There is a need for qualified managers in the health care field. The Bachelor of Health Science (BHS) in Health Services Administration is designed to provide graduates with knowledge and skills in the areas of health care management and leadership. Completion of a baccalaureate degree with advanced coursework in health care management and related areas will make graduates more marketable for administrative positions.

Admission Requirements

There are two options for admission into the BHS Health Services Administration program:

Option 1: Graduates with an associate degree (or higher) in an allied health field

The following are examples of acceptable health care programs:

• Respiratory Therapy
• Radiologic Technology
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Health Information Technology
• Occupational Therapy Assistant

Documentation that student is credentialed, licensed or registered in a health care profession may be required. Students that have completed MA 112 Contemporary College Mathematics or MA 116 College Algebra and have been admitted into Washburn’s Allied Health associate programs will also meet this criterion.

A cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale and a minimum of a 2.25 Washburn GPA if appropriate.

Option 2: Students without formal healthcare training/education

45 Completed College Credit Hours including the courses listed below with a grade of “C” or higher:

• MA 112 Contemporary College Mathematics/MA 116 College Algebra University Math Requirement (3)
• AL 101 Foundations of Healthcare (3)
• AL 320 Human Disease (3) – prerequisite is an anatomy or physiology course listed below
• AL 355 Basic Concepts Health Services Administration (3)

AND (Choose one of the Following BI courses)

• BI 230 Introduction to Human Physiology (3)
• BI 255 Human Physiology w/lab (4)
• BI 250 Introduction to Human Anatomy (3)
• BI 275 Human Anatomy w/lab (4)

A cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale and a minimum of a 2.25 Washburn GPA if appropriate.

Degree Requirements

In addition to the requirements stated below, students must complete 34-35 hours of General Education and any additional hours needed to reach the minimum 120 credit hours required for graduation. Some of the courses below may also fulfill general education or other degree requirements. Please see your advisor for more information.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses Inside Department
AL 101	Foundations of Healthcare	3
AL 320	Human Disease	3
AL 355	Basic Concepts Health Services Administration (For non-credentialed majors only OR provide documentation that you are credentialed, licensed, or registered in a healthcare profession.)	3
AL 366	Legal & Regulatory Issues for the Health Care Professional	3
AL 367	Foundations of Quality Improvement in Health Care	3
AL 375	Health Care Policy	3
AL 399	Health Information Systems	3
AL 400	Supervisory Practices for the Health Care Professional	3
AL 405	Financial Issues in Health Care I	3
AL 406	Finan Issues in Health Care II	3
AL 430	Essentials of Public Health	3
AL 450	Application of Quality Improvement in Health Care	3
AL 460	Research in Health Care	3
AL 480	Senior Seminar In Healthcare	3
Subtotal		42
Required Courses Outside Department
BI 230	Introduction to Human Physiology	3-4
or BI 250	Introduction to Human Anatomy
or BI 255	Human Physiology
or BI 275	Human Anatomy
EN 300	Advanced College Writing	3
or EN 308	Scientific and Technical Writing
WU 101	The Washburn Experience	3
Total Hours		51-52