Health Care Leadership
The health care landscape is changing rapidly and a new generation of leaders is needed to understand and manage everything from policy reform to emerging technologies to longer life expectancies.
Valpo’s bachelor of science in health care leadership (BSHCL) prepares emerging leaders using a multi-disciplinary curriculum and a practicum experience that allows our graduates to stay ahead of the changing face of health care.
Students who complete the requirements for the Health Care Leadership degree will also receive a minor in Public Health.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2021), “employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 32% from 2020 to 2030.”
Scholarships and Awards
98% of Valparaiso University students receive financial aid through scholarships, grants, loans, and/or campus employment. Visit valpo.edu/financialaid for more information.
“There are numerous outstanding opportunities for the next generation of leaders in the growing field of health care. The health care leadership degree prepares graduates for the dynamic complexities of the health care industry, where they can implement positive change and enhance organizational performance.”
— Dean Karen Allen, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN College of Nursing and Health Professions
Contact: Dr. Phrosini Samis-Smith, DHEd, MSSA, MSCEP Master of Health Administration and Health Science Program Director, Assistant Professor phrosini.samissmith@valpo.edu 219.464.5295
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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS — Bachelor of Science in Health Care Leadership
YEAR ONE YEAR THREE YEAR FOUR YEAR TWO FALL SEMESTER IPE 103 Exploring the Health Professions............... 3 credits BIO 151 Human Anatomy and Physiology I ............. 4 credits CHEM 111, 121, or 131 General Chemistry ............. 4 credits Core 110 The Human Experience ...................... 4 credits Kinesiology 100/101 Healthy Lifestyle................... 1 credit TOTAL: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 credits SPRING SEMESTER HCL 105 Fundamentals of Health Care Leadership ...... 3 credits Public Health 101 Introduction to Public Health ........ 3 credits BIO 152 Human Anatomy and Physiology II ............ 4 credits Core 115 The Human Experience ...................... 4 credits PSY 110 General Psychology .......................... 3 credits TOTAL: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 credits FALL SEMESTER HCL 301 Health Care Strategic Planning ............... 3 credits HCL 302 Health Care Ethics and Legal Issues ........... 3 credits HCL 305 Finance and Accounting for Health Care Leaders 3 credits HCL 306 Quality Improvement in Health Care .......... 3 credits Upper Level Theology ................................ 3 credits TOTAL: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 credits SPRING SEMESTER HCL 303 Health Care Management Information Systems 3 credits HCL 370 Program Planning and Evaluation ............. 3 credits IPE 304 Introduction to Epidemiology ................. 3 credits PSY 201 Statistical Methods .......................... 3 credits PSY 215 Life Span Development ...................... 3 credits TOTAL: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 credits FALL SEMESTER HCL 121 Environment and Health..................... 3 credits HCL 212 Leadership in Health Care Organizations ...... 4 credits IPE 253 Introduction to Interprofessional Education for Health Professionals ............. 3 credits BIO 210 Microbiology ............................... 4 credits ENG 205 Writing in the Health Sciences ............... 3 credits TOTAL: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 credits SPRING SEMESTER HCL 255 Communication Strategies for Public Health and Health Care Leadership ................. 3 credits IPE 213 Social Determinants of Health ................. 3 credits IPE 233 Principles of Health Education and Promotion .. 3 credits BIO 260 Human Nutrition ............................ 3 credits THEO 200 The Christian Tradition .................... 3 credits TOTAL: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 credits FALL SEMESTER HCL 417 Human Resource Management for 3 credits Health Care Leaders IPE 315 Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice in Health Professions ............................ 3 credits IPE 318 Global Health Care Systems ...................... 3 credits Humanities ............................................ 3 credits Elective ............................................... 3 credits TOTAL: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 credits SPRING SEMESTER HCL 470 Health Care Leadership Strategies 3 credits HCL 480 Health Care Leadership Practicum 5 credits Elective ............................................... 3 credits Elective ............................................... 3 credits TOTAL: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 credits Valparaiso University admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. (See valpo.edu for full statement.) valpo.edu/conhp
