A convenient, affordable and streamlined approach to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Healthcare Management.
Who can enroll in the program?
- Students who have completed an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Management at College of DuPage (COD).
- New students interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Healthcare Management offered by Concordia University Chicago at College of DuPage.
- Students who graduated from College of DuPage and went elsewhere can be considered for admission for this 3+1 program if they complete any necessary prerequisites. A transcript evaluation needs to be completed by both schools.
Program Overview
- Classes are offered on College of DuPage Glen Ellyn Campus or online.
- The 34 credit hours earned through Concordia University Chicago are offered at a discounted tuition rate.
- For students earning an AAS degree in Management, the program consists of 122-126 credit hours, including 88-92 credit hours of College of DuPage courses and 34 credit hours of Concordia University Chicago coursework.
The Advantage
The 3+1 program allows students to complete their AAS degree from College of DuPage. Once completed, our students are allowed to take additional courses beyond their degree from COD paying our much lower tuition rates. The 3+1 program allows students to complete their AAS degree from College of DuPage. Once completed, our students are allowed to take additional courses beyond their degree from COD paying our much lower tuition rates. This program exemplifies College of DuPage's mission to make education more affordable for its students while stressing academic quality, first-class faculty and extraordinary learning environments.
Years 1 and 2
- Course available for registration only after acceptance
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENGLI 1101 English Composition I** | 3 |
| SPEEC 1100 Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| Physical or Life Science (CUC requirement- Life Science with a lab) | 4-5 |
| MATH 1428 or MATH 1635 are recommended | 3-5 |
| PHILO 1114 Business Ethics* | 3 |
| ECONO 2201 Macroeconomics and the Global Economy (required for CUC)* | 3 |
| BUSIN 1100 Introduction to Business | 3 |
| MANAG 2210 Principles of Management | 3 |
| MANAG 2220 Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MANAG 2240 Human Resources Management** | 3 |
| MANAG 2295 Strategic Management or MANAG 2170 Project Management | 3 |
| MARKE 2210 Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| ACCOU 2140 Financial Accounting ** | 4 |
| BUSLW 2205 or BUSLW 2211 | 3 |
|
Program Electives Any ACCOU, BUSIN, CIS, MANAG, MARKE Any of the following: ECONO 2202, MATH 1635, SOCIO 1205 |
22-24 |
* - course has a prerequisite
** - these designated courses meet the requirements for the Long-Term Administration certificate. Must be enrolled in the LTC Administration Program.
Any deviation from these courses should be done only through consultation with an advisor.
Year 3
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENGLI 1102 - English Composition II* (Grade of "C" of better) | 3 |
| Fine Arts (Please choose a Theater, Music, Art or Film course) | 3 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts (Theater, Music, Art, Film, History, Literature, Philosophy or Foreign Languages) | 3 |
| Physical Science (non-lab accepted, must be Chemistry, Earth Science or Physics course) | 3 |
|
Social and Behavioral Sciences (must be Anthropology, Geography, Political Science,
Psychology, Economics or Sociology course) SOCIO 2251 Health & Illness in Contemporary Society |
6 |
| Electives- Any College Level courses | 6 |
Optional Additional Courses
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| LTC 1130 Introduction to Long-Term Care Services** | 3 |
| LTC 1140 Introduction to Nursing Home Administration** | 3 |
| LTC 1160 Social Gerontology and Long-Term Care** | 3 |
Additional COD coursework beyond the AAS degree must be completed with a "B" or higher.
Total Credit Hours Transferring from College of DuPage: 88-92
** - these designated courses meet the requirements for the Long-Term Administration certificate. Must be enrolled in the LTC Administration Program.
Any deviation from these courses should be done only through consultation with an advisor.
Year 4
| B.A. degree in Healthcare Management Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| HCMP 2000 - Introduction to Healthcare Industry | 3 |
| HCMP 2010 - Healthcare Systems: Issues & Trends | 3 |
| HCMP 2020 - Introduction to Healthcare Law | 3 |
| HCMP 4010 - Eth Considerations in the HC Industry | 3 |
| HCMP 4700 - Senior Project | 4 |
| OMP-4020 - Systems Approach to Org Change | 3 |
| OMP-4236 - Research Design & Methodology | 3 |
| MGT-3200 Business Communications | 3 |
| THY-2400 Readings in Redemptive History | 3 |
| THY-2700 The Christian Faith | 3 |
| MGT-2041 Leading Teams & Groups in Global Environments | 3 |
Any deviation from these courses should be done only through consultation with an advisor.
Important Notes
- Courses are not listed in sequence. All students are highly recommended to consult with an advisor or counselor to map their academic plan. Students should also refer to specific program admission requirements as stated in their respective college/university catalogs and department web pages.
- Students using financial aid must complete the AAS degree requirements prior to taking the additional COD coursework.
- Students utilizing financial aid must apply and be accepted into Concordia University Chicago prior to taking any classes beyond the AAS degree. It is recommended that students using financial aid should begin applying to Concordia University Chicago one semester before completing the AAS degree and ask for the financial aid consortium agreement. Students also need to apply for graduation from the AAS degree program at COD. Not doing so will result in not receiving financial aid.
- The AAS degree must be completed and conferred in order to validate this agreement. Refer to the student planning worksheet at www.cod.edu/counseling for COD's AAS degree requirements.
- Additional COD coursework beyond the AAS degree must be completed with a "B" or higher.
- Students must register and purchase books at Concordia University Chicago for Concordia University Chicago courses.
- A student must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours to qualify for graduation with a bachelor's degree. At least 34 of the 120 credit hours for graduation must be completed through Concordia University Chicago. Students follow the degree requirements for the catalog year in which they enter Concordia University Chicago.
Contact Information
Counseling, Advising and Transfer Services
Student Services Center (SSC), Room 3200
(630) 942-2259
Deanna Mundag
Enrollment Advisor
Accelerated Degree Program
Concordia University Chicago
Deanna.Mundag@CUChicago.edu
(708) 209-3507