Southwestern Oklahoma State University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS FACULTY
Ms. Teri Stubbs, Advisor Science Building, Room 202 A
Phone: (580) 774-7103 teri.stubbs@swosu.edu https://www.swosu.edu/academics/academic-departments/allied-health/health-care-administration/index.php
PROGRAM GOALS The Health Care Administration Program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University has established goals toward which all curriculum and program activities are directed. Program goals are: 1. to professionally prepare students for an entry level position in administrative services in hospitals, nursing homes, mental health institutions, home health care, and governmental health agencies. 2. to encourage students who complete the degree to consider taking the steps necessary to obtain licensure as a certified nursing home administrator in Oklahoma. 3. to encourage students to consider a minor in some area of business to enhance their skills in accounting, finance, or management. 4. to encourage students to complete a major in health care administration to gain an introduction to the services and general functioning of health care institutions.
prepare for educational opportunities in related allied health programs. Managing the complex activities of a modern health care facility is a demanding task, which calls for the versatile skills of a trained administrator. Accordingly, the curriculum is designed to provide in-depth training in health care administration with a supportive liberal arts curriculum in the sciences, social sciences, business administration, and humanities. To attain a bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration, the candidate must complete a minimum of 120 semester hours of college credit with an overall grade point of at least 2.25 and a minimum grade point average of 2.25 in the major courses. In addition to the regular coursework, Health Care Administration majors complete an internship in approved health care facilities. This is possible through the cooperative efforts of hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care agencies. The internship should be completed during the last semester. Students should access the internship orientation module through Canvas at the beginning of the semester in which enrolled in the internship course. Following the orientation module, it is the responsibility of the student to identify their potential internship site(s) and submit an internship planning form to the internship faculty coordinator who will contact the facility and provide information on how to establish a formal agreement and relate the requirements of the internship. Internship planning forms should be submitted to the faculty coordinator at least 4 weeks in advance of the planned internship dates. Students should be able to show evidence of current health insurance coverage, as well as a current physical examination and immunizations. Background checks, drug screens, and orientation programs may also be required by the internship sites selected by the student.
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Major: Health Care Administration
GENERAL INFORMATION THE PROFESSION
The Health Care Administration Major at Southwestern Oklahoma State University is designed for the student who desires a challenging career as an administrator in a health care organization. The Health Care Administration curriculum leads to a Bachelor of Science Degree which opens the door to a variety of career opportunities in health care administration. Some graduates may choose advanced graduate studies in health administration or
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