At a Glance:
Bachelor of Arts
Healthcare Administration
| Semester hours | 36 (major courses) |
| Average Completion Time | 16 months |
| Cost per credit | $473* (financial aid available) |
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Location | Portland Center (near Tigard) |
| Start Date | August (fall semester) |
*All stated financial information is subject to change.
Healthcare Administration
Accepting Applications for Fall 2013
Be Known as a Leader in Health Care
The mission of the healthcare administration adult degree program is to educate and prepare individuals to be leaders who can meet the challenges facing the health care industry in our region, advance the quality of care delivered to all, and fill anticipated workforce needs in a variety of positions in health administration.
Through this bachelor of arts degree program you will learn to:
- Lead teams and change initiatives
- Use effective verbal and written communication strategies in health services management
- Apply administrative principles and theory to effectively manage health care operations
- Analyze the environment, structure, and functions of health care organizations
- Be responsive to the needs of the health services consumer and promote positive relations with all stakeholders
- Effectively manage and allocate human, financial, and information resources
- Establish, implement, monitor, and assess organizational objectives
- Provide direction and guidance in maintaining professional, legal, and ethical standards
- Understand the legal framework and the organization and delivery of health care in the United States
- Demonstrate knowledge of health care economic principles and an understanding
of how to apply them in the health care decision-making process
Credit Requirements
To graduate with a Healthcare Administration bachelor's degree, students complete a total of 126 semester hours as follows:| Minimum required entry credits for major |
62 |
| Additional credits needed for graduation (general education, electives, or life-learning credit) | 28 |
| Credits earned in Healthcare Administration Major |
36 |
| Total | 126 |
Healthcare Administration Degree Program Format
- 36 semester hours
- 16 months
- Meet one night each week, 6-10 p.m. (an occasional Saturday may be required)
- Classroom-style instruction with some online assignments
Class Location
Portland, Oregon (near Tigard)Request a free transcript evaluation and find out how close you are to finishing your bachelor's degree.
