Catalog 2015-2016

Bachelor's Degree Program in Health Care Management

S0180 - 120 Credits

Health Care Mgmnt

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Care Management prepares students for entry-level management and administrative roles in a wide variety of health care settings including hospitals, public health departments, community health agencies, private clinical practices, for-profit industries/businesses, and supporting organizations. Students will participate in service learning and practicum experiences to build knowledge, skills and familiarity with multiple health care environments.

Requirements for graduation from the Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Care Management are:

  1. Students must successfully complete 120 credit hours of college-level courses in the degree program, including the lower-division Associate Degree and 42 hours of specified Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Care Management coursework, including the capstone course.

  2. Students must achieve a cumulative GPA of not less than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in all courses attempted (including transfer hours, but excluding college preparatory courses) and in all courses attempted at Indian River State College.

Refer to General Education Requirements for additional requirements.

Transfer from Associate Degree: 24 credits

General Education Requirement: 36 credits

Major Concentration Courses: 60 credits