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. Program graduates are trained to organize and manage health information data by ensuring its quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security in both paper and electronic systems. They use various classification systems to code and categorize patient information for reimbursement purposes, for databases and registries, and to maintain patients’ medical and treatment histories.
Students will be placed in the Health Care Management Degree if they plan to complete one of the following degrees:
- Orthopaedic Technology
- Pharmacy Technology
- Radiologic Technology
- Respiratory Care
- Surgical Technology
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.
Program Courses
First Term
Second Term
Third Term
Fourth Term
Fifth Term
Occupational Courses- Select Courses with Minimum 24 hrs.