About the Program
How long does it take?
The HIA program takes four years, which includes:
- 61 semester hours of prerequisite course work
- Two years (61 credit hours) of professional course work.
The professional component of the program is offered in the junior and senior years of a Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree. The program begins in the fall semester and includes a final professional practice course in Health Information Administration, which is taken in the Summer I session of the senior year.
Course work may be taken on a part-time or full-time basis.
Curriculum Design
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, health care facilities, and related settings.
A four-week professional practice experience is arranged for each senior student in summer session I. These facilities are in Indiana and surrounding states.
Students have the option of completing the professional program curriculum via distance education. Please contact our office for detailed information.
Additional Costs
In addition to regular university tuition and fees, students should expect to pay program-related expenses. Contact the program for a current cost sheet.
Accreditation
The Health Information Administration Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education.
