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Degree Requirements

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Information Management (HIM) prepares individuals for self-directed practice in the evolving discipline of HIM, for continuing growth in the field of HIM, and for formal graduate study. The curriculum is a synthesis of content from information technology, advanced business technology, business and management, biomedical sciences, healthcare organization and delivery, and information and data management.

Prerequisite Courses

  • BIO 101 General Biology (4 hours) or CHE 101 General Chemistry (4 hours)
  • BIO 234 Anatomy and Physiology I (4 hours)
  • BIO 235 Anatomy and Physiology II (4 hours)
  • BIO 260 General Microbiology (4 hours)
  • COM 101 Public Speaking or COM 202 – Interpersonal Communication (3 hours)
  • ENG 101 Composition (3 hours)
  • ENG 102 Research and Composition (3 hours)
  • ENG 211 Literature (3 hours)
  • Fine Arts (Music, Art or Theatre) Elective (3 hours)
  • HIS 101 World History I or HIS 201 – U.S. History I (Both histories must be in same
    sequence)
  • World History II or HIS 202 – U.S. History II (Both histories must be in same
    sequence)
  • MAT 131 College Algebra (3 hours)
  • PED ___ Physical Education (1 hour) or HEA 300 – Health and Exercise for a New
    Lifestyle (3 hours)
  • PHI 201 Philosophy or ENG ____ - Literature or PHI 250 – Logic (3 hours)
  • PSY 201 General Psychology (3 hours)
  • PSY 351 Introduction to Psychological Statistics (3-4 hours) or BUS 216 – Business and
    Economic Statistics (3 hours) or MATH 270 – Elementary Statistics (3 hours)
    or HAE 313 Statistics for Healthcare Professionals (4 hours).
  • REL 101 Introduction to the Old Testament (3 hours)
  • REL 102 Introduction to the New Testament (3 hours)
  • SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3 hours)

Major Courses

  • HIM 310 Medical Terminology (3 hours)
  • HIM 311 Foundations of Health Information Management (4 hours)
  • HIM 312 Advanced Healthcare Computer Applications (4 hours)
  • HIM 313 Fundamentals of Diseases (4 hours)
  • HIM 314 Introduction to Healthcare Statistics and Research Methods (3 hours)
  • HIM 315 Health Data Content and Structure (4 hours)
  • HIM 316 Analysis of Healthcare Data (4 hours)
  • HIM 317 Diagnostic and Procedural Coding (5 hours)
  • HIM 405 Financial Management (4 hours)
  • HIM 406 Legal Aspects of Health Information and Risk Management (3 hours)
  • HIM 407 Electronic Health Record and Computer Application (3 hours)
  • HIM 401 Supervisory Management for Healthcare Professionals (3 hours)
  • HIM 402 Quality Evaluation and Management (4 hours)
  • HIM 408 Healthcare Information Networks and Systems (3 hours)
  • HIM 409 Professional Development Seminar (3 hours)
  • HIM 410 Professional Practice Experience (6 hours)



Contact Information:

Jude T. Haney, PhD, MPH, RHIA
Program Director/Assistant Professor Health Information Management
William Carey University
College of Health Sciences
Office Telephone: 601.318.6057
Email: jhaney@wmcarey.edu

Constance Yates, MBA, RHIA
Assistant Professor Health Information Management
William Carey University
College of Health Sciences
Office Telephone: 601.318.6238
Email: cyates@wmcarey.edu
  
Hattiesburg
WCU Box #8
710 William Carey Parkway
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
health-information-management@wmcarey.edu (601) 318 - 6147
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