Healthcare Administration

This degree or certificate prepares students for management and leadership roles in health services and related organizations and systems. Students explore key issues facing healthcare delivery and learn strategies for managing effective and efficient operations. The curriculum covers public and private sector healthcare organizations, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, group practices, health maintenance organizations, health insurance and benefits administrations, and public health agencies. Emphasis is placed on organizational dynamics, healthcare policy, and administrative functions across diverse care settings. Students must complete all required courses for a minimum of 25 units.  Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, Prepare students for a career in the healthcare industry by completing the Health Care Administration Certificate; Describe the value of personal and professional development, health and community service, and life-long learning in healthcare management; Analyze the impact of healthcare administration on healthcare delivery within the community.

Associate in Science Program Map  Certificate Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE UNITS

MOA 180 Health Information Management & HIPAA Standards
3

MOA 183 Introduction to Health Insurance & Reimbursement
4
MOA 180
MOA 184
Health Care Delivery Systems
3
  MOA 185
Medical Office Administration
3
MOA 180 MOA 188
Healthcare Law and Ethics  
3
  MOA 190
Fundamentals of Healthcare Administration
3
  MOA 191
Introduction to Public Health & Community
3

MOA 192
Healthcare Quality Management and Performance
3
  TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED 25
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET.  SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
February 2026

GCC Catalog Addendum Spring 2026

Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.