Associate of Science (AS)
Online Degree Program
Health Care Administration - Associate of Science (AS) Degree
The Associate of Science online degree program in Health Care Administration is designed to provide students with a foundation in the theories and principles integral to the management and administration of a health care environment.
The California Coast University online Associate of Science in Health Care Administration program was designed for complete flexibility for the student. All courses are self-paced and completed 100% online.
Express an understanding of the organization, structure, and operation of the nation's health care system.
Identify the roles of consumers, providers, managers, decision makers, and analysts in the health care system.
Demonstrate an understanding of the key aspects of information technology, cultural diversity and medical law and ethics in relation to health care administration.
Identify the ways in which leaders and managers influence organizational culture, performance and change.
Demonstrate knowledge in the areas of science, social sciences, arts and humanities, and basic subjects including mathematics, English, U.S. history and government.
I felt like California Coast was fairly priced.
And, because it is accredited, I felt confident in the program. I could work at my own pace and pay off the education as I went.
Amy Kemp, Alumni
The Associate of Science in Health Care Administration degree program consists of 20 total courses.
The required courses are comprised of: 6 Core Courses > 10 General Ed Courses > 4 Elective Courses .
For the online Associate of Science in Health Care Administration (A.S.) degree program, the following 6 courses must be fulfilled. Click on course title to expand and read more.
< i> HCA 200 The United States Health Care System 3
The United States Health Care System course is designed to introduce students to the organization, structure, and operation of the nation's health care system. This course aims to help students effectively identify their present and future roles as consumer, provider, manager, decision- maker, and analyst. The class examines an overview of the health care system, causes and characteristics of health service utilization, the nature of wellness and disease, individual provider settings, financial and nonfinancial resources used and needed, and measurement of quality of care.
Define health and healthcare, key terminology, and analyze the role and process of healthcare in America.
Describe aspects of employment in healthcare delivery including key personnel and required education and training.
Examine the various delivery systems in healthcare and discuss related legal, ethical, and political issues.
Analyze issues in the healthcare industry regarding research, cultural competency, and international applications.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to the United States healthcare system.
< i> HCA 305 Introduction to Community Health 3
Introduction to Community Health allows students to reflect on the latest trends and statistics in community health in an effort to effectively address the health issues facing today's communities. With emphasis on developing the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in health care, the course covers such topics as epidemiology, community organization, program planning, minority health, health care, mental health, environmental health, drugs, safety and occupational health.
Describe the foundations of community health and discuss current issues facing the field of community health.
Examine aspects of the nation's health ranging from infancy to older adults.
Analyze issues involving environmental health and safety.
Discuss issues related to community and public health including cultural competence, social determinants, racial and ethnic disparities, and community mental healthcare.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to community health.
< i> HCA 310 Information Technology for Health Professions 3
Information Technology for Health Professions provides a general introduction to computer literacy and information technology at a level appropriate for health care students. It includes discussions of hardware and software, communications and networking, ethical issues, and privacy concerns. In addition, it discusses how IT is transforming every aspect of health care—from administrative applications (such as the electronic medical record), to clinical systems involved in direct patient care, to special purpose applications (such as simulation software used in the education of health care professionals).
Identify and define the study of medical informatics including commonly used terms and key principles.
Examine the applications of IT to the various fields of health care.
Describe the legal, licensing, insurance, and privacy issues involved in telemedicine.
Analyze how IT has made health information more accessible to people and has created more advantages for healthcare education.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to information technology for health care professionals.
< i> HCA 320 Essentials of Managed Health Care 3
Essentials of Managed Health Care focuses on health insurance as it impacts the management of healthcare organizations. This course provides a systematic overview of the history of managed healthcare and health insurance in the United States, types of health plans and available payers, the provider network, utilization management, quality management, accreditation, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid managed care, and laws and regulations in health insurance and managed care.
Discuss the major forces shaping health insurance and managed care today.
Examine the basic elements of health benefits coverage and provider payment options.
Describe the basic components of utilization management for medical services.
Explain the Medicare and Medicaid benefit structures.
Identify key state and federal laws and regulations governing managed care.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to the essentials of managed care.
< i> HCA 340 Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness 3
Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness promotes an awareness of the dimensions and complexities involved in interactions between health professionals and patients from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds. It examines different cultural perspectives regarding health, illness and health care that exists within American society by demonstrating traditional health beliefs and practices among selected populations. Emphasis is placed on the importance of having culturally competent health care professionals to better serve an increasingly diverse population.
Define and describe the importance of cultural and linguistic competence in healthcare.
Examine the various health domains including health, healing, and familial traditions.
Analyze trends in healthcare and describe current issues and barriers to healthcare.
Discuss health care problems in various demographic groups.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to cultural diversity in health and illness.
< i> HCA 420 Medical Law and Ethics 3
Medical Law and Ethics explores the study of medical ethics, or applied ethics, for healthcare professionals who often face dilemmas that are not experienced by the general population. The fast-paced growth of medical technology has made the study of ethics even more relevant. The study of bioethics, or biomedical ethics, refers to moral dilemmas due to advances in medicine and medical research. Since medical law and ethics are often interrelated, students need to have a clear understanding of both in order to protect themselves, their employer, and the patient. The study of ethics includes many questions for which there is no one answer.
Define medical law, ethics, and bioethics and examine why it is important to study them.
Examine the legal environment of healthcare including the legal and court systems and essential laws for healthcare professionals.
Describe issues related to the healthcare environment regarding liability, confidentiality, and the physician-patient relationship.
Demonstrate an understanding of medical ethics and describe future trends in healthcare.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to medical law and ethics.
10 General Ed. Courses
For the online Associate of Science in Health Care Administration (A.S.) degree program, the following 10 courses must be fulfilled. Click on course title to expand and read more.
< i> GED 101 Introduction to Life Science (Natural Sciences) 3
Introduction to Life Science explores the fundamentals of biology and includes discussions on high-interest topics such as genetic testing, climate change, and the effects of the human footprint on the environment. This course aims to instill basic scientific knowledge that students can reference in order to form well-reasoned, ecologically responsible, fact-based opinions about personal, social, and ecological issues in everyday life.
Define the terms science and biology, and examine the scientific method.
Demonstrate an understanding of chemistry and cellular processes.
Examine genetics and genetic modification.
Explain the theories and processes of evolution and natural selection
Discuss population ecology and analyze future trends in the human population.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to the study of life science.
< i> GED 108 Environmental Science (Natural Sciences) 3
Environmental Science takes an interdisciplinary approach to environmental science, addressing the interactions of humans and the biosphere including water, air, and soil. It also explores the impact of human activities to these resources. In addition, socioeconomic and political perspectives are integrated to assess current environmental issues.
Define sustainability and describe the nature of environmental science.
Describe the nature of environmental systems including matter energy and ecosystems.
Demonstrate an understanding of evolution, biodiversity, conservation biology, and population ecology.
Discuss the concepts of global climate change and sustainability, and describe sustainable solutions being pursued today.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to the study of environmental science.
< i> GED 120 Introduction to Humanities (Humanities/Fine Arts) 3
Introduction to Humanities explores human values through an examination of the arts including painting, architecture, literature, cinema, photography, and the performing arts. Along with the study of history and philosophy, the study of various artistic genres—from different time periods—should also be seen as important resources to a better understanding of human society, its values, and even the values of individuals and groups who participate in artistic outlets and experiences.
Describe the fundamental concepts and key terminology of the humanities.
Analyze how to identify a work of art conceptually and perceptually, and make critical distinctions about art.
Identify and discuss the key elements of the various forms of artistic media and analyze how each form of art can interpret the same subject matter in different ways.
Demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships of the humanities.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to the study of humanities.
< i> GED 132 United States Government (Basic Subjects) 3
United States Government reviews and examines the institutions of the American political system: the presidency, Congress, the judiciary, and state and local governments. It also examines political parties and the roles they have played in the development of the American polyarchy. Additionally, this course examines the role of public opinion, interest groups, and the media in American politics.
Describe the foundations of the United States Government.
Discuss the various institutions that make up the United States.
Government including congress, the presidency, the federal bureaucracy, and the judiciary.
Examine aspects of political behavior including public opinion, interest groups, the media, political parties and voting, campaigns, and elections.
Demonstrate an understanding of public policy.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to the study of U.S. Government.
< i> GED 150 Mathematics (Basic Subjects) 3
Mathematics provides an introduction to college mathematics by building essential skills one at a time. The course starts with the basics of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals and then moves into basic geometry, statistics, and concludes with an introduction to algebra. This course is complete with examples, exercises, and practice problems to ensure your success.
Apply basic math functions to real life situations.
Demonstrate an understanding of decimals, fractions, and percent notation.
Develop an understanding of ratios and applying proportions.
Solve geometry and algebra problems and equations.
Develop an understanding of interpreting data, graphing, statistics and measurements.
< i> GED 155 English (Basic Subjects) 3
English will help students develop the key skills necessary to be good communicators and valued members of the workforce. The topics covered in this course include reading and comprehension, building a substantial vocabulary, using grammatically correct English, and speaking and writing the language that is necessary for success in the workplace. This course is designed to help all levels of students— from those with language skill deficiencies or English as a second language to professionals and businesspeople.
Demonstrate an understanding of the basic elements of communication, developing communication skills, and communication as a field of study.
Demonstrate an understanding of language and writing skills.
Describe best practices in communicating in a business environment.
Examine best practices in communicating about employment.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to the study of English.
< i> GED 215 Psychology of Adjustment (Social Sciences) 3
Psychology of Adjustment explores major perspectives on psychology and pro­vides opportunities for students to apply useful concepts to their personal lives. Content is drawn from theory and research in dif­ferent areas of psychology and covers personality development, stress management, health issues, relationships, work, life span development and other areas of life.
Define psychology and adjustment, and discuss the scientific approach to behavior.
Examine theories of personality, and the relationship of psychology and physical health.
Describe the various psychological disorders and approaches to treatment.
Demonstrate an understanding of communication styles, relationships, gender roles, and sexuality.
Analyze career decisions, balancing work, and best practices for career effectiveness.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to the study of psychology of adjustment.
< i> GED 216 Introduction to Sociology (Social Sciences) 3
Introduction to Sociology is the study of how society influences the way people act, think and feel. Culture, society, social interactions, social class, and gender stratification all influence every part of who people are, how they behave, and how they participate in their existence on this earth. An introduction to social problems including minority inequality, aging and death, women's rights, and urban problems, in general, are also explored in this course.
Identify and define the study of sociology, and discuss its origins and theoretical perspectives.
Discuss the key aspects of social groups, societal structure, and social control.
Examine issues of social inequality including global applications.
Analyze social institutions and the importance of these foundational elements of society.
Demonstrate an understanding of social dynamics and social change.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to the study of sociology.
< i> GED 232 Early U.S. History (Basic Subjects) 3
Early U.S. History explores the history of the United Sates from Native American societies before 1492 to the year 1877, with an in-depth analysis of the transition in United States history from pre-colonial beginnings to an independent national state. This course will survey the historical, cultural, political, and economic events that shaped early United States history.
Examine the colonization in North America and the struggle for power.
Demonstrate an understanding of reform, resistance, and revolution.
Discuss aspects of the old south including slave culture, and the movement toward the democratization of culture.
Examine the components of the American System, and the development of the Whig and Democratic parties.
Discuss the secession and civil war, and analyze the factors that led to the birth of freedom.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to the study of early U.S. history.
< i> GED 240 Art History (Humanities/Fine Arts) 3
Art History examines the development of the visual arts from prehistory to fourteenth-century art in Europe. The course introduces students to diverse artistic traditions in drawing, painting, sculpture, architecture, and printmaking while simultaneously exploring social implications of—and response to—various individuals and their creations.
Explain the cultural foundations of the various ways art has been defined and characterized.
Interpret the meaning of works of art from diverse cultures, periods, and locations based on their themes, subjects, and symbols.
Relate artists and works of art to their cultural, economic, and political contexts.
Apply the vocabulary and concepts used to discuss works of art, artists, and art history.
Interpret art using appropriate art historical methods, such as observation and inductive reasoning.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to the study of art history.
4 Elective Courses
For the online Associate of Science in Health Care Administration (A.S.) degree program, you will select 4 courses to take from the list of courses below. Click on course title to expand and read more.
< i> BAM 110 Introduction to Accounting 3
Introduction to Accounting reviews the basic approach to accounting with an emphasis on recording, measuring and communicating the accounting data of business. Basic accounting concepts will be explored, including the effects of transactions on financial statements, payroll accounting, accounting for professional and merchandising operations and state and federal income tax deductions.
Identify and define commonly used accounting terms and key principles, and examine the role of accounting in business.
Demonstrate an understanding of accounting practices, systems, and processes in a variety of organizational settings.
Demonstrate an understanding of best practices in cost analysis, pricing, and financial statements.
Examine accounting processes including budgeting, establishing standard costs, and accounting for fixed assets.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to accounting.
< i> BAM 223 Principles of Economics 3
Principles of Economics demonstrates the relevance of economics through real-world business examples. The first part of the course presents microeconomic analysis such as consumer behavior, market structure, firm strategy, and corporate governance. The latter part of the course provides a comprehensive coverage of macroeconomic models, theory and policy issues including GDP, payroll employment, long-run growth, and business cycles.
Identify and define the study of economics including commonly used terms and key principles.
Demonstrate an understanding of the basics of economics including microeconomic and macroeconomic foundations.
Discuss the economic analysis, the function of the stock market, measuring GDP, market structure, and firm strategy.
Analyze long-run economic growth, short-run economic fluctuations, and the importance of economic trends on the local, national, and global levels.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to economics.
< i> BAM 306 Principles of Marketing 3
Principles of Marketing examines the various functions of modern marketing including the market, product and price systems, distribution structure, and promotional activities. The course covers services, nonprofit and for-profit organization marketing including the planning, implementation, evaluation, and control of the marketing effort. Ethics in marketing and socially responsible global marketing are also explored.
Define and describe the multiple factors related to the field of marketing.
Analyze the various types of market opportunities.
Examine concepts related to product, pricing, and distribution decisions.
Demonstrate an understanding of promotion and communication strategies.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to marketing.
< i> BAM 313 Introduction to Financial Management 3
Introduction to Financial Management introduces students to the elementary principles and motives of financial management and covers basic fundamental principles of short-term financing, time value of money, risk, value, and cost. Students will be able to understand the interrelationships underlying the various data and techniques in which financial decisions are based, analyze financial data, and apply basic concepts to make confident financial decisions in their respective business futures.
Define financial management, key terms, theories, and its importance to business.
Demonstrate an understanding of financial management processes including valuation of financial assets and capital budgeting.
Analyze capital structure and dividend policy related to the field of financial management.
Demonstrate an understanding of financial management policies related to liquidity management and international business.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to financial management.
< i> BAM 317 Business Law 3
Business Law explores preventive law, which is central to a law course designed for business students. This course examines law in a business context rather than in the abstract, employing the practical approach that using the law makes it easier to reach business objectives.
Identify and define the study of business law including commonly used terms and key principles.
Apply principles of ethics and social responsibility to business law.
Demonstrate an understanding of Constitution and public law, contracts, commercial law, e-commerce, and organizational governance.
Demonstrate an understanding of government regulation and the various types of laws that affect the field of business.
Examine the legal factors which influence the global business environment.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to business law.
< i> BAM 401 International Business 3
International Business reviews the key concepts of international trade and the way it affects the nature of global economic activity. Concepts such as globalization, cultural and political environments, world financial environments, and global strategies are all explored to help students gain a global perspective and to be confident and familiar with international business operations.
Explain the value of international business and assess why it is important.
Demonstrate knowledge of the world financial environment, and identify the major forces driving globalization.
Understand the role of comparative environmental frameworks in international business.
Illustrate the major theories and institutions relating to international business.
Analyze the management of international operations including marketing and human resource management.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to international business.
< i> BAM 418 Small Business Management 3
Small Business Management presents an overview of entrepreneurship, including launching a new venture, managing an ongoing venture, financial planning, taxation, and other topics specific to entrepreneurs. Students will learn the necessary elements to successfully start, run, and manage a small business and be able to apply those concepts and ideas within their business careers, even if they do not choose the entrepreneurial route.
Demonstrate an understanding of the basics and challenges of small business management including its role in the U.S. economy.
Recognize the importance of strategic planning and early decisions in small business management.
Describe key principles of financial and legal management.
Explain aspects of marketing in small business in relation to products and services.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to small business management.
< i> BCJ 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
Introduction to Criminal Justice aims to provide students with a general understanding of the criminal justice system's response to crime in society. It is important to note that the general theme of this course involves the delicate balance between community interests and individual rights that criminal justice decision-making requires. This theme will be explored by examining the criminal justice process in some detail, focusing on how the system is structured to respond to crime.
Identify and define the study of criminal justice and examine the history of crime in America.
Demonstrate an understanding of policing, its history, purpose, legal aspects, and challenges.
Describe the process of adjudication including court systems, criminal trial and sentencing.
Discuss the practice of corrections including probation, parole, prisons and jails, and examine future trends.
Examine special issues in criminal justice related to globalization, juvenile justice, drugs and crime, terrorism, and multinational crime.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to criminal justice.
< i> BCJ 230 Criminal Investigation 3
Criminal Investigation aims to provide students with an overview of the criminal investigation field. Course topics include the fundamentals of criminal investigation, follow-up investigative processes, methods for obtaining information, and how to approach the investigation of different types of crimes.
Identify and define the study of criminal investigation and discuss the foundations of criminal investigation.
Demonstrate an understanding of follow-up investigative processes and analyze the legal issues involved.
Discuss best practices for obtaining information through interviews, interrogations, criminal intelligence and surveillance operations.
Examine the various types of crimes related to people, property and national security.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to criminal investigation.
< i> BCJ 240 Procedures in the Justice System 3
Procedures in the Justice System covers the fundamental principles and procedures employed in the investigation of crimes. The course connects criminal procedure cases to the real world through innovative pedagogy and encourages critical thinking. This course is designed to help students develop a working knowledge of the steps of investigation, beginning with the initial security of the crime scene and concluding with the presentation of evidence and proper testimony in court in such a way as to make the concepts easy to apply to any state's specific procedural laws.
Describe the foundations of criminal procedure and define the exclusionary rule.
Examine the various components of search and seizure.
Demonstrate an understanding of criminal procedures including interrogations, confessions, and identification procedures.
Describe the different elements of formal proceedings.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to procedures in the justice system.
< i> BCJ 351 Forensic Science 3
Forensic Science explores the forensic investigation process and procedures. Students will learn how to identify, gather, and analyze multiple types of evidence through contemporary case studies. This course is designed to make the subject of forensic science comprehensible to a wide variety of students who are, or plan to be, aligned with the forensic science profession.
Define forensic science and criminalistics including commonly used terms and key concepts.
Examine factors related to the various types of evidence related to forensics.
Describe and examine best practices of collection and preservation of evidence.
Assess the role of forensic science in terrorism including aspects of cybercrime, computer forensics, cyberterrorism, classification of explosives, and detecting weapons of mass destruction.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to forensic science.
< i> MKT 230 Consumer Behavior 3
Consumer Behavior explores not only the act of buying, but it also investigates how having—or not having—a product, service, idea, or experience affects our lives, how we view ourselves, and how we view others. This course examines consumer behavior as an ongoing process and includes discussions about current marketing trends—how consumers and technology have affected marketing, and how new marketing has affected consumers and their social environment.
Describe the foundations and process of consumer behavior, and discuss the main perspectives on research in consumer behavior.
Examine the internal influences on consumer behavior.
Analyze the factors that lead to consumers choosing and using products.
Evaluate consumers in their social and cultural settings.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to consumer behavior.
< i> MKT 310 Advertising and Promotions 3
Advertising and Promotions will allow students to see a collective picture of integrated marketing communications. Focus is placed on business-to-business marketing concepts, international marketing discussions, brand management, and various advertising and promotional tactics. This is an integrated approach with a solid advertising core.
Describe and examine the foundations and role of advertising, promotion, and marketing.
Analyze the communications process and examine the role of consumers, ad agencies, and other marketing communication organizations.
Evaluate objectives and budgeting for integrated marketing communications programs and describe the process of development.
Demonstrate an understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and control in measuring program effectiveness.
Examine regulations, global applications, social, ethical and economic issues related to advertising and promotions.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to advertising and promotions.
< i> MKT 333 Marketing Management 3
Marketing Management offers a streamlined approach to current marketing management practices and theory, with a focus on helping companies, groups, and individuals adapt their marketing strategies and management practices to the marketplace of the twenty-first century. Outside cases and simulations are presented to help students utilize their marketing knowledge for successful marketing practices and to effectively solve marketing problems with the latest tools and techniques.
Define marketing and marketing management and discuss the core marketing concepts.
Understand the importance of connecting with customers and creating long-term loyalty relationships.
Demonstrate an understanding of the key elements used to build a strong brand.
Examine best practices for creating, delivering, and communicating value.
Evaluate the issues related to managing marketing for long-term success.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to marketing management.
< i> PSY 102 Introduction to Psychology 3
Introduction to Psychology introduces the methods and findings of contemporary psychology. Emphasizing the need for scientific and critical thinking, topics include a survey of biology and behavior, sensory process, human development, perception, learning and motivation. Emotion, personality, psychological disorders, therapy and social interaction are also examined to provide students with a solid understanding of the facts, principles, and theories which make up the field of psychology.
Define psychology including the history and evolution of the field.
Describe the major theories, aspects, and perspectives of psychology includng research, physiological, developmental, learning theories, sensation and perception.
Demonstrate an understanding of processes related to thinking, intelligence, emotion, personality, and psychological disorders.
Discuss the various psychological approaches to treatment and therapy.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to the field of psychology.
< i> PSY 116 Psychology of Gender 3
Psychology of Gender examines the biological, cultural, and historical factors that influence the development of gender roles and identities. Stereotypes of masculinity and femininity are examined, and the impact that these ideas have on our lives at the personal, social, and institutional levels are explored.
Define sex, gender and gender identity, and discuss how gender movements have shaped history.
Examine biological, social, cognitive, emotional, and communicative factors related to gender development.
Evaluate issues related to gender stereotyping, discrimination, and power.
Describe the factors related to gender that affect health and wellbeing.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to the psychology of gender.
Developmental Psychology introduces students to the scientific study of patterns of change and stability that occur as we move through the process of human development from conception to death. Various theories of development will be presented and an emphasis on physical, emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial changes throughout the lifespan will be discussed.
Define the study of human development including commonly used terms and key principles.
Demonstrate an understanding of the various theories of development.
Examine the physical, cognitive, and social developmental changes from infancy to late adulthood.
Evaluate key issues involved in the study of human development including the role of ethics in research.
< i> PSY 228 Social Psychology 3
Social Psychology offers students an in-depth look at how people come to understand themselves and others in a social context, with considerable emphasis on society's role in social psychology. Each chapter in this course will introduce students to key individuals within the realm of social psychology whose research has made a significant contribution to the field.
Define the field of social psychology and describe its foundations, key terms, and theories.
Examine theoretical perspectives related to social psychology and research methodologies.
Evaluate the individual in society including stratification, self and identity, and socialization over the life course.
Analyze the various areas of social life.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to social psychology.
< i> PSY 380 Personality Theories 3
Personality Theories presents an in-depth look at a number of classical and current personality theories, providing an explanation and interpretation of personality development from several different theoretical approaches. Classic theory is integrated with the latest research and current topics, preparing students to apply theoretical approaches to better understand the particular individuals and personalities they may encounter in their professional and personal lives.
Define personality and examine perspectives in theories of personality.
Demonstrate an understanding of the major psychodynamic personality theories.
Demonstrate an understanding of the major humanistic/existential personality theories.
Demonstrate an understanding of the major biological/evolutionary, and learning-cognitive personality theories.
Describe and examine the research methods used in personality research.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to theories of personality.
< i> PSY 408 Abnormal Psychology 3
Abnormal Psychology offers students an integrative approach to the study of psychopathology, drawing on contributions from various disciplines and theoretical stances. Through clinical case studies, the psychosocial and psychophysiological factors of abnormal behavior are examined, along with the exploration of prevention efforts and research-based advancements in the field.
Define abnormal behavior and describe the historical conceptions of abnormal behavior.
Demonstrate an understanding of the various types of psychological disorders, their causes, and types of treatment.
Examine the processes of clinical assessment, diagnosis, and research in psychopathology.
Evaluate the legal and ethical issues that pertain to mental health services.
Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to abnormal psychology.
The applicant should meet the following prerequisites in order to be admitted to the program: An applicant must be at least 18 years of age and have successfully obtained a high school diploma, GED, or its equivalent.
Previous Specialized Training for Elective Credit - Save Up To $1,800!*
California Coast University recognizes that not all learning occurs through a college or university. Therefore, it is possible to receive academic credit based on previously completed specialized training. The following guidelines are utilized when evaluating specialized training:
Documented training such as those a student may have completed through their employer, company, organization, military training experiences, professional or personal licensure requirements or other documented training experiences may be eligible for academic credit.
Eligibility for specialized training is assessed at the application stage of the enrollment process. All supporting documentation of prior training is reviewed for equivalent elective credit.
Students have 45 days from the date of enrollment to submit documents for specialized training credit. If applicable, credits will be awarded and tuition will be adjusted accordingly.
For specialized training documents received after the initial 45 days, there will be a re-evaluation fee of $75.00 charged. Any academic credit awarded will be applied to the student's program, but there will be no tuition adjustments made after the initial 45 days of enrollment.
Specialized training credit can be utilized to meet elective course requirements only.
Transcripts of previously completed academic work are evaluated and credit may be transferred to meet existing coursework requirements. The following guidelines are utilized when accepting transfer credit for an associate degree program:
Associate degree students may receive transfer credit for up to 30 semester units.
To be eligible for undergraduate academic credit, transfer grades must be equivalent to a letter grade of C (2.0 GPA) or higher.
Experiential Learning Credit
Experiential learning allows undergraduate students to receive credit for experiential learning in the major field of study (core courses) only. The following guidelines are utilized when offering the opportunity for experiential learning credit:
Eligibility for experiential credit is determined at the application stage of the enrollment process.
The applicant's educational background and work history are reviewed and an assessment is made indicating which courses may be eligible for credit by experiential learning.
If it is determined that a particular course is eligible for credit by experiential learning, the student will submit supporting information on past professional experience and training to justify the award of academic credit. This information may be provided any time during the academic program.
Regular tuition applies for all courses offered through experiential credit.
If a student has been offered the opportunity to request experiential credit, but would prefer to complete a challenge examination or study guide, he or she may do so by making a request in writing to the Student Success Center.
No letter grade is given for experiential credit courses.
Associate level students may receive up to 15 semester units of credit for core courses.
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