Health Services Administration: Completion
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration (120 credits)
The purpose of the Health Services Administration (HSA) bachelor’s degree program at Davenport University is to prepare graduates for career advancement in health care administration. This completion program is designed for current associate degree nurses, licensed practical nurses or allied health professionals such as respiratory therapists, medical assistants, radiology professionals, surgical technicians, dental hygienists/assistants, diagnostic medical sonographers, vascular technologists, cardiovascular technologist, or other certified health care professionals. The program prepares these health credentialed professionals for emerging management positions in various health care settings and organizations by enhancing their critical thinking, analytic, communication, applied-research, project management, leadership, and management skills.
More benefits to choosing Davenport:
- Davenport University is 1 out of 3 AUPHA certified schools in Michigan
- Davenport University is 1 out of 47 AUPHA certified schools in the United States
Preadmission requirements
- Must possess a current/valid unencumbered active credential or license allowing the student to be employed within their profession.
- Must have an associate degree with a GPA of 2.0 or higher from an accredited program, community college or two-year college program.
Health Services Administration with Associate in Allied Health
For current allied health professionals
(Such as respiratory therapist, medical assistant, radiology professionals, surgical technician, dental hygienists/assistants, diagnostic medical sonographers, vascular technologist, cardiovascular technologist or other certified health care professionals)
| Transfer Credit for Associate Degree in Allied Health Profession with a GPA of 2.0 | Advanced Standing Credit for current active professional credential/license | Total Davenport University credit to be completed | Minimum credits for graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Credits | +13 Credits | +47 Credits |
=120 Credits |
Health Services Administration with Nursing ADN
For an associate's degree registered nurse
| Transfer Credit for Associate Degree in Nursing with a GPA of 2.0 | Advanced Standing Credit for current active professional credential/license | Total Davenport University credit to be completed | Minimum credits for graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Credits | +16 Credits | +44 Credits | =120 Credits |
Health Services Administration with Nursing LPN
For a licensed practical nurse
| Transfer Credit for Practical Nurse Diploma with a GPA of 2.0 & current/valid unencumbered Practical Nurse License | Total Davenport University credit to be completed | Minimum credits for graduation |
|---|---|---|
| 46 Credits | +76 Credits | =122 Credits |
HSA Program Director
Meet Kimberly Corsi, the associate department chair and program director for the health services administration programs at Davenport University.
REGIONAL ACCREDITING BODY:
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
30 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
Date of Reaccreditation: 2014
Next Accreditation Due: 2021-2022
National Accrediting Body (Full Certification):
The Bachelor of Science Health Services Administration Program is “Full Certified Undergraduate Program” by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration.
Contact Information:
Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA)
1730 M St. NW, Suite 407, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-763-7283 Fax: 202-763-7561
Email: aupha@aupha.org
Website: www.aupha.org
Some programs require a student to complete a portion of their degree plan off-campus.
View a full list of those programs and courses
Sources:
DU Graduate Survey, 2023
Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018