The Health Administration minor is a 15-credit minor that will teach students the fundamentals of health administration in preparation for a career or advanced degree in the health industry.
Overview
Healthcare cuts across all aspects of our lives professionally and personally. Regardless of your undergraduate major, you may go on to design [a tool] that we use in healthcare, create policies that influence how we pay for healthcare, or even construct cities that determine how we layout our healthcare system.
28% Growth Between 2022 and 2032, health administration is predicted to grow at a rate of 28%. – The Bureau of Labor Statistics
~ 55,000 New Jobs Annually According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 55,000 health administration jobs will become available annually.
Complements 15+ UF Majors Health administration is widely applicable to any undergraduate degree. This minor does not require a pre-health track. Browse complementary majors below.
Eligibility
The Health Administration minor is open to all UF undergraduate students. Students enrolled in an MPH combination degree program are not eligible to pursue the Health Administration minor at this time.
Prerequisites
Junior standing (60 or more credits)
3.0+ UF GPA
Note: Meeting the eligibility requirements for the Health Administration minor DOES NOT guarantee that you will be approved.
Minor Courses
Students accepted into the minor are required to complete 15 total credits including 12 credits of required coursework and 3 credits of elective coursework. Students may choose any elective courses listed below to meet the elective requirements. Students are strongly advised to take HSA3111 first, as it is a prerequisite for most other minor courses.
Required Courses (12 Credits)
- HSA3111 US Healthcare System (prerequisites: STA2023 and PSY2012)
- HSA4191 Health Informatics & Emerging Healthcare Technologies (prerequisite: STA2023)
- HSA4430 Health Economics (prerequisite: HSA3111)
- Choose one Leadership course:
- HSC4184 Health Care Leadership Skills and Styles (prerequisite: HSA3111)
- PHC4117 Public Health Management Leadership (prerequisite: HSA3111)
Elective Courses (3 Credits)
Choose one elective course:
- HSA4364 Healthcare Operations, Management, Strategy, and Quality (prerequisite: HSA3111)
- HSA4154 Health Policy (prerequisite: HSA3111)
How to Apply
Students can apply for the Health Administration minor on one.uf.
For questions or concerns, please contact us at minors@phhp.ufl.edu.
How the Health Administration minor can complement any major
Select your major to learn more:
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Sciences
Gain administrative skills to manage veterinary clinics, agricultural health programs, and related facilities.
Biological and Medical Sciences
Understand the administrative side of healthcare, complementing your scientific expertise and opening up roles in clinical management and research administration.
Business
Develop specialized knowledge in healthcare management, finance, and policy, preparing you for leadership roles in healthcare organizations, or organizations that serve health care org such as marketing, pharma, supply chain, etc.
Clinical Professions
Enhance your clinical skills with management and administrative knowledge, preparing you for leadership positions in healthcare settings.
Communications and Journalism
Learn about health communication strategies, public relations, and crisis management within the healthcare industry.
Computer and Information Sciences
Understanding healthcare data management and IT systems is crucial for health informatics and telemedicine roles.
Economics
Apply economic principles to healthcare finance and policy, helping to improve resource allocation and cost management in healthcare systems.
Education
Apply administrative skills to manage educational programs within healthcare institutions or develop health education curricula.
Engineering
Gain insights into managing healthcare technology and systems, enhancing your ability to design and implement medical devices and infrastructure, or to enter the healthcare field in areas to improve efficiencies such as scheduling, patient flow, billing operations, operational expansion and patient experience.
Environmental Science
Combine your knowledge of environmental health with administrative skills to manage public health programs and initiatives – integrate climate conditions with diseases and outcomes to improve the health of a community.
Law
Understand the fundamentals of healthcare to better inform legal decisions.
Psychology
Combine your knowledge of mental health with administrative skills to manage mental health facilities and programs effectively.
Public Health
Deepen your understanding of healthcare systems and management, enhancing your ability to lead public health initiatives.
Social Sciences
Apply your understanding of human behavior and societal structures to improve healthcare delivery and policy-making.
Visual and Performing Arts
Explore opportunities in healthcare marketing, patient education, and therapeutic arts programs.
Take the next step
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