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The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Facility Management (BS-HFM)
Admissions Requirements & Eligibility
Minimum GPA: 2.75
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen (required for military commission).
Physical Standards: Must meet the baseline fitness requirements for the respective military branch.
Grade Thresholds: All lower-division prerequisites must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
Application Materials: Official transcripts, a completed USJ application and two formal letters of reference (preferably from criminal justice, legal, science instructors or employers).
Interview: A personal interview with program faculty is required to assess professional alignment and communication skills.
Required Prerequisites:
They are also combined with your Degree plan.
* BIOL 1306: Biology for Science Majors I & BIOL 1106: Biology for Science Majors Lab I
* BIOL 1307: Biology for Science Majors II & BIOL 1107: Biology for Science Majors Lab II
* ENGL 1301: First Year Writing I
* ENGL 1302: First Year Writing II
*CHEM 1311: Chemistry I & CHEM 1111: Chemistry I Lab
* CHEM 1312: Chemistry II & CHEM 1112: Chemistry II Lab
* CHEM 2323: Organic Chemistry I & *CHEM 2123: Organic Chemistry I Lab
* PHYS 1301: General Physics I & PHYS 1101: General Physics I Lab
* PHYS 1302: General Physics II & PHYS 1102: General Physics II Lab
* Core: HIST 1377-US History to 1877
BCHS 3304: Biochemistry*
CHEM 2325: Organic Chemistry II & CHEM 2125: Organic Chemistry II Lab
MATH 1342 or MATH 3339 or other Statistics*
The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Facility Management (BS-HFM). The curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between hard sciences, clinical understanding, and facility operations.
Mapping Your Future: The Ultimate 4-Year Plan for a B.S. in Healthcare Facility Management
The Mission: Why Healthcare Facility Management (HFM) is a high-growth career.
The Approach: A balanced curriculum of hard sciences (pre-med/pre-nursing foundations) combined with specialized facilities management operations.
II. The Core Competency Matrix
Scientific Foundation: Why HFM professionals need to understand biology and chemistry.
Operations Expertise: Integrating law, medical standards, and logistics.
Practical Experience: The importance of the dual internship requirement.
Degree Plan
III. The 8-Semester Degree Plan (42 Courses)
Semester 1: Foundations of Science & Writing
ISS 1301: Biology for Science Majors I (BIOL 1306)
ISS 1101: Biology for Science Majors Lab I (BIOL 1106)
ISS 1302: First Year Writing I (ENGL 1301)
ISS 1303: US History to 1877 (HIST 1377)
ISS 1304: Intro to Healthcare Systems Management
Semester 2: Deepening Biological Sciences
ISS 1305: Biology for Science Majors II (BIOL 1307)
ISS 1106: Biology for Science Majors Lab II (BIOL 1107)
ISS 1307: First Year Writing II (ENGL 1302)
ISS 1308: Principles of Chemistry I (CHEM 1311)
ISS 1109: Principles of Chemistry Lab I (CHEM 1111)
Semester 3: Advanced Chemistry & Physics
ISS 2301: Principles of Chemistry II (CHEM 1312)
ISS 2102: Principles of Chemistry Lab II (CHEM 1112)
ISS 2303: General Physics I (PHYS 1301)
ISS 2104: General Physics I Lab (PHYS 1101)
ISS 2305: Healthcare Architecture & Design Basics
Semester 4: Organic Synthesis & Infrastructure
ISS 2306: Organic Chemistry I (CHEM 2323)
ISS 2107: Organic Chemistry I Lab (CHEM 2123)
ISS 2308: General Physics II (PHYS 1302)
ISS 2109: General Physics II Lab (PHYS 1102)
ISS 2310: Medical Terminology and Systems
Semester 5: Specialized Clinical & Operational Training
ISS 3301: Biochemistry (BCHS 3304)
ISS 3302: Organic Chemistry II (CHEM 2325)
ISS 3103: Organic Chemistry II Lab (CHEM 2125)
ISS 3304: Statistical Methods for Healthcare (MATH 1342/3339)
ISS 3305: Healthcare Law & Ethics
Semester 6: Management & Specialized Internship I
ISS 3306: Healthcare Education & Training Protocols
ISS 3307: Facility Maintenance & Life Safety Codes (NFPA)
ISS 3308: Medical Device Procurement & Management
ISS 3309: Patient Flow & Clinical Environmental Control
ISS 3310: Internship I: Hospital Operations Focus
Semester 7: Administrative Leadership
ISS 4301: Strategic Resource Planning in Healthcare
ISS 4302: Healthcare Financial Management
ISS 4303: Quality Assurance in Healthcare Facilities
ISS 4304: Risk Management and Liability
ISS 4305: Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Recovery
Semester 8: Capstone & Internship II
ISS 4306: Leadership in Clinical Environments
ISS 4307: Sustainability in Healthcare Facilities
ISS 4308: Advanced Healthcare Information Systems
ISS 4309: Organizational Behavior in Medicine
ISS 4310: Internship II: Senior Capstone/Consulting Project
IV. Course Descriptions (Select Highlights)
Provide a brief summary of how the chemistry/physics courses satisfy the medical knowledge needed to safely manage oxygen lines, radiation shielding, and sterile environments.
V. Advice for Success
Balancing the Labs: Strategies for managing double-lab semesters.
Networking: How to leverage the two internships into full-time offers.
Regulatory Knowledge: Keeping up with JCAHO and OSHA standards.
Final thoughts on the value of this hybrid technical/administrative degree.
Call to action: Contact the advising department to map your specific path.