Frequently Asked Questions for the Bachelor of Health Administration program
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Students gain technical knowledge, interpersonal skills and experience to be successful in entry level positions in Healthcare Administration. Health Administration professionals function in a wide range of roles including facilities management, patient registration, financial management and healthcare operations. These activities can take place in a variety of settings that include hospitals, medical groups, insurance companies, long-term care facilities, healthcare agencies and other healthcare organizations.
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Baptist Health System
Saint Vincent’s Health
Mayo Clinic Jacksonville
Memorial Hospital
Flagler Hospital
Brooks Health System
Veteran Administration Health System
Jacksonville Orthopedic Institute
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
SHANDS Hospital Jacksonville
Piedmont Health, Atlanta
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Students are encouraged to volunteer in community healthcare organizations and are required to participate in a number of community projects during their course work. In addition Health Administration students are required to participate in a Health Administration Internship at an approved healthcare organization.
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The curriculum is competence based and was developed using the latest research in the healthcare management education. Students will learn health administration course content in the areas of management, marketing, finance, human resources, law, ethics, policy, and strategic planning. Students will challenged to assess actual healthcare problems and put the acquired knowledge, skills, theories and strategies into practice by developing comprehensive and practical solutions for application within the healthcare industry.
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Yes, students will complete a six credit hour Health Administration Internship after completing all required coursework. The internship is designed as a culminating experience which allows the student to apply the knowledge and skills gained in the program under guidance of a UNF faculty member and an approved preceptor located within a healthcare organization.
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There are significant opportunities to study abroad available to Health Administration students. For example, Health Administration students have participated in study abroad trips to England and China.
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Yes. Depending on your career goals and level of academic achievement, you may want to pursue the Master’s in Health Administration degree. The M.H.A. program at UNF is among a select group of programs accredited by the Council on the Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).
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