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Program Overview

Are you an experienced healthcare professional with an associate's degree who is interested in healthcare administration? Seattle Central College offers a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Allied Health with a Healthcare Services Management program that will help you develop the knowledge and skills needed to advance in this in–demand field.

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Allied Health: Healthcare Service Management Bachelor of Applied Science Degree (BAS)

Expand career opportunities and build on two-year technical degrees with BAS programs that emphasize hands-on learning, typically focused on a particular industry.

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  • Credits to complete: 180.0
  • Estimated program length in quarters: Full Time - 3 to 6 | Part Time - 5 to 9+

If you are a healthcare professional looking to take that next step, it's never been easier to complete your career training in Healthcare Services Management. Here's how to get started with Seattle Central College:

Eligibility Requirements:

  • At least one (1) year of full–time healthcare work experience (or the equivalent) within the past five (5) years.
  • An associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with at least a 2.5 overall GPA.
    • Acceptable degrees include the following: Associate of Applied Science–Transfer (AAS–T) or Associate of Science (AAS) degree in an Allied Health field, Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), Associate in Business (AB), Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.
    • Need an associate degree? Learn more about our new dual degree pathways.
    • All transcripts will be considered in determining program entry.
  • Completion of ENGL& 101 Composition I with at least a 2.0.
  • Math eligibility demonstrated in one of the following ways:
    • Completion of MATH& 146 or another approved statistics class with a grade of at least 2.0 in the past 5 years, OR
    • Current eligibility for MATH& 146 or MATH 136

Steps to Enroll:

  1. Contact the Program Manager at AlliedHealthBAS@seattlecolleges.edu or attend a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree Information Session for more information.
  2. Complete the 5-Step Enrollment Process for Seattle Central College, which includes placement testing and transcript evaluations to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements.
  3. Apply now to the Healthcare Services Management program

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, career opportunities for qualified healthcare services managers is projected to grow 23% by 2022. With this applied bachelor's degree, you will be prepared to play critical roles in planning, coordinating and supervising service delivery in a variety of healthcare settings, including:

  • Hospitals
  • Physicians' offices
  • Nursing homes
  • Group medical practices
  • Government agencies

The Healthcare Services Management program is designed especially for working professionals. In this flexible program, you can earn your applied bachelor’s degree at either a part-time or full-time pace, and we accept students quarterly. All the core classes of the program are taught in a hybrid style (combining reduced face-to-face time with online learning), with the in-person meetings scheduled for weekday evenings.