I. Course Title: Healthcare Administration Internship
II. Course Number: HADM 450
III. Credit Hours: 3 credits
IV. Prerequisites: None
V. Course Description:
Off campus, pre-professional, experiential learning relating to principles of healthcare
management are provided. Students complete a minimum of 120 hours of supervised observation/activity
within approved healthcare facilities or other health-related organizations.
Note(s): Applied Learning designated course.
VI. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course:
Method of Instruction: Topical Essay, Student Presentations, Journals and Practicum
Hours
VII. Goals and Objectives of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify and describe the host institution and population served.
- List detailed internship activities that support requisite clock hours and identified
learning goals and outcomes.
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
- Exhibit ethical and professional behavior, as supported by a positive evaluation from
the site supervisor.
- Analyze the internship experience as it relates to principles of healthcare management.
Program Outcomes:
- Demonstrate knowledge of a broad range of social, behavioral, and environmental factors
that influence individual and population health in the U.S. and globally.
- Demonstrates knowledge and critical thinking skills in healthcare management concepts
and practices.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills to manage effectively healthcare organizations within
complex competitive, regulatory, and legal environments.
- Demonstrates ability to apply, integrate, and synthesize acquired knowledge and skills
toward the resolution of managerial issues and problems.
- Demonstrates effective professional communication, cultural sensitivity and a commitment
to life-long learning.
VIII. Assessment Measures:
- Journals - 50 Points
- Topical Essay - 50 Points
- Preceptor Evaluation - 100 Points
- Project - 100 Points
Review and Approval
August 2020