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2 Form Revised 07/11/2014

1. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM’S FIT WITH THE INSTITUTIONAL

MISSION, EXISTING DEGREES AND MAJORS.

As the only state-supported academic health center in Georgia, Augusta University (AU) is

uniquely positioned to provide educational opportunities which support the health needs of

Georgians and the U.S. Our mission is to provide leadership and excellence in teaching. The

College of Allied Health Sciences has been educating exceptional professionals for the

healthcare industry in Georgia for many years. Situated in the midst of the Augusta University

Health Center, our existing degrees and majors in clinical laboratory science, radiation therapy,

respiratory therapy, dental hygiene, health information administration, and nuclear medicine

technology benefit from the incorporation of hands-on experiences in a dynamic healthcare

setting. However, the demand for seats in our current educational offerings exceeds our ability to

train many individuals for much needed productive careers in the healthcare industry in Georgia.

This is where the Bachelor of Science with a major in Health Services (BSHS) comes in. The

approval and offering of the BSHS will support the significant demand for the growing business

and industry needs in the healthcare sector of Georgia. Additionally, the BSHS is a necessary

response to the Governor’s High Demand Career Initiative which identifies jobs in the health

sector, including jobs that support hospital administration, marketing, sales, and corporate

functions, as high demand careers. The BSHS will address concerns about the small talent pool

expressed by companies located in Georgia or those wishing to relocate to Georgia.

2. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND GOALS:

a. Institutional Priority: Describe how the proposed program is aligned with

the institution’s academic strategic plan. Indicate where this program falls

in terms of the institution’s top priorities for new degrees.

Augusta University’s academic strategic plan is to propose new degree

programs which take advantage of our position as the academic health center

of Georgia. Our goal is to make Augusta the “go to” academic training center

for Georgians seeking careers in the healthcare sector. To this end, we have

plans to relocate the sciences from the Summerville to the Health Science

Campus in order to place students in the midst of the professionals and future

professionals in healthcare. Students will study and train with other health

professionals and will learn their vital role on the healthcare team. Most

importantly, the BSHS provides an opportunity for careers in healthcare for

the approximately 400 applicants (on campus!) who do not gain access into

other health science programs. It is critical that we have more career options

for these students.

b. Brief description of the program and how it is to be delivered

The BSHS is an open-degree undergraduate program. “Open-degree” means

students will be able to declare the degree upon matriculation to the university

without meeting further requirements. The program will provide knowledge

and skills in healthcare delivery, leadership, cultural competency, global

health, bioethics, statistics, and research/innovation. The purpose of the BSHS

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is to prepare individuals ready to assume medical and healthcare jobs in health

services administration. The program will be delivered face-to-face with only

a small percentage of the content delivered in an online format.

c. Goals/Objectives of the Program

i. To provide a program of study at Augusta University leading to an

undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Health Services with an

emphasis in Health Services Administration.

ii. To provide a career path for students seeking training for jobs as health

service managers.

d. Location of the program – main campus or other approved site

The program will be located on the Augusta University Health Science and

Summerville campuses.

3. CURRICULUM: LIST THE ENTIRE COURSE OF STUDY REQUIRED AND

RECOMMENDED TO COMPLETE THE DEGREE PROGRAM. PROVIDE A

SAMPLE PROGRAM OF STUDY THAT WOULD BE FOLLOWED BY A

REPRESENTATIVE STUDENT. INCLUDE AREA F REQUIREMENTS (IF

APPLICABLE).

a. Clearly differentiate which courses are existing and those that are newly

developed courses. Include course titles as well as acronyms and credit hour

requirements associated with each course.

All newly developed courses are in red font in the table below.

Core Curriculum Areas

Area A - Essential Skills: 9 credit hours

Area B - Institutional Options: 4 credit hours

Area C - Humanities and Fine Arts: 6 credit hours

Area D - Science, Mathematics and Technology: 11 credit hours

Area E - Social Sciences: 12 credit hours

Area F Courses Related to the Major (see specific degree programs): 18 credit hours

Total Credit Hours: 60

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First Year

Fall Credit Spring Cred

ENGL 1101-College Composition 1

3 ENG 1102-College Composition 2 3

MATH 1111 or 1113-College Algebra or Pre-calculus Math

3 BIOL 1102 or 1108-Environmental Biology or Principles of Biology 2 (1108 strongly advised)

4

BIOL 1101 or 1107-Fundamental of Biology or Principles of Biology 1 (1107 strongly advised)

4 PSYC 1101-Intro to General Psychology (strongly advised)

3

COMS 1100-Fundamentals of Human Communications

3 HIST 1111 or 1112-Pre-Modern World Civilization or Modern World Civilization

3

POLS 1101- Intro to American Government

3 INQR 1000-Fundamentals of Academic Inquiry

1

WELL Activity (choose one among) WELL 1010, 1012,1024, 1202…etc.

1 WELL 1000 - Wellness 2

Total credit hours 17 Total credit hours 16

Second Year

Fall Credit Spring Cred

HUMN 2001 World Humanities I

3 HUMN 2002 World Humanities II

3

MATH 2210-Elementary Statistics (strongly advised)

3 HIST 2111 or 2112–United States To 1877 or United States Since 1877

3

Course Appropriate for Health Sciences (choose one among) Statistics, Human Growth and Development, Physics, Research Methods, Biology or Chemistry (if not used for Area D)

4 Course Appropriate for Health Sciences (choose one among) Statistics, Human Growth and Development, Physics, Research Methods, Biology or Chemistry (if not used for Area D)

4

Free Elective 4 Free Elective 3

WELL Activity (choose one among) WELL 1010, 1012,1024, 1202…etc.

1 Free Elective 3


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Third Year

Fall Cred Spring Cred

HINF 3101-Principles of Healthcare Management

4 POLS 2401-Introduction to Global Issues

3

CAHS 3660-US Healthcare Delivery System

3 MINF 2201-Microcomputer Applications

3

COMC 2010-Communication and Culture

3 MGMT 2106-Legal & Ethical Environment of Business

3

New Course (2000 level) Ethics for Health Professionals

1 HINF 3102-Human Resource Management for Healthcare

4

STAT 4020-Statistics & Research Methodology

3 Free Elective 3


Fourth Year

Fall Cred Spring Cred

New Course – Introduction to Research in Healthcare (this course introduces the student to research methods and the critical analysis of research for health care)

3 New Course – Healthcare Marketing & Commercialization

3

HINF 3213-Healthcare Data Management & Analysis

2 New Course – Healthcare Policy 3

HINF 4104-Healthcare Financial Management

3 HINF 3001-Quality in Healthcare 1

MINF 3650-Information Systems 3 KNHS 3312-Current Issues in Health and Disease

3

New Course – Innovations & New Technologies in Healthcare

3 POLS 4401-Government Organization & Administrative Theory

3

New Course Capstone Project 3


b. Append course descriptions for all courses (existing and new courses). Please see Appendix A – Course Descriptions with Prerequisites.

c. When describing required and elective courses, list all course prerequisites. Please see Appendix A – Course Descriptions with Prerequisites.

d. Provide documentation that the program and all courses in the proposed

curriculum have been approved by all relevant campus curriculum governance

bodies.

CAHS Faculty Council approved the BSHS proposal and all proposed courses in

June, 2015. The proposal and all proposed courses were then sent to the VP for

Academic and Faculty Affairs for approval in June, 2015 as well. Since then, the

proposal and proposed new courses have been reviewed, revised, and approved

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through the University curriculum approval process. New courses will be

assigned an official prefix and number and added to the University Catalog upon

final approval by the Board of Regents. Please see Appendix B - Documentation

of Augusta University Approvals.

e. Append materials available from national accrediting agencies or professional

organizations as they relate to curriculum standards for the proposed program. The Association of University Programs in Health Administrations (AUPHA)

certifies bachelor’s programs in health administration. The criteria for

undergraduate program certifications is listed in Appendix C – Criteria for

Undergraduate Program Certification.

f. Indicate ways in which the proposed program is consistent with nationally

accepted trends and standards in the discipline. The BSHS program will be consistent with five of the seven nationally-accepted

trends and standards in health administration of AUPHA (please see Appendix

C.). The two standards that need further development include: (1) to obtain

certification from AUPHA, the program must have graduated its first cohort of

students. (2) A 120-hour, faculty-supervised internship is an accepted national

trend. However, the BSHS curriculum was not conceived with an internship

because internships are typically a limitation to program enrollment and would

challenge our plan to keep the BSHS as an open degree program. Our goal is offer

the BSHS degree to the most students possible. Additionally, the CAHS is well

positioned to implement supervised internships. We have over 1000 clinical

affiliates. A faculty-supervised internship could take the place of free electives.

g. If internships or field experiences are required as part of the program, provide

information documenting internship availability as well as how students will be

assigned, supervised, and evaluated. Internships are currently not a part of the BSHS proposal. However, the CAHS

knows how to organize and implement student internships. Currently, the CAHS

maintains over 1000 clinical affiliates. All the CAHS programs have a program

director and a clinical coordinator responsible for the assignment of students to

clinical internships. Students are typically supervised by clinical instructors who

work directly with a faculty member to plan experiential learning assignments.

Students are evaluated by the clinical instructor and the faculty on

professionalism as well as their ability to perform psychomotor tasks related to

their discipline.

h. Indicate the adequacy of core offerings to support the new program. The core offerings are adequate to support the new program. Currently, AU has

over 500 students who identify themselves as pre-nursing or pre-allied health

majors. We expect that many of the students desiring a degree in health services

will come from these two cohorts. Thus the current core offering is more than

adequate to support the new program.

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i. Indicate the method of instructional delivery. The method of instructional delivery will be face-to-face with not more than 5%

online delivery.

4. ADMISSIONS CRITERIA. PLEASE INCLUDE REQUIRED MINIMA SCORES ON

APPROPRIATE STANDARDIZED TESTS AND GRADE POINT AVERAGE

REQUIREMENTS. The BSHS is an open-degree program which means that students who have matriculated into

AU as full or part-students may declare the major without meeting additional requirements.

All AU policies governing undergraduate academic standing will apply.

5. AVAILABILITY OF ASSISTANTSHIPS (IF APPLICABLE). Not applicable

6. EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT:

a. Provide the student learning outcomes and other associated outcomes of the

proposed program.

i. Students will be able to evaluate healthcare organizational financial

statements to determine if resource funding is sufficient to meet the goals

of an organization.

ii. Students will be able to apply cost containment principles to a healthcare

delivery system in the areas of long-term care with respect to healthcare

regulations and policy.

iii. Students will be able to apply managerial functions of organizing to work

flow and productivity for a healthcare organization.

b. Describe how the institution will monitor and ensure the quality of the degree

program. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) are monitored annually at the program,

college, and institutional level. Program directors determine and evaluate learning

outcomes during the spring and summer semesters. Their evaluative reports are

submitted to the academic committee of the college, who further assesses the

outcomes and use of results for the selected SLOs. The associate dean of

academic affairs in the college also evaluates the reports. Once the college and

program evaluations are complete, SLO are evaluated on the institutional level by

the office of institutional effectiveness. Feedback to the programs is given at each

step.

The institution also conducts comprehensive program reviews every seven years

for undergraduate program.

7. ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM:

a. Indicate where the program will be housed within the academic units of the

institution. The program will be housed in the Department of Clinical and Digital

Health Sciences in the College of Allied Health Sciences.

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b. Describe the administration of the program inclusive of coordination and

responsibility. The main administrative arm of the program will be the program director.

Additionally, we plan to hire a full-time educational coordinator whose major

responsibility will be to help graduates find jobs (see section I Expenditures of the

Budget). The program director and educational coordinator will work with the

chair of Clinical and Digital Health Sciences to insure that faculty resources are in

place to support the program. Also, the chair will work with the dean of the

college to ensure that adequate resources have been allocated to the program.

8. WAIVER TO DEGREE-CREDIT HOUR (IF APPLICABLE): If the program exceeds the maximum credit hour requirement at a specific degree level, then

provide an explanation supporting the increase of hours (NOTE: The maximum for

bachelor’s degrees is 120-semester credit hours and the maximum for master’s degrees is 36-

semester credit hours).

The BSHS program complies with the maximum number of credit hours for a bachelor’s

degree, 120-semester credit hours, plus four hours of wellness. The 120-semester credit

hours include 13 credit hours of free electives.

9. ACCREDITATION (IF APPLICABLE): Describe the program’s alignment with disciplinary accreditation requirements and provide a

time line for pursuing accreditation. Indicate the source of institutional funding that will be

used, if needed, for the accreditation process.

The Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) recognizes

baccalaureate health administration programs meeting established criteria as eligible for

AUPHA Certification. A program must have graduated its first cohort of students before

application for certification. It would take approximately three years after the initial

enrollment of students in the BSHS before Augusta University could submit a self-study.

Please see appendix C for the seven criteria related to certification.

10. EXTERNAL REVIEWS (THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO DOCTORAL LEVEL

PROGRAMS):

Provide a list of five to eight reviewers, external to the System, from aspirational or

comparable programs/institutions. This list should contain contact information for each

reviewer, and include an explanation of why the reviewer was suggested. The list should not

include individuals for whom the department or institution has consulted during the process

of program proposal development.

Not applicable.

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11. ENROLLMENT PROJECTIONS AND MONITORING:

a. Provide projected enrollment for the program during the first three years of

implementation. (NOTE: These projections will be used to monitor enrollment

following program implementation.) Please see the enrollment table following

Section 11.b.

b. Explain the specific methodology used to determine these projections and verify

their accuracy, especially if new student enrollment will be needed to sustain

funding for the program. Indicate whether enrollments will be cohort-based. Applicant and enrollment statistics for AU are a good source of data to make

enrollment projections for the BSHS. The College of Allied Health Sciences has 6

undergraduate programs that collectively receive over 400 applicants per year.

Applications are generated from students already enrolled at AU as well as

student in Georgia and the surrounding states. This number doubles to

approximately 800 applicants when we consider the students interested in the B.S.

in nursing degree. Of the 800 applicants, approximately 380 students gain entry

into their desired program. Unfortunately, the other 420 students are often lost to

majors that are not part of healthcare or simply drop out. We project that the

BSHS will allow a substantial number of these students to remain in the

healthcare field and go on to fulfill the projected need for baccalaureate level

graduates to secure important jobs in healthcare. Also, we expect many of these

students to declare the BSHS major as a first option. Anecdotally, there is interest

from freshman and parents on other careers in healthcare that are not limited by

enrollment restrictions. BSHS enrollment will not be cohort-based.

First

FY18

Second

FY19

Third

FY20

Fourth

FY21

I. ENROLLMENT PROJECTIONS

Student Majors

Shifted from other programs 10 10 10 10

New to the institution 10 10 10 10

Total Majors 20 40 60 80

Course Sections Satisfying Program

Requirements

Previously existing 0 10 19 29

New 10 9 10 10

Total Program Course Sections 10 19 29 39

Credit Hours Generated by Those Courses

Existing enrollments 0 660 1320 1980

New enrollments 660 1280 2500 3990

Total Credit Hours 660 1,940 3,820 5,970

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12. PROVIDE THE YEAR WHEN THE PROGRAM IS EXPECTED TO BE REVIEWED

IN THE INSTITUTION’S COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM REVIEW PROCESS. The first program review will occur in 2024.

13. DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN IF ENROLLMENT DOES

NOT MEET PROJECTIONS.

The BSHS is an open-degree, whereas admission to all of our other health sciences degrees is

limited. The CAHS is planning the robust inclusion of the BSHS program into our regular

undergraduate recruiting efforts. Should anticipated enrollment not meet expectations, we

will hold monthly recruiting events targeting students taking classes in Science Hall on the

Summerville campus. Additionally, we are planning Pre-Health Sciences Days on the Health

Sciences campus. The purpose of these events is to make pre-health students aware of all the

unique opportunities in the health sciences.

Of note, during many Augusta University recruiting and orientation events, students and

parents have asked questions about open-degree programs in the health sciences. The

standard question is, “What will I/we do if I/our son or daughter is not accepted to his/her

chosen health science program?” Upon formal implementation of the BSHS program, we

will have a more definitive answer to this question.

14. FACULTY QUALIFICATIONS & CAPACITY:

a. Provide an inventory of faculty directly involved with the program. On the list

below indicate which persons are existing faculty and which are new hires. For

each faculty member, provide the following information:

Faculty

Name

Rank

Highes

t

Degree

Degree

s

Earned

Academic

Discipline

Area of

Specialization

Current

Workloa

d

Amanda

Barefield

Associat

e

Professor

EdD BS,

MS,

EdD

Health Sciences,

Educational

Leadership and

Administration

Educational

Leadership,

Health

Information

Management

90%

teaching

10%

Service

Augustine

Hammon

d

Associat

e

Professor

PhD BED,

AA,

MPA,

MPA,

PhD

Urban Studies

and Public

Affairs

Public

Administration,

Economics,

Social Studies

90%

teaching

10%

Service

Katherine

Hernlen

Assistant

Professor

MS BBA,

MBA

Business

Administration

Management

Respiratory

Therapy

90%

teaching

10%

Service

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Lori

Prince

Associat

e

Professor

MS BS, BS,

MS

Heath Services

Administration

Health Services

Administration,

Health

Information

Management

90%

teaching

10%

Service

Rick

Pukis

Associat

e

Professor

MS BA,

BS, MS

Communication

s

Marketing,

Cinematograph

y and

Film/Video

90%

teaching

10%

Service

Karen

Wish

Assistant

Professor

PhD

BS,

MS,

PhD

Foods and

Nutrition

Higher

Education

90%

teaching

10%

Service

Buffie

Schmidt

Lecturer EdS

BS,

MBA,

EdS

Business

Administration

Management/

Educational

Leadership

Mathematics,

economics, and

computer

science

Part-time

Jeffrey

Allison

Instructo

r

MS BS, MS Management

Information

Systems

Information

systems

Part-time

Inga

Hicks

Instructo

r

JD Law BA,

MBA,

LLB

and JD

Law Business

Administration,

Political

Science, and

Government

Part-time

Note 1:

Note 2:

Total Number of Faculty: nine (9)

b. If it will be necessary to add faculty to support the program, give the desired

qualifications of the persons to be added, and a timetable for adding new

faculty. It will be necessary to add one faculty member to support the program. The

faculty should have an academic background in healthcare administration or a

related health science. This faculty in concert with the program director will be

needed to help develop the new courses for the program as well as teach them and

will be hired as soon as the BSHS is approved.

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c. If existing faculty will be used to deliver the new program, include a detailed

faculty load analysis that explains how additional courses in the new program

will be covered and what impact the new courses will have on faculty current

workloads. (For example, if program faculty are currently teaching full loads,

explain how the new course offerings will be accommodated.): The BSHS will require that we create a program director position. The program

director is responsible for managing and overseeing the academic program. Our

plan is to appoint a program director from existing faculty. The new program

director will lead the BSHS program and will also be responsible for teaching

some of the new courses as well.

The curriculum of the BSHS is designed to utilize many courses that already exist

in the Health Information Administration, Business, Communications, and

Kinesiology programs. No new faculty will be needed for these courses and

permission has been obtained from the programs to use these courses with

consideration to faculty effort. Six new courses unique to the BSHS are planned.

These courses will be taught by the program director and one new faculty that will

be needed for the BSHS program. An additional faculty member will be hired to

back fill courses previously taught by program director.

15. BUDGET – COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW AND PROVIDE A NARRATIVE TO

ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING:

a. For Expenditures:

i. Provide a description of institutional resources that will be required for

the program (e.g., personnel, library, equipment, laboratories, supplies,

and capital expenditures at program start-up and recurring).

The BSHS degree requires at least two faculty to meet the AUPHA

certification standard (See Appendix C). The standard is based on the

number of students and states that for programs of 150 students or less, at

least 2 full-time faculty are required. One of these faculty will serve as the

program director. There are 6 new courses that will need to be developed

by the 2 full-time faculty. The other courses in the major will come from

existing courses at Augusta University. The program will require a one-

time expenditure for library, equipment, and supplies, totaling $21,575.

Recurring operating costs for supplies, professional development related

travel, and equipment are estimated at $14,396.

ii. If the program involves reassigning existing faculty and/or staff, include

the specific costs/expenses associated with reassigning faculty and staff

to support the program (e.g. cost of part-time faculty to cover courses

currently being taught by faculty being reassigned to the new program

or portion of full-time faculty workload and salary allocated to the

program).

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Two faculty positions, currently funded at $95,450 per year plus fringes,

will be assigned to the BSHS program. The one-time funds needed at

program implementation will be supported through internal redirect from

the institution’s existing operating budget. Recurring program costs will

also be secured from internal redirect, targeting low enrollment programs

for reductions in operating costs.

b. For Revenue:

i. If using existing funds, provide a specific and detailed plan indicating

the following:

Source of existing funds being reallocated. The institution has the capacity within its current structure to

redirect existing funds across departments within the college. This

is accomplished by assessing low enrollment programs and the

corresponding reduction in course sections offered. The resulting

cost reductions will be redirected to support this new program.

How the existing resources will be reallocated to specific costs for

the new program. The existing institutional resources will be reallocated to support

two full time faculty positions and approximately $14,396 in

annual operating costs.

The impact the redirection will have on units that lose funding.

Because the internal redirect will follow low performing programs

that have corresponding reductions in costs, it’s anticipated that

there will be a negligible impact on units that lose funding.

ii. Explain how the new tuition amounts are calculated.

For the purpose of this analysis, new tuition revenue was calculated at

$4,239 per semester per full time student. This represents Augusta

University’s fall 2016 in-state undergraduate rate for 10 or more hours for

programs delivered on the Health Sciences campus. No annual increase in

tuition was applied for years 2 through 4. No consideration was given to

part time enrollment. No estimated reductions due to attrition were

applied.

iii. Explain the nature of any student fees listed (course fees, lab fees,

program fees, etc.). Exclude student mandatory fees (i.e., activity, health,

athletic, etc.). No special fees will apply to this program. Students will be

subject to the standard student fees for Augusta University.

iv. If revenues from Other Grants are included, please identify each grant

and indicate if it has been awarded. Not applicable

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v. If Other Revenue is included, identify the source(s) of this revenue and

the amount of each source.

Not applicable.

c. When Grand Total Revenue is not equal to Grand Total Costs:

i. Explain how the institution will make up the shortfall. If reallocated

funds are the primary tools being used to cover deficits, what is the plan

to reduce the need for the program to rely on these funds to sustain the

program? Conservative enrollment estimates show that grand total

revenue will exceed the grand total costs. Therefore, no shortfall is

anticipated.

If the projected enrollment is not realized, provide an explanation for

how the institution will cover the shortfall. Because there will be no new costs to the institution, a lower than

expected enrollment, while creating an overall projected revenue shortfall,

will not trigger a budgeted deficit scenario. If enrollment does not meet

targeted growth projections, the program will be re-evaluated to determine

what operational changes need to occur to increase enrollment.

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I. EXPENDITURES First

FY 18

Dollars

Second

FY 19

Dollars

Third

FY 20

Dollars

Fourth

FY 21

Dollars

Personnel – reassigned or existing

positions

Faculty (see 15.a.ii) 2.00 FTE $190,900

2.00 FTE $190,900

2.00 FTE $190,900

2.00 FTE $190,900

Part-time Faculty (see 15 a.ii)

Graduate Assistants (see 15 a.ii)

Administrators(see 15 a.ii)

Support Staff (see 15 a.ii)

Fringe Benefits (calculated at 34%) $64,906 $64,906 $64,906 $64,906

Other Personnel Costs

Total Existing Personnel Costs $255,806 $255,806 $255,806 $255,806

EXPENDITURES (Continued)

Personnel – new positions (see 15 a.i)

Faculty

Part-time Faculty

Graduate Assistants

Administrators

Support Staff

Fringe Benefits

Other personnel costs

Total New Personnel Costs

Start-up Costs (one-time expenses) (see 15

a.i)

Library/learning resources $1,775

Equipment $15,000

Other $10,000 $4,800

Physical Facilities: construction or

renovation (see section on Facilities)

Total One-time Costs $10,000 $21,575

Operating Costs (recurring costs – base

budget) (see 15 a.i)

Supplies/Expenses $3,896 $3,896 $3,896 $3,896

Travel $3,000 $3,000 $3,000

Equipment $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500

Library/learning resources

Other

Total Recurring Costs $11,396 $14,396 $14,396 $14,396

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GRAND TOTAL COSTS $277,202 $291,777 $270,202 $270,202

III. REVENUE SOURCES

Source of Funds

Reallocation of existing funds (see 15 b.i) $277,202 $291,777 $270,202 $270,202

New student workload

New Tuition (see 15 b.ii) $169,560 $169,560 $169,560 $169,560

Federal funds

Other grants (see 15 b.iv)

Student fees (see 15 b.iii)

Exclude mandatory fees

(i.e., activity, health, athletic, etc.).

$40,400 $40,400 $40,400 $40,400

Other (see 15 b.v)

New state allocation requested for budget

hearing

$0 $0 $0 $0

GRAND TOTAL REVENUES $487,162 $501,737 $480,162 $480,162

Nature of Revenues

Recurring/Permanent Funds $477,162 $480,162 $480,162 $480,162

One-time funds $10,000 $21,575

Projected Surplus/Deficit

(Grand Total Revenue – Grand Total Costs)

(see 15 c.i. & c.ii).

$209,960 $209,960 $209,960 $209,960

Please remember to include a detailed narrative explaining the projected expenditures and

revenues following the instructions appearing at the beginning of the Budget section.

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16. FACILITIES—COMPLETE THE TABLE BELOW.

Total GSF

a. Indicate the floor area required for the program in gross square feet

(gsf). When addressing space needs, please take into account the

projected enrollment growth in the program over the next 10 years.

1,500 sq.ft.

b. Indicate if the new program will require new space or use existing space. (Place an

“x” beside the appropriate selection.)

Type of Space Comments

i. Construction of new space is required

ii. Existing space will require modification

iii. If new construction or renovation of existing

space is anticipated, provide the justification for

the need.

iv. Are there any accreditation standards or

guidelines that will impact facilities/space

needs in the future? If so, please describe what

the impact will be.

v. Will this program cause any impacts on the

campus infrastructure, such as parking, power,

HVAC, etc. If so, indicate the nature of the

impact, estimated cost and source of funding.

vi. Existing space will be used as is x

c. If new space is anticipated, provide information in space below.

i. Estimated construction cost

ii. Estimated total project budget cost

iii. Proposed source of funding

iv. Availability of funds

v. When will the construction be completed and

ready for occupancy? (Indicate semester and

year).

vi. How will the construction be funded for the new

space/facility?

vii. Indicate the status of the Project Concept

Proposal submitted for consideration of project

authorization to the Office of Facilities at the

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Appendix A

Course

Descriptions

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BIOL 1101 - Fundamental of Biology

Designed for the non-science/non-math major; topics covered include chemical foundations of

biology, cell structure and function, cell division, genetics, animal organ systems and

mechanisms of evolution. This course will not substitute for the BIOL 1107K course that is

designed for science/math majors. Credit may not be earned for both BIOL 1101 and BIOL

1107K. Normally offered each semester.

Grade Mode: Normal, Audit / Credit Hours: 4 / Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2

Prerequisite(s): none.

BIOL 1102 - Environmental Biology

Designed for the non-science/non-math major; topics covered include organismal diversity and

behavior, ecology, and environmental topics. This course will not substitute for the BIOL 1108K

course that is designed for science/math majors. Credit may not be earned for both BIOL 1102

and BIOL 1108K. Normally offered each semester. BIOL 1101 IS NOT a prerequisite for this

course.



BIOL 1107 - Principles of Biology I A study of the unifying concepts of the biotic world including biochemistry, cell biology, energy

and metabolism, physiological systems of both plants and animals, animal and plant diversity,

animal and plant development, genetics, ecology and evolution, and animal behavior. Credit may

not be earned for both BIOL 1101 and BIOL 1107. Normally offered each semester.



BIOL 1108 - Principles of Biology II A continuation of Biology 1107. Credit may not be earned for both BIOL 1102 and BIOL 1108.

Normally offered each semester. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1107K with a grade of C or better.


Prerequisites: BIOL1107 >= C

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CAHS 3660 - US Healthcare Delivery System This course will allow allied health professionals to develop an understanding of the organization

and structure of the healthcare industry as a whole and the healthcare facilities comprising the

industry. Healthcare delivery systems in the areas of ambulatory care, home health, and long-

term care are rapidly increasing in addition to the increasing demand for allied health

professionals. The healthcare delivery systems in the twenty-first century will be faced with

increased regulations and standards, with focus on cost containment, accessibility, and quality.

Grade Mode: Normal, Audit / Credit Hours: 1 / Lecture Hours: 3


COMS 1100 - Fundamentals of Human Communication

An introduction to the practice of public communication with special emphasis on public

speaking. Includes the historical roots of communication models, audience adaptation,

systematic library research, preparation and delivery of presentations, and preparation and use of

visual aids.



COMC 2010 - Communications and Culture A study of the history, organization, politics, economics, control, regulation, and effects of the

mass media and affiliated industries, particularly in the United States. Issues of influence on the

media by, as well as media influence on, government, politics, medicine, industry, society,

culture, international relations, and the audience are addressed.


Prerequisites: (ENGL1102 >= C or ENGL1114 >= C) and (ENGL1101 >= C or ENGL1113 >=

C) and (COMS1100 >= D or COMS1010 >= D or COMS1020 >= D or HONR1010 >= D)

ENGL 1101 - College Composition I

Composition I focuses on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with

emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation. This course also includes introductory use

of a variety of research skills. The course provides instruction in word processing and in

computer-based research. Students must continue to register for English 1101 each successive

semester until they have completed the course with a grade of C or better. Both ENGL 1101 and

ENGL 1102 should be completed within the first 30 hours of a student’s undergraduate degree

program.



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ENGL 1102 - College Composition II Literature-based, Composition II develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency

required in English 1101. Interpretation and evaluation are emphasized, and more advanced

research methods are incorporated. The course includes instruction in composition of a research

paper. Students who complete ENGL 1101 must enroll in English 1102 no later than the first

semester they enroll following completion of ENGL 1101. Students must continue to register for

English 1102 each successive semester until they have completed the course with a grade of C or

better. Both ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102 should be completed within the first 30 hours of a

student’s undergraduate degree program.


Prerequisites: (ENGL1101 >= C or ENG101 >= C or ENGL1113 >= C)

HINF 3001 - Quality in Healthcare This course introduces the health information management student to quality management.

Quality management includes continuous quality improvement, utilization and risk management,

outcomes management and credentialing activities. This course also familiarizes the student with

the quality issues, compliance issues, and agencies in alternative healthcare settings.

Grade Mode: Normal, Audit / Credit Hours: 1 / Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact

Hours: 0

Prerequisites: HINF3206

HINF 3101 - Principles of Healthcare Management

Applied study of the managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling.

Students work through specific issues related to operational and strategic planning,

organizational structures and relationships, decision making, motivation, leadership theories and

application, as well as fiscal and non-fiscal control processes, work standards, work

measurement, and productivity. Special attention is given to the concept of systems management

and techniques of systems analysis. Includes office ergonomics, information management, and

equipment procurement.



HINF 3102 - Human Resource Management for Healthcare A comprehensive human resource management course which develops student understanding of

the employer-employee relationship. Includes the major human resource management functions.

Topics include job analysis, job descriptions, employee recruitment, selection, and training,

salary administration, performance appraisals, and collective bargaining


Hours: 0


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HINF 3213 – Healthcare Data Management & Analytics

This course will provide students with the skill set to apply performance improvement data

analytics and determine the use of performance improvement presentation tools. Student will

also demonstrate the core concepts of acquiring, managing, manipulating, and analyzing data.


HINF 4104 - Healthcare Financial Management

Course Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Financial Accounting I with a C or better grade.

Students learn the basic concepts of accounting and finance in the healthcare organization.

Included in the course is a refresher on accounting principles. Students are taught the following

areas of finance: financial statements, financial analysis and control, characteristics of the

financial environment, analysis of financial information, management of capital, budgeting, and

decision analysis. The course culminates with a budget board hearing in which students use their

newly acquired skills and knowledge.


Hours: 0

Prerequisites: ACCT2101 >= C

HIST 1111 - Pre-Modern World Civilization A survey of world history to early modern times. The course will examine the political,

economic, social, and cultural aspects of various civilizations from ancient times to the

Renaissance.



HIST 1112 - Modern World Civilization A survey of world history from early modern times to the present. An examination of the

development of world civilization from the beginnings of European colonization to the present,

including events, trends, institutions, and ideas that have had global impact.



HIST 2111 - United States to 1877 A survey of American history to the post-Civil War period. A satisfactory grade will exempt a

student from the requirement of passing before graduation an examination on the history of the

United States and the history of Georgia.



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HIST 2112 - United States Since 1877

A survey of the United States from the post-Civil War period to the present. A satisfactory grade

will exempt a student from the requirement of passing before graduation an examination on the

history of the United States and the history of Georgia.



HUMN 2001 - World Humanities I The first course of a two-semester sequence in which a team of professors introduces students to

world cultures and their perspectives on major human concepts, such as truth, beauty and

divinity. Students will learn to analyze works of art, music and literature in context of the

cultures that produced them and the values they reflect. Prerequisite(s): English 1101-1102 or

English 1113-1114.

Grade Mode: Normal, Audit / Prerequisites: (ENGL1102 >= C or ENGL1114 >= C) and

ENGL1101 >= C or ENGL1113 >= C /

Credit Hours: 3 / Lecture Hours: 3

HUMN 2002 - World Humanities II The second of a two-semester sequence in which a team of professors introduces students to

world cultures and their perspectives on major human concepts, such as truth, beauty and

divinity. Students will learn to analyze works of art, music and literature in context of the

cultures that produced them and the values they reflect. Coursework culminates in a critical

examination of the dialogue between the contemporary world and the cultures studied.

Grade Mode: Normal, Audit / Prerequisites: HUMN2001 >= D and (ENGL1102 >= C or

ENGL1114 >= C) and (ENGL1101 >= C or ENGL1113 >= C) / Credit Hours: 3 / Lecture Hours:

3

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1101-1102 or 1113-1114, and HUMN 2001

INQR 1000 - Fundamentals of Academic Inquiry Discovery, exploration, and analysis of ideas that faculty members, across a variety of

disciplines, study and investigate.

Grade Mode: Normal, Audit / Credit Hours: 1 / Other Contact Hours: 1

Class Restrictions: Freshman-Semester, Junior-Semester, Sophomore-Semester

KNHS 3312 - Current Issues in Health and Diseases

This course is designed to introduce the student to the multifaceted study of human diseases in

terms of classification, etiology, and prevention.


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MATH 1111 - College Algebra A symbolically intensive functional approach to algebra that incorporates the use of appropriate

technology. Emphasis will be placed on the study of functions and their graphs, inequalities, and

linear, quadratic, piece-wise defined, rational, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic

functions. Appropriate applications will be included. Prerequisite(s): SATM 480 (ACT 20) or

higher or placement.


MATH 1113 – Pre-calculus Mathematics A rigorous study of polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, primarily

intended to prepare science and mathematics majors for calculus. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1111

(grade of C or better) or placement.

Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

Prerequisites: MAT107 >= C or MATH1111 >= C

Credit Hours: 3

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

MATH 2210 - Elementary Statistics A study of frequency distributions of data, graphical and numerical presentations of data,

probability, discrete and continuous distributions, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis

testing, simple linear regression and correlation and goodness of fit. (Credit will not be given for

both MATH 2210 and MATH 3110.) Prerequisite(s): MATH 1001 or MATH 1111 or MATH

1113 or MATH 1220 or MATH 2011, or permission of instructor.

Grade Mode: Normal, Audit / Prerequisites: MATH1111 >= D or MATH1001 >= D or

MATH1220 >= D or MATH1113 >= D or MATH2011 >= D or MATH1101 >= D / Credit

Hours: 3 / Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

MGMT 2106 - Legal and Ethical Environment of Business This course analyzes the legal, ethical, economic, social, and political environment in which

business operates. The cost and benefits of regulation are appraised.


MINF 2201 - Microcomputer Applications Hands-on introduction to microcomputer applications which support business functions; word

processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and database management system. Also exposure to use of an

operating system, electronic communication, and basic computing concepts.

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Prerequisites: MATH1101 >= D or MATH1001 >= D or MATH1111 >= D or MAT107 >= D or

MATH1113 >= D or MAT115 >= D or MATH2011 >= D or MAT201 >= D or MAT295 >= D

or MATH1220 >= D

MINF 3650 - Information Systems Develops a broad understanding of the role of information technology, systems, and resources,

especially in business settings.


Prerequisites: MINF2201 or CSCI1301

POLS 1101 - Introduction to American Government

An introductory course covering the essential facts of federal, state and local governments in the

United States. A satisfactory grade will exempt a student from the requirement of passing an

examination on the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Georgia before

graduation.


POLS 2401 - Introduction to Global Issues A course that focuses on major global issues and problems.

Grade Mode: Normal, Audit / Prerequisites: POLS1101 >= C or POL101 >= C / Credit Hours: 3

/ Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

POLS 4401 - Government Organization and Administrative Theory A systematic analysis of major theories of organization, management, and administration in the

Public Sector. Emphasis will be placed on the formal scientific management school and the less

formal Human Relations approach. Organization processes, environments, and effectiveness will

be analyzed. May be taken for graduate credit within the prescribed limits and with the chair’s

approval.


Prerequisites: (POLS1101 >= C or POL101 >= C) and POLS3800 >= C

PSYC 1101 - Introduction to General Psychology An introduction to the full breadth of the science and practice of psychology including such

topics as research methodology, neurobiology, learning, cognition, emotion and abnormal

psychology, development, personality, and social psychology.


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STAT 4020 - Statistics and Research Methodology Prerequisite: College Algebra. This course provides an introduction to research methodology and

principles including basic methods of statistical analysis. Topics include descriptive and

inferential statistics, basic probability, nonparametrics, statistical process control, epidemiology,

and research designs. Students will create data summaries and perform statistical analyses using

a statistical software package.


Prerequisites: MATH1111 >= C

College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences , Dental College of Georgia, The

Graduate School, Medical College of Georgia, College of Nursing

New Course - (2000 level) Ethics for Health Professionals

This course is an introduction to the philosophy of ethics in the healthcare setting. The course is

designed to teach students about the moral behavior demanded in the healing professions and

their responsibility to act with the highest standards.


Prerequisites: none

New Course - Introduction to Research in Healthcare

This course introduces the student to research methods and the critical analysis of research in

healthcare. The course introduces the language of research and the elements of the research

process within quantitative, qualitative and mixed method approaches. Students will use these

theoretical underpinnings to practice the critical review of literature relevant to healthcare.


Prerequisites: STAT 4020 Statistics and Research Methodology

New Course – Healthcare Marketing and Commercialization This course provides students with a foundation in the concepts of marketing and

commercialization. The course focuses on the commercialization of healthcare services and

programs, both anticipatory and responsive to utilizing market-driven information. Students will

integrate the skills of healthcare management and communication in generating a marketing plan

for a healthcare organization.


Prerequisites: HINF 3101 Principles of Healthcare Management, COMC 2010 Communication

and Culture

New Course – Healthcare Policy

Healthcare Policy will be designed to provide students with an overview of the US health

system. The course will review the organization, payment, financing of the US health system and

the resources required. Students will be introduced to the major players/stakeholders in health

care policy making in the US. They will also identify the moral argument of health policy

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legislation. Finally, this course introduces students to careers in the field of health policy and

management.


Prerequisites: New Course (2000) Ethics for Health Professionals

New Course – Innovations & New Technologies in Healthcare

Innovations & New Technologies in Healthcare will be designed to provide students with an

overview of the research and development (R&D) process and its impact on health care

performance improvement. The course will review the activities of major public and private

research organizations, processes of developing new technologies and methods of validation.

The course will introduce concepts of evidence based acquisition of new technologies and

achieving change in the practice of health care. Through examples of recent years, the course

will highlight societal benefits of landmark discoveries and breakthrough technologies.


Prerequisites: New Course – Introduction to Research in Healthcare

New Course – Capstone Project

Students will apply research design, research methodologies, and the statistical procedures used

to complete a research project. Students will have hands-on experience in using statistical

software to analyze and interpret data and improve research writing skills.


Prerequisites: STAT 4020 Statistics & Research Methodology, New Course – Introduction to

Research in Healthcare

WELL 1000 - Wellness

A lecture/activity course that integrates the physical, mental, social, and environmental aspects

of wellness. Healthy lifestyle choices are encouraged through education and fitness wellness

assessment. NOTE: This course does not count as a 1-hour activity elective.


WELL Activity (option to choose one specific sport) – Options include Badminton/Table

Tennis, Beginning Golf, Yoga, Soccer, and many others.

**First and second year student is required to take the following: Course appropriate for

Health Sciences (choose one among) Statistics, Human Growth & Development, Physics,

Research Methods, Biology or Chemistry (if not used for Area D).

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