Bachelor of Science in Health Information Administration
Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis

Assistant Professor: Miller

Adjunct Assistant Professors: Gannaway, Hogan, Michau

Adjunct Lecturers: Forgey, Ulrich

Clinical Assistant Professor: Welsh

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Structure of the Program The prerequisites may be taken on a part-time basis; the professional program is typically full time. Professional courses are offered primarily during the day.

Design of the Professional Curriculum The professional courses focus on the management of health information systems and utilization of computerized clinical data. The professional component of the curriculum integrates lecture and laboratory courses with technical and professional practice experiences in hospitals and other health care facilities and related settings. A four-week professional practice experience is arranged for each student in summer session I.

Opportunity for Students to Work Because the class schedule for full-time students in the professional program is rigorous, it is difficult to pursue full-time employment. Some students have part-time or weekend jobs.

Additional Cost In addition to regular university tuition and fees, students should expect to pay program-related expenses. Contact the program for a current cost sheet.

Program Facilities The Health Information Administration Program is offered at the Indiana University Medical Center, which has modern educational and medical facilities. The program offices and most classrooms are located in Coleman Hall. Classes also meet in other Medical Center buildings. Professional practice is provided by health care facilities and agencies in Indiana and surrounding states.

Accreditation The Health Information Administration Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

ADMISSION

General Information

Students accepted into the program must complete the school’s and the following program admission requirements prior to the first day of classes. Admission to the professional program is competitive; therefore, completion of the prerequisites does not guarantee admission to the program.

Criteria Used for Selection of Class Grade point average, interview, and school’s residency policy.

Class Size 20 each fall semester.

Specific Requirements

Application Deadline November 1 of the year preceding the planned date of entry.

Total Number of Prerequisite Credit Hours 90.

Distribution of Credit Hours in Specific Areas See prerequisites.

Limitations of Course Work Remedial course work will not count toward the 90 required prerequisite credit hours.

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average 2.50 on a 4.00 scale. This requirement is applied at the time of program application and must be maintained. Grades for remedial courses are included in the cumulative grade point average.

Minimum Grade Requirement in a Stated Prerequisite Course C (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) in anatomy, physiology, computer science, statistics, business administration, management and behavior in organizations and personnel or supervisory management.

Interview All qualified applicants will be interviewed prior to admission.

Technical Standards See School of Allied Health Sciences policy.

Indiana Residents Preference Policy See School of Allied Health Sciences policy.

Volunteer Experience While volunteer experience is not required, it is very helpful in making a career choice.

CURRICULUM

Prerequisites

The code "G" indicates a course that meets the school’s general-education requirements.

Suggested Electives

The following suggestions for electives are made to aid the student in the prerequisite courses and in the professional course work: management information systems, office management, personnel and/or supervisory management, methods of employee training, health administration, computer sciences, research methods, interpersonal communications, medical terms from Greek and Latin, and foreign languages.

A Suggested Plan of Study

The following is a suggested three-year plan of prerequisites. Variations of this schedule can be made. Students should check with their advisors to make sure all requirements are met. Elementary Composition II or Professional Writing

Freshman
Fall
Elementary Composition I	3 cr.
Humanities Elective	3 cr.
Psychology	3 cr.
Computer Science/Technology	3 cr.
Introduction to Business Administration	3 cr.
Total 15 cr.
Spring
3 cr.
Sociology	3 cr.
Humanities Elective	3 cr.
Computer Science/Technology	3 cr.
Elective	3 cr.
Total 15 cr.
Sophomore
Fall
Speech	3 cr.
Human Anatomy	5 cr.
Computer Science/Technology	3 cr.
Introduction to Accounting I 1-	3 cr.
Total 12-14 cr.
Spring
Microbiology	3-4 cr.
Business Law	3 cr.
Business Communications or Professional Writing	3 cr.
Electives	6-7 cr.
Total 15-17 cr.
Junior
Fall
Human Physiology	5 cr.
Introduction to Accounting II	3 cr.
Personnel Psychology or Supervisory Management	3 cr.
Statistics	3 cr.
Electives	2 cr.
Total 16 cr.
Spring
Ethics	3 cr.
Management and Behavior in Organizations	3 cr.
Electives	9 cr.
Total 15 cr.

Professional Program

Two Gertrude L. Gunn Memorial Fund Scholarships, established in memory of the founder of the program, are awarded to senior health information administration students. They are based on scholarship and demonstrated financial need.

The Mary L. McKenzie Scholarship is awarded to a senior health information administration student. It is based on scholarship and demonstrated financial need.

The Indiana Health Information Management Association annually awards one scholarship to a senior health information administration student. The criteria for selection include scholastic ability, leadership attributes, professionalism, and potential contribution to the profession.

The Central Indiana Health Information Management Association awards scholarships to Indiana residents enrolled as senior students in the Health Information Administration Program. They are based on scholarship and membership in the national professional association.

Awards Based on superior performance and in accordance with Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis policies, the program faculty will recommend that qualified students be awarded degrees with distinction.

Graduation Requirements Satisfactory completion of 130 credit hours to include 90 credit hours of prerequisite and general-education courses and 40 credit hours of professional courses. All course work must be completed in compliance with the program’s and school’s academic and professional policies.

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