Bachelor of Science in Health Administration
Online Degree ProgramThe Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (BSHA) degree program helps graduates prepare for entry and midlevel functional positions in health care administration, or to pursue graduate education in the field. Our mission in The College of Health and Human Services is to produce competent and caring professionals and leaders committed to improving the health, well-being, and safety of the populations they serve. We do this with an evidence based, online teaching model, and a student-centered learning environment in which undergraduates can expand their knowledge and skills.
Work to develop a foundation in health administration and advance your education with an online Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (BSHA) degree program. This 100% online college degree program is designed to help you work to develop a strong knowledge base in health administration, including health systems, ethics, finance, and health policy. The The EdActive™ Learning Approach promotes readiness to apply your knowledge and skills in the real world after you graduate or can help you prepare to pursue graduate studies in health administration.
Students can develop their understanding of research, evaluation, and the data upon which health care managers base their decisions. Students can develop analytical and problem-solving skills required of such professionals. They can enhance awareness of legal and ethical issues in the health field and can learn to recognize the economic, political, and social environment in which health care functions.
While attending our fully online bachelor degree program, you will:
- Work to develop skills to use and evaluate data.
- Work to develop the analytical and problem-solving skills needed as a health administration professional.
- Expand your awareness of emerging trends and their potential impact in the field.
- Connect with other students and be mentored by faculty in an online environment.
- Prepare to pursue graduate studies.
The Trident Difference
EdActive™ Learning Approach
Students are presented with a question or issue. They do their own research, apply their own experience and present their solution. Feedback and suggestions are received and the student applies the learning to their next task.
Flexibility
With flexible, 100% online classes you can manage your own time to deliver on deadline, with milestones to keep you on track. Faculty is responsive to student needs without daily micro-management.
Affordability
Trident is competitively priced with no application or lab fees. Scholarships and grants are available for those who qualify*.
Accreditation
Trident University International is a member of the American InterContinental University System. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
*University grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as published in the University’s Catalog or on its website and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met.
Upon successful completion of the BSHA program, graduates should be able to:
- Articulate how social, economic, and political forces shape healthcare systems.
- Compare leadership theories of healthcare administration professional practice.
- Analyze available data and information to understand financial, information systems management, or other healthcare management decisions.
- Describe different healthcare quality improvement practices.
- Explain emerging organizational trends in healthcare administration.
- Determine the role and impact of sociocultural factors in healthcare delivery.
- Define relevant ethical, legal, and regulatory principles in healthcare delivery.
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification that is required for employment in an occupation. As such, Trident has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.
Your courses at Trident are designed to help prepare you to address the challenges of access, quality, and cost in a dynamic healthcare environment. As a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (BSHA) student, you will take a variety of classes, including Introduction to Legal and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare, Health Care Finance, Management of Health Programs, Healthcare Quality Assessment and Improvement, and many others.
The BSHA requires 120 credits for degree completion. See the Trident University Catalog for all requirements and full descriptions of all course offerings. Students in the College of Health and Human Services are also required to meet Trident's general education requirements as specified in our course catalog.
Have you ever thought about earning your masters degree? If so, we have a dual credit option that allows you to earn MSHA degree credits while taking BSHA program courses. We call it FastracDC and it is a fast and affordable pathway to a masters degree. By selecting the dual credit option you can have three of your upper division courses applied towards an MSHA degree from Trident.
The College of Health and Human Services offers a general Bachelor of Science in Health Administration with no concentration.
The following standard transfer policies apply:
- Transfer students are required to provide official transcripts of all prior academic work without exception.
- Prior academic work will be articulated during the admission process.
- All courses, whether applied to a program or general elective in transfer will be posted to the student's permanent record.
- Transfer credits will not be included in the calculation of overall GPA.
- At the undergraduate level, students may transfer in credit no matter the date of completion. In cases where the content of a course is deemed outdated or no longer relevant / equivalent credits for that course will transfer as general elective credits only.
- Students may formally appeal transfer decision to the Provost or designee. Appeals must be submitted in writing within five business days and must be accompanied by supporting documents or evidence.
If you plan to transfer-in potential credit, please review our transfer policy.
Did you know, you could potentially take fewer classes and shorten time to graduation by earning credit for prior learning*? Talk to your Student Success Advisor about this and other Prior Learning Assessment opportunities!
*Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the Trident University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
| tuition type | per credit cost | total tuition cost1 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $448 | $53,760 |
|
Retired Military Veteran |
$356 2,3 | $42,720 |
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Active Duty
Reservist National Guard Department of War Federal Civilian Employees |
$250 2,3 | $30,000 |
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Total Tuition Cost displayed is based on the total number of credits required for the program and may vary based on transfer credit applied. In addition, all students will be charged a one-time graduation fee of $150. Other fees may apply and all fees are subject to change without advance notice. See the
University Catalog
for more information.
2
Tuition per credit represented with applicable military grant applied.
3
Tuition rate available to immediate family members (does not apply to DOW Federal Civilian Employees.)
Seeking more information on the cost of attending Trident University International? Visit Trident's Financial Aid Resources page where you will find financial aid tools including Trident's Net Price Calculator and Shopping Sheet, a guide to assist in early financial planning for college. Students can find information regarding Cost of Attendance on the Trident Tuition and Fees page.
