Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) Health Services Management*
COLLEGE AND PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Objectives 1 through 6 are the College Learning Objectives. The remaining objectives are the Program Learning Objectives.
1. Reading and Written Communication: Students will demonstrate competency in reading and writing.
2. Oral Communication: Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills that incorporate emotional intelligence, empathy, and civility.
3. Critical Analysis and Reasoning: Students will apply critical thinking and the knowledge gained in their degree programs for better decision-making informed by:
- Ethical Reasoning
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Scientific Reasoning
4. Knowledge and Skills for Participation in a Diverse Society: Students will respect multiple perspectives and cultural contexts when making decisions independently or as part of a team.
5. Information Literacy: Students will be able to locate, evaluate, and ethically utilize reliable information, empowering them as informed and responsible citizens.
6. Integration of Learning: Students will develop the ability to make connections between different academic studies and specialized professional skills leading to more informed, creative, and productive decisions in life and career.
7. Students will demonstrate appropriate knowledge of associate degree-level business core concepts.
8. Students will illustrate coherent forms of written communication.
9. Students will articulate effective oral presentations.
10. Students will describe the decision-support tools that inform evidence-based decision-making.
11. Students will explain the role of leadership as a driver of organizational success.
12. Students will identify the elements of teams that contribute to the accomplishment of organizational goals.
13. Students will exemplify work that is clear, rational, and informed by evidence.
14. Students will explain basic health services management principles.
*Students enrolled in this program prior to Fall 2024 will receive an AAS in Health Services Administration.
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