This degree or certificate prepares students for management and leadership roles in
health services and related organizations and systems. Students explore key issues
facing healthcare delivery and learn strategies for managing effective and efficient
operations. The curriculum covers public and private sector healthcare organizations,
including hospitals, long-term care facilities, group practices, health maintenance
organizations, health insurance and benefits administrations, and public health agencies.
Emphasis is placed on organizational dynamics, healthcare policy, and administrative
functions across diverse care settings.
The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least
12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale
Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following:
(1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade
of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education
patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer
Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester
units.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units
of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared for a career in the healthcare
industry by completing the Health Care Administration Certificate; will be able to
describe the value of personal and professional development, health and community
service, and life-long learning in healthcare management; and will be able to analyze
the impact of healthcare administration on healthcare delivery within the community.
Associate of Science Program Map
Certificate Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE |
UNITS |
| MOA 180 |
Health Information Management & HIPAA Standards |
3 |
| MOA 183 |
Introduction to Health Insurance & Reimbursement |
4 |
| MOA 184 |
Health Care Delivery Systems |
3 |
| MOA 185 |
Medical Office Administration |
3 |
| MOA 188 |
Healthcare Law and Ethics |
3 |
| MOA 190 |
Fundamentals of Healthcare Administration |
3 |
| MOA 191 |
Introduction to Public Health & Community |
3 |
| MOA 192 |
Healthcare Quality Management and Performance |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
25 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Spring 2026 |
GCC Catalog Addendum 2025-2026
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Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year.
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