FAQ

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Health Care Management Option is designed for those who wish to acquire and enhance their knowledge and skills to function as effective frontline or middle level supervisors in health care.

School of Health’s Bachelor of Science Health Care Management Option program is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities of health care personnel in the following key areas:

• Attainment of an understanding of the organizational structure of the health care system, including financing of health care services.
• Examination of health policy at the local, state and federal levels and its implication on the delivery of care.
• Examination of theories for effective health care delivery and management.
• Enhancement of interpersonal skills and perspectives to effectively manage in a diverse ethnically, economically and culturally environment.
• Enrichment of intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative abilities.
• Enhancement of communication skills, both orally and written.
• Strengthening of behavioral and social attributes, emphasizing ethical standards of integrity, compassion, and concern for others.

No. Students are not required to elect a minor for this major.

• Courses are offered year-round at CSUDH.

The program is flexible and designed for working professionals, so students can enroll in as few or as many classes as available.

Yes.  There are many scholarships available for qualified students.

Graduates may pursue careers in hospitals, medical groups, managed care organizations, insurance and a variety of health care organizations.