Program Overview

Introduction to the Health Information Management Major

The Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management at Temple's College of Public Health is a rigorous, nationally recognized, interdisciplinary degree program. Students develop expertise in healthcare policy, healthcare system infrastructure, and information technology.

Program Overview

Students who complete the degree are eligible to earn the nationally recognized certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) from the American Health Information Management Association. Health Information Management professionals design and manage health information systems while paying special attention to the quality and privacy of health information. They work in a wide range of settings, such as hospitals, insurance and pharmaceutical companies, managed and ambulatory care, technology firms, and public health organizations.

What Sets Apart the BS in Health Information Management

• An essential role in the healthcare system: Professionals in the field play an essential role in advancing patient health. Health information systems are central to diagnosing and treating patients, optimizing healthcare delivery, and improving health outcomes among populations.
• A supportive academic environment: Through small class sizes, this academic degree program fosters a tight-knit community of students who support each other inside and outside the classroom through social and service projects, especially through the program's active student association.
• Faculty expertise and mentorship: Health information management faculty have extensive experience in the field, giving students a real-time connection to industry trends and developments. They have strong connections across the Philadelphia region—helping students develop their professional network and secure internships and employment.

Program Format and Licensure Options

The BS in Health Information Management is a two-year program that students complete during their junior and senior years of undergraduate study. Students apply for the BS in Health Information Management in their sophomore year. In order to apply, students will need to have completed specific courses that prepare them to be successful in this rigorous program. Once admitted, students complete 61 credits of professional Health Information Management (HIM) courses, including one internship.

Academic Advising

The Barnett College of Public Health offers extensive, personalized advising services to students in each department. The advising staff will work with students to set goals and help them reach their academic potential.

Related Graduate Programs

• MS in Health Informatics
• Health Informatics Graduate Certificate
• MPH in Health Policy and Management

Student Organizations

Students can engage with peers and find leadership opportunities in student-led clubs and organizations in the Barnett College of Public Health.

Study Away

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Vision, Mission, and Goals

Mission

• Educate undergraduate and graduate students in HIM and HI.
• Engage in HIM and HI best practices that advance the public's health.
• Provide service to the healthcare professional community at the local, regional, and national levels.

Goals

• Educate students to become valued collaborators and leaders in the HIM and HI professions.
• Provide educational programs in HIM and HI.
• Provide leadership in education and professional service.
• Promote the use of health information to improve population health through curriculum innovations and advancement in practice.
• Support lifelong learning for faculty.

Accreditation and Program Outcomes

The Health Information Management accreditor of Temple University is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The college's accreditation for the baccalaureate degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2028.

• Graduation rate for class of 2022: 100%
• Retention rate for class of 2022: 95%
• Employment rate (within one year of graduation) for class of 2022: 100%

Tuition and Fees

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more.

• Pennsylvania resident: $23,448.00 per year
• Out-of-state: $40,752.00 per year