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The Health Services Administration department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Services Management, a Master of Science degree in Health Services Administration, and three advanced certificates in Health Services Administration, Long-term Care and Clinical Research Associate. The graduate programs and certificates are described in the graduate catalog.
The health services management program is designed to provide a strong liberal arts and science background for undergraduate students who wish to enter the health services job market directly after graduation. It is also designed to prepare students to continue graduate studies in Physical Therapy, Health Services Administration or other health-related fields.
The graduate Health Service Administration (HSA) program is for those planning careers as health policy analysts, program planners and evaluators, and health services researchers and managers. The HSA program prepares you to excel in decision-making skills, critical thinking, and small group communications.
If you are interested in a career in health system, think about Health Service administration (HSA). This program serves a diverse group of WNY and Canadian professionals who seek to improve their skills and develop new strategies to meet our ever-changing health care environment.
Curriculum Information
Bachelor of Science Program
The curriculum emphasizes a firm base of liberal arts and a common body of knowledge about health services.
The program's first two years are primarily devoted to the study of the arts, humanities and sciences (which meet the requirements of the college's baccalaureate degree) and other prerequisites specified by the program curriculum.
The final semesters provide a comprehensive base in health related knowledge and conceptsMaster of Science Program
For the Master of Science degree, the program of study in Health Sciences Administration (HSA) is 42 credits. Through its core courses, electives and internship, this program prepares students for responsible positions in the health care field.
Core courses give students a solid knowledge of management practice and develop an understanding of the interactions between management, financial analyses and strategic management of health systems.
Electives provide further exploration and mastery of topics of personal interest. These may include health services consulting, aging in America, and management in extended care facilities.