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 (seven-quarter) track:
7 QUARTERS
| Fall - 10 units | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| HCAD 461 | Portfolio for Healthcare Admin I | 2 |
| HCAD 409 | Principles of Healthcare Admin | 3 |
| HCAD 380 | Writing for Health Care Administrators | 3 |
| HCAD 385 | US HC Delivery & Reim. Systems | 2 |
| WINTER - 9 UNITS | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| HCAD 485 | EI & Leadership Skills for HC Admin. | 3 |
| HCBL 346 | Legal and Ethical Environment in Health Care | 3 |
| RELT 406 | Adventist Beliefs and Life | 3 |
| SPRING - 9 Units | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| HCBL 434 | Financial Management for Health Care | 3 |
| HCAD 498 | Healthcare Policy & Strategy | 3 |
| AHCJ 434 | Human Resource Mgmt. | 3 |
| SUMMER - 9 Units | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| HCAD 414 | Sustainability for Health-Care Management | 3 |
| RELR 445 | Wholeness and Health (*Service Learning Course) | 3 |
| HCAD 305 | Healthcare Communication | 3 |
| Fall - 11 units | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| HLIN 430 | QM & Perf. Improvement in HC | 3 |
| HCAD 491 | Healthcare Admin Practicum I | 2 |
| RELE 457 | Christian Ethics and Health Care | 2 |
| AHRM 475 | Healthcare Research & Statistics | 4 |
| WINTER - 12 UNITS | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| HCBL 345 | Project Management in Health Care | 3 |
| HCAD 359 | Healthcare Marketing | 3 |
| HCBL 474 | Information Systems Management in HC | 3 |
| HCAD 328 | Healthcare Organization Behavior | 3 |
| SPRING - 13 Units | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| HCAD 462 | Portfolio for Healthcare Admin II | 2 |
| RELE 457 | Christian Ethics and Health Care | 2 |
| HCAD 492 | Healthcare Admin Practicum II | 2 |
Practicum/Applied Learning Experience
The practicum experience for the BSHA Program is provided through the Healthcare Administration Practicum I & II (HCAD 491 & 492) courses. Students practice hands-on exercises developed by subject-matter experts in a two-part practicum and via a 120-hour internship, giving students more opportunities to identify the area of the healthcare sector they are most interested in along with job placement opportunities.
Please refer to the LLU Course Catalog-BSHA Program for more detailed information about the courses.
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 [email protected].
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.