Health Informatics and Information Management, B.S. (2 + 2)
Prepare for a challenging career in medical information management.
About the Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management
At the University of Mississippi, HIIM is a 2+2 program that is not completed at the UM-Oxford campus. Traditionally, UM students complete two years of coursework and apply to the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics & Information Management in Jackson, MS. They complete an additional two years of coursework delivered online. Acceptance into the final two years of the program is competitive with a limited class size.
While at UM, you will be enrolled in the B.A. in Allied Health Studies, emphasis in HIIM then assigned an academic counselor who will ensure that you have the pre-requisite courses needed to be able to apply to a HIIM school of your choice. Pre-requisite requirements are determined by your schools of interest. Our office not only keeps you on track with pre-requisites, we provide tutoring, application assistance, mock interviews to help prepare for the actual interview, and help with locating schools based on your criteria.
Incoming freshman will select the HIIM emphasis for Allied Health Studies on their UM application. Others complete the short online form to be assigned to an HPAO advisor and notified about HPAO programs and services.
The Value of an Allied Health Studies Degree
Allied Health Studies majors gain the ability to understand human behavior, communicate complex ideas, think critically, interpret data, and engage with a diverse world. These skills prepare our majors to enter any allied health profession and become leaders of the future.
What is Health Informatics and Information Management?
Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM) is a challenging career for people interested in medicine, technology and management.
HIM professionals are experts in managing the collection, storage, retrieval, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data and information. To provide the highest quality healthcare delivery, healthcare information is used not only for patient care, but also for medical legal issues, reimbursement, research, planning, and evaluation. Opportunities for employment are found in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, home health agencies, health maintenance organizations, insurance agencies, governmental agencies, educational institutions, and research centers.
For more information regarding health informatics and information management’s salary, job outlook, and resources, visit Explorehealthcareers or Occupation Outlook Handbook.
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Program Information
Program Type
Major
Area of Study
Health and Social Services
School
Duration
4 years
Degree
B.A. in Allied Health Studies
Program Location
Emphases
Health Informatics and Information Management
Required Credit Hours
120
Degree Requirements
Departments from across the University of Mississippi contribute courses to the B.A. in Allied Health Studies, which is organized by HPAO. The degree prepares students for application and admission to allied health professional schools.
- Bisc 210: Microbiology (or any Bisc 300 level or higher)
- ES 396: Allied Health Terminology OR Clc 201: Medical Terminology
- Spch 102: Fundamentals of Public Speaking OR Spch 105: Business and Professional Speaking
- One of the following advanced communication courses
- Spch 305: Collaborative Communication
- Writ 300: Rhetoric of Professional Communication
- Writ 310: Writing in Professional Contexts
- Writ 320: Contemporary Writing Studies
- Writ 380: Scientific Writing
- Writ 399: Special Topics
- Writ 410: Grant Writing
- 5 of the following electives, depending on your allied health field and interests
- Anth 349: Medical Anthropology
- IMC/Jour 585: Health Communications
- NHM 325: Family Relations
- NHM 328: Child Development
- Phil 321: Ethics
- Phil/Rel 328: Biomedical Ethics
- Soc 301/G St 303: The Family
- Soc 310: Sociology of Disability
- Soc 311: Social Problems
- Soc 333: Sociology of Delinquency
- Soc 345: Population Trends and Problems
- Soc 353: Community Development
- Soc 370/Hon 315: Population Health
- Soc 413/AAS 413: Race and Ethnicity
- Soc 427: Social Stratification
- SW 326: Gerontology
- Any 300 level or above biology course
- Any 300 level or above psychology course
- Any 300 level or above exercise science course
Additional requirements for the program are:
- Psy 201: General Psychology
- One of the following
- Psy 301: Developmental Psychology
- Psy 311: Abnormal Psychology
- NHM 323: Human Growth and Development
Welcome to HIIM
Whether you're learning more about what it means to work in the field in health information or actively preparing to apply to HIIM school, we’re here to support your journey. Explore the dynamic and continuously evolving profession of health information and learn more about their role as members of the healthcare team and how to become a competitive candidate for HIIM school.
Andrew Bilbo
Assistant Director of Health Professions Advising
Learn about the Health Professions Advising Office
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