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//BS In Healthcare Administration (BSHA) Degree

Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration

Outcomes

Student Outcomes (SOs)

Organizational Management
Effective Communicator
Identify the different organizational structures and related issues within the contemporary health care system.
Articulates clear position/ purpose throughout the writing
Describe organizational management principles.
Demonstrates control of layout/presentation, vocabulary, and uses of discipline-specific language
Identify the major organizational resources needed to accomplish strategic health care initiatives.
Demonstrates control of diction, tone, or register appropriate to a diverse audience throughout the writing
Determine the impact that an organization's vision and mission have on effectively managing resources.
Demonstrates proper usage of grammar and syntax throughout the writing (i.e., spelling, capitalization, punctuation, varied sentence structure)
Propose a change initiative to resolve issues within a health care organization.
Demonstrates proper documentation of direct quotes, paraphrasing, references, and citing sources
Communication
Innovative Thinking
Describe the principles of effective communication.
Presents adequate information using sources that consider other perspectives
Identify methods or practices of rationally and effectively discussing issues and resolving conflict.
Selects evidence that appropriately supports the position/purpose
Identify appropriate practices regarding respectful and confidential communication in compliance with HIPAA.
Develops position/purpose with reasoning and consistency
Utilize information and communication technology to allow for efficient facilitation and sharing of information among stakeholders.
States a conclusion aligned to development
Collaboration and Teamwork
Christian Worldview
Describe the common characteristics, attributes, and practices of successful teams.
Examine the ideological foundation of the Christian worldview.
Describe the benefits of diverse knowledge, skills, and expertise among team members.

Analyze the implications of the Christian worldview as it relates to human value and dignity.
Analyze methods and approaches used to encourage a culture of collaboration within diverse teams, work groups, or organizations.
Analyze ethical decisions made from the Christian worldview.
Identify the effectiveness of cross-functional teams and interdisciplinary groups in achieving organizational goals.
Examine the application of the Christian worldview within the context of discipline and vocation.
Propose strategies to improve or develop effective work groups through a system-based approach.

Domains

Program Domains

Organizational Management -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration program will be able to identify business needs in the health care field, problem solve, and manage resources to produce effective organizational outcomes.
- Identify the different organizational structures and related issues within the contemporary health care system.
- Describe organizational management principles.
- Identify the major organizational resources needed to accomplish strategic health care initiatives.

Faculty

Program Faculty

Our faculty are committed to bringing their abundant knowledge, enthusiasm, and experience to GCU and its students every day.

Disclosures

Transformative Leader

Identify the characteristics and behaviors of effective leaders.

Demonstrates personal accountability and responsibility with awareness of purpose

Explain leadership theories for improving organizational, team, and individual performance.

Incorporates best practices with decision making, in alignment with goals

Analyze the impact of diverse cultures, values, beliefs, and experiences among cross-functional stakeholders.

Articulates aspects of respectful collaboration with all individuals (i.e., listening, open minded, sharing ideas, follow-through, conflict resolution, etc.)

Analyze the effects of change and conflict among stakeholders within an organization.

Demonstrates transformative actions to inspire and motivate growth in others (i.e., developing trust, servant leader, impact on others, being intentional, clear goals, authentic, credible/trustworthy, etc.)

Evaluate leadership skills used in the facilitation of collaborative decision making among internal and external stakeholders.

Professionalism and Ethics

Practice unbiased communication and decision making in health care by recognizing and respecting the diversity of patients and populations.

Demonstrates knowledge of societal aspects of the world (i.e. languages, cultures, religions, art, history, political/social issues, etc.)

Engage in professional development, learning, and mentoring to maintain competence within one’s profession and scope of practice.

Demonstrates an awareness and understanding toward diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives

Demonstrate professionalism by adhering to institutional guidelines and accredited professional standards.

Expresses the value and dignity of others through Christian virtues (i.e., compassion, respect, belonging, equity, acceptance, empathy, grace, objectivity, etc.).

Practice ethical behavior and moral decision making when resolving ethical dilemmas.

Identify governing bodies to ensure compliance with institutional, regulatory, and legislative expectations.

Determine the impact that an organization's vision and mission have on effectively managing resources.

Propose a change initiative to resolve issues within a health care organization.

Communication -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration program will be able to demonstrate effective communication skills critical to the development and maintenance of internal and external relationships utilizing communication theory, tools, and technologies proven most effective for the situation and organization.

Describe the principles of effective communication.
Identify methods or practices of rationally and effectively discussing issues and resolving conflict.
Identify appropriate practices regarding respectful and confidential communication in compliance with HIPAA.
Utilize information and communication technology to allow for efficient facilitation and sharing of information among stakeholders.

Collaboration and Teamwork -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration program will be able to demonstrate collaboration with interdisciplinary groups, understand the roles and responsibilities of team members, and attributes of effective work groups to achieve common objectives within the health care organization and community.

Describe the common characteristics, attributes, and practices of successful teams.
Describe the benefits of diverse knowledge, skills, and expertise among team members.
Analyze methods and approaches used to encourage a culture of collaboration within diverse teams, work groups, or organizations.
Identify the effectiveness of cross-functional teams and interdisciplinary groups in achieving organizational goals.
Propose strategies to improve or develop effective work groups through a system-based approach.

Leadership -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration program will understand leadership styles and skills required to build cross-functional teams, promote the highest level of productivity, and facilitate collaborative decision making among diverse populations within a health care environment.
- Identify the characteristics and behaviors of effective leaders.
- Explain leadership theories for improving organizational, team, and individual performance.
- Analyze the impact of diverse cultures, values, beliefs, and experiences among cross-functional stakeholders.
- Analyze the effects of change and conflict among stakeholders within an organization.
- Evaluate leadership skills used in the facilitation of collaborative decision making among internal and external stakeholders.
Professionalism and Ethics -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration program will be able to recognize and respect the diversity of patients and populations, while abiding by the regulatory, legal, and ethical governance within health service organizations.
- Practice unbiased communication and decision making in health care by recognizing and respecting the diversity of patients and populations.
- Engage in professional development, learning, and mentoring to maintain competence within one’s profession and scope of practice.
- Demonstrate professionalism by adhering to institutional guidelines and accredited professional standards.
- Practice ethical behavior and moral decision making when resolving ethical dilemmas.

Identify governing bodies to ensure compliance with institutional, regulatory, and legislative expectations.

Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration

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