Health Care Coordination, BS
Health care is a team effort. It requires collaboration between providers and patients to deliver the best possible care. Through experiential learning, you'll be prepared to improve health outcomes and expand equitable access to care, supporting patients and families to maximize health outcomes. Ready yourself for the rapidly growing health care industry.
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or MAT 117 College Algebra or any math course that meets the MATH designation
Additional facts
STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
Health Care Coordination degree description
The Bachelor of Science program in health care coordination prepares you to effectively coordinate resources to optimize individual health outcomes.
Through coursework, you build a thorough understanding of health care systems, community and public health, community resources, health education and health advocacy.
The program emphasizes patient advocacy and education, the resources available from community and public health services, and the role of health policy and financing in modern health care.
You prepare to work with an interdisciplinary team to use resources, provide health education and advocate for the patient when it's needed the most.
Why study health care coordination at ASU?
Rather than training you for a single workplace, the curriculum prepares you to work across hospitals, physician practices, community organizations, insurance providers, nonprofit agencies and government health programs.
You can also continue your studies into accelerated master's degree pathways in aging or health care innovation, earning a bachelor's and master's degree in as few as five years.
Courses
Explore a sample list of courses you may take in this program.
| Sample courses |
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| HCR 221 Foundational Concepts for Health Care Coordination |
| HCR 303 Assessing Needs, Assets and Capacity for Health Education |
| HCR 302 Social Determinants of Health |
| HCR 321 Advanced Concepts for Health Care Coordination |
| HCR 420 Professional Role Development: Health Care Coordination |
| HCR 422 Policy and Financial Principles in Health Care Coordination |
Course checksheet and curriculum archive
The curriculum checksheet displays this program's required courses and other requirements you must complete for graduation.
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See how your credits may apply (opens in new window)What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Synthesize theoretical knowledge from sciences and humanities as a foundation for health care coordination among individuals, families, and the integrated, Interprofessional care team.
- Evaluate the quality of science and humanities research.
- Design education to support participation in the plan of care.
Synthesize theoretical knowledge from sciences and humanities as a foundation for health care coordination among individuals, families, and the integrated, Interprofessional care team.
Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form (opens in new window) for information about how to change a major to this program.
Explore expanded study opportunities
This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
When you pursue concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”), you earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with your academic advisor, you can create your own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
With more than 300 programs available, study abroad allows students to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets. Students majoring in health care coordination can expand their knowledge of how other countries allocate resources for health care.
With a resume enhanced by the heightened cultural competency, leadership and critical thinking skills acquired studying abroad, graduates can stand out in a competitive field.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Build the career and future you want
Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including:
| Career | Growth | Median Salary | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advocate | 7.4% | $45,930 | Learn more |
| Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) | 5.6% | $64,070 | Learn more |
| Community Health Worker | 12.7% | $51,850 | Learn more |
| Community Specialist | 5.5% | $56,730 | Learn more |
| Health Care Support Worker (General) | 4.8% | $48,430 | Learn more |
| Health Technician (General) | 5.9% | $50,290 | Learn more |
| Healthcare Professor | 17.9% | $107,310 | Learn more |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | 24.2% | $123,860 | Learn more |
| Patient Advocate | 5.9% | $50,290 | Learn more |
| Social Services Director | 7.2% | $80,390 | Learn more |
Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
More about careers
Careers this health care coordination degree prepares you for
Graduates of the program provide health care coordination, health advocacy and health education services to individuals and families. Program graduates may obtain employment as:
- care coordinators
- health advocates
- health care coordinators
- health care navigators
- health educators
- health resource managers
- patient advocates
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation
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HLTHN 301
asu.hcc@asu.edu
602-496-0937
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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