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Health Information Management, Plan I, B.S.

Tennessee State University · Nashville, TN

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
51.0706
Total credits (published)
120
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
221838
CourseShelf checklist
CK_221838_ad0c9523
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Health Information Management Program

26 items
  1. High school graduation with a minimum overall combined grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or G.E.D. scores of 50 or above in the five subjects tested.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. A minimum composite test score of 19 on the ACT (this requirement may change if the University’s entrance requirements change).
    Not resolved to a course
  3. 3.3 High School GPA
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Sophomores - 3.0 GPA and earned 30 credits in general education courses
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Earn 15 to 18 credits a semester for six semesters
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Earn 9 credits in mini-terms, generally at no cost
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Earn 9 credits in regular summer sessions
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Applications are accepted from students who transfer from other colleges, universities, or other departments at Tennessee State University.
    Not resolved to a course
  9. Transfers, students who change their major, and continuing students must complete all remedial or developmental courses before they are given unconditional admission into the program.
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Applicants must have a minimum overall combined grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
    Not resolved to a course
  11. Students who transfer from other departments at Tennessee State University are required to complete a Change of Major Form.
    Not resolved to a course
  12. Students with a degree in a health-related field or other fields may be admitted to the program if they meet the admission criteria.
    Not resolved to a course
  13. Individuals with an associate degree in medical records/ health information technology and who are interested in pursuing a baccalaureate degree in Health Information Management must complete a minimum of 60 semester hours, including a directed professional practicum. These individuals are required to complete general education requirements for a BS degree, as well as management, science, or other prerequisite courses required for the program, in addition to all the 3000-4000 level courses as indicated in the curriculum.
    Not resolved to a course
  14. Applications to the program are due June 30 for the fall semester and December 1st for the spring semester.
    Not resolved to a course
  15. Two letters of recommendation from individuals (non-family members) who know the applicant.
    Not resolved to a course
  16. A personal interview by the Admission and Retention Committee or its designee.
    Not resolved to a course
  17. All applicants will be informed of the final decision of the Committee about their acceptance into the program.
    Not resolved to a course
  18. Students are responsible for their transportation expenses and other costs relating to their professional practice experience and field trips.
    Not resolved to a course
  19. Students are responsible for their physical examinations, malpractice insurance, criminal background checks, and drug tests before being placed in professional practice rotations.
    Not resolved to a course
  20. Students are responsible for coordinating their acceptance into a professional practice rotation in healthcare facilities in-state and out-of-state.
    Not resolved to a course
  21. Students are required to complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENGL 1010 & ENGL 1020; three hours of college math; three hours of oral communication, HIST 2010 and HIST 2020 or 3410; eight hours of natural sciences; six hours of Social & Behavioral Science, and nine hours in Humanities and Fine Arts, including three hours of English Literature before their junior year, and for admission to upper-level HIMA courses (3000-4000).
    Not resolved to a course
  22. A criminal background check and drug test may be required at some affiliated clinical sites for training. Based on the results of the background check, an affiliated clinical site may determine that the student will not be allowed within their facility. This could result in the student’s inability to complete the requirements of the HIM program. In addition, a criminal background check may hurt a student’s ability to obtain a license or employment.
    Not resolved to a course
  23. Students must maintain a minimum overall combined grade point average of 2.0.
    Not resolved to a course
  24. Students must earn a grade of a “C” or better in all major courses, including Science, Business, Health Care Administration, English, and Mathematics courses. Failure to maintain a C in any of these courses will result in repeating the course the next semester the course is offered with an Advisor’s approval.
    Not resolved to a course
  25. Students who earn a grade less than a “C” in HIMA courses for more than one semester will be dismissed from the program.
    Not resolved to a course
  26. Students who have been dismissed from the Health Information Management Program may apply for readmission. Students who request readmission should present evidence to the Admissions and Retention Committee of a substantial change in their circumstances that warrants reconsideration.
    Not resolved to a course

Suggested Four-Year Plan for students entering at the freshman level

0 items

    Freshman Year

    0 items

      Fall Semester

      6 items
      1. UNIV 1000
        Service to Leadership
        As published: “Service to Leadership (1)”
        1
      2. HIMA 1010
        Introduction to Health Record Management
        As published: “Introduction to Health Record Management (1)”
        1
      3. ENGL 1010
        Freshman English I
        As published: “Freshman English I (3)”
        3
      4. COMM 2200
        Public Speaking
        As published: “Public Speaking (3)”
        3
      5. BIOL 2210
        2211 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Laboratory
        As published: “2211 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Laboratory (4)”
        4
      6. BISI 2150
        Microcomputer Applications
        As published: “Microcomputer Applications (3)”
        3

      Spring Semester

      5 items
      1. MATH 1710
        Pre-Calculus Algebra
        As published: “Pre-Calculus Algebra (3)”
        3
      2. PHIL 2010
        Introduction to Philosophy (3)
        Not resolved to a course
      3. ENGL 1020
        Freshman English II
        As published: “Freshman English II (3)”
        3
      4. HUM/FINE ARTS (3)
        Not resolved to a course
      5. BIOL 2220
        2221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Laboratory
        As published: “2221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Laboratory (4)”
        4

      Sophomore Year

      0 items

        Fall Semester

        5 items
        1. HIST 2010
          American History I
          As published: “American History I (3)”
          3
        2. SOCI 3000
          Social Statistics
          As published: “Social Statistics (3)”
          3
        3. HIMA 1040
          Medical Terminology
          As published: “Medical Terminology (3)”
          3
        4. CHEM 2500
          Introduction to Pharmacology
          As published: “Introduction to Pharmacology (3)”
          3
        5. ACCT 2010
          Accounting Principles I (Financial)
          As published: “Accounting Principles I (Financial) (3)”
          3

        Spring Semester

        5 items
        1. Soc./Behav. Science (3)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. BISI 3230
          Management Information Systems
          As published: “Management Information Systems (3)”
          3
        3. HIST 2020
          American History II
          As published: “American History II (3)”
          3
        4. ENGL Literature (3)
          Not resolved to a course
        5. ECON 2010
          Principles of Economics I
          As published: “Principles of Economics I (3)”
          3

        Junior Year

        0 items

          Fall Semester

          6 items
          1. MGMT 3010
            Management and Organization Behavior
            As published: “Management and Organization Behavior (3)”
            3
          2. HIMA 2020
            Foundations of Health Information Management
            As published: “Foundations of Health Information Management (3)”
            3
          3. HIMA 2100
            Fundamentals of Medical Science
            As published: “Fundamentals of Medical Science (3)”
            3
          4. HIMA 2200
            Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information
            As published: “Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information (2)”
            2
          5. HIMA 2250
            Health Statistics and Analysis
            As published: “Health Statistics and Analysis (2)”
            2
          6. CHEM 2500
            Introduction to Pharmacology
            As published: “Introduction to Pharmacology (3)”
            3

          Spring Semester

          5 items
          1. MGMT 3100
            Human Resource Management
            As published: “Human Resource Management (3)”
            3
          2. HIMA 2300
            Alternative Health Record Systems and Registries
            As published: “Alternative Health Record Systems and Registries (3)”
            3
          3. HIMA 2350
            Coding and Classification of Health Data
            As published: “Coding and Classification of Health Data (3)”
            3
          4. HIMA 2400
            CPT/HCPCS Coding Classification Systems
            As published: “CPT/HCPCS Coding Classification Systems (3)”
            3
          5. HIMA 3030
            Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement
            As published: “Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (3)”
            3

          Summer

          0 items

            Summer Session

            1 item
            1. HIMA 2704
              Directed Professional Practice and Seminar in Health Information Services
              As published: “Directed Professional Practice and Seminar in Health Information Services (3)”
              3

            Senior Year

            0 items

              Fall Semester

              6 items
              1. HIMA 3010
                Healthcare Billing
                As published: “Healthcare Billing (2)”
                2
              2. HIMA 3020
                Current Issues in Health Information Management
                As published: “Current Issues in Health Information Management (3)”
                3
              3. HIMA 3300
                Advanced Coding and Classification of Health Data
                As published: “Advanced Coding and Classification of Health Data (2)”
                2
              4. HIMA 4000
                Computerized Health Information Systems
                As published: “Computerized Health Information Systems (3)”
                3
              5. HIMA 4400
                Organization and Management of Health Information Services
                As published: “Organization and Management of Health Information Services (3)”
                3
              6. HCAP 4500
                Health Care Finance
                As published: “Health Care Finance (3)”
                3

              Spring Semester

              3 items
              1. HIMA 4424
                Management Professional Practice in Health Information Services
                As published: “Management Professional Practice in Health Information Services (6)”
                6
              2. HIMA 4430
                Management Professional Practice Seminar
                As published: “Management Professional Practice Seminar (3)”
                3
              3. HCAP 4900
                Health Care Research
                As published: “Health Care Research (3)”
                3

              Accreditation

              0 items
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