Admission Requirements

Online Health Informatics and Health Information Management Programs

Below are the admission requirements for the:

Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI)
Master of Science in Health Information Management (MSHIM)
Post-Master’s Certificate in Health Informatics (PMC HI)
Post-Baccalaureate Certificates in Health Informatics (PBC HI)
*Please see Online Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management (BSHIM) Completion Program requirements below.

Bachelor’s Degree
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution that equals a U.S. bachelor’s degree.
Official Transcripts
- Registrar-issued transcripts (copies) from all colleges or universities attended. Transcripts must state degree conferred from awarding institution.
- International students refer to: International Requirements.
GPA
- Grade Point Average (GPA) minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative for for the last 60 hours of the undergraduate degree.
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Online Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management (BSHIM) Completion Program

Below are the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management (BSHIM) Completion Program.

Undergraduate Education
- Successful completion of the 60 semester or 90 quarter total transferable undergraduate credit hours. For complete list of course work prerequisites, expand the prerequisite BSHIM accordion below.
Official Transcripts
- Official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended.
- International students refer to: International Requirements.
GPA
- Grade Point Average (GPA) minimum 2.5/4.0 cumulative from previous undergraduate credit hours.
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BSHIM Transfer Guide

Everything you need to know for a successful transfer to our program. We’ve compiled this comprehensive transfer guide to help you transition from your previous college or univeristy to the online BS in Health Information Management Program.

Transfer Guide.

Prerequisite Courses Needed Prior to Applying for BSHIM Degree

One of the following two paths of specific coursework will need to be completed prior to entering the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management, as well as the Illinois Articulation Initiative General Education Core Curriculum (60 total hours of general education credits).

Option 1

Some of these may be completed at another college/university.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours	Course Description
IDS 200	Introduction to Management Information Systems	4 hours	Introduction to concepts and application of information technology for solving business problems and supporting organizational functions. Includes hands-on instruction on use of computer-based productivity tools. Course Information: Previously listed as IDS 100. Class Schedule Information: During the fall and spring terms, combined section final exam will be held on Thursday of finals week from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory-Discussion and one Lecture.
KN 230	Anatomy and Physiology Lecture I	3 hours	The structure and function of mammalian cells and tissues and human skeletal, muscular and nervous systems are discussed. Integrating the functions of the various systems is emphasized. Course Information: Extensive computer use required. Credit for KN 230 is not given if the student has credit in KN 251 or KN 253. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in BIOS 110 and cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5 (A=4.0).
KN 231	Anatomy and Physiology Lecture II	3 hours	The structure and function of the human endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, sensory, and reproductive systems are discussed. Integrating the functions of the various systems is emphasized. Course Information: Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): KN 230. Credit for KN 231 is not given if the student has credit in KN 252 or KN 254.
PSCH 242	Introduction to Research in Psychology	3 hours	Techniques and problems associated with the study of behavior. Emphasis on measurement, descriptive statistics, and the principles of experimental design. Exercises involving data collection. Participation in research. Course Information: Consult the class schedule for details on method of instruction for this course. Course taught in an online or hybrid format involves heavy computer usage; computer and internet access are required. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in PSCH 100. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture. *Either PSCH 242 or STAT 101 is required.
STAT 101	Introduction to Statistics	4 hours	Applications of statistics in the real world, displaying and describing data, normal curve, regression, probability, statistical inference, confidence intervals and hypothesis tests. Course Information: Credit is not given for STAT 101 if the student has credit for STAT 130. Credit is not given for STAT 101 to students in any major in the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science. Extensive computer use required. This course is offered in both a blended and traditional format. If the section is marked "Blended-Online and Classroom," use of a computer and internet access is required. Blended sections require students to do some of their coursework online. A high-speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): Grade S in MATH 090 or appropriate score on the department placement test. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory-Discussion and one Lecture. *Either STAT 101 or PSCH 242 is required.
BIOS 110	Biology of Cells and Organisms	4 hours	Introductory biology at the molecular, cellular, and organismal level. Topics include: Scientific skills, biological chemistry, cell structure and function, metabolism, cell division, molecular genetics, diversity, anatomy and physiology. Course Information: Previously listed as BIOS 100. Animals used in instruction. THIS COURSE IS INTENDED FOR SCIENCE MAJORS. BIOS 110 and BIOS 120 may be taken in any order. Credit is not given for BIOS 110 if the student has credit in BIOS 100. Credit is not given for BIOS 104 if the student has credit in BIOS 100, BIOS 101, BIOS 110 or BIOS 120. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Laboratory-Discussion. Natural World - With Lab course.
PSCH 100	Introduction to Psychology	4 hours	Survey of basic concepts of contemporary psychology. Introduction to the nervous system, perception, motivation, learning and memory, social behavior, personality, developmental and clinical psychology. Course Information: Students under 18 years of age need parental consent to participate in research experiments that are part of the course. Instructions for obtaining parental consent will be provided during class early in the semester. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture. Individual and Society course.
MATH 110	College Algebra	4 hours	Functions, composition and inverses; graphs and transformations, polynomial and rational functions, exponential functions, logarithms and applications; circles and introduction to trigonometry. Course Information: Credit is not given for MATH 110 if the student has credit in MATH 121 or MATH 165 or MATH 170 or MATH 180. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): MATH 090; credit or concurrent registration in MATH 109; or an appropriate score on the department placement test. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Laboratory-Discussion.

Option 2

May be waived in some circumstances.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours	Course Description
BHIS 406	Medical Terminology for Health Information Management	2 Hours	An introduction to the medical terminology and pharmacology necessary to understanding the use of clinical vocabularies and classification systems in health information systems. Extensive computer use required. Meets eight weeks of the semester.
BHIS 460	Introduction to Health Informatics	1 Hour	Introduction to information technology and systems in a healthcare setting. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in HIM 410 or equivalent experience.
HIM 486	Fundamentals of Health Information Management	2 Hours	Provides students new to the health informatics field with knowledge of the U.S. healthcare system and health record content and practice. Extensive computer use required. Field work required. Meets eight weeks of the semester. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor and enrollment in the MS in Health Informatics program or Post-Master’s Certificate in Health Informatics.

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