HC23 Health Care Management, Associate of Applied Science Degree
Offered at the Griffin Campus
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
5 Terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
60 |
Program Description
The Health Care Management Associate of Applied Science degree provides students with the programmatic preparation necessary to perform as a professional manager in a health care setting.
Students will be placed in the Health Care Management Degree if they plan to complete one of the following degrees:
- Radiologic Technology
- Respiratory Care
- Surgical Technology
- Nursing Degree (RN)
Students applying for any of the above Allied Health programs are admitted to the college in the Health Care Management Degree program. Students must satisfy additional entrance criteria for each Allied Health program.
Program graduates receive an Associates of Applied Science Health Care Management Degree.
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirements
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. Students should consult with an Allied Health advisor prior to enrolling in any courses as the choice of general education and occupational core classes may be impacted by the program specialization of choice.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. Grading standards are very stringent. For students to progress to the next course of study or to be awarded a credential, a minimum grade of C must be maintained.
Contact Us
Christy Smith, B.B.A., Program Coordinator
Email: christy.smith@sctech.edu
Phone: 770.229.3197
Program Courses
Area II Social/Behavioral Sciences - 3 credit hours
| PSYC 1101 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| OR | |
| SOCI 1101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Area IV Humanities and Fine Arts - 3 credit hours
Select one course from Areas I, II, III, or IV-3 credit hours
Area I Language Arts/Communication - 3 credit hours
Area III Natural Sciences and Mathematics - 3 credit hours
Occupational Courses - Select Courses with Minimum 45 credit hours
| Allied Health Communication Course Option | 3 |
| ALHS 1140 | Health Care Communication | 3 |
| | |
| Biology Course Options | 4 |
| BIOL 2113 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 2113L | Anatomy and Physiology Lab I | 1 |
| OR | |
| BIOL 2114 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIOL 2114L | Anatomy and Physiology Lab II | 1 |
| OR | |
| BIOL 2117 | Introductory Microbiology | 3 |
| BIOL 2117L | Introductory Microbiology Lab | 1 |
| | |
| Computer Course Option | 3 |
| COMP 1000 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| | |
| Document Production Course Options | 3 |
| BUSN 1440 | Document Production | 4 |
| OR | |
| BUSN 1460 | Keyboarding and Document Formatting | 4 |
| OR | |
| BUSN 2190 | Business Document Proofreading and Editing | 3 |
| | |
| Electronic Health Records Course Options | 2 |
| MAST 2100 | Electronic Medical Office Technology | 2 |
| OR | |
| BUSN 2350 | Computerized Medical Office Skills | 2 |
| | |
| Financial Accounting Course Options | 4 |
| ACCT 1100 | Financial Accounting I | 4 |
| OR | |
| ACCT 1105 | Financial Accounting II | 4 |
| | |
| Healthcare Administrative Procedures | 3 |
| MAST 1061 | Front Office and Legal Implications | 6 |
| OR | |
| BUSN 2340 | Medical Admin Procedures | 4 |
| OR | |
| BUSN 1015 | Introduction to Healthcare Reimbursement | 3 |
| OR | |
| BUSN 2830 | Healthcare Delivery Systems | 3 |
| | |
| Healthcare Coding Course Options | 3 |
| BUSN 2375 | Healthcare Coding | 3 |
| | |
| Healthcare Compliance Course Options | 3 |
| BUSN 2810 | Healthcare Compliance | 3 |
| OR | |
| BUSN 2820 | Healthcare Practice Law and Ethics | 3 |
| | |
| Management/Practice Management Course Options | 3 |
| MGMT 2115 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BUSN 2440 | Healthcare Leadership and Professional Effectiveness | 3 |
| OR | |
| BUSN 2800 | Practice Management Fundamentals | 3 |
| OR | |
| MGMT 1100 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| OR | |
| MAST 2108 | Physician's Practice Management | 6 |
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| Medical Terminology Course Options | 2 |
| ALHS 1090 | Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences | 2 |
| OR | |
| BUSN 2300 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
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| Psychology Course Option | 3 |
| PSYC 2103 | Human Development | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 45 |