Health Management, Minor
老司机福利网's minor in health management provides students with an introduction to the structure and management of the U.S. health care system.听 Throughout their coursework, students examine challenges that impact delivery of care, such as those related to organization, finance, policy, and operations.听
A minor in health management is an excellent choice for students who seek to supplement their primary field of study with training in healthcare systems. 听Pre-health students will add to their studies by gaining insight into the structures and systems in which they will work as future clinicians.
The health management minor is offered through the听College for Public Health and Social Justice, accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.听 A total of 18 credits are required to complete the health management minor.
Curriculum Overview
The minor in health management includes 6 credits of required coursework that introduces students to the healthcare system and management of health care organizations. Students then select 12 credits of elective coursework that includes topics such as health care economics, health care marketing, health care operations, health care financial management, and more.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| 贬惭笔听1300 | Contemporary Challenges in Health Care | 3 |
| 贬惭笔听2500 | Management of Health Care Organizations | 3 |
| Elective Courses | 12 | |
贬惭笔听2300 | Population Health Management | |
贬惭笔听3200 | Health Care Economics & Policy | |
贬惭笔听3400 | Health Care Marketing | |
贬惭笔听3500 | Health Care Human Resources Management | |
贬惭笔听4200 | Health Care Financial Management | |
贬惭笔听4500 | Health Operations Management | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Program Notes
Minimum grade of "C" needed in all minor courses.听 Maximum of 6 credits may double-count between the Health Management minor and the Public Health minor.
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment听unless otherwise noted. 听
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
| Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| 贬惭笔听1300 | Contemporary Challenges in Health Care | 3 |
| 听 | Credits | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| 贬惭笔听2500 | Management of Health Care Organizations | 3 |
| 听 | Credits | 3 |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| Health Management minor elective | 3 | |
| 听 | Credits | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| Health Management minor elective | 3 | |
| 听 | Credits | 3 |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| Health Management minor elective | 3 | |
| 听 | Credits | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| Health Management minor elective | 3 | |
| 听 | Credits | 3 |
| 听 | Total Credits | 18 |
For additional questions about undergraduate admission, please contact:
Katie Linnenbrink
Administrative assistant
Tegeler Hall 300 West
314-977-3934
katie.linnenbrink@slu.edu