Program Overview

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Health Care Management (BS)

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management at Appalachian State University prepares students for a career on the business side of the health care industry. The program emphasizes the importance of management practices and provides an in-depth knowledge of the health care system, including crucial leadership skills.

Program Details

• The program is offered on the Boone campus and online.
• The Department of Nutrition and Health Care Management and the Beaver College of Health Sciences administer the program.
• Appalachian State University has earned a Research 2 Carnegie Classification, recognizing the universitys high research activity and doctorate production.

Courses

• Students pursuing this major explore Economics of Health Care, Managing Health Care Organizations, Health Law and Policy, and more.
• The Program of Study is available for viewing.

Minors

• A minor is not required.
• A list of available minors can be viewed.

Transferring Credits

• Appalachian State University has a credit transfer process in place.
• The Transfer Equivalency Course Search tool can be used to determine how courses may transfer.

General Education

• The General Education Program at Appalachian State University provides a foundational skill set that prepares students for any career.
• Courses in history, natural and social sciences, and humanities are included.

Accelerated Masters

• Students can begin their graduate studies as undergraduates and earn their masters degree in as little as one year.
• Information on the Accelerated Masters program is available.

Careers and Mountaineers

Career Opportunities

• Health Care Manager
• Health Care Supervisor
• Health Care Section Head
• Health Care Department Manager
• Managing Director
  • Some of these roles may require education beyond a bachelors degree.

Career Information Resource

• The Career Development Center at Appalachian State University provides services such as resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for achieving life and professional success.

Faculty and Alumni

Faculty Profile

• Dr. David R. Williams, a faculty member in the Health Care Management program, notes that Appalachian has one of the oldest undergraduate health care management programs in the country, which is well known and well respected by academia and practitioners alike.

Alumnus Profile

• Jalyn Howard, an alumnus of the program, incorporates leadership, community service, and philosophy into his approach to health care management.