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HIA Curriculum
Degree Requirements
To earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Health Information Administration, you will complete 122 hours of coursework, distributed as follows:
|
Liberal Studies – First Year Seminar |
3 hrs |
|
Liberal Studies – Core |
21 hrs |
|
Liberal Studies – Perspectives |
18 hrs |
|
General Electives |
9 hrs |
|
HIA Major Courses |
72 hrs |
|
TOTAL |
122 hrs |
- The Program recommends courses in the following areas:
First Year Seminars
Liberal Studies Perspectives
Electives
- Eight-Semester Plan for B.S. in Health Information Administration
- Additional information is available from the WCU 2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog.
Major Requirements
In addition to the University requirements for all undergraduate degrees, you will complete HIA major course work, focusing on three interrelated areas:
- Health/Medical Knowledge, including anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmaceuticals, and terminology
- Information Technologies, including hardware, software, and systems design; and
- Management, including supervision, budgeting, communication skills, and legal issues.