Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration (Pre-DPT Specialization)
The Healthcare Administration major will provide the student with a broad-based business and health industry background emphasizing the business side of health care. The coursework will examine in detail all aspects of the health care delivery system, including all levels and modalities. The reimbursement and finance system will be examined for all public and private payment and reimbursement systems currently in place. In addition, the strengths and weaknesses of today’s U.S. Health Care System of health care delivery, outcomes, measurement and financing mechanism are examined in detail. Recent proposals for health care reform are described, debated, and critically evaluated, while incremental measures currently under consideration are thoroughly examined.
The Healthcare Administration major will provide the Pre-DPT student with a broad-based business and health industry background emphasizing the business side of health care and will prepare the student for a leadership role in healthcare. In addition to meeting the objectives of the Healthcare Administration major, this program will prepare the successful student for admission to the Entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy.
The Healthcare Administration program is accredited by IACBE.
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Paul Nardone
Director, Center for Workforce Development & Talent Solutions
Email: pnardone@misericordia.edu
Phone: 570-674-8130