Program Overview

Welcome to Hartwick Healthcare Administration

Why Study Healthcare Administration at Hartwick?

You want to make a positive difference in patients’ lives and influence the future of healthcare delivery.

Here’s why our healthcare administration major stands out:

• Gain a deep understanding of healthcare economics, law and ethics, history and how healthcare is delivered around the world.
• Develop the critical thinking skills, leadership acuity and business acumen that employers seek.
• Take advantage of our partnerships with Bassett Cares, a college loan forgiveness program.

Projected Growth

With a projected growth of 28 percent over the next ten years (Bureau of Labor Statistics), there are so many ways to put your healthcare administration skills to work:

• Hospital administrator
• Clinic administrator
• Medical practice manager
• Healthcare consultant
• Health insurance specialist
• Public health administrator

What You’ll Learn:

• Understand the various healthcare systems and policies across the US.
• Learn how data and statistics drive healthcare delivery, costs and management.
• Add courses in hospital history, bioethics or the religious traditions and philosophy of sickness and health.
• Take advantage of internships with rural and urban healthcare providers that are tailored to your specific focus.

Faculty

Laurel Elder

Professor of Political Science and Department Chair

James Buthman

Associate Professor of Political Science