This is the preliminary (or launch) version of the 2026-2027 VCU Bulletin. Courses that expose students to cutting-edge content and transformative learning may be added and notification of additional program approvals may be received prior to finalization. General education program content is also subject to change. The final edition and full PDF version will include these updates and will be available in August prior to the beginning of the fall semester.

The minor in dental administration consists of 18 credits. Students are required to complete five (three credit) courses and then a course or courses in the recommended list, or another course that fulfills their learning goals (with program director approval). The focus is to give students some flexibility acquiring necessary skills in the areas they are most interested in.

Course Title Hours
Required courses
ALHP 300Communication Strategies in Health Services3
ALHP 302Advanced Communications in Health Services3
ALHP 360Fundamentals of Dental Science3
ALHP 362The Business of Dentistry3
ALHP 490BSHS Community Internship Experience I3
Electives
Select a course or courses from the list below or another course approved by the program director. 13
Introduction to Financial Reporting
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Health Care Financing and Budgeting
Health Care Management and Performance
Healthcare Stewardship
Introduction to the World of Business
Introduction to Intercultural Communication
Foundations of Health Equity
Medical Terminology 2
Human Resource Management
Total Hours18
1

ALHP 415 and ALHP 425 are available for non health services majors. Health services majors must select from the other electives.

2

Students who choose to take HPEX 250 for one credit will be required to take an additional or additional courses to earn the three credit elective requirement.