College of Health Professions

Health Care Administration

University of Northwestern Ohio’s Health Care Administration program is a 2 + 2 degree. UNOH students in the Medical Assisting Technology program or the Medical Office Management program will transfer into the degree completion program and complete their Junior and Senior years. In addition, students from other regionally accredited institutions may transfer associate degrees in health-related areas into the 2 + 2 program.

Baccalaureate Degrees

Through traditional and nontraditional delivery methods, students prepare to work across the health care continuum by acquiring the management, knowledge, and skills needed in this dynamic and growing industry.

As the average life expectancy continues to increase, it is estimated that by 2050 one in eight Americans will be 75 years of age or older. What does this information mean for you when considering a career in health care? As individuals continue to live longer, they will ultimately need more medical care. Our country needs competent individuals to work in the health care setting and, ultimately, individuals to manage that health care setting.

A degree in Health Care Administration opens a number of doors into this ever-changing and expanding field, allowing for entry-level management or supervisory positions in:

  • Hospitals
  • Extended care facilities
  • Home health
  • Insurance companies
  • Health care suppliers
  • Health-related agencies
  • Government agencies