The curriculum for the major in Healthcare Leadership is comprised of general education requirements and hands-on training that will provide the solid foundation necessary for academic and employment success. Students who complete the requirements for the Healthcare Leadership degree will also receive a minor in Public Health.
Degree Requirements
*Effective Fall of 2025
Fall Semester
Courses
Credits
Exercise Science 101
Wellness and Stress
1
Interprofessional Education 103
Exploring the Health Professions
3
Biology 151
Human Anatomy & Physiology I
4
Chemistry 111, or 121, or 131
General Chemistry
4
VUE 101
Valparaiso University Experience
4
Total Credits
16
Spring Semester
Courses
Credits
Healthcare Leadership 105
Fundamentals of Healthcare Leadership
3
Public Health 101
Introduction to Public Health
3
Biology 152
Human Anatomy & Physiology II
4
Psychology 110
General Psychology
3
VUE 102
Valparaiso University Experience
4
Total Credits
17
Fall Semester
Courses
Credits
Healthcare Leadership 121
Environment and Health
3
Healthcare Leadership 212
Leadership in Healthcare Organizations
4
Exercise Science 250
Medical Terminology
3
Interprofessional Education 253
Introduction to Interprofessional Education for Healthcare Professionals
3
English 205
Writing in the Health Sciences
3
Total Credits
16
Spring Semester
Courses
Credits
Healthcare Leadership 255
Communication Strategies for Public Health and Healthcare Leadership
3
Interprofessional Education 213
Social Determinants of Health
3
Interprofessional Education 233
Principles of Health Education and Promotion
3
Marketing 304
Marketing Management
3
Theology 200
The Christian Tradition
3
Total Credits
15
Fall Semester
Courses
Credits
Healthcare Leadership 301
Healthcare Strategic Planning
3
Healthcare Leadership 302
Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues
3
Healthcare Leadership 305
Finance and Accounting for Healthcare Leaders
3
Healthcare Leadership 306
Quality Improvement in Healthcare
3
Upper Level Theology
3
Total Credits
15
Spring Semester
Courses
Credits
Healthcare Leadership 303
Healthcare Management Information Systems
3
Healthcare Leadership 370
Program Planning and Evaluation
3
Interprofessional Education 304
Introduction to Epidemiology
3
Psychology 201
Statistical Methods
3
Psychology 215
Lifespan Development
3
Total Credits
15
Fall Semester
Courses
Credits
Healthcare Leadership 417
Human Resource Management for Healthcare Leaders
3
Interprofessional Education 315
Introduction to Evidence Based Practice in Health Professions
