This minor is designed to develop management-related skills through an understanding of applied ethics, effective communication, processes in organizations, applied psychology, and legal issues in the workplace. An appreciation for the qualities of leadership, the functions of administration, and a sensitivity for ethical decision making will allow the student to apply for a wider variety of positions.
Program Highlights
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Designed for students looking for careers in administration in medical, business, or other fields
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Focuses on exposing students to the types of ethical decisions they will have to make in their future career and assists them in developing the necessary skills to make with them
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Some classes in the minor may also satisfy general education or departmental prerequisites, so students may only need to take a couple of additional classes to complete the minor
Careers
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Human Resources Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
Insurance Underwriters
Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School
Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of public or private elementary or secondary level schools.
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system. Process, maintain, compile, and report patient information for health requirements and standards in a manner consistent with the healthcare industry's numerical coding system.
Requirements
For completion of a minor, a student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all upper-level courses required for the minor and complete a minimum of six hours in the minor through courses offered by Â鶹´«Ã½. As with all interdisciplinary minors, no more than 3 credits may apply to both the major and the minor. A student must also select classes from at least two different disciplines, with no more than 6 credits in any one discipline.
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