Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Health Services Administration

Our BAAS program is flexible, affordable and 100 percent online. If you have earned or worked toward an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, our innovative BAAS program will provide you with a cost-effective pathway to earning your Bachelor degree. We will accept up to 84 hours of your previous coursework from an accredited institution.

Core Curriculum Courses
See the Core Curriculum Requirements42
Professional Development Electives48
Students may transfer in coursework from community college, WECM courses, military credits, other coursework from 4-year institution, or may enroll in any other competency-based course, including (ORGL, JUCB, SHCB or HSCB) or any of the following:
Applied Major Courses
HSCB 300Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare System3
HSCB 301Inter-professional Communication3
HSCB 320Financial Issues in Health Services3
HSCB 321Health Informatics3
HSCB 380Culture, Inequalities and Social Justice in Health3
HSCB 430Quality Management and Performance Improvement3
HSCB 431Critical Incident Management in Health Services3
HSCB 440Health Policy and Advocacy3
HSCB 441Healthcare Ethics & Legal Issues for Leaders3
HSCB 499Health Services Administration Capstone3
Total Hours120

*Applied Major courses must be completed with a grade of B or better.  Applied major courses must be completed at Texas A&M University-Commerce.

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First Year
FallHoursSpringHoursSummerHours
Fall 1 Spring 1 May-Mini 
ENG 13013MATH 13323HIST 13023
PHYSICAL SCIENCE OPTION13MMJ 1307 or PHIL 13013PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE3
Fall 2 Spring 2 Summer 2 
ENG 13023HIST 13013PSCI 23053
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS OPTION23PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE3COMPONENT AREA OPTION33
 12 12 12
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHoursSummerHours
Fall 1 Spring 1 May-Mini 
PSCI 23063PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE3PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE3
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE3COMPONENT AREA OPTION33PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE3
Fall 2 Spring 2 Summer 2 
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE3PSY 2301 or SOC 13013PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE3
PHYSICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE13PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE3PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVES3
 12 12 12
Third Year
FallHoursSpringHoursSummerHours
Fall 1 Spring 1 May-Mini 
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE3HSCB 3013HSCB 3213
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE3PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE3PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE3
Fall 2 Spring 2 Summer 2 
HSCB 3003HSCB 3203HSCB 3803
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE3PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE3HSCB 4303
 12 12 12
Fourth Year
FallHours  
Fall 1   
HSCB 4313  
HSCB 4403  
Fall 2   
HSCB 4413  
HSCB 4993  
 12
Total Hours: 120

Footnotes:

Physical Science Electives: ENVS 103/IS 1315/IS 1317/ASTR 1303

Visual Performing Art Electives: ART 1301/MUS 1310/THE 1310

Component Area Options: ART 1301/COMS 1321/MMJ 1307/MUS 1310/PHIL 1301/PSY 2301/SOC 1301/THE 1310