University of Phoenix-Maryland Campus

Course Details

Associate of Arts in Health Care Administration/Health and Wellness Administration Certificate Track

Course Description

Learn the inner workings of managing spas, weight loss centers and other health-related businesses with the Associate of Arts with a concentration in Health and Wellness Administration.* This degree program offers the StackTrack™ option, which lets you move job-related courses to the beginning of the course sequence. This may help you gain a foothold in the exciting health and wellness field as you continue to earn your degree. Talk with an Enrollment Advisor about how a certificate may give you the edge you need. The Associate of Arts Degree in Health Care Administration with emphasis in Health and Wellness Administration lays a foundation for further study of the health care industry at the undergraduate level. Concepts such as an introduction to health care delivery, communication skills, medical terminology, health care information systems, the regulatory environment, and patient records will be discussed. Students that complete this program will obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to work in an entry level component of the health and wellness industry.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

Gain skills relevant to health care management Build the skills and knowledge needed to understand various functions of the United States health care system and roles of health care workers. In addition, you'll critically examine the public policy, information technology, financial management, and regulatory and ethical issues of the industry. Faculty who average 17.5 years of working experience in health care Our faculty members have working experience in the fields that they teach, and they hold master’s degrees or higher. This combination of experience and academic achievement means our faculty are industry leaders who provide students with a balanced view of how theory can be applied to a working environment. Courses that align with the industry Our curriculum is developed to reflect program outcomes and health care industry standards. The coursework is updated in response to student assessment results and faculty feedback to keep course content effective, relevant and aligned with the latest industry information.




Associate of Arts in Health Care Administration/Health and Wellness Administration Certificate Track University of Phoenix-Maryland Campus