The Wescoe School Of Muhlenberg College Launches Healthcare Concentration
The Wescoe School of Muhlenberg College has announced that it will expand into the healthcare field.Wednesday, February 1, 2006 01:59 PM
Beginning in May, the Wescoe School will offer an accelerated bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in healthcare management, a unique program of study that responds to the field’s growing employment opportunities.
“Healthcare related jobs are the fastest growing occupations in the nation and in the Lehigh Valley,” said Nancy Dischinat, Executive Director of the Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, Inc. “This growth is expected to continue for the next 10 years, and we need to respond to this trend with a well-trained workforce.”
The Wescoe School’s new healthcare management concentration will provide students with the competitive edge necessary to separate themselves from other aspiring leaders.
The accelerated degree program is perfect for individuals already working in the healthcare industry who are looking to earn a bachelor’s degree, or for individuals looking to make a career transition into healthcare. Students will learn to apply sound business principles to specific challenges of the healthcare industry.
According to Dr. Simon Priest, Dean of the Wescoe School, “Management positions in healthcare organizations require a unique set of skills that are not typically addressed in clinical training. The concentration offered at the Wescoe School will prepare tomorrow’s healthcare leaders by developing their abilities in key areas, such as interpersonal communication, critical thinking, strategic planning and ethical decision making.”
In keeping with the philosophy of other accelerated degree programs at the Wescoe School, courses will be project-based and focused on practical application.
The curriculum will help prepare students for careers such as: assisted living manager, director or nursing, health information specialist, healthcare facility admissions director, home care agency manager, hospital materials management director, healthcare project manager, managed care professional, medical practice manager, medical records administrator, nursing home administrator, registered nurse assessment coordinator, therapy services director, and more!
