Health Care Administration (B.S.)
Introduction
Health Care Administration (B.S.) is a Bachelor program taught at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.
Health Care Administration (B.S.) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a completely online program that offers two emphasis/specialization options: Traditional and Long-Term Care. Students study health care administration with a focus that matches their career goals, whether they plan to work in traditional health care settings or in Long-Term Care.
For the Long-Term Care specialization, the degree includes 1,000 hours of Administrator-In-Training (AIT)/Practicum. Completing the required bachelor’s degree for this specialization makes students eligible to apply for the Oklahoma State Long-Term Care Licensing exam. After passing, students become board eligible for the National Long-Term Care Administrator Core and Line-of-Service (LOS) exams; out-of-state students complete requirements for their specific state exam.
The program connects to employment in health care settings. Health Care Administrators work in acute care hospitals, critical access hospitals, HMO, and health insurance companies. Nursing home administrators work in nursing homes, assisted living centers, residential homes, home health, and hospice. The page also notes that a license is required for Long-Term Care Administration.
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Health Care Administration (B.S.) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Southwestern Oklahoma State University as pre-requiste for admission in Health Care Administration (B.S.).
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.swosu.edu/allied-health/health-care-administration/
More Information
- Health Care Administrators in acute care hospitals, critical access hospitals, HMO, and health insurance companies
- Nursing home administrators in nursing homes, assisted living centers, residential homes, home health, and hospice
- Entry-level positions in varied departments within medical facilities
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.