Curriculum
Because the BSHA program is a degree completion program, students must have already completed coursework equal to at least 90 quarter units. However, unlike many other degree completion programs, healthcare professional units can be applied towards the BSHA degree. For example, nursing, radiography, respiratory therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, dental hygiene, etc., units may be applied towards degree completion rather than a student having to take additional electives unrelated to student’s career of choice. (Details can be discussed with the Program Director on a case-by-case basis).
The BSHA curriculum includes courses on healthcare leadership, emotional intelligence, sustainability, information systems, financial management, assessment, strategic and marketing plan development, personnel management, law and policy, and operations management.
Below is the break-down of the BSHA Program Curriculum for the full-time (five quarter) track:
5 QUARTERS
| SUMMER - 13 Units | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| HCAD 409 | Principles of Healthcare Administration | 3 |
| HCAD 461 | Portfolio for HC Admin I | 2 |
| HCAD 380 | Writing for HC Administrators | 3 |
| HCAD 385 | US HC Delivery & Reimbursement Systems | 2 |
| RELT 406 | Adventist Beliefs & Life | 3 |
| Fall - 13 units | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| HCAD 305 | Healthcare Communication | 3 |
| HCAD 328 | Healthcare Organization Behavior | 3 |
| HCAD 374 | Healthcare Human Resources | 3 |
| HCBL 471 | Information Systems Management in HC | 4 |
| WINTER - 14 UNITS | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| HCAD 359 | Healthcare Marketing | 3 |
| HCAD 491 | Healthcare Administration Practicum I | 2 |
| HCBL 346 | Legal and Ethical Environment in HC | 3 |
| HCBL 345 | Project Management in HC | 3 |
| AHCJ 318 | EI & Leadership Skills for HC Professionals | 3 |
| SPRING - 12 Units | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| AHRM 475 | Healthcare Research & Stats | 4 |
| HCAD 498 | Healthcare Policy & Strategy | 3 |
| HCBL 434 | Financial Management for HC | 3 |
| RELE 457 | Christian Ethics and Health Care | 2 |
| SUMMER - 13 Units | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| HCAD 414 | Sustainability for HC Management | 3 |
| HCAD 462 | Portfolio for HC Admin II | 2 |
| HCAD 492 | Healthcare Administration Practicum II | 2 |
| HLIN 430 | QM & Perf. Improvement in HC | 3 |
| RELR 445 | Wholeness and Health (*Service Learning) | 3 |
Practicum/Applied Learning Experience
The practicum experience for the BSHA Program is provided through the Healthcare Administration Practicum I & II (HCAD 491 & 492) courses. To simulate experiences students could have in various healthcare environments, professional applied learning is provided through subject matter expert designed assignments and video-conference dialogues, virtual case studies and classroom discussions.
Please refer to the LLU Course Catalog-BSHA Program for more detailed information about the courses.
You may also download the Program Brochure.
LLU Masters Programs: Incentives Available to BSHA Students
BSHA graduates who enroll in various LLU master’s degree programs may receive discounted tuition rates, scholarships, and GRE waivers when students have achieved specified undergraduate GPAs. Sample programs include the Master of Healthcare Administration, a Master of Science in Health Informatics, a Master of Science in Radiation Sciences, etc. For additional details, please contact Dr. Karla Lavin Williams klavinwilliams@llu.edu.
University Accreditation
Loma Linda University and this program are regionally accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges,) Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Upon completion of the BSHA Program, the graduate should be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
-PLO 1: Communication & Relationship Management
Communicate clearly and concisely with internal and external customers and establish and maintain relationships.
-PLO 2: Leadership & Teamwork
Develop leadership and teamwork skills applicable to healthcare management.
-PLO 3: Professionalism
Utilize professional, ethical, and faith-based frameworks to examine and resolve administrative challenges within the healthcare environment.
-PLO 4: Knowledge of the HC Environment
Leverage knowledge of the healthcare system and the environment in which healthcare managers and providers function.
-PLO 5: Business Skills and Knowledge
Employ business principles, including critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and systems thinking, within the healthcare environment.