Welcome to Hartwick Healthcare Administration

WHY STUDY HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION AT HARTWICK?

You want to make a positive difference in patients’ lives and influence the future of healthcare delivery.

Here’s why our healthcare administration major stands out:

  • Gain a deep understanding of healthcare economics, law and ethics, history and how healthcare is delivered around the world.
  • Develop the critical thinking skills, leadership acuity and business acumen that employers seek.
  • Take advantage of our partnerships with Bassett Cares, a college loan forgiveness program.

Projected Growth

With a projected growth of 28 percent over the next ten years (Bureau of Labor Statistics,) there are so many ways to put your healthcare administration skills to work:

  • Hospital administrator
  • Clinic administrator
  • Medical practice manager
  • Healthcare consultant
  • Health insurance specialist
  • Public health administrator

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

  • Understand the various healthcare systems and policies across the US.
  • Learn how data and statistics drive healthcare delivery, costs and management.
  • Add courses in hospital history, bioethics or the religious traditions and philosophy of sickness and health.
  • Take advantage of internships with rural and urban healthcare providers that are tailored to your specific focus.

Faculty

Laurel Elder

Professor of Political Science and Department Chair
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James Buthman

Associate Professor of Political Science
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