Minor in Health Administration
The Health Administration Minor has been designed for undergraduate students who seek to understand the business side of health care, and for those who feel knowledge in health administration will help them succeed in their careers. The coursework for the Health Administration Minor offers exposure to healthcare systems, hospital and insurance administration, and management principles relative to healthcare institutions. Students with this foundational knowledge will be better prepared to deal with the complexities of healthcare and the novel challenges that emerge from unpredictable health situations, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
A minimum of 17 credit hours is required to earn a Minor in Health Administration. These include:
- 9 hours of required coursework
- 8-9 hours of elective coursework
- All minors require six hours of advanced (300- or 400-level) courses that are not used in any other major or minor.
Minor Requirements
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Required courses (9 credit hours): |
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HK 206 Health Care Systems |
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HK 417 Health Services Financing |
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HK 421 Health Administration |
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Elective Courses (8-9 credit hours): |
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HK 305 Community Health Organizations |
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HK 272 Aging and Health Policy |
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HK 208 Introduction to Medical Ethics |
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HK 361 Civic Engagement in Wellness |
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HK 480 Medical Aspects of Disability |
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HK 416 Applied Health Data Analysis |
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HK 418 Organization of Health Care |
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HK 420 Community Health Assessment and Planning |
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HK 403 Technology, Health, and Aging |
To officially declare this minor, complete this online form.