B.S. in Health Services Administration
The Department of HEAT offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Services Administration (HSA). The program in HSA provides an economically and culturally diverse undergraduate student population with the critical knowledge and skills by health services managers who work with clinicians to manage healthcare delivery systems, hospitals, organized physician groups, community health facilities, nursing homes, extended care facilities, financing and insurance agencies, managed care organizations.
Note: The online BS-HSA has the same program requirements as above.
Engage in interactive online courses led by experienced faculty, complemented by hands-on internship experiences in real-world healthcare settings. Take the first step towards a rewarding career shaping the future of healthcare administration, all from the convenience of your own home. Unlock the future of healthcare management with our fully online Bachelor of Science degree in Health Services Administration (except the internship course). Designed for flexibility and accessibility, this program equips students with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate the dynamic landscape of healthcare leadership.
This program aims to empower students with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue challenging administrative roles in diverse healthcare settings. Through comprehensive coursework, students gain the ability to plan, implement, and manage a wide array of health services. Additionally, the curriculum is designed to offer a foundation for various career paths within the healthcare field, including opportunities for certification and licensure. For example, students can meet the professional requirements necessary for admission to the New York State Licensing Examination for Nursing Home Administrators.
Furthermore, the program serves as a stepping stone for those interested in advancing their education through graduate studies in Health Services Administration. Our undergraduate program typically covers a broad range of topics relevant to healthcare administration, including healthcare systems, health policy, healthcare finance, quality improvement, and strategic planning. This specialized knowledge provides students with a solid understanding of the complexities of the healthcare industry, which can serve as a strong foundation for advanced studies. Developing research skills during this undergraduate program can be invaluable for students who plan to undertake research-oriented graduate programs or pursue careers in academia.
Our internship courses allow students to gain hands-on experience in healthcare administration roles, develop professional skills, and build a network of contacts within the industry. This practical experience can enhance students' applications for competitive jobs, graduate programs and make them more competitive candidates.
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Per U.S. Federal Regulations, §668.14 and §668.43, and in compliance with the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) Manual, CUNY Lehman College provides the following disclosure related to the educational requirements for professional licensure and certification.
This Disclosure is strictly limited to the CUNY Lehman College determination of whether this academic program, that if successfully completed, would be sufficient to meet the educational licensure or certification requirements in a State for Teaching. CUNY Lehman College cannot provide verification of an individual’s ability to meet licensure or certification requirements unrelated to its educational programming. Such individual determinations are made by state licensing boards and are fact-specific determinations.
This disclosure does not provide any guarantee that any particular state licensure or certification entity will approve or deny your application. Furthermore, this disclosure does not account for changes in state law or regulation that may affect your application for licensure and occur after this disclosure has been made. Enrolled students and prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact their state’s licensure entity using the links provided to review all licensure and certification requirements imposed by their state(s) of choice.
CUNY Lehman College has determined this academic program curricula, if successfully completed, is sufficient to meet the licensure and certification requirements for an initial teaching certification license in the following states:
New York State: New York State Education Department Teacher Certification
CUNY Lehman College has made no determination that the curricula is insufficient to meet the licensure and certification requirements for initial teaching certification in any of the 50 states and territories. After making all reasonable efforts, CUNY Lehman College cannot determine whether its educational programs curricula for this academic program, if successfully completed, is sufficient to meet the licensure and certification requirements for certification in the following states:
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