
Governors State University · Department of Health Administration and Informatics
Health Administration, B.H.A.
Awarded degree: Bachelor of Health Administration
Overview
A 120-credit Bachelor of Health Administration offered in a hybrid format with evening and some online classes, including a 150-hour practicum placement arranged by the program. The major is AUPHA-certified and admits students on a rolling basis for fall, spring and summer.
- Official program name
- Health Administration, B.H.A.
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Health AdministrationSource: govst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Degree level
- Bachelor's
- Program classification
- Dedicated healthcare administration degreeThe awarded degree or official major is healthcare administration or management itself (an MHA, an MS in Healthcare Management, a BS in Health Administration, a DHA).
- Pathway
- Standard pathway
- School
- Source: govst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Location
- University Park, IL
- Required credits
- 120 credit hoursSource: govst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Duration
- Not verified
- Start terms
- Fall, Spring, SummerSource: govst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Teaching language
- English (not separately stated)
How students enter this degree
Entry routes are not published on the pages we checked. Do not assume first-year, transfer or second-degree entry — ask the admissions office.
Why this program is listed
Awarded degree is a Bachelor of Health Administration.
Source: govst.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list healthcare administration bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees — dedicated and joint degrees, and (separately labelled) MBA, MPH and other degrees with an officially named healthcare administration pathway. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Academic delivery
- HybridA substantial part of the coursework meets in person and part is online.A substantial part of the coursework meets in person and part is online.Source: govst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Campus attendance
- Regular campus attendanceSource: govst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Class schedule
- Not verified
- Study intensity
- Not published
Administrative residency, internship and practical experience
Practicum Required
Health Administration Practicum (HLAD 4099) with 150 hours of field experience; placement arranged by the program administration.
- Published hours:
- 150 hours
- Placement:
- Placement arranged by the program
- Near the student's home:
- Not stated
Curriculum
Internship
- Successful completion of 150 hours of field experience is a degree requirement.Source: govst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Admissions
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 2.5 — GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scaleSource: govst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Healthcare experience
- Not requiredNo previous experience in healthcare is requiredSource: govst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tests
Entrance and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Rolling
Application deadline
Rolling admission · for Fall, Spring, Summer
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: govst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, U.S. Resident, 1-11 credit hours, per credit hour (AY 2026-2027)From the university-wide rate table covering online students at this level | $380 | per credit · 2026-2027Estimated tuition$45,600 = 120 credits × $380 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required in-person sessions, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: govst.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Undergraduate, U.S. Resident, 12+ credit hours, flat rate per term (AY 2026-2027)From the university-wide rate table covering online students at this level | $5,477 | per term · 2026-2027Source: govst.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Funding
Funding classification: Funding not verified
We have not verified an official funding policy for this program. That does not mean funding is unavailable.
Scholarships, fellowships or assistantships for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation, certification and enrollment restrictions
Institutional accreditation
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Program accreditation and certification
- Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) — certification: certifiedProgram covered: Bachelor of Health AdministrationAUPHA certification is a peer-reviewed undergraduate certification, not accreditation. About AUPHA certificationSource: govst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Published enrollment restrictions (state authorization)
None recorded for this program.
International applicants
Not verified for this program.
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- govst.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/college-health-and-human-services/department-health-adminis — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- govst.edu/academics/programs/health-administration-bha — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- govst.edu/sites/default/files/2026-03/CHHS_BHA_FactSheet_0125_MS_Finalized%284%29.pdf — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- govst.edu/tuition-and-fees — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 12, 2026
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