Earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (BSHA) From a 100% Online University

Your courses at Trident will 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 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare, Health Care Finance, Management of Health Programs, Quality Assurance, and many others.

The BSHA requires 120 credits for degree completion. See the Trident 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 obtaining 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 our fastest and most 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.

Subject to additional college-or program-specific admissions requirements, the following standard admissions requirements apply:

If you have fewer than 24 semester hours of transferable coursework:

• A diploma from an accredited or state approved high school or its equivalent
• A minimum GPA of 2.0 in all high school coursework
• Proof of English proficiency (international students only; see section on English Proficiency in the Trident University Catalog)

If you have more than 24 semester hours of transferable coursework:

• A diploma from an accredited or state approved high school or its equivalent
• A minimum GPA of 2.0 in all transferable coursework
• Proof of English proficiency (international students only; see section on English Proficiency in the Trident University Catalog)

If you plan to transfer potential credit, please review our transfer policy.

• 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.

Tuition cost for the bachelors program:
*Assumes no transfer credits and that student enrolls in an average of 30 credits per year for 4 years.

University Fees:

• Books and Supplies: $0
• Bounced Check Fee: $30
• Course Materials: $0
• Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
• Food, Housing, and Transportation: N/A
• Graduation Fee: $150
• Official Transcript: $10 (rush fee $35)
• Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
• Payment Plan Set-up: $35-$55 (non-refundable)
• Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
• Technology Fee: $0
• Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.

Seeking more information on the cost of attending Trident? 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.

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