The University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science in Health Administration with a concentration in Emergency Management program provides you with the opportunity to build leadership and communication skills essential for the management of emergency situations. Learn more about this bachelor's degree program here.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What Kind of Program Is It?

    The Bachelor of Science in Health Administration with a concentration* in Emergency Management program at University of Phoenix is designed to develop management skills and provide a basic education in health care delivery, financing, trends, quality management and information systems. Students have the opportunity to study the roles of emergency response managers and emergency management agencies, legal issues and government policies in emergency management, emergency response methods, prevention services, and crisis management. A capstone course allows students to assess their educational experience and prepare management strategies they can apply in the field. The program is offered online and at some University of Phoenix campuses.

    What Are the Prerequisites?

    You should have experience or currently be employed or have prior employment experience in an Emergency management position such as a firefighter, emergency medical technician (EMT), or in some other emergency capacity. Applicants to University of Phoenix programs should have a high school diploma or GED.

    What Are the Course Requirements?

    Once enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration with a concentration in Emergency Management program at University of Phoenix, you must complete a foundation and area of concentration curriculum in addition to general education and elective courses. A total of 120 semester-credits (124 for Kansas residents) is required. Program coursework is taken in the sequence shown below.

    Health administration foundation courses

    • GEN 200: Foundations for General Education and Professional Success
    • HCS 212: Health Care Vocabulary
    • HCS 235: Health Care Delivery in the United States
    • HCS 245: Introduction to Health and Disease
    • HCS 320: Health Care Communication Strategies
    • HCS 325: Health Care Management
    • HCS 335: Health Care Ethics and Social Responsibility
    • HCS 341: Human Resources in Health Care
    • HCS 483: Health Care Information Systems
    • HCS 490: Health Care Consumer - Trends and Marketing
    • HCS 405: Health Care Financial Accounting
    • HCS 440: Economics: The Financing of Health Care
    • HCS 465: Health Care Research Utilization
    • HCS 451: Health Care Quality Management and Outcomes Analysis

    Emergency management concentration courses

    • EMC 310: Principles of Emergency Management
    • EMC 320: Emergency Preparedness and Planning
    • EMC 330: Political and Policy Issues for Emergency Management
    • EMC 340: Emergency Services and the Community
    • EMC 350: Managing Emergency Response Operations
    • HCS 449: Health Administration Capstone

    What Could I Do After I Graduate?

    Advanced Degrees

    Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration with a concentration in Emergency Management program at University of Phoenix could be prepared to assume management roles in emergency planning, response, or operations. Those seeking to advance their education could pursue a Master of Health Administration.

    *Maryland residents completing this program will earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration with an emphasis in Emergency Management.