Health Service Administration, B.A.S. - Long-Term Care concentration, B.A.S.

To qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Health Services Administration, you must:

• Have a 2.5 overall GPA.
• Have earned a minimum of an Associate in Science or Associate in Arts degree from a regionally accredited educational institution.*
• Have successfully completed the following prerequisite courses with a grade of C or higher:
  • ACG2021 Financial Accounting
  • ACG2071 Managerial Accounting
  • CGS2100 Computer Applications in Business
  • ECO2023 Principles of Microeconomics
  • STA2023 Introduction to Statistics

* Degrees and coursework must meet SF accreditation standards to be applied towards program admission criteria.

Note: The B.A.S. in Health Services Administration is a degree program which focuses on issues pertinent to the management of health care systems and organizations. While not required for admission, the following health-related sciences and terminology courses are recommended as electives contributing to student success in the program: Anatomy and Physiology (BSC2085/L); Medical Terminology (HSC2531); Introduction to Health Information Management (HIM1000).

All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.

Program Costs

The B.A.S. degree in Health Services Administration requires 60 credit hours of courses beyond the associate degree.

• The In-State Tuition rate for upper division courses (3000- and 4000-level) is $126.33 per credit hour. The total tuition cost for the program then is 60 x $126.33 = $7,579.80

• The Out-of-State Tuition rate for upper division courses is $428.83 per credit hour for a total tuition cost for the program of 60 x $428.83 = $25,729.80

• For planning purposes, students should estimate the cost of their materials and books at the rate of $150 per course or at total of 60 x $150 = $9,000.

For more information, please visit Tuition Costs and Due Dates.

Scholarships

• Bachelor's Degree Scholarships
• There are many other scholarships available for SF students. Please visit the college's Scholarships page for more information and how to apply.

Financial Aid

There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Financial Aid page.

Typical Job Titles:

• Administrative roles within healthcare facilities (e.g., administrative coordinator, project assistant).
• Assistant Nursing Home Administrator (AIT)
• Nursing Home Administrator
• Assisted Living Residence Administrator
• Health Services Manager / Medical and Health Services Manager
• Medical Office Manager / Practice Manager

Salary range in Gainesville, FL:

• Workers on average earn $117,190.
• 10% of workers earn $64,420 or less.
• 10% of workers earn $170,760 or more.

Salary range in Florida:

• Workers on average earn $106,280.
• 10% of workers earn $62,860 or less.
• 10% of workers earn $205,810 or more.

Source: https://www.onetonline.org/link/localwages/11-9111.00?zip=32606

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to:

1. Articulate the structure, financing, and regulatory environment of the U.S. healthcare system, specifically as it impacts long-term care.
2. Develop comprehensive operational plans for quality improvement and strategic change within long-term care organizations.
3. Analyze complex administrative and clinical challenges prevalent in long-term care settings to identify root causes and contributing factors.
4. Formulate evidence-based solutions for legal, ethical, human resources, financial, and risk management issues in long-term care administration.
5. Demonstrate professional leadership, effective communication, and collaborative teamwork skills in resolving issues and fostering positive environments within long-term care.

Program Length

The normal course load for a full-time student is 12 credit hours per semester. It is possible to complete the program in five semesters. However, students that need to complete prerequisite coursework or students that are working will take more than five semesters to complete the program.

All courses are to be completed with a C or higher, including the internship or supervised project, to graduate.

All students are urged to make an appointment to see SF's Business Programs Advisor once each semester to ensure that adequate progress toward a degree is being made. All students must apply for graduation upon enrollment in their last semester of coursework.

Please be mindful when building your course schedule. Attempting too many courses simultaneously can unfortunately lead to academic struggles, potentially harming your GPA and prospects. Equally important, an overloaded schedule can significantly impact your mental and physical health. We encourage you to choose a course load that supports both your academic goals and your personal well-being.

Format

• Online/Hybrid/Classes: See Types of Classes.

Curriculum

• College Catalog Details
• See link at the bottom of this page for a Sample Degree Audit

Sample Sequencing for Full-Time Students

Term 1 Fall (12 Credit Hours)

• MAN4932 Professional Seminar/Special Topics (3 Credit Hours)
• HSA3111 U.S. Healthcare Systems (3 Credit Hours)
• GEY4322 Care Management for Older Adults (3 Credit Hours)
• GEY4508 Health Care Operations (3 Credit Hours)

Term 2 Spring (12 Credit Hours)

• GEY4509 Regulatory and Clinical Operations (3 Credit Hours)
• HSA3110 Introduction to Health Administration (3 Credit Hours)
• PLA4522 Health Care Law (3 Credit Hours)
• Gen Ed Or Elective (3 Credit Hours)

Term 3 Summer (12 Credit Hours)

• MAN3240 Applied Organizational Behavior (3 Credit Hours)
• Gen Ed Or Elective (6 Credit Hours)
• B.A.S. Elective (3 Credit Hours)

Term 4 Fall (13 Credit Hours)

• NSP3885 Fundamentals of Quality Management (3 Credit Hours)
• FIN3402 Financial Management (3 Credit Hours)
• HSA4853 Capstone Part I (1 credit hour)
• GEY4945 Internship (3 Credit Hours)
• Gen Ed Or Elective (3 Credit Hours)

Term 5 Spring (11 Credit Hours)

• HSA4854 Capstone Part II (2 Credit Hours)
• GEY4930 Nursing Home Administrator Licensing Exam Review Course (3 Credit Hours)
• Gen Ed Or Elective (3 Credit Hours)
• B.A.S. Elective (3 Credit Hours)

Sample Sequencing for Part-Time Students

Total SF Semester Hours = 60

Term 1 Fall (9 Credit Hours)

• MAN4932 Professional Seminar/Special Topics (3 Credit Hours)
• HSA3111 U.S. Healthcare Systems (3 Credit Hours)
• GEY4508 Health Care Operations (3 Credit Hours)

Term 2 Spring (9 Credit Hours)

• HSA3110 Introduction to Health Administration (3 Credit Hours)
• GEY 4322 Care Management for Older Adults (3 Credit Hours)
• GEY4509 Regulatory and Clinical Operations (3 Credit Hours)

Term 3 Summer (9 Credit Hours)

• MAN3240 Applied Organizational Behavior (3 Credit Hours)
• Gen Ed Or Elective (6 Credit Hours)

Term 4 Fall (9 Credit Hours)

• FIN3402 Financial Management (3 Credit Hours)
• PLA4522 Health Care Law (3 Credit Hours)
• B.A.S. Elective (3 Credit Hours)

Term 5 Spring (10 Credit Hours)

• HSA4853 Capstone Part I (1 credit hour)
• NSP3885 Fundamentals of Quality Management (3 Credit Hours)
• B.A.S. Elective (3 Credit Hours)
• Gen Ed Or Elective (3 Credit Hours)

Term 6 Summer (6 Credit Hours)

• GEY4945 Internship (3 Credit Hours)
• Gen Ed Or Elective (3 Credit Hours)

Term 7 Fall (8 Credit Hours)

• GEY 4930 Nursing Home Administrator Licensing Exam Review Course (3 Credit Hours)
• HSA4854 Capstone Part II (2 Credit Hours)
• Gen Ed Or Elective (3 Credit Hours)

Academic Progress Policies:

Students in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Services Administration (HSA) program must meet the following standards of academic progress:

• Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in upper-division courses. Failure to maintain this standard will initially result in a registration flag. A registration flag suspends the student's right to register for further upper-division courses without advisor permission. Failure to restore the student's GPA to a 2.0 will result in removal from the program. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.
• Upper-division course grades below 'C' will not count towards degree completion. Any course receiving a grade of 'D', 'F', 'W' or 'I' must be successfully completed within the next two terms, earning a minimum grade of 'C.'
• Upon receiving a second grade of 'D', 'F', 'W' or 'I' in any upper-division coursework, a registration flag will be placed on the student's records. Appeals may be made to the Program Lead Faculty.
• Students will remain in good standing when earning a grade of 'D', 'F', 'W' or 'I' in less than 20% of upper-division courses attempted/completed. For example, a student enrolled in 15 credit hours (five 3-credit hour courses) is allowed a 'D', 'F', 'W' or 'I' in one course. Students exceeding this allowance will receive a registration flag. Furthermore, students exceeding this allowance for two consecutive semesters will be removed from the HSA program. Appeals may be made to the Program Lead Faculty.
• A grade of XF for academic dishonesty will result in removal from the program. Appeals may be made to the Program Lead Faculty.
• A minimum of two courses per academic year are required to remain in the program. Students not successfully completing two courses per academic year are considered not actively pursuing an HSA degree and will be removed from the program. It is recommended that students meet with a Santa Fe College Business Programs' Advisor at least once a semester. Students are responsible for keeping advisors up to date on any issues that may hinder successful academic progress.

Definitions:

Upper-division: courses numbered in the 3000 and 4000 level category.

Registration Flag: a student's right to register for further upper-division courses will be suspended, pending advisor approval.

Appeals: a registration flag or program year removal appeal may be made in writing to the Program Lead Faculty, indicating sufficient evidence of unusual hardship which proved to be the proximate cause of a failure to maintain satisfactory academic progress.

• Students must apply for graduation upon enrollment in their last semester of coursework.
• Student Conduct Code

Disclosure

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not the bill that you will receive from Santa Fe College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Santa Fe College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses.

Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance below are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program. For a better understanding of your chosen program’s tuition and fees, see program costs above.

Undergraduate Lower Division Courses (A.A./A.S. Degree Courses)

	Off-Campus*	Off-Campus with Parent**
Tuition and Fees In-State: $106.77 per credit Out-Of-State: $382.90 per credit	In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190	In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	$783	$783
Living Expenses (Food & Housing)	$10,367	$3,654
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$2,394	$2,394
Transportation	$1,197	$3,942
Total	In-State: $17,304 Out-Of-State: $23,931	In-State: $13,336 Out-Of-State: $19,963

Undergraduate Upper Division Courses (Bachelor's Degree Courses)

	Off-Campus*	Off-Campus with Parent**
Tuition and Fees In-State: $126.33 per credit Out-Of-State: $428.83 per credit	In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292	In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	$783	$783
Living Expenses (Food & Housing)	$10,367	$3,654
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$2,394	$2,394
Transportation	$1,197	$3,942
Total	In-State: $17,773 Out-Of-State: $25,033	In-State: $13,805 Out-Of-State: $21,065

*Off-Campus: you intend to live off-campus but not with your parent(s).

**Off-Campus with Parent: you intend to live with your parent(s) or other relatives.

Note: All costs and rates are subject to change for the upcoming year.

For more detailed information, visit SF's Cost of Attendance page.