Health Information Management, Plan III, B.S.

Health Information Management Program

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.

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2. A minimum composite test score of 19 on the ACT (this requirement may change if the University’s entrance requirements change).

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3. 3.3 High School GPA

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4. Sophomores - 3.0 GPA and earned 30 credits in general education courses

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5. Earn 15 to 18 credits a semester for six semesters

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6. Earn 9 credits in mini-terms, generally at no cost

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7. Earn 9 credits in regular summer sessions

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8. Applications are accepted from students who transfer from other colleges, universities, or other departments at Tennessee State University.

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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.

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10. Applicants must have a minimum overall combined grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

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11. Students who transfer from other departments at Tennessee State University are required to complete a Change of Major Form.

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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.

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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.

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14. Applications to the program are due June 30 for the fall semester and December 1st for the spring semester.

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15. Two letters of recommendation from individuals (non-family members) who know the applicant.

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16. A personal interview by the Admission and Retention Committee or its designee.

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17. All applicants will be informed of the final decision of the Committee about their acceptance into the program.

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18. Students are responsible for their transportation expenses and other costs relating to their professional practice experience and field trips.

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19. Students are responsible for their physical examinations, malpractice insurance, criminal background checks, and drug tests before being placed in professional practice rotations.

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20. Students are responsible for coordinating their acceptance into a professional practice rotation in healthcare facilities in-state and out-of-state.

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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).

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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.

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23. Students must maintain a minimum overall combined grade point average of 2.0.

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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.

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25. Students who earn a grade less than a “C” in HIMA courses for more than one semester will be dismissed from the program.

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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.

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

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

1. UNIV 1000

   Service to Leadership

   As published: “Service to Leadership (1)”
   1
2. HUM/FINE ARTS (3)

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3. ENGL 1010

   Freshman English I

   As published: “Freshman English I (3)”
   3
4. MATH 1710

   Pre-Calculus Algebra

   As published: “Pre-Calculus Algebra (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
7. HIMA 1010

   Introduction to Health Record Management

   As published: “Introduction to Health Record Management (1)”
   1

Spring Semester

1. ECON 2010

   Principles of Economics I

   As published: “Principles of Economics I (3)”
   3
2. ENGL 1020

   Freshman English II

   As published: “Freshman English II (3)”
   3
3. COMM 2200

   Public Speaking

   As published: “Public Speaking (3)”
   3
4. BIOL 2220

   2221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Laboratory

   As published: “2221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Laboratory (4)”
   4
5. HIMA 1040

   Medical Terminology

   As published: “Medical Terminology (3)”
   3

Summer Session

Xtreme

1. ACCT 2010

   Accounting Principles I (Financial)

   As published: “Accounting Principles I (Financial) (3)”
   3

Maymester

1. HIST 2010

   American History I

   As published: “American History I (3)”
   3

Sunsational

1. HIST 2020

   American History II

   As published: “American History II (3)”
   3

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

1. HIMA 2100

   Fundamentals of Medical Science

   As published: “Fundamentals of Medical Science (3)”
   3
2. HIMA 2020

   Foundations of Health Information Management

   As published: “Foundations of Health Information Management (3)”
   3
3. HIMA 2200

   Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information

   As published: “Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information (2)”
   2
4. HIMA 2250

   Health Statistics and Analysis

   As published: “Health Statistics and Analysis (2)”
   2
5. CHEM 2500

   Introduction to Pharmacology

   As published: “Introduction to Pharmacology (3)”
   3
6. MGMT 3010

   Management and Organization Behavior

   As published: “Management and Organization Behavior (3)”
   3

Spring Semester

1. HIMA 2300

   Alternative Health Record Systems and Registries

   As published: “Alternative Health Record Systems and Registries (3)”
   3
2. HIMA 2350

   Coding and Classification of Health Data

   As published: “Coding and Classification of Health Data (3)”
   3
3. HIMA 2400

   CPT/HCPCS Coding Classification Systems

   As published: “CPT/HCPCS Coding Classification Systems (3)”
   3
4. HIMA 3030

   Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement

   As published: “Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (3)”
   3
5. MGMT 3100

   Human Resource Management

   As published: “Human Resource Management (3)”
   3

Summer Session

Xtreme

1. SOCI 3000

   Social Statistics

   As published: “Social Statistics (3)”
   3

Maymester

1. BISI 3230

   Management Information Systems

   As published: “Management Information Systems (3)”
   3

Sunsational

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

Junior Year

Fall Semester

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

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

Summer Session

Xtreme

1. PHIL 1030

   Introduction to Philosophy: Moral Issues

   As published: “Introduction to Philosophy: Moral Issues (3)”
   3

Maymester

1. ENGL LIT (3)

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Sunsational

1. SOCI/BEHAV (3)

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