Healthcare Administration 450

I. Course Title: Healthcare Administration Internship

II. Course Number: HADM 450

III. Credit Hours: 3 credits

IV. Prerequisites: None

V. Course Description: 

Off campus, pre-professional, experiential learning relating to principles of healthcare management are provided. Students complete a minimum of 120 hours of supervised observation/activity within approved healthcare facilities or other health-related organizations.

Note(s): Applied Learning designated course.

VI. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course:

Method of Instruction: Topical Essay, Student Presentations, Journals and Practicum Hours

VII. Goals and Objectives of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Identify and describe the host institution and population served.
  2. List detailed internship activities that support requisite clock hours and identified learning goals and outcomes.
  3. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
  4. Exhibit ethical and professional behavior, as supported by a positive evaluation from the site supervisor.
  5. Analyze the internship experience as it relates to principles of healthcare management.

Program Outcomes:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of a broad range of social, behavioral, and environmental factors that influence individual and population health in the U.S. and globally.
  2. Demonstrates knowledge and critical thinking skills in healthcare management concepts and practices.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge and skills to manage effectively healthcare organizations within complex competitive, regulatory, and legal environments.
  4. Demonstrates ability to apply, integrate, and synthesize acquired knowledge and skills toward the resolution of managerial issues and problems.
  5. Demonstrates effective professional communication, cultural sensitivity and a commitment to life-long learning.

VIII. Assessment Measures:

  • Journals - 50 Points
  • Topical Essay - 50 Points
  • Preceptor Evaluation - 100 Points
  • Project - 100 Points

Review and Approval

August 2020