Introduces students to the context and foundational knowledge required for managerial or administrative work within a healthcare system, physician practice, advocacy organizations, professional organizations, community health, and healthcare consulting. Students will examine the current state of healthcare in the United States with emphasis on leadership, performance improvement, and healthcare politics and policy. This minor is not intended for students with a major in Health Administration with a concentration in Health Systems Management as many of the required classes will overlap with the minor course work.
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At least 9 credits must be unique to the minor and cannot be used to fulfill the program of study requirements of the student’s major, concentration, undergraduate certificate, or another minor. Students must complete all coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.00. Students should be familiar with university-wide requirements for minors described in AP.5.3.4 Minors.
This minor is not intended for students with a major in Health Systems Management, as many of the required classes will overlap with the minor course work.
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 15
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HAP 301 | Health Care Delivery in the United States | 3 |
| HAP 416 | Leadership and Management of Health Systems I | 3 |
| HAP 430 | Process Improvement in Healthcare Organizations | 3 |
| HAP 442 | Introduction to Health Care Politics and Policy | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Healthcare Ethics | ||
| Healthcare Law | ||
| Human Resources Management in Healthcare | ||
| Healthcare Finance | ||
| Introduction to Health/Medical Practice Management | ||
| Leadership and Management of Health Systems II | ||
| Principles of Marketing | ||
| Introduction to Entrepreneurship | ||
| Total Credits | 3 | |