Pre-Health Information Management
Offered by Health Science Programs
The following pre-health information management program is suggested for students interested in applying to a school of Health Information Management. The University of Nebraska at Kearney is currently affiliated with the following schools of Health Information Management: University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS; Dakota State University in Madison, SD. Completion of the pre-health information management does not automatically guarantee admission into one of these schools. The educational requirements may vary slightly from school to school. Therefore, the student should check with the specific school(s) to which he/she intends to apply to ensure that all requirements are fulfilled. The following list is a suggested course of study that will fulfill requirements at most HIM schools.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | ||
| BIOL 103 | General Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 225 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 226 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 325 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| ENG 101 | Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Special Topics in Academic Writing and Research | 3 |
| PSY 203 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SPCH 100 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| Select 1 of the following: | 4 | |
| Introductory Chemistry | ||
| or | ||
| General Chemistry and General Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Select 3-6 credit hours of fine arts/humanities electives 1 | 3-6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 35-38 | |
Each school of HIM is unique in its specific requirements. The above courses will satisfy requirements for most programs. Please contact the Health Programs Office for information regarding the exact requirements at each of the schools.
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Courses in ART, DANC, MUS, and THEA are suggested. Please consult advisor to ensure the courses are appropriate.
(Except courses numbered 188 or 388.)