BS in Health Informatics and Information Management

Admission Requirements

The courses required for admission are not offered at UT Health Science Center but may be completed at other accredited colleges or universities. Required courses do not have to be completed at the time of application, but all requirements must be met by the time the program begins in September. Final transcripts must be received documenting completion of all required courses. Prospective applicants with baccalaureate degrees must meet the same course requirements as other applicants.

*Required Prerequisite Course Numbers

Note:

• “D” grades are not counted for any courses.
• No upper division hours are required
• Verification is required of the completion of one year of American history at the high school or college level.
• Questions regarding substitution of hours or courses should be directed to the Chair.
• Courses that are prerequisite to required courses will also count as electives.

Human Anatomy and Physiology
Complete standard course(s) including laboratory

Principles of Management
One course covering fundamentals of management is required.

English Composition and Literature
The usual freshman and sophomore courses in composition and literature are required. One course in speech may be substituted for one term of literature. Strong English written and oral communication skills are required.

Social Sciences
Includes psychology, economics, history, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, etc.

Statistics
Statistics courses taught in psychology, education, sociology, management, or other departments will fulfill this requirement for basic knowledge of statistics.

Electives
Suggested electives include organization and management, personnel/human resources management, management information systems, finance, accounting, computer science, Latin and Greek etymology, medical terminology, or other appropriate electives. Courses that are prerequisite to required courses will also count as electives.

Computer literacy is expected upon enrollment in the HIM program, and computer courses are also good choices for electives.

Physical education, applied art and music classes and ROTC are not counted toward the total hours credit of for calculating the GPA.

Technical Standards.
Applicants must meet the minimum technical standards or essential skills necessary for the professional practice of health information management.

Would you like an application or more information? For more information about Health Information Management, send your name and mailing address and phone number to Beth Bowman, RHIA, Interim Chair, Health Information Management at him@utmem.edu or write the program at 920 Madison Avenue, Suite 518, Memphis, Tennessee 38163, or call 901-448-6486.

You can also contact the Office of Enrollment Services, 910 Madison Avenue, Suite 525, Memphis, TN 38163.

Prerequisite Course Numbers

Office of Enrollment Services

UT Financial Aid Office

Link to Bachelor of Science in HIIM