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As a Capella bachelor’s student, you need 45 quarter credits to satisfy your general education requirements. You’ll need to choose a minimum of 4 quarter credits from each of the categories below. You’ll also select an additional 29 quarter credits of your choosing from any of the categories.
COM-H4005* | Communicating and Integrating Solutions in the Professional World | 6 quarter credits |
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COM1150 | Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy | 6 quarter credits |
COM1250 | Workplace Communication | 6 quarter credits |
COM2000 | Intercultural Communication | 6 quarter credits |
COM3700 | Conflict Resolution | 6 quarter credits |
COM4100 | Media and Culture | 6 quarter credits |
ENG1000 | English Composition | 6 quarter credits |
ENG1250 | Introduction to Technical and Business Writing | 6 quarter credits |
ENG2250 | Academic Research and Writing | 6 quarter credits |
HUM1150 | Cultural Understanding in a Global World | 6 quarter credits |
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HUM1200 | Philosophy of Work | 6 quarter credits |
PHI-H2005 | Honors Seminar: Critical Thinking for the Professional World | 3 quarter credits |
PHI1200 | Philosophy of Problem Solving | 6 quarter credits |
PHI2000 | Ethics | 6 quarter credits |
PHI3200 | Ethics in Health Care | 6 quarter credits |
BIO1000 | Human Biology | 6 quarter credits |
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MAT1050 | College Algebra | 6 quarter credits |
MAT1150 | Essential Math for Everyday Life | 6 quarter credits |
MAT2001 | Statistical Reasoning | 6 quarter credits |
MAT2051* | Discrete Mathematics | 6 quarter credits |
MAT2100 | Data-Driven Decisions | 4 quarter credits |
NSC1150 | Science and Innovation | 6 quarter credits |
PHY1000 | Introduction to Astronomy | 6 quarter credits |
BHA4002 | History of the United States Health Care System | 3 quarter credits |
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ECO1150 | Personal Economics: Introduction to Financial Planning | 6 quarter credits |
HIS1150 | U.S. History: How the Past Informs the Present | 6 quarter credits |
POL1110 | U.S. and Nevada Government | 6 quarter credits |
PSYC1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 6 quarter credits |
SOC-H3005* | Honors Professional Seminar | 6 quarter credits |
SOC1150 | How Society Works: Diversity, Collaboration, and Problem Solving | 6 quarter credits |
SOC2000 | Cultural Diversity | 6 quarter credits |
SOC3400 | Social Deviance | 6 quarter credits |
General Education Requirements
Choose 45 quarter credits with a minimum of 4 quarter credits from each category; see General Education Courses.
Additional Program Requirements
NHS4000 |
Developing a Health Care Perspective
In this course, learners build and strengthen the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to succeed in their program and in the workplace. Learners engage in interactive activities that help them develop and demonstrate a health care perspective and expand their academic success strategies including organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Learners also develop an understanding of ethics, information literacy, and effective writing. For School of Nursing and Health Sciences learners only. Must be taken during the learner’s first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. |
6 quarter credits |
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BHA4002 |
History of the United States Health Care System
Learners gain a historical view of the U.S. health care system and analyze the challenges and successes of an ever-changing and evolving industry from both a private and public health perspective. Learners also investigate health care innovations, regulatory bodies and technology to assess the evolutionary processes in medical education, changing practice, hospital industry growth and the continuum of care. |
3 quarter credits |
BHA4003 |
Present and Future State Developments within the United States Health Care System
In this course, learners review developments in health policy and management to better understand the present and future state of the U.S. health care system. Learners also analyze trends and effects on health care services to determine their impact on the health care industry and to predict potential future reforms. Learners also gain knowledge of health policy; health reform; access, cost, and regulatory issues; and stakeholder influence. |
3 quarter credits |
BUS3011 |
Fundamentals of Management
In this course, learners examine the fundamental principles of management and the characteristics that make an effective manager. Learners then apply these principles in management decision-making roles of planner, organizer, controller, and communicator. Learners who have received credit for BUS3010 may not take BUS3011. |
3 quarter credits |
BUS3012 |
Fundamentals of Leadership
This course is an introduction to principles of leadership behavior and their application in business and community settings. Learners develop and demonstrate awareness of the characteristics, styles, and practices necessary for effective leadership. Learners who have received credit for BUS3010 may not take BUS3012. |
3 quarter credits |
BUS3030 |
Fundamentals of Marketing and Sales
Learners investigate the fundamentals of marketing and sales, including market research and planning, product differentiation and positioning, marketing communications, differences between consumer and business markets, and relational marketing and sales strategy. Learners demonstrate course competencies by preparing and presenting a marketing and sales plan and a corresponding marketing and sales strategy for a simple product offering. |
6 quarter credits |
BUS3040 |
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
This course is a survey of the human resources management (HRM) field and its function and role in the organization. Learners develop their knowledge of fundamental HRM principles and demonstrate competencies in areas such as compensation and benefits, legal requirements, and training and development. |
6 quarter credits |
BUS3050 |
Fundamentals of Organizational Communication
This course helps learners understand and apply the fundamentals of organizational communication. Learners analyze the interrelationship of organizational communication, symbols, culture, performance, and effective communication practices in relationships internal and external to the enterprise. Learners also examine how effective organizational communication contributes to successful organizational performance and the ways elements of organizational communication interact and function in an enterprise. |
6 quarter credits |
BUS3061 |
Fundamentals of Accounting
This course is an introduction to the accounting function in modern business organizations. Learners define accounting terminology and explore its application to accounting principles. Learners also apply accounting cycle strategies to business financial events and prepare financial statements from accounting system data. Learners who have received credit for BUS3060 may not take BUS3061. |
3 quarter credits |
BUS3062 |
Fundamentals of Finance
In this course, learners gain and apply finance basics including the time value of money concepts, stock and bond valuation techniques, and capital budgeting processes. Learners also demonstrate ways the relationship of domestic and global financial environments affect financial markets. Learners who have received credit for BUS3060 may not take BUS3062. |
3 quarter credits |
Specialization courses
At least 48 quarter credits
BHA4004 |
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement in Health Care
In this course, learners examine quality improvement and risk management in health care. Learners apply various models to increase the quality of patient care and outcomes, decrease the risk of litigation, and effect positive change. Throughout the course, learners gain an understanding of how to prepare a quality dashboard utilizing common quality improvement tools, including statistical analysis; Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA); Six Sigma; and Rapid Cycle Improvement. |
6 quarter credits |
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BHA4006 |
Health Care Regulation and Compliance
In this course, learners analyze local, state, and federal health care laws and evaluate their applicability and effect on patient rights, care, and confidentiality; human resources; and organizational and professional licensure. Throughout the course, learners develop and demonstrate competence in applying standards to meet requirements of governing bodies and various agencies with regulatory oversight authority. Learners also investigate fraud and abuse, risk management, business ethics, and corporate compliance. |
6 quarter credits |
BHA4008 |
Health Care Budgeting and Reporting
Learners in this course acquire an understanding of inventory control, budgeting, financial statements, and reporting. Learners also demonstrate competence in preparing budgets for their scope of responsibility as health care professionals. |
3 quarter credits |
BHA4009 |
Health Care Reimbursement Systems
Learners in this course examine current trends and traditional methods of payment in the health care industry. In particular, learners examine hospital, physician, third-party, state, and federal reimbursement systems and gain an understanding of the organizational revenue cycle process and payor contracting. |
3 quarter credits |
BHA4010 |
Introduction to Health Care Research
In this course, learners examine health care research methodologies to assess access, quality, and cost as well as related marketing research and planning. In particular, learners strengthen their knowledge of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research designs in order to better understand the needs, expectations, and social norms involved within the health care delivery system. |
6 quarter credits |
BHA4102 |
Leadership and Communication in Health Care Organizations
Learners in this course gain awareness of their personal leadership style and develop communication approaches appropriate for a diverse set of stakeholders. Learners also build their knowledge and skills in cultural competence, effective teamwork, coaching, cross-functionality, and collaboration through the use of authentic, real-world scenarios. |
6 quarter credits |
BHA4104 |
Strategic Leadership and Workforce Planning in Health Care
In this course, learners develop innovative solutions to strategic, tactical, and operational issues in managing health care systems through the combined use of information technology, organizational knowledge, talent management, and critical thinking. Learners enhance leadership qualities that facilitate diverse high-performance teams and create comprehensive and useable data-driven action plans. Learners also gain an understanding of organizational development, productivity management, and health care planning and marketing. |
6 quarter credits |
BHA4106 |
Introduction to Managing Health Care Information
Learners in this course integrate essential informatics concepts into health care administration and manage the health care information lifecycle. Learners analyze information system applications to make evidence-based decisions that maximize the efficiency and quality of departmental workflow. Learners also analyze the application of methods to improve the management of patient data, clinical knowledge, population data, and other information relevant to patient care and community health. |
6 quarter credits |
BUS4121 |
Ethics in Health Care Management
The focus of this course is on the ethical principles that guide health care management practices. Learners examine the role of personal moral integrity in ethical health care leadership, as well as the external and internal forces that influence health care management. Finally, learners also analyze a variety of ethical dilemmas that health care leaders face in today’s rapidly changing health care environment. |
6 quarter credits |
Elective courses
At least 39 quarter credits
Choose 39 quarter credits of additional undergraduate courses.
Taken during the learner’s final quarter:
BUS4993 |
Business Capstone Project
The capstone project is the culmination of the BS in Business degree program. Learners demonstrate their technical and applied business knowledge and competencies along with critical-thinking and communication skills. Learners also formulate ideas for a new business product or service, create a vision, and develop a strategic plan that describes how to implement their concept. For BS in Business learners only. Must be taken during the learner’s final quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. |
6 quarter credits |
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Total
At least 180 quarter credits, including a minimum of 54 quarter credits from the 3000/4000 level
* Denotes courses that have prerequisite(s). Refer to the descriptions for further details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.
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