Program Outcomes

The graduate of the Health Services Administration Bachelor of Science Program is able to:

• Give examples of and explain how socio-cultural, economic, and political factors affect the health of a population.
• Name and explain the major components of the U.S. health care systems and public health services.
• Identify basic management theories and principles and apply them to a health care setting.
• Identify ethical principles relevant to health care systems and analyze health care or health administrative issues based on these principles.
• Explain in detail the various ways that health care is funded in the United States and major variables that affect that change.
• Identify and apply strategies to influence the health policy making process and serve as an advocate for improving the health of a community.
• Identify how policies, procedures and standards guide health care practice and professional behavior.
• Utilize various technologies to access and manage information in a variety of health care settings.
• Employ analytical and critical-thinking skills to increase effectiveness and efficiency in the workplace and in the health care field.
• Recognize the characteristics of good health care leadership.