Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Services Administration

Program Description/Employment Options for Graduates:

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Services Administration program prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services. Graduates will acquire desired workforce skills in human services, health financial management, health information systems, and an understanding of health care issues. This online program will prepare students for careers in a wide range of management and administrative positions in health-related organizations and health service delivery systems. Job opportunities may include clinical and laboratory manager, health care facility coordinator, and department manager among other administrative and managerial positions in hospitals, ambulatory care, physician group practices, social service agencies, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and other health-related businesses.

Job Outlook

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Outlook

Employment of medical and health service managers is projected to grow 32 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 51,800 openings for medical and health service managers are projected each year, on average over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force. 

Admission Requirements:

Admission to the Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Health Services Administration will include:

• Applied and accepted to SCF; all students must be administratively and academically in good standing.
• A cumulative 2.0 GPA on a scale of 4.0
• Completion of 60 credit hours (A.A. degree preferred); 15 of these hours must be prerequisite courses with a letter grade of C or better, and should include BSC 2085C.
• A separate program APPLICATION

For more information contact the Program Director:

Heather Hernandez

U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook

Complete your Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Services Administration at SCF and further your education with a Master's in Health Services Administration degree at Lake Erie College of Medicine (LECOM).  Click the following link for more information!

SCF/LECOM Partnership: Master’s in Health Services Administration