Bachelor in Business Administration - Healthcare Administration - Summerdale - PA - Pennsylvania - Central Pennsylvania College - I908

Central Penn Advantages for Healthcare Administration Minors

    * Learn the organization and structure of components of the healthcare sector to  
       permit development and implementation of successful management strategies within
       the industry
    * Acquire the business skills necessary in the role of public policy and politics as these
       influence the practical aspects of managing and administering any specific sector of
       the healthcare industry
    * Evaluate the various financial options and strategies within and between component
       sectors of the healthcare industry
    * Gain practical and relevant experience in the legal and ethical foundations of the
       healthcare industry

What kind of work does a Healthcare Administrator do?

Healthcare Administration graduates enter one of the fastest growing career fields in the nation for the next several years. Career opportunities for such professionals include management and financial positions in hospital administration, the administration of retirement homes and communities, private clinics offering medical services, substance abuse and rehabilitation clinics, federal and state programs or agencies which are directed toward healthcare services, and Strategic Planning positions in the healthcare sector or in government, or the healthcare insurance industry.


Admissions Requirements

Applicants entering the Healthcare Administration Program should possess at least a 2.0 GPA (C average) with recommended preparation or requirements that include:

    * a solid background in oral and written communications
    * math through Algebra II

Internship

Upon completion of your program course work, you will participate in a professional internship. This is the last step in your development toward professional success. You will sharpen your skills and personal attributes by directly interacting with Healthcare professionals in a variety of locations. The internship gives you the opportunity to use all the knowledge you acquired while attending Central Penn. No matter where you complete your internship, you will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in this quickly expanding career field. Over 80% of Central Penn internships result in immediate offers for employment.

Who will teach me?

The Allied Health and Business faculty at Central Pennsylvania College are highly knowledgeable professionals who bring relevant work experience to the classroom. Our professors care about the career success of each student, and they will work with you on an individual basis to help you accomplish your academic goals. These same professors serve as student academic advisors, maintaining personal relationships with students as well as serving as a reference and friend. And because of Central Penn's small class size, you receive the personalized instruction you need to complete your course work in a timely and professional manner.

Who will I work for?

Through the years Central Penn has developed a close working relationship with many companies and organizations across Pennsylvania. As a result, Central Penn interns and graduates find the door open to them at a number of locations. Research has shown a great demand for such specialists in a growing field where the aging Baby Boomer population is living longer and demanding more and better healthcare services.