Health Administration

Micro-credential

This curriculum was designed and was approved by SUNY CCC governance.

Stackable to Degree Program

The Health Administration micro-credential aligns with requirements for the Community and Public Health Education, A.S. program or
the Business, A.S. program should students choose to continue their education after obtaining the micro-credential.

The micro-credential is 12 credits and is comprised of the following courses:

HLTH 1700: Principles of Public & Community Health (3 cr.)

Introduction to basic concepts and principles of community and public health. Designed for community and public health programs majors. Students will identify and begin to develop skills necessary to work within the roles as a health educator in various community health settings. Addresses core knowledge and skills for facilitating community organization and empowerment for health promotion. Topics include: history and foundation of community and public health, structure and function of the health care delivery system, role of government, non-profit and private agencies, community organization, community assessment, principles of epidemiology, health disparities, advocacy, social justice, environmental and ecological health issues. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010.

HLTH 1110: Intro to Health Administration (3 cr.)

A comprehensive course that provides a wide overview on the healthcare management field and addresses its structure,
needs, problems, and future opportunities from system, society, and patient perspectives. The focus is centered on healthcare management
practices/strategies, the role of business in healthcare, and ways to improve patient health outcomes and systemic challenges from an
administrative perspective.

HLTH 1400 or HLTH 1204

HLTH 1400: Global Health (3 cr.)

Equip students with a basic introduction to major global public health issues, challenges, programs and policies, focusing on those that transcend national boundaries, and key related questions in global governance. Introduction to the world's vast diversity of determinants of health and disease. Students will gain an understanding of current and emerging global health priorities, including emerging infectious diseases, poverty, conflicts and emergencies, health inequity, health systems, global public health policies, and initiatives, the current functioning of the global health system and its shortcomings, and exposure to new approaches and solutions to addressing global public health challenges, placing priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for all people worldwide. Emphasizes the concept of shared health problems and solutions. Prerequisite: Eligible to enroll in ENGL 1010).

HLTH 1204: Healthy (3 cr.)

A study of the physiological, psychological and sociological effects of aging on individual health. Selected health problems, health care, and diseases specific to the elderly will be considered, as well as the well-being and enhancement of life styles of the elderly.

BUSN 1040: Principles of Business (3 cr.)

Survey of and introduction to economics, marketing, management, labor relations, finance, accounting, business law and related topics. Nature of organization and operation of American business.