Program Description

The HIM Program at Texas State University is offered in two formats: On-campus and On-line. Degree requirements are the same for either format. The program is in a two-plus-two format—two years of Core curriculum and prerequisite courses then two years of courses in the professional phase of the curriculum.

Transfer courses can be accepted to meet the Core and Prerequisite coursework if the courses are equivalent and/or have the appropriate Core designation.

RHIT’s (Registered Health Information Technicians) and those who have already completed one bachelors degree are advised to seek academic advising as soon as possible to determine what can be substituted, what can still be taken at a local college and what must be completed at Texas State.

Admission Requirements

To apply to the HIM Program, you must:

1. have completed the majority of the Core and other prerequisite coursework
2. have a minimum overall GPA of 2.25
3. be eligible for admission to Texas State University. (University Application deadlines are different than the HIM Program deadline. Potential program applicants are encouraged to complete the University process early to facilitate review of transcripts.)
4. Submit the HIM Program application by March 1 for consideration of beginning the courses in the fall. The application is available to download at our program website.
5. Early academic advisement is encouraged to determine eligibility for program application.
6. Students who have already earned the RHIT certification or have completed other degrees will be reviewed for advanced placement in the program.