Academic Programs
Overview
The Management and Supervision in Healthcare A.S. program is designed to provide students with the education needed to enhance their management skills. This Internet based A.S. program will provide the opportunity for healthcare workers to gain advanced training in pursuing a management position in healthcare. Frontline leaders within healthcare facilities can also pursue advancement in their assigned areas. The Internet platform allows students to continue their education without leaving their facility and without placing undue hardships on their current positions and/or employment status.
Locations
Online
The curriculum will provide for independent practice and virtual role playing, and
the student will be able to interact with college instruction staff via email and
discussion groups. Students have the option upon completing the A.S. degree to transfer
to a university to complete a four-year degree depending on the university's requirement.
To earn an A.S. degree students must complete the following requirements:
- Successful completion of 60 semester credits of which at least 15 must be earned at Minnesota West Community & Technical College.
- A grade point average of 2.00 ("C") or better.
- A minimum of 30 credits selected from at least 6 of the 10 goal areas in the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.
Students can ensure seamless transfer of course work at a receiving institution by contacting the institution of transfer for information relating to advanced course work or test out procedure.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
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| Required Core: | ||
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Course Number
Course Title
Conflict Resolution
Credits
1
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Course Number
Course Title
Principles of Supervisory Leadership
Credits
3
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Course Number
Course Title
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Credits
2
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Course Number
Course Title
Interpersonal Skills for Supervisors
Credits
1
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Course Number
Course Title
Work Teams
Credits
1
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Course Number
Course Title
Finance & Accounting for Non-Financial Managers
Credits
3
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Course Number
Course Title
Employment
Credits
2
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Course Number
Course Title
Customer Service
Credits
2
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Course Number
Course Title
Personnel Supervision
Credits
4
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Course Number
Course Title
Leadership
Credits
4
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Course Number
Course Title
Corporate Compliance
Credits
2
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Course Number
Course Title
Finance for Healthcare
Credits
3
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Course Number
Course Title
Healthcare Industry Trends
Credits
1
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Course Number
Course Title
Marketing in Healthcare
Credits
1
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Course Number
Course Title
General Education Electives
Credits
30
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TOTAL CREDITS
Credits
60
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| Required Core: | ||
| SBMT 1310 | Conflict Resolution | 1 |
| SBMT 1315 | Principles of Supervisory Leadership | 3 |
| SBMT 1325 | Problem Solving & Decision Making | 2 |
| SBMT 1330 | Interpersonal Skills for Supervisors | 1 |
| SBMT 1335 | Work Teams | 1 |
| SBMT 1345 | Finance & Accounting for Non-Financial Managers | 3 |
| SBMT 1400 | Employment | 2 |
| SBMT 1405 | Customer Service | 2 |
| SBMT 1410 | Personnel Supervision | 4 |
| SBMT 1415 | Leadership | 4 |
| SBMT 1420 | Corporate Compliance | 2 |
| SBMT 1425 | Finance for Healthcare | 3 |
| SBMT 1430 | Healthcare Industry Trends | 1 |
| SBMT 1435 | Marketing in Healthcare | 1 |
| General Education Electives | 30 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 60 | |