Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration

The only business degree program in Ohio that is fully accredited by the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB).

In the Healthcare Administration Bachelor's Degree program, in the first two years you'll gain a broad Liberal Arts background with courses in a number of disciplines, such as history, literature and natural science. You'll also hone your written and oral communication skills. In the third and fourth years, studies focus on health care management, with courses in accounting, problem management, administration, marketing and economics, as they relate to health care.

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Ranked #1 in the Nation

Among the top 15 long term care administration bachelor's degree programs in the nation evaluated by Healthcare Administration Degree for 2018-19, SSU's program was #1. "Shawnee State University features our best bachelor's in long-term care administration. The long-term care track is accredited by the NAB and prepares graduates to take the State and Federal Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Exam. Students complete 800 clock hours working in a nursing home to gain valuable hands on long-term care administration experience. Courses are offered during the late afternoon hours and evening to accommodate working professionals." - healthcareadministrationdegree.net

Health Care Administration BSB

The Health Care Administration BSB degree helps prepare you for a career in the health care industry.

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Schedule an appointment with an advisor to get started or just talk over your options. Your advisor can help you to meet your academic goals in the shortest time possible.

To start, contact Janice Johnson, Business Department chair, at (740) 351-3347 or jjohnson@shawnee.edu

Career Outlook

After graduating from Shawnee State with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Major in Healthcare Administration, you will have a variety of career options. You can work as a hospital, nursing home, or clinic administrator. You can work as an administrator for a company that provides services to a health care organization and you can use your knowledge as a stepping stone to pursue an advanced degree in Health Care Administration or a related field.

Enter a growing field

US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook reports the job outlook for 2016-2026 to be 20% growth (average is 6%).

Median Salary is $98,350 per year ($45.43 per hour).

Information on occupational outlook and opportunities can be found at the Federal Government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Accreditation

The Long-Term Care degree program is accredited by NAB (The National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards), enabling students to graduate from a nationally accredited program. Only twelve long-term care programs across the US hold this accreditation. The Shawnee State program is the only business degree in health care administration in Ohio with this accreditation.

Acute Care Track

For students interested in hospital based or primary care, the program offers an acute care track which focuses on management and administrative careers in hospitals, clinics, and managed care. This program track requires a 200-hour practicum, and a 500-hour internship in a health care organization. There is a growing need for trained managers to work in these types of health care facilities.

Long Term Care & Community Based Service Track

Students who complete the majority of their internships in skilled nursing facilities are qualified and eligible to take the State and Federal Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Examinations upon graduation, although this is an individual choice. Long term care track students are required to complete an internship with a total of 1000 hours in a variety of settings, including senior centers, adult day centers, home care organizations, hospice organizations, assisted living/residential care centers, and long- term care facilities.

Students choosing the long-term care and community based service program are entering a growing career field. As the population ages, elders and those with disabilities will have increasing needs for services and support provided by organizations such as those noted above.

Class Scheduling

Health care administration courses are offered late in the afternoon and in the evening to accommodate the working professional. Plans for making the program more accessible include having all courses (with the exception of practicum and internship hours) available online by the Fall of 2020.

For more information contact:

Sarah Boehle, Ph.D., LNHA, LSW
Associate Professor
Health Care Administration
Department of Business Administration
ATC 126C
Phone: (740) 351-3605
Email: sboehle@shawnee.edu

Helping healthcare institutions thrive in the 21st century

As a Shawnee State graduate, you'll be able to make decisions that impact the healthcare organizations in your community. We prepare you with the communication and critical thinking skills to help you make a difference.

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