Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Southeast Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

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Online and On-Campus Options

Healthcare Leadership can be completed entirely online or on campus.

Why Online Classes?

Southeast Tech's online courses and programs are structured in with weekly assignments and deadlines. Students are provided with the tools needed to be successful through videos, lectures, assignments and interactions with faculty.

No. 1 in South Dakota

Southeast Technical College is Ranked No. 8 nationally and No. 1 in the state in the Guide to Online Schools’ Best Online Community Colleges for 2020.

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SARA Approved

Southeast Technical College has been approved by the state of South Dakota to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA).

NC-SARA is an agreement among member states that establishes comparable national standards for interstate offering of postsecondary distance education courses and programs. The agreement makes it easier for students to take online courses offered by postsecondary institutions based in another state.

Students located SARA member states can make SARA complaints Online students in California should make complaints to California's Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education.

Student complaints concerning online courses and programs that have not been resolved through Southeast Technical College's complaint process may appeal to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education, the South Dakota Board of Regents or the Higher Learning Commission.

Bachelor's Degree Completion

Earn your associate degree at Southeast Tech and transfer to one of our partnering institutions for your bachelor's degree.

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Healthcare Leadership

Online and On-Campus Associate Degree Program - 33 Credits, in Addition to Diploma

Healthcare Leadership puts students with a separate healthcare diploma into positions where they can use their skills in business, human relations, management and communications.

With a qualifying healthcare degree from Southeast Tech or another accredited school, you can take an additional 33 credit hours in healthcare management and take on positions such as:

Patient care manager
Chief medical officer
Health services manager
Medical leader
Healthcare administrator

In addition, with the nation’s aging population, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts growth for this administrative field to outpace the average for all occupations through 2029. You might manage a clinic or department, or use your strengths to oversee a medical practice or an entire facility. Find where you fit best.

And choose the course schedule that works for you. An associate degree in Healthcare Leadership from STC can be completed in two full-time semesters or part time.

Job Placement Rate

100%

Southeast Tech's Healthcare Leadership program boasts a 100% job placement rate among its 2022 graduates.

* View details and methodology of the Graduate Outcome Report.

Keep on Top of Changes as a Healthcare Administrator

Change happens quickly in the healthcare industry. As a healthcare professional, you will keep budgets in check while guarding patient well-being. Your skill set includes:

Change management
Team building
Resourcefulness Composure

Why Study Healthcare Leadership at Southeast Tech?

During your training in healthcare administration in Sioux Falls, you will learn about online electronic health records, as well as leadership / management concepts tied to behavioral sciences. Your Associate of Applied Science degree also helps you:

Demonstrate Professionalism / Communication: Working with STC’s faculty, you will study professional / ethical behavior, time management skills and business writing.

Enhance Your Critical Thinking Skills: You will acquire the skills needed to assess healthcare research and practices, in addition to applying management practices to daily healthcare challenges.

Take Advantage of Tailored Learning: Southeast Tech’s Healthcare Leadership program is available online.

What Can You Do With Your STC Degree?

Healthcare Leaders can find career opportunities in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities or doctor’s offices, and positions include:

Entry-level management
Nursing supervisor
Administration specialist

Job Outlook

Explore Classes

Program curriculum for Healthcare Leadership totals 33 credits, including classes in Ethical Decision-making, Insurance/Billing/Coding, Supervisory Management and Life/Health Insurance.

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