Health Care Leadership and Management, BS

Bachelor of Science in Health Care Leadership and Management Step-Up

Through the Health Care Leadership and Management program, the student will gain the knowledge of the health care institution that is separate from business. A student with a clinical background will be able to bridge the gap between their health care discipline and healthcare leadership. 

Healthcare leaders will process, analyze and report information vital to the delivery of health care.

Through this program the student will gain the knowledge of the health care institution that is separate from business. 

Through the Healthcare Leadership and Management Program, students will receive leadership and management training that bridges the gap between clinical practice and health system management. The program also leverages the training the student has gain through their associate degree and previous clinical practice, to focus uniquely on those skills required for clinicians to transition into a leadership or managerial role. The student will also gain a unique understanding of the institutional and regulatory factors that are necessary to manage and lead in complex health care organizations.

Healthcare leaders will process, analyze and report information vital to the delivery of health care.

Through this program the student will gain the knowledge of the health care institution that is separate from business. 

Requirements for Admission

Admission to the University of Akron. 

The following information has official approval of The School of Allied Health and The College of Health and Human Sciences, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (Stellic) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. 

Requirements

Summary

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Several courses required for the major also satisfy General Education requirements. The University minimum of 36 credits are required for General Education and credit for these courses will apply to multiple requirements. 

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The total credits in this area may fluctuate based on the total credits completed for the certificate or minor. Students are encouraged to work with their academic advisor to determine how the total credit requirement will be met. 

Core Courses

Other Required Courses

Certificate/Minor 

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Approved choices include: (see program director if there is a certificate/minor that is not listed) 

Health Care Selling Certificate, 15 credits 

Professional Selling Certificate, 15 credits 

Health Care Services, Coding and Reimbursement Certificate, 24 credits

Allied Health Care Administration Certificate, 15 credits 

Cyber Forensics Certificate, 18 credits

Electives 

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In order to reach the University minimum of 120 credits for a bachelor's degree, the total number of electives may vary based on the chosen certificate/minor, and other completed courses. 

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