Introduction

The Bachelor of Science in Health Information Administration is designed specifically to aid in the development of Health Information Management knowledge, leadership and critical thinking skills for individuals to become successful in HIM and healthcare work environments.

Program Specific Competency Goals

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Administration degree, graduates will:

• Communicate effectively within the healthcare environment. (Communication)**
• Apply Information Governance standards across the healthcare continuum. (Critical Thinking, Technology)**
• Comply with appropriate policies and procedures for the protection and security of health data. (Critical Thinking, Professionalism, Communication)**
• Make use of processes and systems to retrieve health data, monitor accuracy, and perform data analytics.(Critical Thinking, Communication, Technology)**
• Monitor revenue cycle processes within healthcare environments. (Critical Thinking, Technology)**
• Adhere to national, state, and organization-wide compliance regulations. (Critical Thinking, Communication)**
• Demonstrate knowledge and behaviors compatible for leadership positions with the HIM community. (Critical Thinking, Communication, Technology, Professionalism, Diversity)**
• Use appropriate technology and decision support tools in order to succeed in the HIM environment. (Technology)**
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and legal standards of conduct appropriate in the HIM setting. (Professionalism)**
• Respect cultural, ethnic, gender, and lifestyle differences in the workplace and community. (Diversity)**

**Categories denoted in the parentheses represent relationship to the Clarkson College student success skills, which are our institutional student learning outcomes, and include Communication, Technology, Critical Thinking, Diversity and Professionalism. 

Admission Policies

Enrollment in Clarkson College degree programs is limited through a selective admissions process. Admission policies and procedures are available from: the Enrollment and Advising office, College website or Academic Policies & Procedures section (AD-1).

Curriculum Requirements

In order to complete a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Administration major at Clarkson College, students must successfully complete a total of 120 semester hours. These hours must be distributed as follows:

• General Courses= 76 semester hours 
• Core Courses = 9 semester hours
• Major Courses = 35 semester hours

Clarkson College's Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Administration operates on an academic calendar using semester hours.  In addition, the program operates using an accelerated course format with classes as 7.5 weeks in length in the fall and spring and 6 weeks in the summer. 

Service Requirements

Service reflects a holistic view that focuses on how individuals provide high quality, ethical and compassionate service in the field of health care and the community at large. Students will become familiar with service agencies, connect learning with practice and engage in civic service activities to live and demonstrate the Clarkson College Values of Learning, Caring, Commitment, Integrity and Excellence.

All students are required to complete designated service courses as a component of their program of study. Successful completion of service experiences is required to pass the designated service courses. Designated service courses are identified using the following symbol: ◊

Multiple Degree Options

The multiple degree option is for students completing multiple degrees at Clarkson College. This option allows credits earned while completing a degree to be used directly toward a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Administration. Students must apply and be properly admitted to multiple degrees. Admission into one major does not guarantee later admission into a second major. The options include but are not limited to:

• Multiple degree: Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Administration/Associate of Science degree in Health Information Technology

Sample Curriculum Plan for the Bachelor's in Health Information Administration

First Year

First Semester

Course Name	Semester Hours
GEN 105 - Medical Terminology	1
GEN 105 - Medical Terminology	1
HIM 108 - Concepts and Principles of HIM	3
HIM 108 - Concepts and Principles of HIM	3
ICC HUM EEA - Healthcare Core Courses	3
Total Semester Hours	11

Second Semester

Course Name	Semester Hours
HIM 180 - Essentials of Pharmacology	2
HIM 224 - Anatomy and Physiology	4
HIM 226 - Human Disease and Conditions	3
HIM 340 - Healthcare Informatics	3
Total Semester Hours	12

Third Semester

Course Name	Semester Hours
HIM 360 - Compliance and Legal Applications	3
HIM 218 - Data Analysis and Visualization	3
ENG 101 - English Composition I	3
ICC HUM EEA - Healthcare Core Courses	3
◊ HIM 368 - Professional Practice Experience I	2
Total Semester Hours	14

Second Year

First Semester

Course Name	Semester Hours
ENG 102 - English Composition II	3
MAT 130 - College Algebra	3
MAT 130 - College Algebra	3
HIM 333 - Classification Systems and Reimbursement Methodologies	3
Total Semester Hours	12

Third Semester

Course Name	Semester Hours
ICC HUM EEA - Healthcare Core Courses	3
HIM 417 - Data Organization, Analysis, and Governance	4
HIM 477 - Health Information Administration Assessment	1
Total Semester Hours	8

Total Semester Hours - 120