Program overview
Many students who have completed their associate degree consider entering the health care work force but require an orientation to health systems. These students do not wish to attain a bachelor’s degree but rather to enhance their knowledge base about health care. Students who wish to pursue a certificate in health systems administration must have completed their associate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.0. To earn the certificate, students must attain a GPA of 2.5 or higher in the certificate courses. These courses are available only online.
Curriculum
The health systems management certificate program includes six required courses.
Required courses
0635-310 Survey of Healthcare Systems
0635-320 Health Systems Administration
0635-351 Health Care Economics and Finance
0635-421 Legal Aspects of Health Care
0635-431 Health Care Quality Assurance
0635-441 Health Planning and Program Development