Health Sciences, Health Information Management, B.S. to Health Administration, M.H.A. Accelerated Program
Saint Louis University's accelerated B.S. in Health Science with a Health Information Management Concentration to Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) is designed for students who demonstrate academic success in health information management and related coursework.
The program in Health Information Management is a unique undergraduate program that blends the study of medical sciences, information technology, legal concepts, and health care management.
Students in this program learn the nuances of health care delivery, health care data, health information technology, and medical-legal aspects. This knowledge establishes a strong foundation for students interested in pursuing a Master of Health Administration.
Students apply to the accelerated program during their junior year, and accepted students begin graduate coursework during senior year. Students retain undergraduate status, financial aid, and tuition rates until their undergraduate degree is conferred after year four. At that time, students attain official graduate student status, pay graduate tuition and become eligible for graduate assistantships.
For additional information see the catalog entries for the following programs:
Accreditation
The B.S. in Health Information Management is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education.
The Master of Health Administration is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education.
Eligibility requirements include:
- Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.40.
- Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with Saint Louis University and the Doisy College of Health Sciences.
- Students must be in their fifth semester of collegiate study on the HIM to M.H.A. Accelerated Track and apply to the SLU M.H.A. Program
- Students must be eligible to complete the accelerated curriculum with no more than 15 credits during each semester during year four of the program.
- After completing 75 credits, students will submit an application to SLU's M.H.A. program. If admitted, these students will begin their MHA program in their fourth year.
- After successful completion of the first year of the M.H.A. coursework, the student will be awarded the B.S. in HIM degree and continue in the M.H.A. program.
Please note, the SLU M.H.A. program is competitive and enrollment in the accelerated HIM to M.H.A. 3+2 track does not guarantee admission to the SLU M.H.A. program.
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BTM 2000 | Introduction to Business Technology Management | 3 |
| ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
| HSCI 2000 | The US Health Care System | 3 |
| MATH 1200 | College Algebra | 3 |
| PHIL 1050 | Introduction to Philosophy: Self and Reality | 3 |
| XXXX | Science Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| CMM 1200 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ECON 1900 | Principles of Economics | 3 |
| MATH 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers | 3 |
| PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
| ENGL 2XXX-3XXX | Literature Elective | 3 |
| XXXX | Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Summer | ||
| HSCI 2200 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| Critical course: HIM 3000 | Health Information Management Concepts and Practice | 3 |
| HIM 3200 | Health Data Management | 3 |
| HIM 4750 | Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine | 3 |
| HSCI 3200 | Aspects of Health Law | 3 |
| HSCI 3300 & HSCI 3310 |
Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology I Lab |
4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| HCE 2010 or PHIL 2050 |
Foundations in Clinical Health Care Ethics or Ethics |
3 |
| HIM 3600 | HIM Theory and Practice Laboratory | 1 |
| HSCI 2100 | Health Care Management | 3 |
| HSCI 3400 & HSCI 3410 |
Anatomy and Physiology Lecture II and Anatomy & Physiology II Lab |
4 |
| THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| BTM 2500 | Data Modeling, Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
| HIM 4510 | Health Care Financial Management | 3 |
| HSCI 3700 | Research Methods | 3 |
| HSCI 4100 | Healthcare Technology and Informatics | 3 |
| XXXX | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| 2XXX | Philosophy or Theology Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| HIM 3300 | ||
| HIM 4400 | Clinical Data Analytics | 3 |
| HIM 4530 | Professional Practice | 3 |
| HIM 4950 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| HSCI 4700 | Quality Management and Performance Improvement | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 102 | |
Health Administration, M.H.A.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| Critical course: HMP 5000 | Health Care Organization | 3 |
| Critical course: HMP 5030 | Introduction to Health Care Accounting | 3 |
| Critical course: HMP 5300 | Management of Health Care Organizations | 3 |
| Critical course: HMP 5500 | Health Policy | 3 |
| Critical course: HMP 5900 | Health Management and Policy Rounds | 0.5 |
| Critical course: PUBH 5010 | Mission and Practice of Global Public Health | 2 |
| Credits | 14.5 | |
| Spring | ||
| Critical course: HMP 5190 | Analytical Methods for Health Management | 3 |
| Critical course: HMP 5200 | Health Economics | 3 |
| Critical course: HMP 5110 | Health Operations Management | 3 |
| Critical course: HMP 5700 | Health Care Financial Management | 3 |
| Critical course: HMP 5900 | Health Management and Policy Rounds | 0.5 |
| Credits | 12.5 | |
| Summer | ||
| Critical course: HMP 5910 | HMP Internship | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| Critical course: HMP 5130 | Health Information Systems | 3 |
| Critical course: HMP 5390 | Ethical Leadership in Health Management and Policy | 3 |
| Critical course: HMP 5400 | Legal Aspects of Health Services Management | 3 |
| Critical course: Required Quality Elective | 3 | |
| Critical course: Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Critical course: HMP 5340 | Health Care Marketing | 3 |
| Critical course: HMP 5710 | Financial Aspects of Health Care | 3 |
| Critical course: HMP 5800 | Strategic Management in Health Care Organizations | 3 |
| Critical course: HMP 5950 | Special Study for Exams | 0 |
| Critical course: Elective | 3 | |
| Critical course: Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
For additional admission questions please contact:
Julie Miller
Recruitment Specialist
314-977-2570
dchs@health.slu.edu