Upon formal acceptance, associates complete independent-study modules prior to the first on campus session. These modules include books, articles, programmed instruction handbooks, and computer-aided instructional material. A fee is assessed to cover the costs of the materials. Completing these independent study modules precludes the need for taking prerequisite course work before admission. Applicants with acceptable previous course work in accounting, economics, or statistics may not be required to complete these independent study modules.
All courses are three credits unless otherwise noted.
First Fall Semester Health System Organization, Financing and Performance - Examines the structures, functioning and financing of the U.S. health services system. Focuses on the requisite knowledge, skills, and values essential to success. Involves students in assessing their own leadership styles and skills and discussing key concepts of leadership in various health care organizations and structures. Provides a review of computers and health care technology today and tomorrow including processing technologies, types of computers, input devices, and the internet. Explores how computers are restructuring the healthcare system and how technology and information systems are important to various disciplines in health care.