Accelerated Adult Programs
Healthcare Administration (B.S.)
Flexible, career-focused preparation to lead in hospitals, clinics, and community health organizations—tailored for working adults in the Coatesville area.
Adult-FriendlyOnline & accelerated options designed around work & family
Career-Ready SkillsHealth systems, quality, finance & reimbursement, HR, policy & law, informatics
Next-Step PathwayBuilds a foundation for roles in operations, quality, and patient services—plus MHA/MBA study
What You’ll Learn:
- U.S. healthcare systems and delivery models across hospitals, ambulatory, and community health
- Quality improvement & patient safety: process mapping, metrics, and continuous improvement
- Healthcare finance & reimbursement: budgeting, payer models, and revenue-cycle basics
- Healthcare law, ethics, and compliance—including privacy and accreditation standards
- Health policy & population health fundamentals that impact access and outcomes
- Human resources, leadership, and organizational behavior in healthcare settings
- Healthcare informatics & analytics for data-driven decision-making
- Capstone/project or practicum experiences that translate knowledge into practice
Where Graduates Can Work
- Practice/Clinic Manager • Patient Services Manager
- Operations Coordinator • Admissions/Access Services
- Quality Improvement & Compliance
- Health Insurance & Managed Care Organizations
- Public Health & Community Health Agencies
- Long-Term Care & Rehabilitation Services
Curriculum Highlights
Final degree requirements are set by Alvernia University; your advisor will confirm your personalized plan.
- Health Systems & Policy; Health Law & Ethics
- Healthcare Finance & Reimbursement; Budgeting & Cost Analysis
- Quality Improvement & Patient Safety; Performance Measurement
- Healthcare HR & Leadership; Organizational Behavior
- Healthcare Informatics & Analytics; Data for Decision-Making
- Capstone/Practicum aligned with professional goals
- Delivery designed for working adults with flexible scheduling
