College of Professional Studies
Health Care Management - Program Outcomes
Students in the Health Care Management program are expected to achieve the following learning outcomes as part of the program of study. These outcomes are based on the overall mission of Clayton State University and the skills needed in the ever-changing health care environment. The outcomes are assessed during major-field and general education courses, and the progress toward outcome attainment must be reflected in the portfolio submitted by degree candidates prior to graduation.
- Graduates will demonstrate advanced attainment of Clayton State University General Education Outcomes of Critical Thinking and Communication, including writing, oral communication, and computer literacy.
- Graduates will demonstrate workplace readiness through the ability to understand resource management (fiscal, human and physical), the importance of teamwork, planning, and leadership skills as well as the understanding of personal and professional ethics.
- Graduates will possess the interpersonal communication skills required for successful performance in the health care environment (i.e., negotiation, team building and teamwork, counseling, coaching, bargaining, and dealing with providers and consumers).
- Graduates will demonstrate a working knowledge of computer technology through the establishment and implementation of appropriate control systems in health care operations, presentation technology, and other appropriate areas of computer of literacy.
- Graduates will demonstrate the ability to provide effective leadership in a changing health care environment.
- Graduates will apply knowledge and abilities from various disciplines to analyze an opportunity and propose an appropriate course of action (Interdisciplinary Analysis outcome).