Healthcare Leadership

Sharon Gavin Fought"Welcome to UW Tacoma! Faculty and staff look forward to working with you to meet your personal and professional goals through our Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Leadership degree or Health and Society Minor."

Sharon Gavin Fought, RN, Ph.D.

Director

The Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Leadership utilizes an interdisciplinary approach that prepares students for careers in leadership positions across a spectrum of healthcare settings. This degree provides students in South Puget Sound with the critical thinking processes and experiential learning necessary for becoming leaders in organizations ranging from healthcare systems to government agencies.

Read our philosophy of undergraduate education

What makes the program unique

In addition to the major, opportunities exist to obtain a minor or certificate in other disciplines.

In a five-credit fieldwork experience, students will participate in a real-world learning experience in a healthcare organization in the community. These learning experiences will serve as a bridge to future employment opportunities for the students.

News

  • As spring quarter nears its end, there are still a few scholarship programs with deadlines upcoming, as well as some fantastic year-end events. This Thursday, May 17 is the 6th Annual Global Honors Colloquium from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in the Carwein Auditorium (KEY 102). Consider attending to explore Global Honors student capstone work in a variety of exciting fields. Upcoming Scholarship Information Sessions:
  • Col. Grethe Cammermeyer
    Dr. Grethe Cammermeyer, well-known for excellence in nursing practice, will be the keynote speaker as UW Tacoma's Nursing Program celebrates 20 years of education, leadership and service to the community.
  • Happy spring quarter! Although it is getting late in the school year now, there are still many scholarship programs with deadlines passing in the coming weeks, and several upcoming scholarship-related events. Here is a small sampling of upcoming opportunities:
  • Pursuing a Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or Health Care? Looking for Scholarship Dollars?