Program Information -
NEW Curriculum Starting Fall 2026

The Bachelor of Science in Health Management (BSHM) program offers both in-person hybrid and online options to accommodate diverse student needs.

  • Hybrid - The hybrid option combines traditional in-person classes with online coursework, providing flexibility in course design. This format encourages community engagement, allowing students to connect with peers and faculty.
  • Online -The online option delivers a robust, flexible education with a focus on interactive learning through virtual simulations, group projects, and real-time discussions. This format ensures accessibility, making it ideal for students balancing multiple commitments.

Starting in Fall 2026, BSHM program will launch an updated curriculum designed to provide greater flexibility and choice for students. The new curriculum revises required courses and replaces prescribed concentrations with interdisciplinary electives, allowing students to tailor their degree to their interests and career goals. This change also makes it easier to apply prior coursework toward degree requirements and better supports transfer students and working professionals. Contact the department via email phs@wichita.edu for additional details . 

Faculty members are trained and certified in Quality Matters (QM) standards, ensuring high-quality online education. This training enables faculty to create engaging and interactive content using multimedia, discussion forums, and other tools that enhance the learning experience. With ongoing professional development, faculty stay current with the latest trends and technologies in online education, ensuring the program remains relevant and effective in preparing students for successful careers in health management.

This page outlines the instructional options for the Bachelor of Science in Health Management (BSHM), offered in both Hybrid (HYB) and Online (OLA) modalities with identical curriculum requirements. Courses may be available in in-person, hybrid, or fully online formats by semester. The guide reflects expected course availability to support planning and your timely degree completion; actual offerings may vary based on enrollment and scheduling. Students should should work with an advisor to ensure courses align with their declared major code and modality.

 

Health Management Required Courses
Course Title Hours Fall Spring Summer

45 Credit Hours: Grade of C-/1.7 or higher required in each course
These courses build a strong foundation in healthcare management with a focus on healthcare systems, policy, finance, quality, leadership, operations and cultural competence. These courses equip students with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively manage and lead in a variety of healthcare environments.
PHS 100 Introduction to Aging Studies1 3 HYB1 OLA OLA
PHS 101 Introduction to Public Health1 3 HYB1 OLA OLA
PHS 310 Introduction to US Healthcare and Administration1 3 OLA HYB1 OLA
PHS 325 Epidemiology2 3 HYB1 OLA  
PHS 344 Culturally Informed Healthcare 3 OLA HYB1  
PHS 356

Foundations of Healthcare Policy, Law, and Ethics

 3 OLA HYB1  
PHS 407 Foundations of Healthcare Informatics (NEW) 3 OLA    
PHS 410 Interprofessionalism and Health Communication 3 HYB1 OLA  
PHS 428 Healthcare Organization and Leadership 3   OLA  
PHS 442 Foundations of Healthcare Finance3 3   OLA  
PHS 448 Healthcare Quality and Analytics 3 OLA HYB1  
PHS 478 Foundations of Healthcare Economics (NEW)     OLA  
PHS 617 Community Development Methods (NEW)   OLA    
PHS 621 Effective Management in Healthcare4 3 OLA    
PHS 622 Human Resources Management in Healthcare4 3   OLA  
  Total Credit Hours 45      

1These should be the first courses students complete in the degree program.
2PHS 325 prerequisite: MATH 111 (3), MATH 112 (3), MATH 131 (3), MATH 123 (3), MATH 144 (3), MATH 242 (5), STAT 171 (3), or STAT 370 (3)
3PHS 442 prerequisite or corequisite: BADM 162 Excel (1) or PC 105 (3)
4These courses can be applied to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master of Health Administration program.

 

Interdisciplinary Electives
Course Title Hours Fall Spring Summer

Three (3) courses for a total of 9 Credit Hours: Grade of C-/1.7 required
The interdisciplinary electives are drawn from a variety of disciplines that complement and enhance the Health Management curriculum. These courses give students the opportunity to broaden their perspective, strengthen professional competencies, and improve overall career readiness beyond the core degree requirements.
MLS 203 or
MLS 303		 Medical Terminology 2-3 OLA OLA OLA
PHS 300 Careers in Healthcare 3 OLA OLA  
PHS 331 Principles of Dietetics and Nutrition 3 OLA/TCI OLA/TCI OLA
PHS 404 Pyschology of Aging 3 OLA OLA OLA
PHS 405 Sociology of Aging 3 OLA TCI  
PHS 408 Adaptive Leadership 3 OLA OLA  
PHS 518 Healthcare Coordination 3

OLA5

OLA5

 
PHS 525 Living with Death: Understanding Loss and Legacy 3

OLA5

OLA5

 
PHS 560 Community Resources and Aging Network 3

OLA5

OLA5

 
PHS 562 Senior Living Operations 3

OLA5

OLA5

 
PHS 623 Public Health and Communication in Aging 3

OLA5

OLA5

 
PHS 626 Senior Living Hospitality 3

OLA5

OLA5

 
PHS 565 The Medicare System 3     OLA
PHS 606 Rural Healthcare Leadership 3   OLA  
PHS 613 Health Education and Behavior 3 OLA    
ACCT 210 Financial Accounting 3 OLA/HYB OLA/HYB OLA
ACCT 220 Managerial Accounting 3 OLA/HYB OLA/HYB OLA
BLAW 431 Legal Environment of Business 3 OLA/TCI OLA/TCI OLA
ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 TCI/HYB/OLA TCI/HYB/OLA OLA
ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomics 3 OLA/HYB OLA/HYB OLA
MGMT 360 Principles of Management 3 OLA/HYB OLA/HYB OLA
MKT 300 Marketing 3 OLA/HYB OLA/HYB OLA
PHIL 327 Bioethics6 3 OLA/TCI OLA/TCI OLA
PSY 301 Psychological Statistics 3      
PSY 325 Developmental Psychology 3      
  Total Credit Hours 9      

5These classes follow a three-semester rotation and are offered in either the fall or spring semester, depending on where they fall in the rotation cycle.
6PHIL 327 Applies toward Arts & Humanities General Education..

Culminating Experience
Course Title Hours Fall Spring Summer

The healthcare professionalism course and practicum allow students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings, bridging the gap between theory and practice. These experiences help develop key professional skills, such as problem-solving and communication and offer valuable networking opportunities. Ultimately, these courses prepare students for successful careers by providing hands-on learning and enhancing their marketability
PHS 494 Practicum Preparation7 3 OLA OLA OLA
PHS 485 Capstone 0 OLS HYB1  
PHS 495 Practicum 3 CPI CPI CPI
  Total Credit Hours 6      

7 PHS 494 must be successfully completed for enrollment in PHS 495.

Instructional Method:
OLA - Online asynchronous instruction via internet only.
OLS - Online synchronous instruction via internet at required days/times.
HYB1- Hybrid instruction combining various methods including in-person and online; more than 25% in-personinstruction.
TCI - 100% In-person instruction
CPI - Academic activity courses such as co-op/internships, practicum, independent study, etc.

Total Program Credit Hours
Requirement Hours
Required Program Courses 45
Concentration Courses 8-9
Culminating Experience 6
Total Credit Hours 59-60

Graduation

Students majoring in department of public health sciences undergraduate programs (health science and health management) must fulfill Applied Learning Portfolio activities to successfully complete their degree. Evidence of completed activities along with written entry for each activity is required. You can find information about the Applied Learning Portfolio on the public health sciences' website. Questions about the Portfolio may be sent to the undergraduate program director at phs@wichita.edu.

To be eligible for graduation from Wichita State University, students must have 120 acceptable credit hours toward their degree and a grade point average (GPA) in the major of 2.000. Students transferring from a two-year college must complete at least 60 credit hours of four-year college work and 45 credit hours of upper-division coursework to qualify for graduation. Public health sciences (PHS) policy requires a program cumulative GPA of 2.000 with no individual program course generating a grade less than 1.700 credit points per credit hour.