Program Details
BS in Healthcare Administration
Bachelor of ScienceRadford University
The mission of the B.S. in Healthcare Administration program is to provide a broad base of knowledge and skills to prepare students with general analytical, communication, and management competencies for professional roles in the field of healthcare administration. This program will prepare students to work within the fundamental “business” aspects of healthcare. Successful graduates will become: 1)knowledgeable and skilled in general business management concepts and practices, 2) effective managers within healthcare organizations that include complex competitive, regulatory, and legal environments, 3) knowledgeable in a broad range of social, behavioral, and environmental factors that influence individual and population health in the U.S, and 4) able to apply, integrate, and synthesize acquired knowledge and skills toward the resolution of practical managerial issues and problems. The major includes four specialties areas: long term care, medical practice management, healthcare management (human resources or finance) and capstone (research).
Program Overview & Guidance
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| Program Requirement Notes | Program Requirement Notes Students must apply for graduation at least two semesters prior to expected graduation. The student must meet all College and program requirements to graduate. |
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Program Credit Requirements
If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
- Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
- View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
Applicable Admissions Agreements
The table below lists admissions agreements between Radford 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.
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?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of the transfer-oriented associate degree program will guarantee completion of the University Core general education component of the RU undergraduate curriculum but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequesisites needed for the major. You enter as a junior with general education requirements met as indicated in the pathway map. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | You enter as a junior with general education requirements met as indicated in the pathway map. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | We accept AP, IB, and CLEP results for college credit if the score earned meets college expectations. Enter your test into the portal to see if your scores will earn credit. If you have industry or military experience, please use College Connect to reach out to us to discuss these prior learning experiences. |
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College Level Information
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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| Is This College Right For Me? | Radford University is a medium-sized residential college campus of just over 7,500 students. Located the city of Radford in southwest Virginia, we offer 76 academic majors in six academic colleges. Incoming freshmen are required to live on campus their first two years; incoming transfer students do not have an on-campus requirement but are able to live on campus should they so choose. Opportunities to get involved on campus are numerous and include more than 200 student organizations, Division I athletic teams, and plenty of outdoor adventure trip planned by the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Information Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Online |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Online |
| James Madison University | Bachelor of Science, Major in Health Services Administration | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Mary Baldwin University | Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Administration | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | Online, Hybrid |
| Norfolk State University | Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Norfolk State University | Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management - Food Science & Nutrition Concentration | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Norfolk State University | Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management - Online Track | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | Online |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Health Services, Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Regent University | B.S. in Healthcare Management | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | Online |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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| 11-9111.00 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations. | Management Occupations |
Cost To Complete