Admissions Requirements
Applications for the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management are accepted continuously throughout the year for each of our three start times.
Our professional staff will review your application based upon the following requirements:
- Completed online University of Cincinnati application
- Completed BS HIM program application
- Official transcripts of all colleges/universities attended
- Associate of Science degree in Health Information Management from a CAHIIM* accredited program with a minimum 2.6 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). Degree must include sufficient general education courses (i.e. English).
- Must be a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or eligible to sit for the RHIT examination. Graduates of an associate degree program have six (6) months to successfully complete the RHIT examination.
- Submit current AHIMA membership card or proof of maintenance of RHIT certification
- Resume of professional and educational background
- International students must have demonstrated a proficiency in the English language by completing the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum computer-based score of 187, a paper-based score of 515, or an internet-based score of 66
- Successful completion of the online Orientation course prior to the first day of academic classes
Comments
Recommendations where I could go to get an reputable AS in HIM that will transfer credits here.
Hello Debra, Thank you for your interest!
One of our prerequisites is that our applicants need to hold an AS (HIM/HIT) degree from a CAHIIM accredited school. With that in mind, I would recommend searching CAHIIM’s website to find a list of available programs.
They also have a “distance learning” check box so you can exclusively search online programs! We look forward to hearing from you once you finish your AS degree.
Sarah Wakely
Can you be admitted to the program is you have a certification and have a BSN?
Hello B. Bryant, I’m very sorry but you need your AS degree and your RHIT in order to apply. If you refer you CAHIIM’s website you should be able to locate a couple of post-bachelor programs. I hope that helps.
Sarah Wakely
Enrollment Advisor
Hello Sarah,
Unfortunately I reside in Barbados and was interested in the fact that this is an online programme. If I were able to send transcripts for a Healthcare Administration Certificate, would this be enough for admission requirements.
Originally I have spent the last 20 years in executive administration and now seek to change careers into healthcare.
Please let me know.
Regards,
Monique
Hello Monique, I’m very sorry but you need your AS degree from a CAHIIM accredited program in order to apply.
Kind Regards,
Sarah Wakely
Do you have to have completed your AS in HIM before you can apply or can you apply while still in the process of finishing? (will be completed June ’12 and RHIT certification test will be taken in April ’12)
Hello Soph, yes you need your AS degree before you may apply.
Sarah Wakely
Enrollment Advisor
800-499-6813 x 464
I AM HIM GRADUATE (HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) NIGERIA. HOW DO I GET AN ONLINE BS-HIM
Hi WUSU, I am very sorry but to be qualified (to apply) for the BS HIM program you need the following:
AS degree in HIM or HIT from a CAHIIM accredited program
GPA of 2.60 or better
Current AHIMA membership
RHIT or eligibility to sit for exam (if you are a recent grad)
Feel free to call if something is unclear.
Sarah Wakely
Enrollment Advisor
800-499-6813 x 464
Is the HIT Associate of Science through Draughons Junior College accrediated for the program.
Hello Jackie, I checked CAHIIM’s website, and I was not able to find that school. You may check for yourself (in case they are known by a different name perhaps) by using this link: http://www.cahiim.org/accredpgms.asp.
Sarah Wakely
Enrollment Advisor
800-499-6813 x 464
I am currently enrolled in Health Information Technology AS degree program and will be finished in May 2013. Can I start taking classes in the Fall for the BA program?
Hello Stephanie,
You need to earn your AS degree prior to starting our program. It sounds like you will be eligible for our Fall 2013 classes.
Sarah Wakely
Enrollment Advisor
800-499-6813 x 464
I have an associate’s for health information but it is not from an accredited program. Are there any exceptions? Or does it have to be from one of the accredited programs?
Hello Megan,
I’m very sorry but we do require that your AS Degree come from a CAHIIM accredited program.
Sarah Wakely
Enrollment Advisor
800-499-6813 x 464
1. How many students do you admit? What are my chances of being admitted?
2. Are there still spaces available for the Fall 2012 semester?
3. How do the program officials determine who to admit to the program?
4. How large are the classes in terms of number of students?
Thank you,
Rohit
Hello Rohit,
Thanks for your interest. I will answer your questions in order. We do not have a limit on the amount of students we admit. Yes, we still have availability for the Fall semester. Our early admissions deadline is April 15th and the absolute deadline is June 25th. We usually accept those that meet the qualifications, but ultimately, your application does have to go through a review process and a decision is determined after that review. Our class sizes range anywhere from 15-35 people, and each class has an instructor and a facilitator.
I hope that helps. Feel free to call or email with any additional questions.
Sarah Wakely
Enrollment Advisor
800-499-6813 x 464
Hello, I noticed to get admitted into the program that you need an AS/AAS in HIT from a CAHIIM accredited school. Does this matter if it is a for-profit school as long as it is accredited by CAHIIM. I am currently looking into a for-profit that has recently been accredited by CAHIIM (the last 2 months or so). But, I have noticed that the credit hours are a bit different than at the local jr. college. Will this pose any issues getting accepted into this program?
Hello Heather, I will answer your question in case others have the same, but it was nice speaking to you on the phone. As long as your school holds the CAHIIM accreditation then you are OK to apply.
I hope that helps.
Sarah Wakely
Enrollment Advisor
I will graduate with an AS in HIM from Stark State College in a few weeks. I am scheduled to take the RHIT exam on 6/2/2012. Can I apply to the program now or do I have to wait until I complete the program?
Hello Tammy, you can go ahead and apply with a transcript from Stark State College and a letter from your HIT program stating you are enrolled in your final term and your anticipated graduation date. Please call me and we will get the process going.
Sarah Wakely
800-499-6813 x 464
I graduated last year in Durham Tech North Carolina and I got 2.74, I did and passed RHIT on April 9 2012. My question was whether you consider out of state student and whether I can apply and register without coming to college.
I visited ECU and program director told me due to projected changes in the certification requirements of the Council on Certification of the American Health Information Management Association, they are going to discontinue the bachelor’s program. The last intake was fall 2011 and admitted students should plan to complete this Bachelor of Science in health information management by May 2013. Are you aware about that?
Hello Charles, thank you for your interest! Yes! In fact, this is a 100% online program so you never have to come to campus. Certification changes can often impact certain programs but I have not heard about it impacting ours.
Feel free to call me to move forward.
Sarah Wakely
Enrollment Advisor
800-499-6813 x 464
I graduated form an Accredited CAHIM HIT associates program this past March 16th, 2012. I just got my AHIMA approval to sit down for my RHIT, which I have until September to take it. What happens if I enroll start classes on 8/27/12 and fail my first attempt at my RHIT?, can I still continue to takes my classes with UCU?
Hello Carolina, our rule is that if you have graduated six months ago and under, you may apply without your RHIT. Then, you have another six months into the program to pass your exam.
I hope that helps. Feel free to call me with any additional questions at 800-499-6813 x 464.