Associate in Arts Associate in Arts in Health Services Administration
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Why get an associate degree in health services administration from Strayer?
Discover the latest in the growing field of healthcare administration. This online program can help you explore the non-clinical side of healthcare, with a focus on operations, leadership and business. You’ll build essential skills needed to pursue administrative roles and contribute to quality care in the health services sector.
Lay the groundwork for a career in health services
This professionally aligned program offers an introduction to business, accounting, health services administration, medical terminology, healthcare economics and finance, ethics and electronic health records.
Skills you’ll learn with a Strayer Associate in Arts in Health Services Administration
A Strayer degree can help prepare you to pursue career opportunities in health services administration while offering support, flexible learning options and career planning every step of the way. You’ll learn to:
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make decisions
- Leverage your communication skills to improve healthcare processes and operations
- Gain key skills in accounting, finance, ethics and marketing
- Contribute to quality healthcare through work in a non-clinical health services administration role
Keep your momentum with a bachelor’s
Earning your AA in Health Services Administration doesn’t just prepare you to enter the healthcare field – it can also help you progress toward earning a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration at Strayer. The credits you earn in your associate degree can be applied directly to the bachelor’s program, helping you save time and money as you continue building your expertise.
Earn your degree from an accredited university
Strayer University is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org. Strayer University’s accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 22, 2017 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.
Associate in Arts in Health Services Administration cost breakdown
- 20 courses, $1525 per course
- $65 technology fee each term
- $150 one-time degree conferral fee
- Additional costs for textbooks and supplies
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What coursework do you need to gain a foundational knowledge of the field?
The curriculum covers the basics you need to move toward your goals in the field. Plus, you’ll be taught by established health services administration professionals who can connect what you learn in the classroom to the real world. View all courses.
Sample courses
Provides a foundation in today's business operations with a focus on the major functions of a business (management, production, marketing, finance and accounting, human resource management, and various support functions). The course also provides an overview of business organizations and the competitive business environment, strategic planning, international business, ethical considerations, quality assurance and more.
Provides an understanding of accounting concepts, assumptions, and principles. Covers analysis and recording of business transactions, the adjusting process, and the procedures to complete the accounting cycle. Progresses to illustrating merchandising operations and merchandise inventory accounting, covers internal control and cash, and explains accounting procedures for receivables.
This course will provide a broad overview of the field of Health Services Administration as related to the U.S. health care system. Students will gain an understanding of the healthcare delivery system and its components. Topics will include history, development, planning, organization, finance, quality, management and leadership, as well as major policy issues and trends in the field of Health Services Administration, with an emphasis on innovative problem solving.
This course is intended to equip future healthcare administrators and leaders with a basic understanding of medical terminology and best practices to communicate effectively across the healthcare system using appropriate terminology. Topics include anatomical structure, medical treatment, and medical procedural terminology used across healthcare settings. Prerequisite: HSA 110
This course introduces students to the key economic and financial concepts related to healthcare management. Topics include economic influences of the healthcare delivery and the role in planning and decision making, demand and supply-side factors, planning and budgeting concepts, financial management, cost accounting and management, payment/reimbursement models, the differences between the goods and service industries, as well as the pros and cons of a single payer system. Prerequisite: ACC 100 & HSA 110
This course explores ethical issues and situations relevant to health services administrators and contemporary health care organizations. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to make ethical decisions. A broad range of topics are explored including patient-centered issues, public health ethics, ethical practices around contracts and reimbursement, confidentiality of patient medical records, market and obligation to the community. Prerequisite: HSA 110
This course will provide students with a basic introduction to Electronic Health Records (EHR). Students will study the role of the EHR and its impact on quality, accessibility, and cost in healthcare management. Additionally, topics will include basic navigation of an Electronic Medical Record, privacy, ethical and legal issues, data management requirements, and services.
How to apply for an Associate in Arts degree at Strayer?
An admissions officer can help you choose the right program, register for classes and transfer credits. Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
- A completed application and enrollment agreement
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- A valid, current and legible government-issued photo ID
Additional admission requirements for the AA in Health Services Administration:
- Proof of employment in health services administration or a related role, or
- A letter from an employer verifying relevant work experience, or
- A statement of purpose explaining how the applicant’s current work aligns with the program’s goals
Winter classes start on January 5
Learn more about Strayer University’s admissions process.
Transferring to Strayer from another university?
Transfer up to 14 eligible classes from a prior college or university to your associate in arts degree, saving time and money.
Strayer welcomes international students
Strayer University is proud to have hosted more than 4,000 international students from over 143 countries. Earn your degree in the U.S. or completely online in your home country – it’s your choice.
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