HELP [ARCHIVED CATALOG] Health Services Administration (BS) Print-Friendly Page Add to Portfolio

A student pursuing a bachelor of science degree can choose to major in health services administration. The health services administration program prepares traditional and non-traditional students to assume decision-making positions within a dynamic health care environment. It accomplishes this by providing a comprehensive and current curriculum in health management. This program maintains high standards and membership in the Association of University Programs in Health Administration.

Coursework, structured extracurricular learning experiences and an internship provide an excellent foundation in this area. Students are prepared to assume a variety of positions within the health care field and are also prepared to enter highly selective graduate and professional programs.

Health services administration students have pursued a variety of positions within health care systems and health-related organizations. These positions represent a broad spectrum of health care systems including hospitals, nursing homes, managed care plans, group practices, health insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, technology firms, medical supply companies, adult day care centers, senior citizen centers, rehabilitation centers, primary care centers, retirement villages and medical centers.

Students participate in the student chapter of the American College of Health Care Executives and attend the Annual Congress of the American College of Health Care Executives held in Chicago, Illinois. Field trips include the Hospital Council of Western Pennsylvania, Hamot Medical Center, Health Policy Institute of the University of Pittsburgh, and numerous others.