LU School of Nursing and Health Professions
Department of Healthcare Administration
The healthcare field relies on administrative professionals to help improve the quality of patient care as well as control costs. Our program is interdisciplinary in nature and is designed to help students develop skills that can help them be more effective in managing care in a variety of settings.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 29% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.
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Courses Offered at LU-Tulsa campus
Public Health Courses
- PUH 2333 鈥� Introduction to Public Health
- PUH 2313 鈥� Global Health
Healthcare Administration Courses
- HA 3153 鈥撀�Introduction to Healthcare Administration
- HA 3063 鈥撀�Introduction to Gerontology
Please contact聽Deborah Oguin听补迟听deborah.oguin@langston.edu聽or call聽918-877-8123聽for information about the courses and enrollment.
Mission of the Department of Healthcare Administration
The Healthcare Administration program prepares students for entry-level administration positions and career development in managerial and executive-level employment in a variety of health settings, both rural and urban. Educational opportunities are provided for students to gain experience and knowledge in life sciences, health systems organizations, personnel and program administration, fiscal management and leadership skills. Students participate in health program planning, fiscal management, and policy development for healthcare facilities.
The program is interdisciplinary in nature. It provides the student with the general educational background consistent with a liberal arts education, offers the student experiences in the field of Healthcare Administration, and prepares the student for interdisciplinary professional practice. The program includes a practical experience component, fulfilled by the student鈥檚 participation in an internship that allows the student to spend one semester in an agency or institution that matches the student鈥檚 major career interest. Graduates are awarded a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Healthcare Administration and are prepared for entry into graduate school or the workforce.
Objectives of the Department of Healthcare Administration
鈥� The knowledge, skills and experience to begin a career or continue study in the field of Healthcare Administration
鈥� General knowledge of the health professions field
鈥� General knowledge of the field of Healthcare Administration
鈥� Specific skills to work in the field of Healthcare Administration
鈥� Specific work experiences in the field of Healthcare Administration
鈥� Professional qualities and behaviors necessary to work in a professional role
Helpful Links and Information
American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management