Health Administration
About the B.A. in Health Administration
- Preparation for clinical careers in healthcare
- Preparation for careers in healthcare management
- Preparation for Nursing Home Administrator’s certification
- Ability to individualize with a minor
- Internships in health facilities here or abroad
- Opportunities to study abroad at some of the top universities around the world
- Preparation for Arcadia’s graduate programs in Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant and Genetic Counseling
The provision and management of health care is one of today’s fastest growing industries. The Bachelor of Arts in Health Administration program is both challenging and comprehensive.
Students learn specific skills in health administration, business, planning and policy, and the legal management of many health-care environments. Recognizing the increasing emphasis on sound business practices within health-care environments, the program is built upon a strong business base.
The program is flexible enough to permit students to minor in another discipline and to include a semester or more abroad, including an overseas internship experience.
By taking courses in the sciences and Psychology as electives, students who pursue this program will have the basic requirements needed for Arcadia University’s graduate programs in Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant/Public Health, Genetic Counseling and M.B.A. with a Global Perspective.
The Health Administration program provides opportunities for internships in hospitals, community agencies, private practices, long-term care facilities and social service organizations to supplement academics with on-the-job experience. The program prepares students for the Nursing Home Administrator’s license and other certifications.
Senior Capstone Experience
All majors complete a senior thesis project that involves integrating prior knowledge, preparing written reports, and making a public presentation. For majors in the School of Global Business, this requirement is satisfied by successful completion of HA 470 Internship and HA 385, HA 490 Seminar in Health Administration, which are required courses for majors.
Accreditation and Memberships
The Arcadia School of Global Business Health Administration program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
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The Arcadia School of Global Business is a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) and the Middle Atlantic Association of Colleges of Business Administration (MAACBA).
The Health Administration program is a member of the Higher Education Network of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
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