The Bachelor of Science in Health Information Administration prepares students for career advancement in the administrative and management sectors of the healthcare information management industry.Take your first course on us Save time and money by applying up to 90 transfer credits toward this degree.Earn credit for select Health Information Technology certifications.Complete your remaining credits entirely online.Meet your professors each week during optional, live, virtual sessions.Gain the knowledge and skills that can lead to professional advancement and graduate-level study.Peirce’s associate degree in Health Information Technology transfers seamlessly to this program.
Student AchievementPeirce's program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM). CAHIIM's accreditation standards are overseen by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), to ensure programs offer the highest quality education to students. Below are several program effectiveness outcomes for Peirce's HIA program.2022-2023Student satisfaction rate: 100%Student employment in health-related field: 90%Six year graduation rate: 42%2022-23 Healthcare Student Achievement Report
CurriculumFor course requirements and prerequisite information, refer to the individual course descriptions in the College Catalog.Bachelor of Science Degree Curriculum - Minimum Total Credits: 121INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTSMin. CreditsPRCPRC 100 or PRC 101*1BIS 111Application Software Fundamentals3COM 112Speech Communication3COM 312Practical Reasoning3ENG 101English Composition3ENG 103Rhetoric and Research3HUM 102Introduction to Ethics3HUM/HISHumanities/History Core (choose 1)3MAT 101Introduction to College Mathematics3MAT 102College Algebra3PSY 101Introduction to Psychology3SCI 240Anatomy & Physiology I3SCI 250Anatomy & Physiology II3SOC 240Sociology of Behavior and Illness3GEN EDGeneral Education Core (choose 1)3PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:Min. CreditsHIT 100Medical Terminology3HIT 101Introduction to Health Information Management3HIT 200Statistical Applications in Healthcare3HIT 215Legal Issues in Health Information Management3HIT 218Healthcare Reimbursement3SCI 270Pathophysiology3HIT 220ICD-10-CM Coding3HIT 225CPT/Outpatient Coding3HIT 230Information Systems for Health Information Technology3BIS 235Database Management Systems3HIT 250Managing Quality and Performance Improvement in HIM3HIT 297HIT Professional Practice Workshop0HIT 298HIT Professional Practice Experience3HIA 310Advanced Quality Management and Performance Improvement in Healthcare3HIA 320HIPAA for the Healthcare Manager3HIA 340Health and Human Services Research Methods3HCA 445Healthcare Economics3HIA 350Electronic Health Records and Health Information Exchange3HIA 370HIM Compliance3HIA 400Healthcare Data Analytics3HIA 480Strategic Planning and Organizational Development in Healthcare3HIA 497HIA Professional Practice Workshop(Required for students enrolling in off campus section of HIA 499)0HIA 498Health Information Administration Capstone3HIA 499HIA Professional Practice Experience (PPE)3ELEElective Courses (choose four)12
Career OptionsGraduates of the HIA program may secure administrative and managerial positions in hospitals, multi-specialty clinics and physician practices, long-term care, mental health and other ambulatory settings, software vendors, consulting firms, education and pharmaceutical managed care organizations, health insurance companies, health marketing firms, non-profit community-related organizations and associations, government agencies (local, state and federal), law firms focused on healthcare issues and other healthcare regulatory bodies.Plus, they're eligible to become members of the Health Programs Student Association (HPSA) and can continue on to pursue a Master's of Science in Healthcare Administration.For more information about potential healthcare careers for Peirce graduates, visit our Healthcare Careers page.
HIA AccreditationThe Health Information Management accreditor of Peirce College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for the bachelor's degree in Health Information Administration has been reaffirmed through 2026. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at 312.235.3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.
Apply Today“Students enrolled in this program must understand the frequency with which the healthcare industry changes and be prepared to remain current. The successful student will practice effective time management and study skills, which are necessary to meet the demands of accelerated coursework.”Stephanie A. DonovanDean, Academic Operations and Faculty Development, & Faculty Chair, Health & Human ServicesInterested in a degree in Health Information Administration? Contact an Admissions Representative and get started with your application.You can also apply using our online application.