Student Pathway 2020−2021 Health Care Administration AS

Health Care Administration Associate in Science Degree

The Associate in Science Degree in Health Care Administration program prepares students for employment as a leader of business operations of health care facilities. Students receive instruction on the fundamentals of business and the theories and practices applied to health care organizations. As part of the management team of a health care organization, graduates ensure that the health care organization runs smoothly and patients receive effective and efficient care.


Program Contact: Erin Dolan | Program Counselor: Brandon Huebert

Recommended Pathway

Semester 1:

Recommended Courses:
Course Number Course Title Units Advising/Action Notes
Biology 5 or
Biology 25
Human Biology or
Human Anatomy and Physiology
4 Pick 1 Biology Option
CCC General Education Area A
Health Care Ancillaries 5 Introduction to Health Care and Careers 3 -
Information Systems 15 Computer Concepts 3 CCC General Education – Digital Technology Literacy
Office Technology 10 Medical Terminology 3 -
Elective - 3 See Counselors for Recommendation
Semester Units: 16
  • Explore transfer institutions and meet with Counselor to develop Student Educational Plan (SEP)

Semester 2:

Recommended Courses:
Course Number Course Title Units Advising/Action Notes
Health Care Ancillaries 103 Medical Office Administration 4 -
Health Care Ancillaries 104 Medical Office Procedures 4 -
Communications 10 Intercultural Communication 3 CCC General Education Area B
PE/Dance - 1 CCC General Education Area E1
AA Elective or
Office Technology 17
Job Retention and Responsibilities 2
1
Suggested course – OT 17
Recommended to complete
Semester Units: 13-14
  • Meet with Counselor to ensure you are on track and make any updates needed to your SEP
  • Apply for Medical Office Administration Certificate of Achievement

Semester 3:

Recommended Courses:
Course Number Course Title Units Advising/Action Notes
Business Administration 10 Introduction to Business 3 -
English 1A/1AH Reading and Comprehension 4 CCC General Education – Area DI & Competence Requirement
CCC General Education Area G Communication 3 CCC General Education Area G
Business Administration 39 or
Mathematics 11 or
Statistics 7
Finite Mathematics or
Elementary Statistics or
Elementary Statistics
3-4 Major Core - CCC General Education
Area DII & Competence Requirement
Elective - 3 See Counselor for Recommendation
Semester Units: 16

Semester 4

Recommended Courses:
Course Number Course Title Units Advising/Action Notes
Polsci 2, 2H, or 110 Government and American Institutions 3 CCC General Education Area F
Economics 1A or
Economics 1B
Principles of Macroeconomic or
Principles of Microeconomics
3 CCC General Education Area B
CCC General Education Area C Humanities 3 CCC General Education Area C
Business Administration 33 Human Relations in Business 3 -
Elective - 3 See Counselor for Recommendation
Semester Units: 15
  • Apply for Health Care Administration Associate of Science Degree