July 2023 University Catalog

Accelerated Master's Pathway, BS in Health Care Administration/MHA Option, Health Information Management, FlexPath option

School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration

In the Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration, Health Information Management specialization, learners gain an understanding of medical terminology, electronic health records and health information systems, data management, quality management, statistical analysis, data governance, and information security. Upon successful completion of this specialization, learners are prepared to pursue entry-level positions as health information support specialists, health information systems support specialists, patient registrars, health information abstractors, and physician office specialists. Learners who pursue this specialization through the FlexPath option earn a BS in Health Care Administration through self-paced demonstrations of competencies.

For more information see the Accelerated Master’s Pathway Options section on the Offering Information page.

Accelerated Master’s Pathway, BS in Health Care Administration/MHA option, FlexPath option

Learners enrolled in the Accelerated Master’s Pathway, BS in Health Care Administration/MHA option, FlexPath option complete the following master’s-level courses in lieu of BHA-FPX4006 and BHA-FPX4102.

Master’s-level courses

At least 6 program points

MHA-FPX5010Strategic Health Care Planning

2

MHA-FPX5012Organizational Leadership and Governance

2

NHS-FPX6004Health Care Law and Policy

2

These courses are taken in addition to the general education and remaining required courses.

General Education Requirements

Choose 22.5 program points with a minimum of 2 program points from each category; see General Education Courses, FlexPath option.

Additional Program Requirements

Core courses

At least 21 program points

NHS-FPX4000Developing a Health Care Perspective

3

BHA-FPX4002History of the United States Health Care System

1.5

BHA-FPX4003Present and Future State Developments within the United States Health Care System

1.5

BHA-FPX4006Health Care Regulation and Compliance

3

BHA-FPX4008Health Care Budgeting and Reporting

1.5

BHA-FPX4009Health Care Reimbursement Systems

1.5

BHA-FPX4010Introduction to Health Care Research

3

BUS-FPX4121Ethics in Health Care Management

3

Specialization courses

At least 27 program points

BHA-FPX4102Leadership and Communication in Health Care Organizations

3

BHA-FPX4106Introduction to Managing Health Care Information

3

HIM-FPX4610Medical Terminology

3

HIM-FPX4620Data Management in Health Information Systems

3

HIM-FPX4630Statistical Analysis for Health Information Management

3

HIM-FPX4640Electronic Health Records and Health Information Systems

3

HIM-FPX4650Decision Support and Quality Management in Health Information Management

3

HIM-FPX4660Information Security, Privacy, and Ethics in Health Care

3

HIM-FPX4670Health Information Systems and Management

3

Elective courses

At least 16.5 program points

Choose 16.5 program points of additional undergraduate courses.†

Capstone course

At least 3 program points

Taken during the learner’s final quarter:

BHA-FPX4020Health Care Administration Capstone Project

3

Total

At least 90 program points, including a minimum of 27 program points from the 3000/4000 level

One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.

Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.

† Learners in this degree program choose general education and elective courses from the FlexPath (-FPX) course list.

GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.