Degree Offered
- Bachelor of Science
Nature of the Program
Health service managers are typically responsible for planning, coordinating and directing the delivery of quality service to those receiving services in hospitals, clinics, and other health-related organizations. This includes responsibility for many of the operational duties in these settings, including overseeing the training and recruitment of staff, following and maintaining budgetary and fiscal records, and managing daily operations.
This program aims to be certified by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) in the future. Certified undergraduate programs are recognized for having withstood the rigors of peer review in which curricula, faculty, and educational outcomes are critically examined by peer review. External stakeholders look at certification as a way to distinguish a program from its peers.
Preparing Students for Future Opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management and Leadership program can expect to be employed in clinical/administrative healthcare, health services, and population health settings (like health departments) and to be strong candidates for Master of Public Health and Master of Health Administration programs.
Admissions
The WVU School of Public Health (SPH) admits students into the Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management and Leadership program for fall and spring semesters.
New Freshman Admissions
Students are eligible for direct freshman admission into the Health Services Management and Leadership program if they meet these minimum guidelines:
- 2.75 Cumulative High School GPA
- 2.5 Cumulative High School GPA with ACT Composite of 21 or higher
Applicants who are admissible to the university, but do not meet the minimum guidelines for Health Services Management and Leadership, will be admitted into the Center for Learning, Advising, and Student Success and the Healthcare Guided Pathway until they are eligible for admission to the School of Public Health
External Transfer Students
Students who have completed undergraduate credits at another institution wishing to transfer into WVU and the Health Services Management and Leadership program who meet the transfer admission requirements of a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 should apply to WVU as transfer students and will be accepted directly into the program by WVU Admissions.
Internal (WVU) Students Wishing to Change Their Major
Students who have completed at least one semester of undergraduate coursework at WVU or another institution of higher education prior to seeking admission to the Health Services Management and Leadership program are eligible if they 1) meet the admission requirements of a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and 2) meet with an SPH advisor or attend a public health information session.
Admissions Requirements 2024-2025
The Admissions Requirements above will be the same for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.
Major Code: 8417
General Education Foundations
Please use this link to view a list of courses that meet each GEF requirement.
NOTE: Some major requirements will fulfill specific GEF requirements. Please see the curriculum requirements listed below for details on which GEFs you will need to select.
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
General Education Foundations | ||
F1 - Composition & Rhetoric | 3-6 | |
Introduction to Composition and Rhetoric and Composition, Rhetoric, and Research | ||
or ENGL 103 | Accelerated Academic Writing | |
F2A/F2B - Science & Technology | 4-6 | |
F3 - Math & Quantitative Reasoning | 3-4 | |
F4 - Society & Connections | 3 | |
F5 - Human Inquiry & the Past | 3 | |
F6 - The Arts & Creativity | 3 | |
F7 - Global Studies & Diversity | 3 | |
F8 - Focus (may be satisfied by completion of a minor, double major, or dual degree) | 9 | |
Total Hours | 31-37 |
Please note that not all of the GEF courses are offered at all campuses. Students should consult with their advisor or academic department regarding the GEF course offerings available at their campus.
Degree Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for the degree. | ||
University Requirements | 56 | |
College Core Requirements | 25 | |
Health Services Management and Leadership Major Requirements | 39 | |
Total Hours | 120 |
University Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
General Education Foundations (GEF) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 (31-37 Credits) | ||
Outstanding GEF Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 | 34 | |
PUBH 191 | First-Year Seminar | 1 |
General Electives | 21 | |
Total Hours | 56 |
College Core Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
PUBH 101 | Introduction to Public and Community Health | 3 |
PUBH 200 | Introduction to Public Health Careers and Information | 1 |
PUBH 201 | Global Perspectives of Public Health | 3 |
PUBH 202 | Social Determinants of Health | 3 |
PUBH 205 | Writing for Public Health Audiences | 3 |
PUBH 211 | Biostatistics for Population Health | 3 |
PUBH 222 | Epidemiology for Public Health | 3 |
PUBH 233 | The US Healthcare System: Structures and Incentives | 3 |
PUBH 241 | Biological Basis of Public Health | 3 |
Total Hours | 25 |
Health Services Management and Leadership Major Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required in Health Services Management and Leadership Major Requirements. | ||
PUBH 230 | Introduction to Health Administration (minimum grade of B-) | 3 |
PUBH 258 | Terminology and Communication for Health Professionals | 3 |
PUBH 311 | Health Research Data Management and Reporting | 3 |
PUBH 331 | Introduction to Health Policy | 3 |
PUBH 338 | Public Health Project Management | 3 |
PUBH 438 | Managing Quality Improvement in Healthcare | 3 |
PUBH 439 | Financials Tools for Health Administration | 3 |
PUBH 440 | Health Systems Leadership | 3 |
PUBH 464 | Ethical, Legal and Financial Issues in Healthcare | 3 |
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Principles of Patient Navigation | ||
Introduction to Injury Prevention | ||
Emergency Preparedness for Public Health | ||
Climate Change and Public Health | ||
Introduction to Outbreak Investigation | ||
Required Field Experience and Capstone Courses | ||
Minimum grade of C- is required. | ||
PUBH 400 | Field Placement Preparation Seminar | 1 |
PUBH 482 | Health Management Internship | 6 |
PUBH 489 | School of Public Health Undergraduate Capstone | 2 |
Total Hours | 39 |
Suggested Plan of Study
First Year | |||
---|---|---|---|
Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
PUBH 191 | 1 | PUBH 201 | 3 |
PUBH 101 | 3 | PUBH 202 | 3 |
ENGL 101 (GEF 1) | 3 | GEF 3 | 3 |
General Education/Minor/General Electives | 9 | General Education/Minor/General Electives | 6 |
16 | 15 | ||
Second Year | |||
Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
PUBH 200 | 1 | PUBH 205 | 3 |
PUBH 211 | 3 | PUBH 222 | 3 |
PUBH 233 | 3 | ENGL 102 | 3 |
General Education/Minor/General Electives | 9 | General Education/Minor/General Electives | 6 |
16 | 15 | ||
Third Year | |||
Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
PUBH 230 | 3 | PUBH 258 | 3 |
PUBH 241 | 3 | PUBH 311 | 3 |
PUBH 331 | 3 | PUBH 338 | 3 |
General Education/Minor/General Electives | 6 | PUBH Elective | 3 |
General Education/Minor/General Electives | 3 | ||
15 | 15 | ||
Fourth Year | |||
Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
PUBH 400 | 1 | PUBH 440 | 3 |
PUBH 438 | 3 | PUBH 482 | 6 |
PUBH 439 | 3 | PUBH 489 | 2 |
PUBH 464 | 3 | General Education/Minor/General Electives | 3 |
General Education/Minor/General Electives | 4 | ||
14 | 14 | ||
Total credit hours: 120 |
Accelerated Program
In order to be admitted to this ABM program, applicants must:
- be enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management and Leadership (BS-HSML) program.
- have a minimum GPA of 3.5.
- complete a minimum of 60 credit-hours, but not more than 92 credit-hours, as prescribed in the BS-HSML Plan of Study.
- Transfer students (internal or external) are not eligible for the ABM program at this time.
- earn a minimum grade of "B+" in PUBH 205: Writing for Public Health Audiences.
- schedule one meeting with their WVU School of Public Health undergraduate advisor to ensure they are eligible to apply for the program.
- not be enrolled in a dual degree or certificate program.
- not have any documented infractions with the WVU Office of Student Conduct or any external law enforcement agencies.
- transfer students must complete at least 24 credit hours as degree-seeking students at WVU before applying.
Degree Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
A cumululative GPA of 3.0 is required for the degree. | ||
University Requirements | 46 | |
College Core Requirements | 25 | |
Health Services Management and Leadership Major Requirements | 30 | |
MHA Health Administration Program Requirements | 44 | |
Total Hours | 145 |
University Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
General Education Foundations (GEF) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 (31-37 Credits) | ||
Outstanding GEF Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 | 25 | |
PUBH 191 | First-Year Seminar | 1 |
General Electives | 20 | |
Total Hours | 46 |
College Core Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
PUBH 101 | Introduction to Public and Community Health | 3 |
PUBH 200 | Introduction to Public Health Careers and Information | 1 |
PUBH 201 | Global Perspectives of Public Health | 3 |
PUBH 202 | Social Determinants of Health | 3 |
PUBH 205 | Writing for Public Health Audiences | 3 |
PUBH 211 | Biostatistics for Population Health | 3 |
PUBH 222 | Epidemiology for Public Health | 3 |
PUBH 233 | The US Healthcare System: Structures and Incentives | 3 |
PUBH 241 | Biological Basis of Public Health | 3 |
Total Hours | 25 |
Health Services Management and Leadership Major Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required in Health Services Management and Leadership Major Requirements. | ||
PUBH 230 | Introduction to Health Administration | 3 |
PUBH 258 | Terminology and Communication for Health Professionals | 3 |
PUBH 311 | Health Research Data Management and Reporting | 3 |
PUBH 331 | Introduction to Health Policy | 3 |
PUBH 439 | Financials Tools for Health Administration | 3 |
PUBH 464 | Ethical, Legal and Financial Issues in Healthcare | 3 |
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Principles of Patient Navigation | ||
Introduction to Injury Prevention | ||
Emergency Preparedness for Public Health | ||
Climate Change and Public Health | ||
Introduction to Outbreak Investigation | ||
Required Field Experience and Capstone Courses | ||
Minimum grade of C- is required. | ||
PUBH 400 | Field Placement Preparation Seminar | 1 |
PUBH 482 | Health Management Internship | 6 |
PUBH 489 | School of Public Health Undergraduate Capstone | 2 |
Total Hours | 30 |
MHA Health Administration Program Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. | ||
PUBH 540 | Health Systems Leadership | 3 |
HPML 502 | U.S. Healthcare Organization and Delivery | 3 |
HPML 510 | Health Economics | 3 |
HPML 520 | Health Administration and Operations Management | 3 |
HPML 622 | Analytic Methods for Health Policy, Management, and Leadership | 3 |
HPML 523 | Healthcare Finance | 3 |
HPML 626 | Internship | 3 |
HPML 650 | Professional Issues in Health Administration: Health Policy | 1 |
HPML 652 | Professional Issues in Health Administration: Law and Ethics | 1 |
HPML 653 | Professional Issues in Health Administration: Talent and Culture | 1 |
HPML 654 | Professional Issues in Health Administration: Health Information and Management Systems | 1 |
HPML 555 | Health Services Project Management | 3 |
HPML 556 | Managerial Epidemiology & Strategy | 3 |
HPML 659 | Comprehensive Experience in Healthcare Management | 3 |
HPML 582 | Managing Quality Improvement in Healthcare | 3 |
Seminar | 4 | |
HPML 596 | Graduate Seminar | |
Elective | 3 | |
Foundational Public Health Knowledge | ||
Total Hours | 44 |
Suggested Plan of Study
First Year | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
PUBH 191 | 1 | PUBH 201 | 3 | ||
PUBH 101 | 3 | PUBH 202 | 3 | ||
ENGL 101 (GEF 1) | 3 | GEF 3 | 3 | ||
General Education/Minor/General Electives | 9 | General Education/Minor/General Electives | 6 | ||
16 | 15 | ||||
Second Year | |||||
Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
PUBH 200 | 1 | PUBH 205 | 3 | ||
PUBH 211 | 3 | PUBH 222 | 3 | ||
PUBH 233 | 3 | ENGL 102 (GEF 1) | 3 | ||
General Education/Minor/General Electives | 9 | General Education/Minor/General Electives | 6 | ||
16 | 15 | ||||
Third Year | |||||
Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
PUBH 230 | 3 | PUBH 258 | 3 | ||
PUBH 241 | 3 | PUBH 311 | 3 | ||
PUBH 331 | 3 | PUBH 400 | 1 | ||
PUBH 464 | 3 | PUBH 439 | 3 | ||
General Education/Minor/General Electives | 3 | PUBH Elective | 3 | ||
General Education/Minor/General Electives | 3 | ||||
15 | 16 | ||||
Fourth Year | |||||
Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer | Hours |
HPML 582 | 3 | PUBH 540 | 3 | HPML 626 | 3 |
HPML 510 | 3 | HPML 556 | 3 | ||
HPML 520 | 3 | HPML 523 | 3 | ||
HPML 596 | 1 | HPML 596 | 1 | ||
PUBH 482 | 6 | HPML 555 | 3 | ||
PUBH 489 | 2 | ||||
16 | 15 | 3 | |||
Fifth Year | |||||
Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||
HPML 622 | 3 | HPML 653 | 1 | ||
HPML 650 | 1 | HPML 654 | 1 | ||
HPML 652 | 1 | HPML 659 | 3 | ||
Elective | 3 | HPML 596 | 1 | ||
HPML 596 | 1 | Elective | 3 | ||
9 | 9 | ||||
Total credit hours: 145 |
Major Learning Outcomes
Health Services Management and Leadership
Graduates of the Health Services Management and Leadership program will:
- Demonstrate a strong foundational knowledge of the history, principles, theories, frameworks, and current issues in public health.
- Describe health and health care dynamics, including the structures, policies, processes and institutions that make up the U.S. healthcare system.
- Manage the basic human, fiscal, and physical resources needed for accomplishing organizational goals.
- Articulate a personal management philosophy that integrates health services management and leadership concepts, knowledge, and skills.
- Apply principles and practices of health services management and leadership to identify and solve organizational problems.