2024-25 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

Oct 18, 2024

2024-25 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

Healthcare Management, B.A.S.

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The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Healthcare Management is designed to prepare students for career advancement or entry-level healthcare managerial positions. The degree program enables working professionals to advace their careers by focusing on leadership skills, knowledge, and credentials in healthcare management.

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Program CIP Code: 51.0701

Cost of Attendance: https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/tuition-calculator/

The credit totals are displayed in two key locations: 1. At the end of each semester: You’ll find the total number of credits for that specific semester. 2. At the end of the degree plan: The total number of credits for the entire degree program is listed at the bottom of the plan.

Degree Prerequisites

Admission Criteria

Applicants must have an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Radiography, Medical Laboratory, Histologic Technician, Nuclear Medicine, Dental Hygiene, Health Information Technology, or other healthcare-related field pending program director approval. Students with AAS degrees in allied healthcare from Houston Community College are awarded priority admission. Prior college-level coursework must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Total Credits: 60

First Year

First Semester - Fall

BIOL 2301 - Anatomy & Physiology I (Lecture) Credits: 3
ENGL 1301 - Composition I Credits: 3
EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework Credits: 3
XXXX #3## Program Elective Credits: 3
MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credits: 3

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester - Spring

ENGL 1302 - Composition II Credits: 3 OR
ENGL 2311 - Technical & Business Writing Credits: 3
BIOL 2302 - Anatomy & Physiology II (Lecture) Credits: 3
XXXX #2## Program Elective Credits: 2
XXXX #2## Program Elective Credits: 2
XXXX #3## Program Elective Credits: 3
XXXX #2## Program Elective Credits: 2

Semester Total: 15

Second Year

First Semester - Fall

XXXX #3## Language, Philosophy & Culture Elective Credits: 3
XXXX #3## Program Elective Credits: 3
XXXX #3## Program Elective Credits: 3
XXXX #2## Program Elective Credits: 2
XXXX #2## Program Elective Credits: 2
XXXX #2## Program Elective Credits: 2

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester - Spring

XXXX #3## Program Elective Credits: 3
XXXX #3## Program Elective Credits: 3
XXXX #3## Program Elective Credits: 3
XXXX #2## Program Elective Credits: 2
XXXX #2## Program Elective Credits: 2
XXXX #2## Program Elective Credits: 2

Semester Total: 15

Third Year

First Semester - Fall

MHSM 3302 - Health Care Delivery in the U.S. Credits: 3
MHSM 3310 - Legal Issues in Health Care Credits: 3
ACCT 2301 - Principles of Financial Accounting Credits: 3
MHSM 3340 - Evidence Based Practice Credits: 3
HIST #3## American History Elective Credits: 3

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester - Spring

MHSM 3335 - Financial Management for Healthcare Credits: 3
MHSM 3311 - Healthcare Information Technology Credits: 3
XXXX #3## Social & Behavioral Science Elective Credits: 3
MHSM 3301 - Long Term Care Administration Credits: 3
HIST #3## American History Elective Credits: 3

Semester Total: 15

Fourth Year

First Semester - Fall

MHSM 4204 - Risk Management in Health Care Credits: 2
MHSM 4351 - Public and Community Health Management Credits: 3
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credits: 3
MHSM 4310 - Human Resources in Health Care Management Credits: 3
XXXX #3## Component Area Option Credits: 3

Semester Total: 14

Second Semester - Spring

MHSM 4353 - Healthcare Operations Management Credits: 3
MHSM 4354 - Strategic Planning & Leadership in Health Care Credits: 3
MHSM 4470 - Healthcare Services Management Credits: 4 (Capstone)
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credits: 3
XXXX #3## Creative Arts Elective Credits: 3

Healthcare Management, B.A.S.

Degree Prerequisites

Admission Criteria

Total Credits: 60

First Year

First Semester - Fall

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester - Spring

Semester Total: 15

Second Year

First Semester - Fall

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester - Spring

Semester Total: 15

Third Year

First Semester - Fall

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester - Spring

Semester Total: 15

Fourth Year

First Semester - Fall

Semester Total: 14

Second Semester - Spring

Semester Total: 16

Total Minimum Credits for the B.A.S. Degree: 120