Degree Transfer Map Catalog

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Degree Transfer Map 2014-2015 Catalog

Transferring an Associate of Applied Sciences in Health Information Management, Virginia Community College System

¹

to

Bachelor of Professional Studies in Health Sciences, University of Virginia Curriculum Summary

Total Credits

Virginia Community College System Associate of Applied Sciences in Health Information Management

University of Virginia Bachelor of Professional Studies General Education Requirements

English Composition 6 6 0

Humanities/Fine Arts (includes a nonwestern) 9 3 6

Social Sciences/History 12 3 9

Natural Sciences & Math 11 11 0

Major Subject

Transfer Requirements 21 21

Technical Electives 16 16

Major Requirements 30 30

Major Electives 15 15

Total 120 60 60

1 This map is designed using the Northern Virginia Community College curriculum. A student with an Associate of Applied Sciences in Health Information Management from Northern Virginia Community College can transfer into the Bachelor of Professional Studies in Health Sciences Management provided they have met the application requirements and successfully completed College Composition II (ENG 112). There may be differences between this curriculum and those used by other Virginia Community Colleges

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General Education Requirements

Virginia Community College System Associate of Applied Sciences in Health Information Management

University of Virginia

Bachelor of Professional Studies in Health Sciences Management

UVa’s Guidelines Discipline No. Title CR Discipli

ne

No. Title CR

English Composition

ENG 111 College Composition I 3 ENWR 1506 Academic Writing II 3

English Composition

ENG 112 College Composition II² 3 ENWR 1505 Academic Writing I 3

Humanities/

Fine Arts

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective³ 3 Approved Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 Humanities/

Fine Arts

ISHU 3000 &

Above

Humanities Elective

(including three credits non-western)

3 Humanities/

Fine Arts

ISHU 3000 &

Above

Humanities Elective 3

Social Sciences/

History

Social Sciences Elective⁴ 3 Approved Social Sciences Elective 3

Social Sciences/

History

ISSS 3000 &

Above

Social Sciences Elective 3

Social Sciences/

History

ISSS 3000 &

Above

Social Sciences/

History

ISSS 3000 &

Above

Natural Sciences

& Math

BIO 141 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 BIOL 2060 Human Physiology and Anatomy I 4 Natural Sciences

& Math

BIO 142 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 BIOL 2070 Human Physiology and Anatomy II 4 Natural Sciences

& Math

HIM 220 Health Statistics 3 - _ Approved Math Elective 3

Total Transfer 23 Total Requirement 38

2 ENG 111 (ENWR 1506) and ENG 112 (ENWR 1505) are required for this AAS Degree and the BPS-HSM. Both must be completed with a B or better..

3 Please consult the Summary of Transferable Courses for options.

4 Please consult the Summary of Transferable Courses for options.

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Major Subject Requirements - Transfers

Virginia Community College System

Associate of Applied Sciences in Health Information Management

Discipline No. Title CR Discipline No. Title CR

HIM 111 Medical Terminology 3 PSHS 1000T Health Services Transfer Credit 3

HIM 110 Intro. to Human Pathology 3 PSHS 1000T Health Services Transfer Credit 3

HIM 130 Healthcare Information Systems 3 PSHS 1000T Health Services Transfer Credit 3 HIM 141 Fundamentals of Health Information Systems I 3 PSHS 1000T Health Services Transfer Credit 3 HIM 142 Fundamentals of Health Information Systems II 3 PSHS 1000T Health Services Transfer Credit 3 HIM 230 Information Systems and Technology in HealthCare 3 PSHS 2000T Health Services Transfer Credit 3 HIM 233 Electronic Health Record Applications 3 PSHS 2000T Health Services Transfer Credit 3

Total Major Subject Transfer 21 Total Major Subject Transfers 21

Technical Electives - Transfers

HIM 226 Legal Aspects of Health Record Documentation 2 PSHS 2000T Health Services Transfer Credit 2 HIM 229 Performance Improvement in Healthcare 2 PSHS 2000T Health Services Transfer Credit 2 HIM 249 Supervision and Management Practices for HIM 3 PSHS 2000T Health Services Transfer Credit 3 HIM 250 Health Data Classification Systems I (CD-9-CM) 4 PSHS 2000T Health Services Transfer Credit 4 HIM 254 Advanced Coding and Reimbursement 3 PSHS 2000T Health Services Transfer Credit 3 HIM 255 Health Data Classification systems II (CPT) 2 PSHS 2000T Health Services Transfer Credit 2

Total Elective Transfers 16 Total Technical Elective

Transfers

16

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Courses – Not Available for Transfer to UVa

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Discipline No. Title CR

CST 229 Intercultural Communication⁶ 3

HIM 251 Clinical Practice I 3

HIM 252 Clinical Practice II 3

HIM 260 Pharmacology for HIM 3

HIM 280 Capstone Course 1

PED 116 Lifetime Fitness and Wellness 1

SDV 101 Orientation to Health Care 1

5 These courses are required for completion of the AAS, but are not transferable to UVA under this transfer map. Only 60 credits can be transferred. CST 229 may be used as an alternative for Humanities/Fine Art requirement. CST 229 and HIM 260 may be used as alternative Technical Electives, if needed. PED 116, SDV 101, HIM 251, 252, 280 are not transferable to UVA.

6 CST 110 (Introduction to Communication), CST 115 (Small Group Communications), CST 126 (Interpersonal Communications) are listed by NVCC as alternatives to CST 229. CST 110 is transferable to UVA as ENSP 1000T. CST 126 is not transferable.

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Major Subject Requirements – UVA

3000 &

Above

UVA Approved Major Required Courses

30

Total Requirement 30

Major Subject Electives – UVA

3000 &

Above

UVA Approved Major Subject Electives & Practicum (12 Credit Maximum)

15

Total Requirement 15