Associate in Science in Health Services Management (Dental Hygiene Focus) (HSDH-AS)

The Associate in Science degree in Health Services Management provides students with a broad foundation in all areas of health care administration and prepares students to seek employment in administrative support areas of the health services field. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor prior to course registration.

Program Contact:

Mitzie Sowell

Department Head, Health Sciences

(850) 484-2301

msowell@pensacolastate.edu

Degree Requirements

Term 1 General Education and Support Courses (18 cc)

BSC 1093Anatomy and Physiology I

3 cc

BSC 1093LAnatomy and Physiology I Laboratory

1 cc

CHM 1045General Chemistry I

3 cc

CHM 1045LGeneral Chemistry I Laboratory

1 cc

ENC 1101English Composition I

3 cc

MAC 1105College Algebra

3 cc

MCB 1000Applied Microbiology

3 cc

MCB 1000LApplied Microbiology Laboratory

1 cc

Term 2 General Education and Support Courses (15 cc)

CGS 1570Computer Concepts and Applications

3 cc

See Choices Humanities (General Education Core Course)

3 cc

See Choices Natural Sciences (General Education Core Course)

3 cc

PHI 2600Ethics

3 cc

SYG 2000Introduction to Sociology

3 cc

Term 3 Core Health Science Courses (15 cc)

CGS 2510Spreadsheets

3 cc

HIM 1000CIntroduction to Health Information Management

3 cc

HIM 2620Medical Statistics and Financial Applications

3 cc

HSC 1531Medical Terminology

3 cc

HSC 2641Health Care Law

3 cc

Term 4 Core Health Science Courses (12 cc)

ACG 2021Financial Accounting Principles

3 cc

HIM 2500CPerformance Improvement in Healthcare

2 cc

HIM 2653CMedical Informatics and Health Information Technologies

3 cc

HSA 1172Medical Billing and Third Party Payer

2 cc

HSA 2001Interprofessional Team Based Health Care

2 cc

Total Credit Hours: 60

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