’ in less than 20% of upper-division courses attempted/completed. For example, a student enrolled in 15 credit hours (five 3-credit hour courses) is allowed a ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘W’ or ‘I’ in one course. Students exceeding this allowance will receive a registration flag. Furthermore, students exceeding this allowance for two consecutive semesters will be removed from the HSA program. Appeals may be made to the Program Lead Faculty.
  • A grade of XF for academic dishonesty will result in removal from the program. Appeals may be made to the Program Lead Faculty.
  • A minimum of two courses per academic year are required to remain in the program. Students not successfully completing two courses per academic year are considered not actively pursuing an HSA degree and will be removed from the program. It is recommended that students meet with a Santa Fe College Business Programs' Advisor(Opens in new window) at least once a semester. Students are responsible for keeping advisors up to date on any issues that may hinder successful academic progress.

Definitions:

Upper-division: courses numbered in the 3000 and 4000 level category. Registration Flag: a student’s right to register for further upper-division courses will be suspended, pending advisor approval. Appeals: a registration flag or program year removal appeal may be made in writing to the Program Lead Faculty, indicating sufficient evidence of unusual hardship which proved to be the proximate cause of a failure to maintain satisfactory academic progress.

  • Students must apply for graduation upon enrollment in their last semester of coursework.
  • Student Conduct Code

Cost of Attendance

Disclosure

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not the bill that you will receive from Santa Fe College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Santa Fe College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses. Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program.

Undergraduate Lower Division Courses (A.A./A.S. Degree Courses)

Off-Campus*Off-Campus with Parent**
Tuition and Fees In-State: $106.77 per credit
Out-Of-State: $382.90 per credit		In-State: $2,563
Out-Of-State: $9,190		In-State: $2,563
Out-Of-State: $9,190
Books, Course Materials,
Supplies, and Equipment		$783$783
Living Expenses
(Food & Housing)		$9,679$2,619
Miscellaneous
Personal Expenses		$4,228$4,228
Transportation$1,976$3,062
TotalIn-State: $19,229
Out-Of-State: $25,856		In-State: $13,255
Out-Of-State: $19,882

Undergraduate Upper Division Courses (Bachelor Degree Courses)

Off-Campus*Off-Campus with Parent**
Tuition and Fees In-State: $126.33 per credit
Out-Of-State: $428.83 per credit		In-State: $3,032
Out-Of-State: $10,292		In-State: $3,032
Out-Of-State: $10,292
Books, Course Materials,
Supplies, and Equipment		$783$783
Living Expenses
(Food & Housing)		$9,679$2,619
Miscellaneous
Personal Expenses		$4,228$4,228
Transportation$1,976$3,062
TotalIn-State: $19,698
Out-Of-State: $26,958		In-State: $13,724
Out-Of-State: $20,984

*Off-Campus: you intend to live off campus, but not with your parent(s).

**Off-Campus with Parent: you intend to live with your parent(s).

Note: All costs and rates are subject to change for the upcoming year.

For more detailed information visit SF's Cost of Attendance page.

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