Academic Learning Compact

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Baccalaureate Program in Health Services Administration is to educate and train students who are preparing to function in a wide variety of administrative environments. These environments range from rural to metropolitan, and from integrated delivery systems to free-standing clinical organizations. The Health Services Administration student will learn to apply the fundamental skills, knowledge, and information needed to successfully function as an effective mid-level health care administrator. This program will also prepare the students for an advanced degree in Health Services Administration or a related discipline.

The health services administration program at UCF is an upper-division professional curriculum leading to a bachelor of science degree. It is not a limited-access program. The degree program is designed for those desiring to gain entrance into health services administration field. Many diverse clinical professionals may find this degree program helpful in bridging the business or managerial side of the health industry with their clinical orientation. These professionals are often registered nurses, respiratory therapists, EMT's, radiographers, medical laboratory technologists, dental hygienists and others holding an A.S. or licenses that are recognized nationally. Students without a background in the healthcare industry can also be accommodated to build a foundation in health services administration to enter the industry.

It is recommended that students entering the program determine their interests in the industry promptly. Analogous to a business degree in some ways, students must plan their career since the industry has a diverse number of options. The program recommends that students have a personal computer and modem with Microsoft Office professional software.

For information on prerequisites, admission requirements and the official program of study, please refer to the UCF Undergraduate Catalog online.

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