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Monroe County Community College
and
Spring Arbor University
Agreement

Bachelor of Science

Management of Health Services (MHS)
Management of Health Services focuses on the development of management and administrative skills in the delivery of health services. Course work provides a blend of the specialized knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for effective performance as a leader or manager. Students are introduced to the fundamental concepts of health care law, fiscal management, and program design. The integration of ethical and policy issues is stressed, and the special needs of older Americans are emphasized throughout the program. (Offers an optional certificate in Gerontology.)

Course Work at MCCC

Associate Degree from MCCC and MACRAO

Or the following course work:

1) English (ENGL 151 and 152)
2) Speech (Speech 151 or 152)
3) Fine Arts - one course chosen from the following categories:

a) Art (ART 151, 155)
b) Music (MUSIC 157, 268)

4) Humanities - one course chosen from the following categories:

a) Literature (ENGL 252, 253)
b) Modern Foreign Language (one year of college or above: SPAN 152, FREN 152, GERMN 152)
c) Philosophy/Religion (PHL 152, 253)

5) Natural Science -8 credits. Must have at least one from a) and one from b):

a) Lab Science (BIOL 152, CHEM 150,151, 160, PHY 101, 151, PHYSC 151, ESC 151)
b) Mathematics (MATH 150, 152, 157, 162

6) Social Science - Political Science (POLSC 151) plus two additional courses from two            different disciplines:

a) Economics - (ECON 251 or 252)
b) History (HIST 151, 152, 154, 155)
c) Sociology (SOC 151, 251)
d) Psychology (PSYCH 151)

           7)     Recommended: CIS 101

Notes
  • Maximum of 84 semester hours with a minimum of a "C" (2.0) or better may be transferred from MCCC.
  • A maximum of 40 technical/occupational hours may be applied toward the degree.
  • Prior Learning: Credit can be earned at Spring Arbor College by writing life-learning papers that demonstrate appropriate college level learning. Documented learning from professional training, seminars, and licenses can also be evaluated for college credit.
  • Students may apply a maximum of 30 semester hours of life-learning credits toward the degree.

Course Work with Spring Arbor

Semester 1

PSY 310

WRT 312

SOC 342

IDS 300

SOC 450

Semester 2

SOC 338

BUS 431

BUS 433

BUS 274

Semester 3

BUS 231

SOC 421

IDS 400

SOC 450

Cr. Hr.

3

2

4

3

 

 

5

3

4

3

 

3

3

3

1

Session

1-5

6-11

12-17

18-23

 

 

24-30

31-35

36-41

42-46

 

47-51

52-56

57-61

62

PSY 310 -Adult Development and Life Planning

Emphasizes the experiential nature of nontraditional education and adult development theory.

WRT 312 - Critical Analysis & Research Writing

Focuses on critical thinking, academic expository and analytical writing.

SOC 342 - Health Care Systems

Makes note of the issues of health care from a systems theory perspective.

IDS 300 - Biblical Perspectives

Fosters knowledge and understanding of the literature and history of the Bible and the integration of faith, learning, and living.

SOC 338 - Health Services Programs: Design and Implementation

Introduces students to the organization and implementation of health services programs.

BUS 431 - Administration in Health Care Services

Highlights the organization and administration of health services programs.

BUS 433 - Health Services Management & Supervision

Examines motivational theory and its application to individual and group functions.

BUUS 274 - Health Services Law for Managers

Introduces students to the legal principles and laws regulating health service activities.

BUS 231 - Fiscal Management in Health Services

Focuses on the concepts and techniques of managerial accounting.

SOC 421 - Policy and Ethical Issues in Health Care

Surveys current issues facing health care managers and practitioners.

IDS 400 - Values: Personal and Social

Examines values through readings and analysis of the workplace.

SOC 450 - Internship I & 11

Develops new areas of expertise through valuable, on-site work experience.

03-2000