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Sep 07, 2024
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2003-2004 Springfield College Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Health Care Management
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Health Care Management
The Department of Management and Economics at Springfield College offers graduate
programs in Health Care Management and Health Care Management in Long-Term Facilities,
both of which lead to the degree of master of science. The programs provide the
student with the academic preparation and the practical skills required for, and
an opportunity for personal growth in, challenging career opportunities in this
still-growing sector of the American economy. The programs emphasize preparation
for and/or advancement in the broad field of health care management. This includes
supervisory and administrative work in a variety of health-related organizations
and service systems. With the core courses designed to enhance the management
skills and the detailed specifics of the health care industry, these programs
will train the dedicated health care professionals required in today’s market.
Program Requirements
The program in Health Care Management requires fifty semester hours for the degree
of master of science. A second track within the program is designed to prepare
students more specifically to manage long-term health care facilities; this track
involves a longer internship and requires fifty-four semester hours. The curriculum
consists of core courses and elective credits. The courses chosen will complement
and assist students in achieving their career goals.
The programs include courses in management and health care. Because the programs
culminate in the degree of master of science, each student is required to complete
several research and computer courses, and one additional graduate core course.
Students will also complete an internship and a research project. The number of
academic credits assigned to the fieldwork/internship component varies according
to the track selected by the student. The elective component includes traditional
three-semester-hour electives and a variety of one-semester hour graduate seminars
which focus on current topics in health care management. Program requirements (Total 24 s.h.)
Research Courses (Total 8 s.h.)
* Refer to master’s degree requirements. Internship/Fieldwork experience (Total 3 s.h.)
Electives
12 s.h. chosen in consultation with academic advisor. |
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