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    Jul 03, 2025  
2025-2026 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Augusta University Catalog

Bachelor of Science in Health Information Administration

Location(s): On Campus OR Online


Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Health Information Administration (HIA) program is a “2+2” program, meaning the student completes the first two years at any accredited college of choice and the last two years as an HIA student at Augusta University.  Students begin the HIA program fall semester of their junior year. Students who complete the program are eligible to take the national registration exam to become a Registered Health Information Administrator.  This BS degree program is offered in an on-campus setting or completely online.

augusta.edu/alliedhealth/allied-health-professions

Program Contact

Lori Prince
706-721-4650
lprince@augusta.edu

Program Accreditation

Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
c/o AHIMA
233 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 2150
Chicago, IL 60601
312-233-1131

Admissions Information

Please see the Office of Academic Admissions website for specific admissions information.

Progression and Graduation Requirements

In addition to demonstrating personal characteristics appropriate for a health professions career, students must satisfy general and specific technical standards for this program. View these requirements on the department website above.

Program Information

  • Program Length: 4 Years
  • Academic Focus Area: Health Professions [HEPR]
  • CIP Code: 51.0706
  • Program Code: BSHIA_HINA
  • Major Code: HINA

Degree Requirements


Core IMPACTS Courses: 42 Hours


For details on required courses, refer to the General Education/Core IMPACTS .

Electives: 4 Hours


Select from the following:

Wellness Graduation Requirement: 4 Hours


Students who begin at or transfer to Augusta University with less than 60 credit hours must complete the Wellness Requirement.

Degree Total: 124 Hours