PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

1)    Business Information Technology and Analytics

·       Recognize application of information technology and analytic tools in healthcare settings

·       Present healthcare data to meet needs of various healthcare stakeholders 

·       Propose data-driven solutions to problems in healthcare

(UG 02, UG 10)

2)    Communication and Relationship Management

·       Identify foundations of inter-professional collaboration

·       Articulate complex ideas for diverse audience needs

·       Communicate across healthcare professions

·       Demonstrate skills for professional communication and relationship development

·       Demonstrate professional writing skills

(UG 01, UG 05, UG 08, UG 09)

3)    Financial Budgeting, Management, and Applied Economic Proficiency 

·       Identify concepts for applied economic reasoning.

·       Identify foundations of accounting, financial management, budgeting, and revenue cycle  

        management

·       Apply financial concepts within healthcare industry contexts

(UG 02, UG 04)

4)    Healthcare Administration and Management Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Competence     

·       Recognize ethical and legal principles in healthcare environments

·       Apply healthcare ethics principles to complex scenarios

·       Apply regulatory & legal principles to healthcare industry settings

(UG 02, UG 05, UG 07, UG 08, UG 09)

5)    Knowledge of the Healthcare Environment   

·       Identify fundamentals of healthcare quality and safety

·       Recognize fundamentals of population health

·       Recognize how healthcare systems function and interact

·       Perform comparative analyses of healthcare systems

​(UG 02, UG 09)

6)    Organizational Dynamics   

·       Identify foundations of healthcare organizational dynamics

·      Evaluate methods to enhance commitment and job performance within healthcare organizations 

(UG 05, UG 07, UG 08, UG 09)

Academic Policies for Students in the Health Care Administration and Management (HCAM) Major

Effective for all Health Care Administration and Management (HCAM) Majors beginning Fall 2023

1. Policy for earning acceptable grades in the HCAM program:
   1. A student must earn a grade of “C” or better in ALL Required HCAM Courses.
   2. A student must earn a grade of “C” or better in ALL non-HCAM major Requirements.
   3. The HCAM curriculum is structured with pre-requisites. A student must earn a “C” or better in the pre-requisite course to be able to take the next course. See course catalog for pre-requisites.
   4. If a student does not earn a “C” or better, they will be required to:
      1. Retake the course
      2. They will be dropped from any course(s) in the following semester that requires a “C” or better as a pre-requisite (see course catalog for pre-requisites)
      3. Students will need to meet with their Academic Advisor and change their schedule accordingly
2. SRU’s Repeat of Courses Policy  is detailed in the course catalog.
3. Additional costs associated with the HCAM major:
   1. Lab fees will be collected for classes with a lab component. This fee enhances the University's ability to offer a high-quality program.
   2. A student in the HCAM major may be required to purchase Student Professional Liability Insurance while enrolled in HCAM 450  at their own cost. More information will be provided to students in the upper level HCAM courses.
   3. HCAM 450 Internship: Certain sites may require one or more of the following: physical examinations, record of immunizations, TB test, criminal background checks, drug testing, specific certifications for CPR/AED (e.g., American Heart Association), and HIPAA training. These may require additional costs for students. Fulfilling these requirements and obtaining appropriate documentation is the responsibility of the student.

Related Links

Healthcare Administration and Management - Leadership, BS Program Page

Professional Licensure/Certification Page

Curriculum Guide

GPA Requirement

2.0 GPA overall or higher to declare HCAM as major
2.0 GPA or higher in the major to graduate in HCAM
2.0 GPA or higher and instructor permission to apply for the internship

Summary*

* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits.  Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.

Rock Studies 2 Requirements

¹

Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.

²

One course from each category; six credits must be 300-level or above; no more than 4 credits from one subject area; specific courses required in first major, regardless of prefix of course, cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements; any course with same prefix as first major cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements, even if it is not a course in the first major.

³

MEDICAL/CLINICAL SALES Focus requires BIOL 209 OR BIOL 223, and CHEM 107/111 in the Science Integrated Inquiry of RSP.

DIVERSITY,  EQUITY,  AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT

Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation.  Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career. 

Major/Concentration Requirements

• 30 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
• 30 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above

¹

Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA

²

Three credits are required. May take up to 12 credits. 

³

Must complete BIOL 209 OR BIOL 223 and CHEM 107/111 in RSP Science Inquiry

*

Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.

Co-curricular and Experiential Learning

Students are encouraged to explore additional curricular and co-curricular opportunities. There is a strong correlation between long-term student success and participation in the following types of programs and activities:

1. International study programs (short-term, semester, and year-long)
2. High-Impact Practice (HIP) designated classes
3. Student-faculty research
4. Student leadership development
5. Service-learning classes
6. Career education and development
7. Internships
8. Volunteering in healthcare industry related settings
9. Job Shadowing

Important Curriculum Guide Notes

This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.

PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions

HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT - BS (2356)
This program is effective as of Summer 2026
Revised 08.11.2026
UCC 02.17.2026

Recommended Four-Year Plan

¹

Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.

²

Work with your Academic Adviser to declare a Thematic Thread by the end of your fall semester in your second year.

*

Students are encouraged to take ESAP 101 as a Free Elective.

**This document serves as a guide. Earning a degree requires at least 120 credits, though some majors require more. Before registering for courses, consult your academic adviser and review your curriculum guide. Be sure to review and confirm your plan with your adviser at least once each academic year.

Major Code: 2346
Concentration Code: LSHP
Revised: 07.17.2025