What Will I Study in an Associate Healthcare Administration Program? 

Trevecca offers two associate degree programs that can help you break into a career in healthcare administration. Each has its own advantages:

The Associate of Science in Business Management program connects faith and business with practical application of business fundamentals. You’ll learn about the global business environment, economics, business law and organizational management, much of which would be applicable in a healthcare administration setting or in understanding the broader forces at work in managing or administering any organization.

The Associate of Arts in Community and Human Services may be the most directly applicable to healthcare administration. It is designed to connect faith and service. You’ll learn about communication skills, the role of non-governmental organizations in service and building interpersonal relationships.

What Courses Will I Take in the Associate of Science in Business Management Program?

You’d take a broad range of core classes on communications, English, psychology, math, Christian worldview, leadership and more. Additionally, you’d take the following courses on business management:

  • Fundamentals of Business
  • Organizational Management
  • Introduction to Economics
  • Accounting Methods
  • Introduction to Finance
  • Global Issues in Business
  • Fundamentals of Marketing
What Courses Will I Take in the Associate of Arts in Community and Human Services Program?

Like the associate in business management, you’d take an array of core classes on communications, English, psychology, math, Christian worldview, leadership and more. In addition to these, you’d take the following courses specific to human services:

  • Fundamentals of Human Services
  • Applied Skills in Individual Assessment
  • Serving Within U.S. Diversity
  • Partnering With Public Entities
  • Trends and Opportunities for Service
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Partnering With Nongovernment Organizations

What Does an Associate Degree Cost, and How Long Does It Take?

U.S. News and World Report offers the following on costs for healthcare administration degrees:

Per-credit costs for an associate degree in healthcare administration often range from $315 to $510 per credit hour. The total costs for these programs ranges from $19,000 to $34,000.

Trevecca's online Associate of Science in Business Management and Associate of Arts in Community and Human Services both cost $325 per credit hour and requires 60 credit hours, putting the total cost of tuition at $19,500 in 30 months or less.

 

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What Do I Need to Apply to an Associate Degree Program?

Acceptance into Trevecca Nazarene University’s online associate programs in Human Services and Business Management requires the following:

  • Proof of high school graduation or GED certification
  • Some proficiency with computer technology and reliable access to technology throughout the program

How Does Going to School Online Work?

Online classes are a great way for busy adults to go to school without having to make huge sacrifices to your family, work and community responsibilities. 

Learn more about how going to school online works.