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Dec 07, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Health Studies (B.S.) - Innovative Healthcare Leadership Specialization
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Program Coordinator/Contact
Heidi Mennenga, Associate Dean for Academic Programs
Department of Undergraduate Nursing
Wagner Hall 255
605-688-6924
Program Information
The Health Studies (B.S.) - Innovative Healthcare Leadership Specialization will prepare students for roles in healthcare leadership and assists in meeting the need for health services managers and leaders in the current healthcare system. Graduates will be prepared for clinical or non-clinical leadership and management roles in healthcare, such as nursing home administrator, health information manager, clinic manager, and social and community service manager. A graduate with this degree may also choose to pursue an additional undergraduate degree in nursing, dietetics, or other clinical options, setting them up for leadership roles in these fields.
Course Delivery Format
Instruction for the program occurs through face-to-face and online course delivery methods.
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Academic Requirements
- a cumulative GPA of 2.600 or higher
- a grade of “C” or higher in all completed courses required for graduation
Requirements for Health Studies Major - Innovative Healthcare Leadership Specialization: 120 Credits
Bachelor of Science System General Education Requirements
Select from the following
Students will select at least one focus area. Credits: 12-17 Focus Area #1: Health Sciences Minor
Focus Area #2: Health Communication Minor
Select from the following
Select 6 credits from the following. Credits: 6 Focus Area #3: Health Informatics and Information Management Minor (DSU)
- HIM 130 - Basic Medical Terminology Credits: 3 (DSU) (Major Requirement)
- HIM 150 - Introduction to Digital Health Informatics and Information Management Credits: 3 (DSU) (Major Requirement)
- HIM 225 - Digital Health Information Systems Credits: 3 (DSU)
- HIM 444 - Digital Health Technology Credits: 3 (DSU)
Select 2 courses for 6 credits from the following. Credits: 6 - HIM 265 - Health Data Quality and Outcomes Credits: 3 (DSU)
- HIM 364 - Healthcare Standards and Interoperability Credits: 3 (DSU)
- HIM 380 - Digital Health Data Analytics Credits: 3 (DSU)
- HIM 440 - Healthcare Information Governance Credits: 3 Credits: 3 (DSU)
- HIM 450 - Digital Health Informatics and Information Management Research Credits: 3 (DSU)
Electives
Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements. Total Required Credits: 120
Summary of Program Requirements
Bachelor of Science | | | System General Education Requirements* | 31 Credit Hours | | College Requirements | 4 Credit Hours | | Major Requirements | 58-62 Credit Hours | | Electives** | 27-31 Credit Hours | *System General Education Requirements for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree shall include a minimum of 30 credit hours. Some general education coursework may be counted for Major Requirements and Supporting Coursework.
**Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements. Academic Advising Guide Sheet
The goal of the academic advising guide sheets and sample plans of study is to promote undergraduate student success by guiding all students to timely completion of an undergraduate degree. Students are not limited to the course sequence provided for their academic program. Instead, the sample plan of study is one possible path to completing your degree and is meant to be used as a guide for planning purposes in consultation with an academic advisor. The plans also help students prepare for meetings with their academic advisor and track their progress in their selected academic program. |
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