BS in Healthcare Administration
Make a Difference in Today’s Healthcare Field
The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration at City University of Seattle emphasizes the relevant real-world skills you need to make a difference in today’s healthcare organizations. This 180-credit program will provide you with an understanding of the industry’s financial, legal, and ethical frameworks, preparing you to plan strategically for the needs of a sector that continues to experience rapid change and growth.
Complete the healthcare administration degree online so you can continue to gain real-world experience or fulfill other responsibilities while enrolled.
Curriculum is informed and taught by working healthcare professionals that include healthcare administrators, practitioners, insurance providers, and several others that influence the healthcare system.
Learn about the projected growth in the healthcare administration field on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics website.
Learning Outcomes
Throughout the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration program, you’ll learn:
- Critical-thinking processes used to analyze today's business issues and aid identifying rational solutions
- Various philosophical approaches to ethical decision making and practical applications
- Relevant theories, principles, and styles of leadership and administration
- The legal and ethical aspects of healthcare administration and management
- Changes and trends in the American healthcare system
- The use of information technology to support operational, management, and clinical decision making
- The application of organizational behavior theory
- Healthcare industry concepts and processes regarding costs, access, and quality of service and care
- Basic accounting principles, terminology, and financial managerial accounting
- Strategic planning and evaluation within a healthcare organization
- The use of marketing in the healthcare sector
- History and transformations of healthcare politics and policy
Required Credits (180 Credits)
For full course descriptions please refer to the current catalog.
Lower-Division Requirements (90 Credits)
Students must meet General Education requirements listed below. This is typically completed within the 90 required lower-division credits. For this program, Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning is met through the course MATH 138 College Algebra or higher.
General Education Requirements
- College Composition I** and II (CCII) (10)
- Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (CM/QSR) (5)
- Humanities (HU) (10)
- Social Sciences (SS) (15)
- Natural Sciences (NS) (15)
**If College Composition I is waived through transfer or articulation, students must take an additional 5 quarter credits from a humanities discipline.
Upper-Division Requirements (90 Credits)
Undergraduate Core (10 Credits)
- BC 301 Critical Thinking (5)
- BC 306 Ethics and Leadership (5)
Healthcare Administration Core (50 Credits)
- HL 300 Foundations of Healthcare Leadership (5)
- HL 310 Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare Administration (5)
- HL 320 Issues and Trends in Healthcare Administration (5)
- HL 330 Health Informatics (5)
- HL 340 Healthcare Admin Human Resources Management (5)
- HL 400 Healthcare Administration Quality Assurance Management (5)
- HL 410 Healthcare Administration Budgeting and Finance (5)
- HL 420 Healthcare Planning and Evaluation (5)
- HL 430 Healthcare Marketing (5)
- HL 440 Healthcare Politics and Policy (5)
Upper-Division Electives (25 Credits)
Choose 25 credits of upper-division undergraduate level elective coursework from other fields or disciplines including business, psychology, communications, information systems, and general education. Contact an advisor for the current list of available courses.
Capstone Course (5 Credits)
- HL 495 Healthcare Practicum/Capstone (5)
The healthcare industry will continue to experience rapid development and growth, and the need for strong, knowledgeable healthcare administration professionals to facilitate those changes is always present.
Upon completion of the BS in Healthcare Administration from CityU, you will be well-prepared for a role in this exciting and gratifying field. Positions may include:
- Medical office manager
- Nursing home administrator
- Health information manager
- Healthcare supervisor
Networking Opportunities
At CityU, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your professional network by connecting with faculty working in your field, students from around the globe, and alumni employed at Seattle’s top companies. Plus, you’ll be part of a supportive community that’s dedicated to helping you reach your career goals.
Tuition Cost
Learn more about tuition and fees for our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
2023-24 Cost of Attendance (per quarter)
| Living with Parent | Not Living with Parent | High-Cost Regions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | See Tuition Chart | See Tuition Chart | See Tuition Chart |
| Books & Supplies | $254 | $254 | $254 |
| Housing & Food | $2,864 | $5,956 | $6,552 |
| Transportation | $600 | $646 | $711 |
| Misc./Personal | $650 | $650 | $650 |
| Total | $4,368 | $7,506 | $8,166 |
Financial Aid Opportunities
At CityU, we are committed to helping students achieve their academic goals no matter their economic situations. Our financial aid counselors are here to find the resources you need to pay for your education, including grants, loans, work study, and scholarships. Learn more about financial aid opportunities at CityU, or contact our Financial Aid Team at 800.426.5596, 206.239.4540, or finaid@cityu.edu.
Military Tuition Benefits
As a Yellow Ribbon school, CityU is proud to serve those who have served in the military. We offer military tuition discounts for active-duty servicemembers and their spouses and accept military benefits such as the Post 9/11 GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance. Learn more about military tuition benefits, VA benefits, and military partnership programs designed to help you reach your military and career goals.
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