Health Informatics & Information Management Pre-Major

Program Overview

Summary

Prepare for a major in Health Informatics and Information Management by taking recommended courses to fulfill the requirements of a transfer degree. Health Informatics and Information Management involves the collection, organization, retrieval and storage of health care information and records. Health information specialists use computer technology to provide health care workers, researchers, agencies and insurance companies with the necessary information to provide patient care, prevent disease, allocate resources and conduct research.

What You’ll Learn

• Describe differences and similarities in how people across the globe experience social, cultural, economic, or political systems.
• Examine the interactions between societies and individuals.
• Apply methods of a specific discipline to interpret an expression of the human experience.
• Identify methods scientists use to explain aspects of the natural world.
• Use scientific laboratory practices within a field or discipline to investigate a scientific concept.

In addition to the outcomes above, students will gain the skills and knowledge included in Shoreline Student Learning Outcomes (SSLOs): Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Social Justice, Information Literacy, and Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning.

Courses & Requirements

General Education Requirements - 20 Credits

Communication (10 Credits)

• ENGL& 101 English Composition I
• ENGL& 102 Composition II: Reasoning/Research/Writing

Multicultural Understanding (5 Credits)

Choose one of the following courses:

• CMST 203
• CMST 285
• GWS 284
• HIST& 220
• HIST 245
• HUM 105
• AES 101
• PSYC 230
• SOC 270

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)

Choose one of the following classes:

• MATH& 107
• MATH 111
• MATH& 141
• MATH& 142
• MATH& 146
• MATH& 148
• MATH& 151
• MATH& 152
• MATH& 163
• MATH 207
• MATH 208
• MATH 211
• MATH& 264
• PHIL& 120

Recommended: MATH& 146.

Distribution Requirements - 45 Credits

Humanities (15 Credits)

Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g., Art and Drama) in Humanities. Maximum of 5 credits allowed in Performance/Skills courses. No more than 5 credits in a world language at the 100 level. Recommended: CMST& 101, CMST& 210, CMST& 220.

Natural Sciences (15 Credits)

Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g., Biology and Physics) in Natural Sciences. At least 10 credits required in Physical, Earth, and/or Biological Sciences, including at least 5 credits of lab science. Maximum 5 credits from Other Science courses. Strongly recommended: BIOL& 170 or BIOL& 241 and BIOL& 242.

Social Sciences (15 Credits)

Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g., Psychology and History) in Social Sciences. Strongly recommended: ECON& 201.

General Electives - Minimum 25 Credits

Comprised of other college-level courses or unrestricted courses. A maximum of 15 credits allowed for restricted/vocational courses, and a maximum of 3 credits allowed in Physical Education. Please see the lists of Restricted Electives and Elective Courses (Non-restricted). Strongly recommended: HIIM 134, ACCT& 201, ACCT& 202.

Careers & Opportunities

Graduates of Health Informatics and Health Information Management develop the knowledge and skills to collect, manage, analyze and deliver health care records and information. Health Information specialists must adhere to health care standards, government regulations and professional ethics. Potential employers include: health insurance companies, medical clinics, hospitals, private physician's office, medical centers and other health care facilities, colleges and universities.

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

Per Quarter
| WA-Resident | Non-WA resident,
US citizen, &
Eligible non-citizen
On Campus | Non-WA resident
Non-US citizen¹ | Non-WA resident, US citizen
Online Only
---|---|---|---|---
1 credit | $126.47 | $246.49 | $327.01 | $144.67
5 credits | $632.35 | $1,232.45 | $1,635.05 | $723.35
12 credits (full-time) | $1,387.14 | $2,487.04 | $3,408.94 | $1,571.08
15 credits | $1,570.80 | $2,520.25 | $3,617.20 | $1,757.65

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Fees

Approximately $20 - $120 per quarter, depending on courses selected

Related Program Options

• Health Data Analyst Certificate
• Health Information Foundations Certificate
• Comprehensive Coding & Revenue Integrity Specialist
• Health Information Technology AAAS

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Health Informatics and Information Management Pre-Major program prepares students for a major in Health Informatics and Information Management by taking recommended courses to fulfill the requirements of a transfer degree.
Health Informatics and Information Management involves the collection, organization, retrieval, and storage of health care information and records. Health information specialists use computer technology to provide health care workers, researchers, agencies, and insurance companies with the necessary information to provide patient care, prevent disease, allocate resources, and conduct research.
• Objectives: The objectives of the program are to:
• Prepare students for a major in Health Informatics and Information Management
• Provide students with a strong foundation in the core concepts of health informatics and information management
• Develop students' skills in using computer technology to collect, organize, retrieve, and store health care information and records
• Prepare students for a career in health informatics and information management
• Description: The program is a two-year, Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) program.
The program consists of 90 credits, including 20 credits of general education requirements, 45 credits of distribution requirements, and 25 credits of general electives.

Outline:

• Content: The program covers the following content areas:
• Health care information systems
• Health care data management
• Health care information security
• Health care information privacy
• Health care information ethics
• Health care information law
• Health care information policy
• Health care information technology
• Structure: The program is divided into three quarters:
• Fall Quarter: General Education and Health Informatics and Information Management Core courses
• Winter Quarter: Health Informatics and Information Management Core and Elective courses
• Spring Quarter: Health Informatics and Information Management Core and Elective courses
• Course Schedule: The course schedule is as follows:
• Fall Quarter:
• ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)
• HIIM 134 Health Informatics and Information Management Fundamentals (5 credits)
• MATH& 146 Calculus I (5 credits)
• CMST& 101 Introduction to Communication Studies (5 credits)
• Winter Quarter:
• ENGL& 102 Composition II: Reasoning/Research/Writing (5 credits)
• HIIM 230 Health Informatics Applications (5 credits)
• ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I (5 credits)
• CMST& 210 Interpersonal Communication (5 credits)
• Spring Quarter:
• HIIM 235 Health Information Organization and Management (5 credits)
• ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II (5 credits)
• General Elective (5 credits)
• General Elective (5 credits)
• Modules: N/A

Assessment:

• Methods: The following assessment methods are used in the program:
• Exams
• Quizzes
• Projects
• Papers
• Presentations
• Criteria: The following assessment criteria are used in the program:
• Accuracy
• Completeness
• Clarity
• Organization
• Timeliness

Teaching:

• Methods: The following teaching methods are used in the program:
• Lectures
• Discussions
• Group projects
• Simulations
• Case studies
• Faculty: The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty who are experts in their field.
The faculty are committed to providing students with a high-quality education.
• Unique Approaches: The program uses a variety of unique approaches to teaching, including:
• A hands-on approach that allows students to gain practical experience
• A team-based approach that encourages students to collaborate with their peers
• A problem-based approach that challenges students to solve real-world problems

Careers:

• Career Paths: Graduates of the program may pursue careers in the following areas:
• Health care information systems
• Health care data management
• Health care information security
• Health care information privacy
• Health care information ethics
• Health care information law
• Health care information policy
• Health care information technology
• Opportunities: Graduates of the program may find employment in a variety of settings, including:
• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Insurance companies
• Government agencies
• Non-profit organizations
• Outcomes: Graduates of the program are prepared to:
• Work as health care information specialists
• Continue their education in a related field
• Start their own business