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Healthcare Administration (B.S.)

Trevecca’s Bachelor of Science in healthcare administration is a degree-completion program designed specifically for working adults. This online program equips you with the fundamental knowledge and skills in business and healthcare you need to excel in a variety of careers in this diverse market.

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Upcoming Start Dates:

Online:
Feb. 18, 2025
May 20, 2025

Program Benefits

  • Complete your degree fully online in as few as 18 months with all materials delivered to you.
  • Take advantage of flexible, asynchronous classes that fit your busy schedule.
  • Learn from faculty who possess high degrees in their fields, who have relevant and valuable real-world experience, and who make an effort to know you personally.
  • Move through your program with a supportive cohort of students working toward similar goals.

 

What to Expect

With Trevecca’s healthcare administration program, you’ll be able to complete your bachelor’s degree while gaining a solid understanding of business and healthcare which prepares you for an exciting career in a growing industry. We’ve designed this degree specifically for working adults who want to learn the fundamentals of administrative roles within the healthcare profession and who want to increase their opportunities to advance from entry-level to middle management in various healthcare roles.

Our student-centered program gives you a balance of fundamental business courses along with healthcare management education so that you can obtain the skills and qualifications you need to enter the healthcare field or take your current healthcare career to the next level. You’ll learn about health regulations and policy, strategic and financial management, health management information systems and more in collaborative and engaging courses. All courses are delivered asynchronously online, so you can maintain your important work and family responsibilities while completing your degree. Plus, you’ll learn from dedicated and readily accessible faculty members, many of whom are actively practicing and researching in the field. 

Our program meets the requirements of two important organizations that set the criteria for excellence in healthcare management education: the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education and the Association of University Programs in Health Administration. 

Why Choose Trevecca?

Founded in 1901 and a leader in online education for more than two decades, Trevecca helps students discover and pursue an individual calling by providing innovative instruction; cultivating a supportive, Christ-centered community; and establishing relationships that open doors.

2024 #2 Online College in Tennessee, intelligent.comRecognized nationally and locally for academic quality, Trevecca has earned a reputation for providing the world with servant leaders, problem solvers and difference makers. Trevecca’s holistic approach to education encompasses intellectual, social, emotional, physical and spiritual growth.

As a Christian university, we offer programs that explore the ways faith intersects with your field of study. This means you can gain your healthcare administration degree in a supportive, Christian community with small classroom sizes and engaged faculty members who care about you, your faith and your goals.

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Course Descriptions

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Financial Aid & Costs

Financial Aid & Costs

Nearly every student at Trevecca receives some form of assistance in paying for college. Learn all about the affordability of a TNU education and options for receiving aid.

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Here’s a look at the approximate tuition rates you could expect for this program at Trevecca, including the cost per credit hour and the total tuition expense for the full degree program. Please note that rates and fees are subject to change.

Here’s a look at the approximate tuition rates you could expect for this program at Trevecca, including the cost per credit hour and the total tuition expense for the full degree program. Please note that rates and fees are subject to change.

Cost/Credit Hour

$419
Hours

36
Tuition Cost*

$15,084

*$150 Student Resource Fee assessed per course. $200 estimated book cost per course.
*A total of 120 credit hours are required to complete this program.
Additional fees assessed on a course-by-course basis*

Getting Started

  1. Complete the online application (it's free!).
    Need help applying? Read the step-by-step instructions here!
  2. Fill out FAFSA to be considered for financial aid.
  3. Request official transcripts from your previous institution.

Requirements 

  • Completion of at least 40 credit hours from an accredited institution
  • 2.0 cumulative GPA for all prior coursework
  • Some proficiency with computer technology and reliable access to technology throughout the program
  • Provide photocopy of government-issued identification (e.g., driver's license, state ID, military ID, passport). This requirement ensures that Trevecca complies with the U.S. Department of Education expectations for student verification. (This is only required for students enrolled in an online program.)

For students who have not completed the necessary 40 credit hours, there are still options for starting a degree. The online associate’s degree programs are open to students, regardless of credit hours. View our associate degrees to learn more.

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Trevecca offers optional minors to non-traditional undergraduate students.  Minors provide an excellent path to gain expertise in a focus area while you secure enough credit hours to complete your degree!

  • Minor in Business
  • Minor in Healthcare Administration
  • Minor in Christian Ministry Online
  • Minor in Psychology
  • Minor in Leadership
  • Minor in Criminal Justice
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To graduate from Trevecca's Bachelor of Science in healthcare administration program, students will need a minimum of 120 credit hours, satisfying the following requirements:

General Education (30 semester hours)

  • 6 semester hours of communications (of which one course must be in English composition)
  • 3 semester hours of humanities (at least one course must be from the following: literature, philosophy, art or music appreciation, art or music history, fine arts, history)
  • 9 semester hours of social/behavioral science 
  • 6 semester hours of math/natural science
  • 6 additional semester hours in any above general education area

Core Classes (36 semester hours)
General Electives (54 semester hours)
TOTAL: 120 semester hours 

Students also need to maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA to be eligible for graduation. Trevecca accepts transfer credit and prior learning towards the above requirements. To learn how your previous credit or prior learning will apply and see what your personal path to a bachelor's degree will look like, fill out the form and an enrollment counselor will contact you!

The following are required costs to complete the courses related to this program:

  • HLT2100 - Introduction to the Health Industry
    Pre-Assessment Exam: $45
  • HLT4010 - Strategic Management in Healthcare
    Post-Assessment Exam: $45
Total cost to students for course assessments: $90

Career Opportunities

With your bachelor’s degree from Trevecca, you’ll be well-prepared to continue on to graduate studies or to step into a variety of available positions in the healthcare administration field. More specifically, your healthcare administration degree prepares you for roles such as:

  • Practice administrator

  • Health and service manager

  • Medical records manager

  • Office manager (medical or physician group practice)

  • Nutrition services manager

  • Entry level training/development manager 

  • Pharmaceutical sales representative

  • Insurance specialist

  • Not-for-profit director (community and social organizations)

  • Home health manager 

  • Hospice and palliative care specialist (supervisor/team lead)

  • Medical records analyst (if you also complete a health informatics minor)

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Course Descriptions

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Cohort Schedule

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Biblical Perspectives and the Christian Life
BML 3150
In this course, students will explore and articulate the foundational themes of the Bible. The course is designed to foster a Christian worldview from a Wesleyan perspective. The course encourages the integration of faith, learning, and living.
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to the Healthcare Industry
HLT 2100
This course introduces students to the history and fundamentals of the healthcare industry, including an overview of various healthcare entities with an emphasis on hospitals, healthcare financing, HR issues in healthcare, disease management, the pharmaceutical industry, the healthcare regulatory environment, accreditation, and governing bodies, reimbursement and payment systems, public health and threats facing the U.S., as well as professional roles and job opportunities in healthcare.
Credit Hours: 3
The Culture and Ethics of Healthcare
HLT 2200
This course addresses job expectations in healthcare settings. It will discuss how care is organized inside a practice setting, privacy laws, and professional and ethical issues encountered in the workplace.
Credit Hours: 3
Legal Aspects of Healthcare Management
HLT 2310

Students will gain knowledge of healthcare contracts and other legal documents that are critical to successful business partnerships and operations of healthcare entities. Discussions of patient’s rights, medical professional liability, tort law and reform, and other health policy (e.g., Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH), American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX), and the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)) will be reviewed.

Credit Hours: 3
Health Regulations and Policy
HLT 3010

The emphasis of this course is the role health reform and governmental regulations influence the delivery of healthcare in the United States. Students will explore the evolution of healthcare services in America and conduct a comparative analysis of today’s healthcare system from both macro and micro levels. Further discussions include current challenges today’s healthcare industry encounters (e.g. healthcare cost, access, financing of health services, etc.) and how various stakeholders of health services adjust to such challenges.

Credit Hours: 3
Quality Initiatives and Health Administration
HLT 3020

Value-based healthcare has taken the forefront in how providers and other healthcare professionals are reimbursed and deliver healthcare services. This strategic approach places emphasis on quality versus quantity of services administered. Students will conduct an analysis of various quality initiatives such as Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, Donabedian Model, Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award, the Shewhart Cycle (PDCA), and Total Quality Management (TQM) to explore efficient means of medical utilization and cost containment without compromising quality of healthcare services.

Credit Hours: 3
Financial Management in Healthcare
HLT 3030

Students will conduct analyses of financial statements and develop operational budgets. The course also will expose students to financial reporting and forecasting, financial risks and returns, and other key financial concepts that assist leaders with decision-making and planning to sustain operability of healthcare organizations.

Credit Hours: 3
Strategic Management in Healthcare
HLT 4010

Health reform has a significant impact on the healthcare delivery system in the U.S. The emphasis of this course is on strategic approaches healthcare leaders may implement to accommodate changes and ensure compliance with new health policy/regulations. An integration of basic marketing principles and market research of the healthcare industry will also be explored. Using Porter’s five forces as a framework, students will analyze numerous medical case studies, perform market and SWOT analyses, to address problems healthcare leaders encounter in today’s healthcare system and develop solutions that are practical and measurable.

Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to Health Management Information Systems and Informatics
HIT 3300
Students are introduced to health IT standards, health-related data structures, data collection and analysis, software applications, and enterprise architecture in healthcare. Further consideration of telemedicine use, cloud computing, and other technologies that impact the storage and analysis of healthcare information are addressed.
Credit Hours: 3
Electronic Health Records
HIT 3500

A practical experience with a laboratory component, addressing approaches to assessing, selecting, and configuring EHRs to meet the specific needs of customers and end-users.

Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to Long Term Care Management
LTC 2010

In this course, students will explore the governance and management of long-term care facilities. In-depth review of federal, state, and local regulations and legislation will be discussed. Students will also become knowledgeable of various licensure and certification requirements specific to the discipline of long-term care. This course also explores required clinical reporting for long-term care reimbursements, residents' rights, and other populations who receive long-term care services and the challenges each population faces in attaining such services.

Credit Hours: 3
Palliative Care and Hospice Care
LTC 3020

Students will learn the distinction between palliative and hospice care. This course consists of analyses of medical ethics in hospice, pain management, and the origin of hospice and how it was integrated into the healthcare delivery system, and local coverage determination (LCD), which explores criteria that allow patients to become eligible for hospice care. Discussions will also address the integration of faith and individual spiritualty in regards to how hospice care is administered to patients of different cultures and ethnicities who possess different beliefs and values.

Credit Hours: 3

*For a complete list of courses, tracks and other relevant information, view the program's course catalog.

Frequently Asked Questions

I’m already busy managing a full-time job and other commitments. How will I find time to complete coursework and study?
Our team of professors and mentors designed the pace of this degree with you in mind. The program is structured for you to take classes at a manageable pace, either one night a week on campus or entirely online. Study when it’s convenient for you—an hour in the morning over coffee, during your lunch break or after your kids’ bedtime. Classes are asynchronous, meaning there is no specific time you must be online. For more than 30 years, the flexibility and manageable workload of this program have made it a tremendous success for hundreds of working adults.
Will I receive the same experience online as those who attend class in person?

Trevecca's cohort model is one of the reasons the school has become the fastest growing university in Middle Tennessee. It’s a highly successful online experience that allows students from various backgrounds and locations to succeed. You begin and complete your degree alongside a group of other online classmates working toward similar goals. Your peers provide the support needed so you can get the most out of your studies. Even while taking online classes, you stay very engaged with your cohort classmates. Email exchanges and online discussion posts happen weekly. Many faculty even provide Zoom sessions and weekly videos to deepen engagement with online students.

I haven’t been a student in years—what if I fall behind or struggle to keep up with classes?

At Trevecca, we don’t emphasize academics in a vacuum. We’re committed to holistic education, encouraging students to grow intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually. We’re here to offer you the tools needed to succeed. You’ll be surrounded by a group of classmates, directors and professors who genuinely care and want to make this the most successful academic journey you could ever encounter.

I don’t currently have the required minimum of 40 transferable credit hours—what are my options?

We offer an associate program that will help you earn your general education credits as well as some introductory courses in a specific discipline. If you already have some credits (but fewer than 40), our enrollment counselors can help with determining which classes you need, both in general education or elective classes. All these courses can be completed online. Connect with an enrollment counselor to get started. You can use the inquiry form on this page.

Can I really graduate with my bachelor’s degree in 18 months?

Yes! Our core programs are approximately 18 months long. To graduate, you’ll need to meet all graduation requirements for a bachelor’s degree, including minimum general education requirements and elective requirements. An enrollment counselor can help you determine exactly what you need to graduate and the available options to complete all your requirements.

Do you use textbooks or e-books?

We use primarily physical textbooks for our courses, though some classes do use e-books.

What are the technology requirements for the online program?

In today’s world, capable managers and leaders are more resourceful and resilient than their peers. In several of Trevecca’s programs, we want to build students’ ability to be resourceful and resilient in addressing their technology needs. Read our full list of technology requirements →

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