Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Health Administration, BS

Bachelor of Science
George Mason University

The BS in Health Administration prepares students to work in a variety of settings, including hospitals; clinics; community health, home care, long-term care, and managed care organizations; physician practices; information technology, medical technology and supply organizations; advocacy organizations and professional associations; the insurance industry; and consulting firms.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Program Requirement Notes
Program Requirement Notes

https://catalog.gmu.edu/colleges-schools/public-health/health-administration-policy/health-administration-bs/#requirementstext
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and George Mason University within your first year
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Health Administration, BS
120
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Students must fulfill all requirements for bachelor's degrees, including the Mason Core requirements.
Health Administration [BS-HADM]
120
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Students must fulfill all requirements for bachelor's degrees, including the Mason Core requirements.
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Mason Core
38
Written Communication
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Nonnative speakers of English with limited proficiency in the language may substitute ENGH 100 for ENGH 101. Students must attain a minimum grade of C in ENGH 100 or ENGH 101, as well as in ENGH 302, to fulfill degree requirements.
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Course list:
AND
Complete the following
Use the following rules
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Oral Communication
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Quantitative Reasoning
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Information Techology
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Transfer students may substitute IT 103.
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Literature - Any Mason Core Literature Course
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Arts - Any Mason Core Arts Course
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Natural Science
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Global History- Any Mason Core Global History Course
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Social and Behavioral Sciences
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Global Contexts- Any Mason Core Global Contexts course
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Apex
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
This program includes a capstone course as a part of the major requirements; this course is therefore not counted towards the total required for the Mason Core.
Required Courses
9
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
HAP 201
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
HAP 201 is to be taken during the student's first semester in the program
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HAP 202
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Health Administration Elective
3
PSYC 100
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PSYC 211
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PSYC 231
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HAP 290
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
GOVT 103
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Core Concentration Courses
48
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
HAP 201
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HAP 310
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
GCH 300
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HAP 301
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HAP 309
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HAP 312
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HI 360
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HAP 392
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HAP 395
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HAP 396
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HAP 416
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HAP 417
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HAP 425
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HAP 465
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HAP 489
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HAP 498
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Concentrations
12
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Meet with your Mason advisor to select approved concentration courses.
Assisted Living Sr Housing Adm [BS-HADM-ASHA]
12
Health Systems Management [BS-HADM-HSMG]
12
Applicable Admissions Agreements
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The table below lists admissions agreements between George Mason University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name Type Title
Richard Bland College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Blue Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Central Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Danville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Mountain Gateway Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Eastern Shore Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Germanna Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Brightpoint Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Laurel Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Mountain Empire Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
New River Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Northern Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Paul D. Camp Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Patrick & Henry Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Piedmont Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Rappahannock Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Southside Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Southwest Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Tidewater Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Virginia Peninsula Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Virginia Highlands Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Virginia Western Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Wytheville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Transfer associate degree completion is recommended. RBC and VCCS students completing A.A., A.A.& S., A.F.A, or A.S. degrees receive a lower-level Mason Core waiver.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Students who earn an associate degree through high school dual enrollment should still apply as freshmen and are not eligible for GAA. College coursework will be evaluated for transferable course credit.
Credit for Prior Learning https://www2.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now/how-apply/transfer/transfer-credit-policy
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: George Mason University
College Level Information
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Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
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Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? George Mason University welcomes 4,500 new transfers each year.
  • Our students enroll from all over the Commonwealth, all 50 states, and more than 130 countries.
  • Transfer students are encouraged, but not required to join our residential campus community of 6,300 students.
  • Mason transfers thrive in any number of the 400+ academic, cultural, or social student organizations.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Determined by first semester of enrollment
First Year Student Catalog Year Determined by first semester of enrollment
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions https://go.gmu.edu/GAA
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Old Dominion UniversityHealth Science-BSHSBachelorBS in Health Sciences4-YearIn-Person, Online
Old Dominion UniversityRecreational Therapy-BSHSBachelorBS in Health Sciences4-YearIn-Person
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Social ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Eastern Shore Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate in Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social SciencesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal Arts - American Sign Language/Deaf Studies MajorAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social Sciences - Pre-Social Work MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Arts Degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Art degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Art2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Social SciencesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeEducation: K-12 Special Education Adapted and General Curriculum Major, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeGeneral Studies, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science in Social ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal Arts DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Arts - Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - Social SciencesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Arts Degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Social SciencesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Science in PsychologyAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal Arts DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science in General Studies DegreeAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social Sciences Degree Education MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree Social ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in AnthropologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in AnthropologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Richard Bland CollegeAssociate of ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline, In-Person
Richard Bland CollegeAssociate of ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Wesleyan UniversityBachelor of Arts in Social ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversitySociology-BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Online
Old Dominion UniversitySociology-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Online
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Emory & Henry UniversitySocial Science- History TrackBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityInterdisciplinary History and Integrative Social Sciences Teacher Preparation (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityInterdisciplinary History and Social Sciences Teacher Preparation (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityInterdisciplinary Mathematics & Teacher Preparation (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social Sciences Degree Social Work MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Radford UniversityBA in Social ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in Social ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science Applied Ec in Community Economic DevelopmentBachelorBachelor of Science in Applied Economic Management4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Sociology in CriminologyBachelorBachelor of Science in Sociology4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Arts in EconomicsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBA in International Studies in Environment, Development, and Global EconomyBachelorBachelor of Arts in International Studies4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science Applied Ec in Environmental Economics: Management and PolicyBachelorBachelor of Science in Applied Economic Management4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science Applied Ec in Food and Health Systems EconomicsBachelorBachelor of Science in Applied Economic Management4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBA in Geography in GeographyBachelorBachelor of Arts in Geography4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBA in International Studies in International RelationsBachelorBachelor of Arts in International Studies4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBA in International Studies in International StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts in International Studies4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science Applied Ec in International Trade and DevelopmentBachelorBachelor of Science in Applied Economic Management4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBA in International Studies in National Security & Foreign AffairsBachelorBachelor of Arts in International Studies4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Arts in Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Sociology in SociologyBachelorBachelor of Science in Sociology4-YearIn-Person
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeSocial Sciences, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeSocial Sciences: History Major, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeSocial Sciences: Political Science Major, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate in Arts Degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a Criminal Justice MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a Psychology MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a Social Work MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
11-9199.11Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site ManagersPlan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites.Management Occupations
11-9199.02Compliance ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.Management Occupations
11-9199.08Loss Prevention ManagersPlan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.Management Occupations
11-9199.00Managers, All OtherAll managers not listed separately.Management Occupations
11-9199.01Regulatory Affairs ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.Management Occupations
25-2031.00Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
19-4061.00Social Science Research AssistantsAssist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-1069.00Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All OtherAll postsecondary social sciences teachers not listed separately.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
19-3099.00Social Scientists and Related Workers, All OtherAll social scientists and related workers not listed separately.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-3099.01Transportation PlannersPrepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
11-9199.10Wind Energy Development ManagersLead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. May also manage construction of projects.Management Occupations
11-9199.09Wind Energy Operations ManagersManage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.Management Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 120 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Health Administration, BS at George Mason University
These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $5,196 Per Semester $41,568 $0 $41,568 Flat rate semester tuition for full time status of 12 - 15 credit hours. For less than 12 credit hours, tuition is $433.00 per credit hour. Credit hours over 15 are also charged the same per-credit tuition.
Fees
Mandatory Student Fee $1,962 Per Semester $15,696 0 $15,696 Flat rate semester mandatory student fee for full time status of 12 - 15 credit hours. For less than 12 credit hours, mandatory student fee is $163.50 per credit hour. Credit hours over 15 are also charged the same per-credit fee.
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Tuition & Fee Notes:
  • Additional Fees

    • New student fee is $275 for transfer students or $350 for freshman.
      Additional course fees vary. For more information about course and program fees, visit: https://studentaccounts.gmu.edu/tuition-fees.
      Housing, dining, and parking fees may also apply. For more detailed cost information, visit:

      George Mason Cost of Attendance

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.