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Health Services Administration, BS

Health service managers are typically responsible for planning, coordinating and directing the delivery of quality service to those receiving services in hospitals, clinics and other health-related organizations. Their responsibilities include many of the operational duties, such as overseeing the training and recruitment of staff, following and maintaining budgetary and fiscal records, and managing daily operations.

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Want to go on to get a master of health administration degree and work in a hospital system? This major is a perfect fit for you.

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  • Honors

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The ÎçÒ¹¸£ÀûÊÓƵ Difference

What sets this program apart from its competitors?

  • As the only program in West Virginia to be granted membership in the (AUPHA), students and faculty have exclusive access to a resource-rich network, maintaining the program's delivery of cutting-edge health administration and policy education and training.
  • . Scot McIntosh, director of career development and student success, teaches a course on careers in public health, has his own job board and helps with a variety of career needs.
  • Real-world experience gives students a competitive edge in the marketplace and academia.
  • The School of Public Health has a long history of collaborating with agencies and organizations at the local, state, national and international level.
  • collaborate on projects that provide valuable opportunities for students.
  • Our are continually building partnerships with new entities willing to host our students for professional, hands-on experience.
Scholarships

93% of ÎçÒ¹¸£ÀûÊÓƵ freshmen receive grants or scholarships (2023-24).

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Learn by Doing

Learning happens outside the classroom. Get involved.

The Undergraduate Research Group is dedicated to helping undergraduate students find research mentors and connect with research going on in the School of Public Health.

All students complete and capstone experiences as their culminating coursework. During their senior year, every undergraduate student is required to complete an internship of a minimum of 125 hours in a health agency where they can put their classroom lessons to work. All students engage with agency partners, gain experience in the workplace and demonstrate acquisition of competencies.

Partner organizations include:

  • Girls on the Run of North Central West Virginia
  • ÎçÒ¹¸£ÀûÊÓƵ Injury Control Research Center
  • Monongalia County Health Department
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  • Greater Morgantown Safe Communities
  • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (CDC)
  • Drug Free Moms and Babies Project
  • ÎçÒ¹¸£ÀûÊÓƵ Medicine
  • West Virginia Bureau for Public Health

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Live, study and pursue outside-the-classroom learning in a that shares your interests:

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What you learn outside of the classroom is just as important as what you learn during class. We’ll help you follow your curiosity.

Careers and Outcomes

How does this degree prepare students for a career?

Medical and Health Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $117,960

Possible job titles include: Clinical Director, Health Information Management Director (HIM Director), Health Information Manager (HIM Manager), Nursing Director.

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Compliance Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $136,550

Possible job titles include: Compliance Director, Compliance Manager, Environmental Manager, Environmental Program Manager.

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Where Graduates are Working

  • Clinical/administrative healthcare
  • Health services
  • Population settings, such as health departments

Areas of Graduate Study

Graduates have pursued advanced degrees in:

  • Public health
  • Health administration

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to ÎçÒ¹¸£ÀûÊÓƵ's Health Services Administration major, first-time freshmen must meet ÎçÒ¹¸£ÀûÊÓƵ's . They also must meet one of the following admission requirements. Interested in transferring? Review the .

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Tuition and Fees

Estimated rates are available on our tuition website. Anyone who is not a current West Virginia resident, including international students, will be charged non-resident rates.

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