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Bachelor of Science in Health Science - Assisted Living Administration George Mason University, USA

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$11904 for 12-16 credit hours

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Course summary

This program prepares graduates to function as managers and clinicians in a variety of settings such as hospitals, clinics, community health, schools, home care, long term care, employee health, managed care organizations, group medical practices, manufacturing, medical technology and supply organizations, advocacy and associations, the health insurance industry, and financial consultant services. The Concentration in Assisted Living Administration is designed to provide graduates with the operational, marketing, resident care, and hospitality services skills required to become effective leaders and managers of assisted living/senior housing communities. Equally important, the program provides exposure to and understanding of the unique philosophy of assisted living relative to choice, dignity, autonomy, and quality of life for older adults.

Program modules

GCH 300 Community Health and Epidemiology, GCH 332 Health and Disease, GCH 480 Health Maintenance and Health Aspects of Aging, GCH 585 Care Management of Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders, HAP 301 Health Care Delivery in the United States, HAP 307 Assisted Living Management and Philosophy, HAP 360 Introduction to Health Information Systems, HAP 395 Health Care Finance, HAP 396 Strategic Health Management and Planning, HAP 410 Introduction to Health/Medical Practice Management, HAP 416 Leadership and Management in Health Systems I, HAP 417 Leadership and Management in Health Systems II, HAP 460 Information Technology Project Management.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants should have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) for course work completed in grades 9 through 12. Level of difficulty of course work selected throughout high school, particularly in the areas of English, mathematics, social studies, laboratory science, and foreign language. A minimum TOEFL score of 88 or higher on the internet-based exam, 230 or higher on the computer-based exam, and 570 or higher on the paper-based exam or a minimum score of 6.5 on IELTS is required. A minimum score of 450 or higher on the SAT I critical reading section or an ACT-English score of 20 or higher is also required.

George Mason University accepts IELTS*

* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

George Mason University

Department name

College of Health and Human Services, Department of Health Administration and Policy

Venue / office name

College of Health and Human Services, Department of Health Administration and Policy

Address

MS 1J3 Northeast Module
4400 University Drive
FAIRFAX
Virginia
22030

Venue description

Programs within the Department of Health Administration and Policy provides students with the skills and tools to work in one of three capacities: leaders and executive-level managers in evolving health systems; health policy analysts; or consultants and managers of electronic commerce and technology products and enterprises in the health system.

Telephone number

+1 703 993 1929

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

The University offers five on-campus housing areas accommodating almost 5000 residents in a variety of traditional, suite and apartment style living environments. Presidents Park houses over 1100 first-year students in 12 residence halls. All rooms are furnished with beds, desks, chairs, dressers and closets. Carpets and window treatments are provided. Each floor community is composed of about 28-40 residents, who reside in double, triple, or quad rooms and shared common bathrooms. Presidents Park is a non-smoking and alcohol free housing area. The DUCC Housing Area provides two types of living options with traditional-style housing in University Commons and suite-sytle housing in Dominion and Commonwealth Halls. The TAP Housing Area provides two types of apartment-style living options to over 600 upperclass residents in Townhouses and Student Apartments. There are 34 two-bedroom townhouses, each accommodating four residents. The townhouses include a living/dining room, full-sized kitchen, two full bathrooms, small patio/porch, washer and dryer, and full furnishings. This complex houses upperclass residents, and is the campus housing area most like an independent living situation. The YRC Housing Area provides apartment-style living to upperclass students in Liberty Square and Potomac Heights. Chesapeake is the newest residential neighborhood which opened in phases from August 2007 through May 2008. It consists of a variety of unit types and accommodates 1032 students in five residential buildings, each with an elevator. As a predominantly sophomore area, the units consist of mainly single and double bedrooms with shared bathrooms (generally 4 students per bathroom). Group living areas and study lounges are located throughout the buildings.

Distance from international airport

23.6 Km from Washington Dulles International Airport

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