The Clarkson College Bachelor of Science in Health Care Business with major in Health Information Administration (HIA) option offers a transfer option for prospective students who have earned an associate’s degree from an accredited institution. This option, commonly known as the 2+2 program, allows such students to transfer up to 80 credit hours, making it possible to complete the bachelor’s degree program in just one year.
The Health Information Administration 2+2 program is ideal for individuals who have a background or interest in health care information systems, coding, data analysis, record management or leadership. The program coursework, capstone and professional practice experiences will develop your proficiency in these areas, as well as prepare you with the administrative skills that are essential for effectively managing departments responsible for inputting, maintaining and reporting health data.
The program is offered entirely online with part-time and full-time options available. Students also have the ability to add a Health Care Business minor to supplement their bachelor’s degree.
An additional benefit is the early testing integrated into the curriculum, which enables you to sit for your RHIA certification exam prior to graduating. As a certified RHIA, you will:
2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | |
First-Time Board Pass Rate | 66.7% | 66.7% | 60% |
Overall Board Pass Rate | 66.7% | 66.7% | 60% |
National Average Board Pass Rate | 69% | 66% | 55% |
Graduation Rate** | 10% | 38% | 45.4% |
Job Placement/Employment Rate* | 80% | 100% | 100% |
* Employment rates taken from returned graduate surveys, employer surveys, and graduates report to program individually.
** Students tracked through completion of degree (7 years). 6-year average reported. Majority of students in program are part-time students.
The Health Information Management accreditor of Clarkson College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Accreditation for the Clarkson College Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Administration has been reaffirmed through 2027. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.
(21 semester hours) IC, HU, EA courses and electives are offered in the 7.5-week or 6-week format or full-semester format (15 or 12 weeks in duration) depending on the course.
Courses | Semester Hours |
---|---|
EN 101 - English Composition I | 3 |
EN 102 - English Composition II | 3 |
IC HU EA - Healthcare Core Courses | 3 |
IC HU EA - Healthcare Core Courses | 3 |
IC HU EA - Healthcare Core Courses | 3 |
MA 130 - College Algebra | 3 |
ST 310 - Statistics | 3 |
IPE 301 - Interprofessional Education | 0 |
Electives | 50 |
Total Semester Hours | 71 |
(14 semester hours)
Courses | Semester Hours |
---|---|
BU 110 - Microsoft Office Applications | 4 |
GEN 105 - Medical Terminology | 1 |
HM 180 - Essentials of Pharmacology | 2 |
HM 224 - Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
HM 226 - Human Disease and Conditions | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 14 |
(35 semester hours)
Estimated rates for the 2022-23 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Find out more information about costs, tuition, and fees.
Learn which scholarships you are eligible for as an in-coming or current student.
Learn More
Explore the various loan and grant opportunities available to help fund your education.
Learn More
This page includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license.