Frequently Asked Questions

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Healthcare Management is designed to enhance any health science Associate of Applied Science degree. The BAS prepares students for career advancement or entry-level healthcare managerial positions. The degree program enables working allied health professionals to advance their career through its focus on building leadership skills, knowledge, and credentials.

According to surveys across the industry, a five percent national increase in employment is expected for those with healthcare management degrees.

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Yes, if the applicant qualifies.

The BAS in Healthcare Management is not an open enrollment program. Interested students must apply and be accepted into the program before being allowed to enroll.

Applicants must have an AAS in an allied healthcare-related field such as but not limited to Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Radiography Technician, Medical Laboratory, Histologic Technician, Nuclear Medicine Technician, Dental Hygiene or Health Information Technology. Students with AAS degrees from HCC are priority admission. If you are not a current HCC student, you must also apply to the college, apply to the BAS program and provide HCC with official transcripts that show a conferred health science AAS degree.

Yes, provided the AAS degree is from an accredited health science program.

All healthcare management courses are online.

A full-time student taking an average of 15 hours per semester can expect to complete the program through four to five semesters.

Yes, students can take classes on a part-time basis but completing the program in four years is preferred.