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The Bachelor of Science in HSA is also offered at University Center Macomb, which is part of the Macomb Community College Center Campus. For the convenience of Macomb County residents, the core curriculum courses needed to complete a four-year degree are offered at this site. Please contact the Macomb University Center Coordinator for Detroit Mercy at 586-263-6232.

The HSA program provides an opportunity for those changing careers or for health care personnel who have some college credits or a community college degree to complete a bachelor’s degree in health services administration. For example, nurses, respiratory therapists, laboratory technicians, medical records personnel, dental hygienists and other certified health care personnel have completed a bachelor's degree through this program. A minimum of 120 total credit hours is required for graduation with an HSA degree.

In order to be admitted to the Health Services Administration program, applicants must meet the entrance requirements of the University. In addition, to gain acceptance to the program students must fulfill the following criteria:

Freshmen

First-time college students must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.50 and have completed two years of high school mathematics with a grade of C or higher. Scores on the College Entrance Examination Board (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT) will also be examined but could be optional. High school graduates who are properly prepared to undertake the Health Services Administration program should have a college preparatory program as outlined in the “Recommended High School Preparation” section of this catalog under “Admission to the University.”

Transfer

Transfer students must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.00 and must complete Detroit Mercy placement tests in English composition and mathematics.

Students in the Health Services Administration program must attain a minimum grade of “C” or better in all HSA courses. In addition, students must maintain a cumulative 2.0 grade point average. The academic policies in the Student Handbook govern academic conduct, progression, withdrawal and dismissal.

HSA Major Requirements - 43 credits

• HSA 3001 Accounting for Health Professions (prerequisite MTH core) (4 credits)
• HSA 3010 Overview of the U.S. Health Care System (3 credits) (Intro Course)
• HSA 3025 Career Exploration in Health Services Administration (1.5 credits)
• HSA 3100 Health Care Law and Regulations (3 credits)
• HSA 3210 Healthcare Marketing (1.5 credits)
• HSA 3220 Strategic Planning in Healthcare (1.5 credits)
• HSA 3300 Health in the Community (3 credits)
• HSA 3450 Health Promotion and Risk Reduction (3 credits)
• HSA 3585 Health Services Organization Management (3 credits)
• HSA 3650 Medical Information Management and Systems (3 credits)
• HSA 4025 Professional Development in Health Services Administration (prerequisite HSA 3025) (1.5 credits)
• HSA 4600 Health Care Emergency Management (3 credits)
• HSA 4610 Health Economics (3 credits)
• HSA 4650 Health Service Financial Management (prerequisite HSA 3001) (3 credits)
• HSA 4700 Evidence-Based Research for Health Services Administrators (prerequisite STA 2250) (3 credits)
• HSA 4941 * Health Services Administration Internship (prerequisite HSA 4025 and senior status) (3 credits)

* Students who are terminated from their internship site at the request of their onsite preceptor for any reason will receive a grade of "F" for the internship course, which counts as an "F" in the GPA. They will be required to repeat the internship course. The previous hours onsite will not count toward completion of the required internship hours.

HSA Major - Other Requirements

Professional Area of Specialization - 15 credits

Each student must also complete 15 credit hours in a selected area such as management or leadership, etc.  A plan of study for this area must be developed with and approved by the student's academic advisor.  A minor may replace the Professional Area of Specialization.  Ask an advisor for details.

Required supportive courses met through the University Core Curriculum - 9 credits

• ETH 3580 Health Care Ethics (3 credits)
• MTH 1010 (or higher) Algebra (3 credits)
• STA 2250 Statistics (3 credits)

A minimum of 120 total credit hours is required for graduation with an HSA degree.

All undergraduate degree students at Detroit Mercy are required to fulfill the objectives of the University's Core Curriculum. The curriculum consists of courses designed to meet objectives that ensure that students receive an overall education consistent with the mission of the University. See the Core Curriculum section for more details.

Students may need to complete additional electives in order to reach the minimum total required credits of 120.

The Student Handbook contains additional policies that apply to HSA students.

Mary Mitsch, PhD, MSN, RN
Program Director
HP 332
McNichols Campus Telephone: 313-993-0411
Email: HSAProgram@udmercy.edu

Munai Newash, Administrative Assistant - HSA Program
College of Health Professions
Detroit Mercy McNichols Campus, CHP Room 115
Telephone: 313-993-1146
Fax: 313-993-1271
Email: newashmt@udmercy.edu