An undergraduate minor in Healthcare Administration provides students in different
programs a solid foundation in the skills necessary to serve as an effective and competent
administrator within any healthcare setting. Healthcare Administration students are
prepared to work in entry and middle management positions within public, private,
and non-profit health agencies. Responsibilities include administration and management
tasks such as developing, planning, managing, and leading health care operations and
services, and directing changes in healthcare laws and regulation.
Opportunities exists in industries such as health care systems, technology industries,
data analytics, health insurance, innovation, business, and wellness. There is increased
demand for employees with knowledge of healthcare administration in a variety of settings.
This minor would be beneficial for students majoring in Business, Pre-Professional
(pre-med, pre-dental, pre-physical therapy), Nursing and Allied Health fields (Respiratory
Therapy, Dental Hygiene, etc.), Behavioral Sciences, Information Systems, Public Health
or any other health-related field. The Department of Public Health strives to schedule
courses to allow students to obtain this minor with little to no additional time in
school. The Healthcare Administration minor at UVU includes 18 credit hours of coursework.
Total Program Credits: 18
Matriculation Requirements: | |||
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Discipline Core Requirements: | 18 Credits | ||
HLTH 4500 | Healthcare Administration | 3 | |
HLTH 4560 | Introduction to Healthcare Systems | 3 | |
HLTH 4640 | Population Health and Strategic Management | 3 | |
Choose one of the following: | 3 | ||
HLTH 4780 | Strategic Planning and Operations Management | ||
HLTH 4140 | Assessment and Program Development WE | ||
MGMT 4470 | Strategic Operational Planning | ||
Complete one of the following: | 3 | ||
HLTH 3160 | Healthcare Law WE | ||
LEGL 3000 | Business Law | ||
Complete one of the following: | 3 | ||
HLTH 3700 | Grant Writing for Public Health WE | ||
HLTH 4250 | Health Organization and Policy WE | ||
HLTH 4600 | Research Methods for Public Health WE | ||
HLTH 4300 | Health Ethics WE | ||
HLTH 440G | Health and Diversity GI | ||
INFO 3700 | Health Informatics Fundamentals | ||
FIN 3100 | Principles of Finance | ||
HR 3430 | Introduction to Human Resource Management |
Graduation Requirements
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Semester 1 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
Please choose one of the following |
3 | |
HLTH 3160 | Healthcare Law We | |
LEGL 3000 | Business Law | |
Please choose one of the following electives: | 3 | |
HLTH 3700 | Grant Writing for Public Health WE | |
HLTH 4250 | Health Organization and Policy WE | |
HLTH 4600 | Research Methods for Public Health WE | |
HLTH 4300 | Health Ethics WE | |
HLTH 440G | Health and Diversity GI | |
INFO 3700 | Health Informatics Fundamentals | |
HR 3430 | Introduction to Human Resource Management | |
FIN 3100 | Principles of Finance | |
Semester total: | 6 | |
Semester 2 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
HLTH 4500 | Healthcare Administration | 3 |
HLTH 4560 | Introduction to Healthcare Systems | 3 |
Semester total: | 6 | |
Semester 3 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
HLTH 4640 | Population Health and Strategic Management | 3 |
Semester total: | 3 | |
Semester 4 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
HLTH 4780 | Strategic Planning and Operations Management | |
HLTH 4140 | Assessment and Program Development WE | |
MGMT 4470 | Strategic Operational Planning | |
Semester total: | 3 | |
Degree total: | 18 |
The Public Health department is in the College of Health and Public Services . To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the Public Health department, visit their website.
Program Learning Outcomes |
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