Health Care Administration
Program Overview
The number of people needing health care and health services is expected to grow exponentially, requiring well-prepared leaders who can effectively plan, organize, and direct health care and long-term care organizations to achieve goals, advance their mission, and ensure that high-quality care is given to residents and patients.
The Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration prepares students for leadership roles in nursing homes, assisted living centers, home health organizations, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and many more care settings.
Why study Health Care Administration at Bellarmine?
The Health Care Administration program at Bellarmine University is one of only 15 programs in the nation accredited by the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB).
NAB granted accreditation in 2021 for the Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration degree. Students with this degree are eligible to sit for the national nursing home administrator and assisted living licensure exams, and are eligible for licensure in the majority of states following graduation.
Accredited Curriculum with Licensure Preparation
Bellarmine’s Health Care Administration program is one of only 15 in the nation accredited by the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB), a distinction that reflects excellence in health and aging leadership education. Students complete a 1,000-hour internship for hands-on experience and take a comprehensive review course to prepare for success on the NAB licensure exam
Learn from Nationally Recognized Faculty Mentors
Faculty are nationally recognized experts, offering students an excellent learning environment and meaningful networking opportunities. For more networking opportunities, students can join the Health Care Administrators of Bellarmine organization to stay engaged on campus and in the community.
“This program braces you for the future and it really does give you an avenue to succeed post-college. It's a wonderful experience and this major has helped me become who I am today and has helped me find my calling."
Ronald Jackson '25, Health Care Administration
1,000
Hours of Internship Experience
Top 15
NAB-accredited Programs Nationwide
$63K–$120K+
Median Career Salary Range (BLS)
Program Highlights
- An interdisciplinary curriculum featuring courses from Health Care Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Psychology, Biology, and Communication
- Experiential learning to directly apply classroom knowledge during a required internship
- Curriculum structured according to industry-specific accreditation standards to prepare students for success on national licensure exams
- Student association on campus that partners with the national professional association for health care and long-term care administrators and holds events in the surrounding community
- Local, state, and national conferences provide opportunities for students to present research and to network with professionals in their career field
Experienced leaders of highly regarded organizations in the fields of health care, senior living, public health, and aging services serve as mentors during internships designed to familiarize students with such operations. Every student can expect to gain first-hand, relevant career experience by completing a departmental rotation in a care center, participating in internal and external meetings, or performing approved projects for the host organization.
Potential careers you can pursue with a degree in Health Care Administration include:
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Assisted Living Executive Director
- Business Office Manager for Home Health Care
- Hospital Health Unit Coordinator
- Director of Adult Day Services Center
- Director of Activities
- Public Policy Analyst
- Health Care Data Analyst
- Health Insurance Representative
In addition to a rewarding career, salaries in these fields range from $65,420–$104,280 per year, depending on your chosen profession.
| Name | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mike Harlowe | Assistant Professor | mharlowe@bellarmine.edu |
| Madeline Tomlinson, Ph.D. | Assistant Professor | mtomlinson@bellarmine.edu |
| Lyndsey Blair, Ph.D. | Assistant Professor | lblair@bellarmine.edu |
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(502) 272-8000
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