Health Science, Health Systems Management Track
Point of Contact
John (Jay) Shiver
Coordinator
Phone: 703-993-1955
Email: jshiver@gmu.edu
The Health Science program prepares graduates to function as managers and clinicians in a variety of settings such as hospitals, clinics, community health, schools, home care, long term care, employee health, managed care organizations, group medical practices, manufacturing, medical technology and supply organizations, the health insurance industry and financial consultant services.
The program may be completed on a full or part-time basis, and special accelerated tracks for graduates of allied health technical programs take into account the needs of the adult learner. Students interested in the program should contact the Health Science Program prior to admission. All pathways lead to completion of the objectives of the undergraduate Health Science program. The major begins at the junior year. Students must complete a pre-health science curriculum prior to enrollment in major courses.
Please refer to the GMU Catalog for Course Descriptions.
Undergraduate Advising FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about academic advising in the Undergraduate Health Systems Management Track.
Traditional Track
- Language Arts and Humanities (24)
- English Composition (6) - English 101 and 302
- COMM 101 (3)
- PHIL 309 (3)
- Literature (3) - English 200 level or above (not including English 302)
- Western Civilization (3)
- Fine Arts (3)
- Global Understanding (3)
- Behavioral and Social Sciences (6)
- Sociology or Anthropology (3) - SOCI 101 or ANTH 114
- PSYC 100 (3)
- Natural Sciences and Mathematics (14)
- Biology (8) - BIOL 103 and 104
- STAT 250 (3)
- Information Technology (3) - IT 103
- Business and Management (16)
- ECON 103 (3)
- Management (9) - ACCT 203; MSOM 303 and 306
- BULE 302 (3)
- MIS 102 (1)
- Electives (24)
- Nine credits (3 courses) must be taken in the College of Health and Human Services
- All other electives must be taken from a list of electives approved by the Department of Health Administration and Policy (HAP)
- Health Systems Management Pathway (36)
- HAP 302 (3:3:0)
Health Care Finance
Introduces finance in healthcare organizations. Reviews issues in reimbursement structures, regulatory mechanisms, cost control, and related factors affecting the financial management of health -service organizations (including financial decision support skills). - HAP 303 (3:3:0)
Strategic Health Management and Planning
Introduces past and present interventions that affect supply and demand for healthcare at community, state, regional, and national levels. Presents health planning and regulatory entities, and discusses strategic and program planning in the context of current economic and market conditions. - HAP 378 (3:3:0)
Health Care Delivery in the United States
Introduces history and current structure and function of U.S. healthcare delivery. Explores components and subsystems of healthcare and the sociopolitical (public and private) context that shapes the system and impacts access to healthcare and delivery of health services. - HAP 416 (3:3:0)
Leadership and Management in Health Related Organizations, I - HAP 417 (3:3:0)
Leadership and Management in Health Related Organizations, II
Prerequisite: Completion of HAP 416 - GCH 332 (3:3:0)
Concepts of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Throughout the Lifespan
- GCH 440 (3:3:0)
Community Health and Epidemiology
Prerequisite: completion of HAP 300-level requirements. Addresses population-focused healthcare. Emphasizes primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of health problems. Examines concepts of community, public health, and health policy affecting culturally diverse and vulnerable populations.
- HAP 512 (3:3:0)
Research in Health Administration
Prerequisite: completion of HAP 300-level requirements. Introductory research course to present basic concepts and methods of research. Research process examined as a foundation for scholarship. Emphasizes critique and use of current health services research in administration and management. - NURS/HAP 465 (3:3:0)
Examination and Integration of Professional and Healthcare Issues
- HAP 470 (new) (3:3:0)
Introduction to Health Information Systems - HAP 498 (6:1:11)
Health Administration Internship
Prerequisite: open to HAP majors only. Taken in last semester of studies after completing all course requirements. Capstone course involves one hour weekly seminar, and 11 hour weekly internship in a health related organization. Provides variety of applied experiences in the chosen area of concentration under direction of HAP faculty member and preceptor in the field agency. Integrates critical thinking, project planning and management, communication, and analytic skills in internship and development of project product.
- HAP 302 (3:3:0)
- Total = 120 Credits
Accelerated Pathway
The Accelerated Upper Division Program in Health Science offers students with an Associate Degree in a clinical discipline the opportunity to continue on toward the bachelor's degree. There is opportunity for for Advanced Placement (with appropriate clinical experience) credit equal to nearly one year of academic work. Thus, the B.S. degree may be completed in one year and one summer of full-time academic work.
Students who enter the accelerated pathway must present evidence of successful completion of the University general education requirements including: 24 credits of Language Arts and Humanities, 6 credits in Behavioral and Social Sciences, 14 credits in natural Science (8 credits in biology and 3 credits each in statistics and information technology ), etc. Transcripts must be analyzed by program representatives at time of matriculation.
Eligibility for advanced placement may not be available to all students. Consultation with an academic advisor in the Department of Health Administration is necessary.
Please refer to the GMU Catalog for Course Descriptions.
Program of Study
- Language Arts and Humanities (24)
- English (6) - English 101 and 302
- COMM 101 (3)
- PHIL 309 (3)
- Literature (3) - English 200 level or above (not including ENGL 302)
- Western Civilization (3)
- Fine Arts (3)
- Global Understanding (3)
- Behavioral and Social Sciences (6)
- Sociology or Anthropology (3) - SOCI 101 or ANTH 114
- PSYC 100 (3)
- Natural Sciences and Mathematics (14)
- Biology (8) - BIOL 103 and 104
- STAT 250 (3)
- Information Technology (3) - IT 103
- Business and Management (16)
- ECON 103 (3)
- Management (9) - ACCT 203; MSOM 303 and 306
- BULE 302 (3)
- MIS 102 (1)
- Health Systems Management Pathway (33 or 36)
- HAP 302 (3:3:0)
Health Care Finance
Introduces finance in healthcare organizations. Reviews issues in reimbursement structures, regulatory mechanisms, cost control, and related factors affecting the financial management of health -service organizations (including financial decision support skills). - HAP 303 (3:3:0)
Strategic Health Management and Planning
Introduces past and present interventions that affect supply and demand for healthcare at community, state, regional, and national levels. Presents health planning and regulatory entities, and discusses strategic and program planning in the context of current economic and market conditions. - HAP 334* (3:3:0)
Role Development for Health Science Majors
Exploration of career opportunities that build on basic education in a health science field. Includes historical perspectives on ethical, legal, political, social, and cultural issues related to healthcare policy and research. Explores multidisciplinary collaboration among healthcare providers.
* Upon completion of this course, students are awarded 21 advanced placement hours from the associate's degree program. - HAP 378 (3:3:0)
Health Care Delivery in the United States
Introduces history and current structure and function of U.S. healthcare delivery. Explores components and subsystems of healthcare and the sociopolitical (public and private) context that shapes the system and impacts access to healthcare and delivery of health services. - HAP 416 (3:3:0)
Leadership and Management in Health Related Organizations, I - HAP 417 (3:3:0)
Leadership and Management in Health Related Organizations, II
Prerequisite: Completion of HAP 416 - GCH 332 (3:3:0)
Concepts of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Throughout the Life Span - GCH 440 (3:3:0)
Community Health and Epidemiology
Prerequisite: completion of HAP 300-level requirements. Addresses population-focused healthcare. Emphasizes primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of health problems. Examines concepts of community, public health, and health policy affecting culturally diverse and vulnerable populations. - NURS/HAP 465 (3:3:0)
Examination and Integration of Professional and Healthcare Issues
- HAP 470 (new) (3:3:0)
Introduction to Health Information Systems - HAP 498 (6:1:11)
Health Science Internship
Prerequisite: open to HAP majors only. Taken in last semester of studies after completing all course requirements. Capstone course a weekly seminar, and a field internship in a health related organization. Provides variety of applied experiences in the chosen area of concentration under direction of HAP faculty member and preceptor in the field agency. Integrates critical thinking, project planning and management, communication, and analytic skills in internship and development of project product.
- HAP 302 (3:3:0)
- Electives (3 or 6)
- One or two 3-credit electives from a list of electives approved by the Department of Health Administration and Policy
- Total = 120 Credits
- * Upon completion of bridge course (HAP 334), students are awarded 21 advanced placement credits from the Associate Degree Program.
Explanation of Credit Hours
Course titles are followed by numbers in parentheses (0:0:0), separated by colons.
The numbers have the following significance:
- First Number: credits for the course
- Second Number: hours of lecture or seminar per week for the course
- Third Number: hours of laboratory for the course
For independent study, readings, topics, or similar courses, individual instructors set hours.
Course Sequence
Effective Fall 2007
| Fall | Spring | Summer (optional) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Year Three (Junior) |
HAP 378/334* HAP 303 HAP 416 GCH 332 or 440 HAP/GCH/NURS elective |
HAP 378 HAP 302 HAP 417 GCH 332 or 440 HAP/GCH/NURS elective |
HAP/GCH/NURS elective |
| Year Four (Senior) |
NURS/HAP 465 HAP 512 HAP 470 HAP/GCH/NURS elective |
NURS/HAP 465 HAP 512 HAP 498 HAP 470 HAP/GCH/NURS elective |
HAP 498 |
* Required only for HSM students in accelerated pathway.
Department Course Offerings
Course Title |
Instructor |
Day |
Time |
Spring |
Summer |
Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HHS 201 |
Mr. Henderson |
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X (2008) |
HAP 302 |
Dr. Cartwright |
W |
10:30-1:20pm |
X |
|
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HAP 303 |
Mr. Carle |
T |
1:30-4:10pm |
|
|
X |
HAP 307 |
Mr. Carle |
T |
10:30-1:20pm |
X |
|
|
HAP 334 |
Mr. Gillette |
|
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|
X |
HAP 378 |
Ms. Freeborne |
R |
7:20-10:00pm |
X |
|
X |
HAP 416 |
Mr. Shiver |
M |
10:30-1:20pm |
|
|
X |
HAP 417 (new) |
Mr. Shiver |
|
|
X |
|
|
HAP 465 (new) |
Mr. Henderson |
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|
|
X (2008) |
HAP 470 (new) |
Dr. Alemi |
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|
X |
|
X |
HAP 498 |
Mr. Henderson |
F |
4:30-6:20pm |
X |
X |
|
HAP 499 |
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|
HAP 512 Research in Health Administration |
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|
X |
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X |