COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Healthcare Administration at DePaul University provides a focused curriculum designed to prepare students for leadership and administrative roles within the evolving healthcare industry. The coursework combines healthcare knowledge with business and management principles, ensuring students develop the skills needed to understand and improve healthcare systems, organizations, and services.Core courses begin with foundational subjects such as Introduction to Health Science and Introduction to Public Health, which provide an overview of healthcare systems, population health, disease prevention, and the social and environmental factors that influence health outcomes. These introductory courses help students build a strong base for more advanced study in healthcare administration and policy.Students also explore healthcare systems and organizational dynamics through Healthcare Management, which focuses on leadership, operations, and the coordination of healthcare services within hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare institutions. The Business of U.S. Healthcare in a Changing Environment examines how economic, political, and regulatory changes affect healthcare delivery, helping students understand the complexities of the U.S. healthcare system.Policy and population-focused learning is emphasized in courses such as Healthcare Policy in the U.S. and Community Health Assessment. These classes train students to evaluate healthcare policies, analyze community health needs, and understand how public health strategies are developed and implemented to improve outcomes at the community and national levels.In addition, Management Information Systems introduces students to the use of technology in healthcare administration, including data management, information systems, and digital tools that support decision-making and operational efficiency in healthcare organizations.Together, these courses equip students with a well-rounded skill set that blends healthcare knowledge, business strategy, policy analysis, and technological proficiency, preparing graduates for effective roles in healthcare administration and related fields.