Health Care Administration, B.S. is an Associate Of Occupational Studies program (100% Online) offered by Charter College in Reno, NV. The program takes 15 weeks to complete, with a total tuition of $24,948.
Program Overview
Become part of the multi-trillion dollar healthcare industry with a bachelor’s degree in health care administration. This degree program will help you to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to move onto a managerial role in a healthcare setting. Employment of medical and health services managers is expected to grow faster than the average through the decade, and Washington is among the top paying states for this profession. If you’re ready to complete your degree, contact Charter College today.
Upon successful completion of this Health Care Administration program, you will be able to:
The Bachelor of Science degree completion program in Health Care Administration provides you with the knowledge and technical skills you need to find an entry-level position as a healthcare administrator. In classrooms and labs, you will learn to develop and implement projects, manage and communicate with staff, market your facility, use data to make decisions, and use computer technology to enhance your potential for employment. In addition, you will complete assignments such as reading, exercises, problem solving, projects, research, papers, and presentations.
In as little as 15 months, you can get started on a rewarding career as a health care administrator. Charter College starts classes every five weeks providing unparalleled flexibility and our unique learning approach helps you to graduate on time.
The Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration degree completion program is available in an online format. Online learning gives you the flexibility to balance your classwork with family, work, and other commitments.
General Requirements
- Prior to enrollment, an admissions representative will conduct an interview to review available programs and their relation to the career objectives, training needs, and overall…
- Students enrolling in a blended or online program must complete the online orientation prior to the third day (Wednesday) of the first week; this requirement must be completed…
- Students must be at least seventeen (17) years of age. Students may be enrolled in only one (1) program at a time.
- Official transcripts must be provided by a student seeking Academic Credit (AC) or Transfer Credit (TC) for any program, see Advanced Academic Standing for more information.
- To become an official start, students must meet the Admissions Requirements and resolve all financial planning items on or before the end of the seventh business day following the…
- All students must attest to having one (1) of the following:
- If a student does not meet one those requirements, then they must:
- All students must provide a valid, government-issued photo ID.
- Certificate of completion of training on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Bloodborne Pathogen (provided prior to clinical by Charter College).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) card, which must not expire before the anticipated graduation date.
- Proof of health insurance.
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
- Tuberculosis (TB): Negative screening results or documentation of medical clearance within 1 year of the start date.
- Influenza (flu): Documentation of Influenza immunization within the last 1 year.
- Applicants who delay completing these requirements may find themselves superseded by applicants who began the process later but completed the entire process sooner.
- If an applicant is not confirmed for the current module, they are confirmed for a seat in the next module provided they remain eligible for admission.
- Additionally, all students must provide evidence of one (1) of the following for admission to the program:
- The certificate/diploma or coursework must be completed at an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education…
- Official transcripts of prior education must demonstrate a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher and meet the requirements of the Advanced Academic Standing policy.
- Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher and meet the requirements of the Advanced Academic Standing policy.
- Provide evidence of one of the following: 1) a current national medical assistant certification or 2) passing a national medical assistant certification exam within the last…
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
Accredited by the following:
- ABHES (Health Education)
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Accreditations
Student Demographics
These are demographics for all students at the Reno Campus (IPEDS, 2024).
Percentages are of total fall enrollment. 10 students whose race or ethnicity was not reported are included in that total but shown as no category, so the figures above come to 99.5% rather than 100%.
Application Process
- 1How to Apply
- 2Cost to Apply to Charter College
- 3Apply to Attend Online or On Campus
Program Schedule
Health Care Administration, B.S. is 1,100 clock hours, completed in 15 weeks.
New cohorts start regularly. Upcoming start dates:
- September 17, 2027
- January 26, 2027
- February 21, 2027
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Both federal and state governments offer assistance programs to help you and/or your parents pay for your education. These fall into two general types: grants and loans.
Grants/ScholarshipsThis type of assistance does not need to be repaid and includes the Federal Pell Grant Program.
LoansLoans are assistance you do repay, like the Federal Direct Stafford Loan.
Third party tuition funding often comes from state, local, or corporate entities, such as vocational rehabilitation programs, workforce investment initiative programs, corporate sponsorships or employer assistance, high school scholarships, etc.
The Federal Work Study Program (FWS) provides part-time employment to assist students in earning money to help pay education expenses.
Charter College works closely with local base and Veterans Affairs agencies in order to help provide benefits for active-duty and veteran students.
Charter students who qualify may receive financial support from state or local native corporations and councils.
Charter College offers a flexible enrollment cycle, starting most programs every 5 weeks throughout the calendar year. Students are expected to meet with a financial aid staff member to review and complete any needed documents, securing all eligible funding and ensuring options have been reviewed by the student prior to their official start date.
When visiting a campus, both in-person or virtually during an online appointment, Financial Aid Advisors assist students with completing all applications and paperwork needed for any financial assistance they may be eligible to receive.
Curriculum
Required Courses
| Name |
|---|
| Accounting Fundamentals |
| Leadership and Followership |
| Marketing with Technology |
| Managing People: Human Resources Development |
| Business Law and Ethics |
| Customer Focused Management |
| Developing and Implementing Projects |
| Economics for Managerial Decision Making |
| Finance Fundamentals |
| Data Driven Decision Making |
| Managing Conflict: Dispute Resolution |
| Organizational Management |
| The Health Care System |
| Health Care Economics |
| Research Methodologies in Health Care Applications |
| Capstone Project |
| Developing and Managing a Career |
| Totals |
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
Accredited by the following:
- ABHES (Health Education)
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Accreditations
Student Demographics
These are demographics for all students at the Reno Campus (IPEDS, 2024).
Percentages are of total fall enrollment. 10 students whose race or ethnicity was not reported are included in that total but shown as no category, so the figures above come to 99.5% rather than 100%.