Health Administration: Aging Services

The Osprey Map provides a term-by-term sample schedule for each undergraduate academic program at the University of North Florida. It is designed to guide students in the selection of courses each term. The "Mile Marker" courses are those courses that should be completed before or by the end of that term. Following the sample schedule, and completing the mile marker courses at the appropriate point of your undergraduate career, will facilitate graduation in four years. The term-by-term model assumes full-time enrollment. For students enrolled part-time, the sample schedule and mile markers should be followed based on the number of credits completed. The Osprey Map should be used in consultation with an academic advisor.

The Health Administration degree is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level administrative positions in a wide variety of healthcare organizations. It also serves to help enhance the careers of students already working in the health services industry. Students interested in working in the Aging Services area may select an optional concentration in Aging Services.

Career Planning
Engaging in career planning activities is significant to student success. UNF offers customized career centers to deliver targeted programs, events, services, and resources. First-Year and Exploratory students should visit the Career Services webpage and Sophomore or higher-level students with a declared BCH major should visit the Brooks College of Health Career Services office.

Students should refer to their personalized Degree Evaluation provided by an academic advisor and to other university resources for additional university and college-specific policies and procedures. Visit the undergraduate university catalog for more information.

Summer terms may be utilized to facilitate graduation in four years.

• Visit the university catalog for a list of General Education requirements. An Associate in Arts (AA) degree from a Florida public university, state college, or community college satisfies UNF general education and Gordon Rule requirements. Math selection for First Time in College (FTIC) students is contingent upon Math Placement exam results, the student's major, and credit received through accelerated mechanisms (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Dual Enrollment, etc). Visit the Health Administration webpage for a complete list of prerequisites.
• Civic Literacy Requirement: Prior to graduation from a Florida state university, students must demonstrate competency in civic literacy through successful completion of a civic literacy course (AMH 2020 or POS 2041) and by achieving a passing score on an assessment. Consult an academic advisor, the university catalog and visit the Civic Literacy webpage for additional information.
• Students must earn additional Free Elective credit if needed to satisfy the university minimum 120 total semester hours for graduation.
• The Health Administration program includes an internship (HSA4850) for students to apply their skills and knowledge in a healthcare administrative environment. All program prerequisites and major requirements must be completed prior to the internship. HSA4850 must be completed in the last academic semester of enrollment and includes 225 hours of internship in a healthcare setting. Up to two major elective courses may be taken with the internship. Students must meet with a Brooks College of Health Advisor the semester prior to registering for HSA4004 Professional Skills Development and HSA4922 Capstone: Health Admin to verify academic eligibility clearance. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required prior to the internship.