HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION MINOR/CERTIFICATE

(Total: 18 credit hours)

The populations of Guam and the Western Pacific are changing and with it the need for health services. Health care on Guam is provided by the Health and Substance Abuse and to some extent the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation; through the growing number of private providers; and through the Naval Hospital and other military connected clinics. Health care in the Western Pacific is provided by rural clinics and central government hospitals. There are few private health providers in the Western Pacific Island nations. The minor in Health Services Administration provides the people of Guam and in the region with the opportunity to pursue a career in the administration of health services. Although, health care is a business like any other, it has unique special components, which either dictate or impact on administrative and managerial decisions. Health Services Administration minor provides a solid theoretical and practical grounding through the process of formal education.

The minor/certificate in Health Services Administration is open to all majors in the School of Business and Public Administration and in other degree programs of the University. It requires the completion of 18 credit hours of specialized courses. Students must earn a grade of C or better in the requiredcourses listedbelow.

 

Course	Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
PA206	Public Health and Disease Mgmt	3	None
PA207	The Administration of Public Health Systems	3	None
PA210	Public Administration & Mgmt. Concepts	3	None
PA306	Health Care Planning & Evaluation	3	None
PA307	The Economics of Health Care	3	None
PA405	Leadership Ethics in the Professions	3	None

TOTAL: 18 Credits

 

CERTIFICATE AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAMS

There are a number of professional certificate programs offered by the School of Business and Public Administration. The purpose of these programs is to extend student learning in various specialized fields and when designated, are developed in accordance with professional standards set by credentialing agencies. See the following program descriptions for information about advisement, admission and course requirements. Advisement is strongly encouraged by the faculty of the contributing certificate/special instruction program. Students interested in pursuing a minor/certificate in Health Services Administration should contact the SBPA Dean’s Office at sbpa@triton.uog.edu to schedule an appointment.

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