Health Care Administration, B.S.

Technology Competency Skills

Saint Leo University Technology Competency Skills                                             

Technology is threaded through our personal, professional, and educational interactions. To successfully manage these interactions - specifically relating to education and employment - our students must have the ability to navigate and operate essential computer functions, beyond social media. Demonstrating competency of basic technology skills is essential for the success of all Saint Leo University students.

Saint Leo University requires undergraduate students to demonstrate technology competency prior to degree conferral. These technology competency skills can be satisfied through a waiver exam, microcredential module, or academic course (COM-140 or equivalent, earning a grade of C or better within 10 years). Students should meet with their advisors to discuss options and establish a plan to satisfy the graduation requirement.

Technology Competency Skills Microcredential:

A self-paced, online module designed to develop and reinforce computer competencies and literacy. The module introduces general computer operations using current computing technologies and software. Selected topics include the Internet, security and safety, digital communication practices, operating systems, as well as creating and evaluating documents, worksheets, and presentations. Guidelines for selecting computer hardware and software are addressed. Satisfactory completion of this microcredential meets the Saint Leo University Technology Competency Skills graduation requirement. Upon completion the microcredential, students will earn a digital badge. This badge can be shared as confirmation of demonstrated skill and ability. This course is not covered by financial aid.

Technology Competency Skills Waiver Exam:

Students may take the technology competency skills waiver exam to satisfy the Saint Leo University technology competency skill requirement. The Waiver Exam tests your knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Windows, and the Internet. The exam is Pass/Fail and you must receive a minimum score of 74% to pass. 

University Campus Only Course Requirements

• SLU 101 - First Year Experience 1 credit
• SLU 125 - Choosing Wellness 3 credits

University Explorations (42 credit hours)

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Common Body of Knowledge (36 Credit Hours)

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Major Requirements (21-30 credit hours)

• HCA 302 - Health Care Organization 3 credits
• HCA 303 - Health Care Management 3 credits
• HCA 402 - Community Health Evaluation 3 credits
• HCA 410 - Quality Improvement Methods in Health Care 3 credits
• HCA 425 - Health Care Internship 3 - 12 credits

• (Substitution of the internship with equivalent course(s) and/or credit(s) will only be considered under certain circumstances and may only be granted by the Department Chair.)

• HCA 430 - Contemporary and Critical Issues in Health Care 3 credits
• HCA 450 - Health Information Technology Management 3 credits
• HCA 498 - Health Planning and Policy Management 3 credits

General Elective Credits: Complete enough general elective credit hours to fulfill total hours required for degree completion.

Recommended Electives

HCA 333  ,  POL 325 - Public Administration , and REL 424 - Death and the Meaning of Life .

Total Credits: 120