May 25, 2026  
2025-2026 SJC Online Catalog 
    
2025-2026 SJC Online Catalog

Bachelor of Science, Health Administration (BSHA)


The Bachelor of Science, Health Administration program provides students with a mix of required core courses and electives in preparation for a variety of positions in the field of health administration. Students have considerable flexibility in designing individualized programs of study to meet specific career needs.  In addition to the required general education courses and the major courses required, students must complete 42 credits of general education electives.  The major consists of a total of 120 semester-hour credits. 

Completing this degree program will enable you to:

  • Acquire a systematic body of knowledge related to the management of health care services
  • Apply acquired knowledge and skills to the effective management of health services
  • Identify and internalize appropriate standards of professional and ethical conduct
  • Develop effective leadership competencies
  • Develop effective skills for independent scholarship and goal-directed continuing education

This Health Administration Major also includes a Fast Track to the Master of Health Administration  graduate program. Certain restrictions apply. Students interested in taking advantage of the Fast Track Option should contact their Academic Advisor.

Core Curriculum:


In addition, all students must fulfill the college’s Core Curriculum  requirements and meet the 120 credit graduation requirement.

General Elective Courses


Additional courses (electives) to complete the required 120 semester-hour credits may be selected from any of the course offerings described in the catalog.