ENG 121 is designed to introduce students to the standards of writing in both academic and professional settings. The class will operate by first introducing, and then allowing students to practice, several written communication skills. Throughout, we will work to understand writing as a process, one that is strengthened through critical thinking, deepened by research, and built on a foundation of professional standards. As part of this process, students will also consider how emerging technologies influence contemporary writing environments and the ways writers make informed, ethical choices about their use. Students will articulate a sense of their own skills and goals and engage in collaborative conversations with peers and their instructor so as to be able to express their ideas more effectively. During the course, students will use the writing process to scrutinize their own perspectives while challenging them to embrace a wider conversation.

This course synthesizes key concepts in health informatics while incorporating emerging technologies to equip students with the skills necessary for data-driven decision-making in healthcare settings. Students will explore the construction and utilization of healthcare datasets, utilize computerized statistical packages, and assess the role of emerging technologies in achieving financial and performance improvement goals. Prerequisite: HIM 301.

This course addresses key components of healthcare information systems and operational effectiveness. Students will analyze the strategic alignment of health information technology, including the evolution of healthcare information systems and data governance. Students will evaluate health information architecture and infrastructure, applications and service management, and administrative and financial systems. Foundational information on the transition of data into knowledge, value analysis, and information management strategic planning is provided. Prerequisite: HIM 252 and HIM 370

This course provides students with a virtual supervised experiential learning experience focused on foundational health information management concepts. Students will participate in practical application activities to prepare them for the health information management profession. Prerequisites: HIM 105, HIM 205, HIM 206, HIM 250, HIM 251, HCA 205, HIM 310, HIM 217, HIM 252, HIM 210, and HIM 360.

Students will demonstrate mastery of the programmatic outcomes of the journalism major by creating an electronic portfolio of work completed during the program and by adding newly developed material that showcase professional journalistic skills. Prerequisite: of all program courses.

This course introduces collecting, calculating, reporting, and interpreting healthcare data for multiple stakeholders. Determinants of health and population health will be explored. Prerequisites: HIM 215 and Quantitative Reasoning requirement

This course provides a foundation in healthcare reimbursement methods and revenue cycle management. Reimbursement systems in the public and private sectors will be explored. Managing revenue cycle processes and compliance with regulations will be emphasized. Prerequisite: HCA 205, HIM 250 and HIM 251 or HIM 215.

This course provides an overview of health informatics related to managing patient information in health care setting. Emphasis is on standards, information and communication technologies, decision support, data science, ethical, legal, and regulatory standards, and emerging trends in technology. Students also explore how informatics is applied to health care organizations. This course is open to students enrolled in BSHIM, BAHCA and BSN programs.

This course explores the major legal and ethical issues central to the implementation, application, and utilization of health information across the spectrum of health care settings. Key topics include liability, confidentiality, and the legal and ethical ramifications of federal legislative mandates pertaining to health information management and informatics. Prerequisites: HCA 205

This course is part two of a two-part course that introduces students to applications for clinical classification and coding. Students will compare and contrast various processes, policies, and procedures to ensure the accuracy of coded data and demonstrate their understanding of diagnosis and procedure coding systems through practical application using a simulated coding lab. Prerequisites: HIM 105, HIM 205, HIM 206, HIM 210, and HIM 250.