A convenient, affordable and streamlined approach to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Healthcare Management.
Who can enroll in the program?
- Students who have completed an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Respiratory Care at College of DuPage (COD). The Respiratory Care is a limited enrollment program. Students should consult with the admission packet for details.
- New students interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Healthcare Management offered by Concordia University Chicago at College of DuPage.
- Students who graduated from College of DuPage and went elsewhere can be considered for admission for this 3+1 program if they complete any necessary prerequisites. A transcript evaluation needs to be completed by both schools.
Program Overview
- Classes are offered on College of DuPage Glen Ellyn Campus or online.
- The 34 credit hours earned through Concordia University Chicago are offered at a discounted tuition rate.
- For students earning an AAS degree in Respiratory Care, the program consists of 123 credit hours, including 89 credit hours of College of DuPage courses and 34 credit hours of Concordia University Chicago coursework.
The Advantage
The 3+1 program allows students to complete their AAS degree from College of DuPage. Once completed, our students are allowed to take additional courses beyond their degree from COD paying our much lower tuition rates. The final year of classes are taught by Concordia University Chicago faculty and are offered on College of DuPage's campus or in an online format at a significantly reduced rate, making the goal of continuing an education a reality for more students. This program exemplifies College of DuPage's mission to make education more affordable for its students while stressing academic quality, first-class faculty and extraordinary learning environments.
Years 1 and 2
| Program Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Biology (excluding BIO 1110) OR Anatomy and Physiology (CUC Life Science Requirement, must contain a lab) | 4 |
| RESP 1101 Basic Respiratory Care | 3 |
| RESP 1102 Intermediate Respiratory Care | 3 |
| RESP 1103 Advanced Respiratory Care | 3 |
| RESP 1105 Respiratory Assessment and Procedure | 4 |
| RESP 1111 Clinical Practice I | 2 |
| RESP 1113 Intensive Respiratory Care Clinical Practice | 1 |
| RESP 1120 Applied Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| RESP 1121 Science for Respiratory Care | 5 |
| RESP 2201 Advanced Life Support, Monitoring and Trends | 4 |
| RESP 2202 Pulmonary Function Testing | 3 |
| RESP 2205 Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Respiratory Care | 3 |
| RESP 2206 Advanced Intensive Respiratory Care- Adult | 2 |
| RESP 2207 Advanced Intensive Respiratory Care- Neonatal-Pediatric | 1 |
| RESP 2250 Respiratory Care Board Review | 4 |
| RESP 2280 Advanced Clinical Assessment and Protocol | 4 |
| ENGLI 1101 English Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 1102 Mathematics for Health Sciences OR higher | 3 |
| SPEEC 1100 Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| HUMANITIES AND FINE ARTS (History, Literature, Philosophy or Foreign Language) | 3 |
| SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE (Must be an Anthropology, Geography, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology course) |
3 |
| Multicultural | 3 |
Year 3
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENGLI 1102 English Composition II | 3 |
| FINE ARTS (Must be an Art, Film, Music, or Theater course) | 3 |
| HUMANITIES (History, Literature, Philosophy or Foreign Language) | 3 |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCE (Must be a Chemistry, Earth Science or Physics course) | 3 |
| ECONO 2200 - Principles of Economics | 3 |
| SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE (Must be an Anthropology, Geography, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology course) |
3 |
| MARKE 2210 Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MANAG 2240 - Human Resource Management | 3 |
Year 4
| B.A. degree in Healthcare Management Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| HCMP 2000 - Introduction to Healthcare Industry | 3 |
| HCMP 2010 - Healthcare Systems: Issues & Trends | 3 |
| HCMP 2020 - Introduction to Healthcare Law | 3 |
| HCMP 4010 - Eth Considerations in the HC Industry | 3 |
| HCMP 4700 - Senior Project | 4 |
| OMP-4020 - Systems Approach to Org Change | 3 |
| OMP-4236 - Research Design & Methodology | 3 |
| MGT-3200 Business Communications | 3 |
| THY-2400 - Readings in Redemptive History | 3 |
| THY-2700 The Christian Faith | 3 |
| MGT-2041 Leading Teams & Groups in Global Environment | 3 |
Any deviation from these courses should be done only through consultation with an advisor.
Important Notes
- The Respiratory Care program is a limited enrollment program. Students should review the admission packet for this program online at cod.edu/respiratory.
- Courses are not listed in sequence. All students are highly recommended to consult with an advisor or counselor to map their academic plan. Students should also refer to specific program admission requirements as stated in their respective college/university catalogs and department web pages.
- Students using financial aid must complete the AAS degree requirements prior to taking the additional COD coursework.
- Students utilizing financial aid must apply and be accepted into Concordia University Chicago prior to taking any classes beyond the AAS degree. It is recommended that students using financial aid should begin applying to Concordia University Chicago one semester before completing the AAS degree and ask for the financial aid consortium agreement. Students also need to apply for graduation from the AAS degree program at COD. Not doing so will result in not receiving financial aid.
- The Associate in Applied Science degree must be completed and conferred in order to validate this agreement. Refer to the student planning worksheet at www.cod.edu/counseling for COD's AAS degree requirements.
- Students must register and purchase books at Concordia University Chicago for Concordia University Chicago courses.
- Additional COD coursework beyond the AAS degree must be completed with a "B" or higher.
- A student must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours to qualify for graduation with a bachelor's degree. At least 34 of the 120 credit hours for graduation must be completed through Concordia University Chicago. Students should follow the degree requirements for the catalog year in which they enter Concordia University Chicago.
- In order to satisfy all General Education and AAS degree requirements students may complete more than 120 hours.
Contact Information
Counseling, Advising and Transfer Services
Student Services Center (SSC), Room 3200
(630) 942-2259
Deanna Mundag
Enrollment Advisor
Accelerated Degree Program
Concordia University Chicago
Deanna.Mundag@CUChicago.edu
(708) 209-3507