SBHIS Programs Page Undergraduate Health Information Management 2 Medical Laboratory Sciences 5 Graduate Biomedical Visualization, MAMS 9 Health Informatics, MS 11 MBA/HIM Specialization 12 Health Informatics, Certificate Program 14 DrPH/HIM Specialization 15 Medical Laboratory Sciences, MS 16 SBB, Certification Program 17 School of Biomedical and Health Information Sciences (MC 530) College of Applied Health and Human Development Sciences University of Illinois at Chicago 1919 West Taylor Street Room 211 HHDSB Chicago, Illinois 60612-7249 Voice: (312) 996-6317 Fax: (312) 996-8342 Web site: www.sbhis.uic.edu/ SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH INFORMATION SCIENCES In 1994, the School of Biomedical and Health Information Sciences was created within the College of Allied Health Sciences at UIC to signify the united commitment of biomedical visualization, health information management, and medical laboratory sciences. The establishment of the school created a unit focused on the study, practice, and facilitation of health information technology, education, research, and bioscience. The mission of the School of Biomedical and Health Information Sciences is to advance the quality and efficiency of health care through improved information management, communication and the generation of new forms of biomedical and other health care data. The goals of the school are leadership, innovation, initiative, and quality with strong focus on the unique arena of health informatics at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The school actively supports the central mission of the College of Allied Health Sciences by facilitating innovative educational and research programs, providing leadership within school disciplines to meet current industry challenges, and ensuring that graduates have a competitive edge in the increasingly demanding health informatics marketplace. The school strives to produce health care professionals who can effectively partner with and/or lead information technology professionals in the problem-solving activities of their organizations. UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION The School of Biomedical and Health Information Sciences offers undergraduate programs and courses in health information management (HIM) and medical laboratory sciences (MLS). Graduate programs and courses in biomedical visualization, health informatics, and medical laboratory sciences are also available within the school. Additional Information Office of Undergraduate Programs (MC 530) School of Biomedical and Health Information Sciences College of Applied Health and Human Development Sciences University of Illinois at Chicago 1919 West Taylor Street, Rm. 250 AHSB Chicago, Illinois 60612 USA Contact Information Voice: (312) 996-6317 Email: SBHISundergrad@uic.edu Web site: http://www.sbhis.uic.edu/programs.htm To apply to either of the school’s undergraduate programs, request an application packet for the program in which you are interested (health information management or medical laboratory sciences) between September 1 and March 15 from: Office of Admissions and Records (MC 018) University of Illinois at Chicago Box 5220 Chicago, Illinois 60680-5220 USA Voice: (312) 996-4350 Email: uicadmit@uic.edu Web site: http://www.uic.edu/depts/oar The Health Information Management Program The Health Information Management undergraduate degree program provides skilled instruction in the management and use of information and information systems for health care planning, provision, resource allocation, and executive decision making. The undergraduate program, established in 1965, maintains a reputation of excellence and consistently produces graduates who become leaders in the field. Within the world of health information management, registered health information administrators (RHIAs) are responsible for the management of health information systems consistent with the medical, administrative, ethical, and legal requirements of the health care delivery system. RHIAs often have opportunities to develop information systems for quality patient care, facility reimbursement, medical research, health planning, and health care evaluation. Administrative duties of the RHIA encompass responsibility for personnel, capital equipment selection, systems design and analysis, hospital committee activities, and budget management. RHIAs also provide health information to qualified users and safeguard confidential patient data. The job forecast for RHIAs is positive, not only in hospitals but also in other health care settings such as home health agencies, hospice programs, nursing homes, and ambulatory care facilities. Employment opportunities also exist in education, research, consulting, sales, insurance companies, and with state and national health care organizations. The Health Information Management program is full time and begins with the fall semester every year. It is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) in cooperation with the American Health Information Management Association's (AHIMAs) Council on Accreditation. A part-time, day program is available for registered health information technicians (RHIT’s); but enrollment is limited. Graduates receive a bachelor of science degree in health information management and are eligible to register for the national RHIA credential examination offered by AHIMA. Specific Course/Degree Prerequisites Preapplication counseling and an unofficial transcript review are strongly recommended and can be arranged by contacting the school's undergraduate programs office. A minimum grade of C is required for all prerequisite courses. English: Two semesters in rhetoric and composition, or equivalents Natural sciences: Two semesters or three quarters, including a general biology course Human anatomy and physiology: One semester in human anatomy with laboratory; one semester in physiology with laboratory (or a two-semester sequence that combines both) Humanities: Two semesters or three quarters* Social Sciences: Two semesters or three quarters: social science and/or psychology and/or sociology* Statistics: One semester in basic statistics for research Mathematics: One semester in college algebra or higher Computer science: One semester in introductory computer science, including information systems concepts and hands-on use of microcomputer software Electives: To complete a minimum of 60 semesters or 90 quarter hours *The university's graduation requirement of a cultural diversity course, which examines a nonwestern culture, is a one-course minimum in either humanities or social sciences. Recommended Electives • accounting • American government • business writing • calculus (if MBA is a consideration) • computer technology • economics • health politics and policy • interpersonal communications • interpersonal communications (beyond the required course) • speech Note: Medical record technical courses do not satisfy elective hours. Course of Study The health information management curriculum is composed of course work in medical science, disease classification and coding, record management, health information systems, computer technology, and organization and management. Course work is integrated with professional practice experience in affiliated health care facilities. Course Sequence Sequence of courses is subject to minor changes as necessary for optimal utilization of available resources and with adequate notice to enrolled students and school faculty. Junior year: Full-time students_____________________________________________ Fall semester HIM 310 Introduction to the Health Care System* HIM 313 Medical Science* HIM 317 Principles of Health Information Management* BHIS 400 Computers in Health Care* BHIS 480 Management and Business Practices* Spring semester HIM 319 Alternative Health Records* HIM 320 Technical Affiliation* HIM 329 Legal Aspects of Health Information Management* HIM 332 Coding and Classification Systems** HIM 337 Analysis of Health Care Data* Senior year: Full-time students___________________________________________________________ Summer semester HIM 386 Independent Study (optional) Fall semester BHIS 410 Health Data Structures and Management HIM 333 Coding and Reimbursement Systems** HIM 343 Quality Evaluation and Management HIM 361 Human Resources Management HIM 381 Financial Management HIM 386 Independent Study (optional) Spring semester HIM 367 Systems Analysis and Design HIM 374 Health Information Research HIM 377 Current Issues in Health Information Management HIM 384 Clinical Practicum HIM 386 Independent Study (optional) BHIS 495 Seminar in Biomedical and Health Information Sciences * Students who have completed an HIT program, and other selected students with approval, are not required to enroll in this course if they possess passing scores on required validation examinations. **Students who hold the CCS credential are not required to enroll in this course if they possess passing scores on required validation examinations. Admission Requirements Students seeking admission must meet these minimum requirements: • Junior standing with 60 semester or 90 quarter credit hours of acceptable preprofessional course work completed at an accredited college/university • successful completion of required courses equivalent to the academic prerequisites listed before enrollment • cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 5.00 scale (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) for all completed undergraduate studies • international students must have a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 or above • demonstrated reading and writing proficiency; ability to convey maturity; desire to work with people; and ability to direct work of others • completion of the application process, including a personal interview with school faculty and submission of three references • thorough understanding of the professional health information manager’s role and responsibilities Students with international course work should present original transcripts by 15 November--or an evaluation conducted by the Education Credential Evaluators by 1 February--to the Office of Admissions and Records. Application forms and credentials (i.e., transcripts and letters of recommendation) must be complete and postmarked by March 31, in the year of intended enrollment. Because UIC is a state-supported institution, admission of non-Illinois residents is generally limited to 10 percent of the incoming class. All applicants who meet the admission requirements and have complete applicant files are considered for admission. Application files are used to determine the position of each applicant in a uniform ranking system. This uniform ranking scale is based on both academic and nonacademic criteria. Additional Information For details about program requirements, please visit our Web site or contact: Karen Patena, Program Coordinator Contact Information Voice: (312) 996-7767 Email: SBHISundergrad@uic.edu Web site: http://www.sbhis.uic.edu/programs.htm The Medical Laboratory Sciences Program The Medical Laboratory Sciences undergraduate degree program combines the challenges and rewards of medicine and laboratory science. Knowledge of the biological and chemical sciences as well as current technology is applied to the generation of scientifically valid data in the following disciplines: clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology, immunohematology, and clinical microbiology. Clinical laboratory scientists select and compare laboratory methods, manage the delivery of laboratory data, advise health care personnel on the selection and interpretation of laboratory test results, and serve as technical consultants to physicians and other health care professionals, in a variety of settings. It has been demonstrated that more than 70% of all medical decisions are based on laboratory generated data. People who are interested in careers in laboratory science are problem solvers, like challenge and responsibility, are accurate and reliable, work well under pressure, communicate and work well, set high standards for themselves, have an interest in computers and are fascinated by science. The job forecast for clinical laboratory scientists is very positive. Currently, there are numerous entry-level positions for graduates from accredited programs, not only in clinical laboratories but also in other health care settings. Employment opportunities also exist in research, education, sales, diagnostic companies, and with state and national health organizations. The curriculum is full time (two years in length) and begins with the fall semester. A part-time career mobility option is available to graduates of an accredited medical laboratory technician program. The Medical Laboratory Sciences program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) 8410 West Byrn Mawr Avenue, Suite 670, Chicago, Illinois 60631-3415. Medical laboratory sciences graduates receive a bachelor of science degree and are eligible to apply for national credentialing examinations offered by the National Certifying Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel (NCA) and the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP). Specific Course/Degree Prerequisites Preapplication counseling and an unofficial transcript review are strongly recommended and can be arranged by contacting the school's undergraduate programs office. A minimum grade of C is required for all prerequisite courses. English: Two courses in rhetoric, composition or equivalents Biological sciences: Two semesters or three quarters in general biology* Microbiology: One course with laboratory* Anatomy/Physiology: Two courses to complete the sequence; one course in human physiology must have prior approval of the MLS program* Chemistry: Two semesters or three quarters of general chemistry and one course in organic chemistry with laboratories* Mathematics: One course Psychology: One course to include statistics Humanities: Two courses** Social sciences: One course** Medical Terminology: One course or a passing score on the program's validation examination Electives: To complete a minimum of 60 semesters or 90 quarter hours * Science courses more than five years old will not be considered as prerequisites. **The university's graduation requirement of a cultural diversity course, which examines a nonwestern culture, is a one-course minimum in either humanities or social sciences. Course of Study The medical laboratory sciences curriculum comprises course work in clinical chemistry, hematology, immunohematology, clinical immunology, and clinical microbiology. Additional courses focus on management, education, molecular pathology, pathophysiology and current topics in health care. In the senior year, academic course work is integrated with clinical practice experience at affiliated health care facilities in Chicago. Two-Year Program The traditional Medical Laboratory Sciences program is full time and begins every year in the fall semester; spring semester admission is not available. The course of study is two years in length (including one summer session) and occurs in the final two years of the baccalaureate degree program. Career Mobility Option The Career Mobility Program offered at UIC is 12 months (two semesters and one summer session) in length and is a modification of the department’s traditional two-year program culminating in a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences. There are two possible routes of entry into the Career Mobility Program. Route 1 - The Illinois Articulation Agreement (IAI) requires a minimum of two years of preprofessional course work at an accredited college, graduation from an accredited MLT program within the state of Illinois and certification at the MLT level by an acceptable national certification agency (ASCP or NCA) before entrance into the program. MLT credits with a grade of C or better will transfer to UIC. Route 1 is only available to MLT’s who have graduates since 200 AND have completed all UIC-MLS program prerequisites. Route 2 - requires minimum of two years of preprofessional course work at an accredited college and college and completion of an approved associate degree program (or equivalent) in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT). Applicants must also be certified or eligible for certification as a Medical Laboratory Technologist, have clinical work experience, have completed UIC-MLS program prerequisites, and obtain passing scores on a required 4-part validation examination administered by the department. Course Sequence Sequence of courses is subject to minor changes as necessary for optimal utilization of available resources and with adequate notice to enrolled students and school faculty. Junior year: Full-time students___________________________________________________________ Fall semester BChe 307 Biochemistry* BHIS 405 Biochemistry* BHIS 420 Biotech for Lab Sciences* BHIS 460 Intro to Health Informatics* MLS 305 Biologic Fluids I MLS 320 Clinical Chemistry I MLS 330 Hematology I Spring semester MLS 322 Clinical Chemistry II* MLS 332 Hematology II* MLS 350 Clinical Microbiology I MLS 361 Immunohematology I Senior year: Full-time students___________________________________________________________ Summer semester MLS 341 Molecular and Immunology Techniques* MLS 352 Clinical Microbiology II* MLS 362 Immunohematology II* Fall semester MLS 306 Biologic Fluids II* MLS 417 Clinical Experience I MLS 446 Current Issues* MLS 455 Mycology/Parasitology/Virology* BHIS 480 Management I* Spring semester MLS 418 Clinical Experience II MLS 442 Clinical Immunology* MLS 447 Clinical Correlations* BHIS 495 Seminar in Biomedical and Health Information Sciences* *Indicates courses in career mobility option. Admission Requirements Students seeking admission must meet these minimum requirements: • Junior standing with 60 semester or 90 quarter credit hours of acceptable preprofessional course work completed at an accredited college/university • successful completion of required courses equivalent to the academic prerequisites listed before enrollment • cumulative and science grade point average of 3.00 on a 5.00 scale (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) for all completed undergraduate studies • international students must have a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 or above • completion of one year of general chemistry and one year of general biology at the time of application • demonstrated reading, writing and verbal proficiency • completion of application process, including a personal interview with medical laboratory sciences faculty member and submission of two letters of recommendation Students with international course work should present original transcripts by 15 November--or an evaluation conducted by the Education Credential Evaluators by 1 February--to the Office of Admissions and Records. Application forms and credentials (i.e., transcripts and letters of recommendation) must be complete and postmarked by March 31, in the year of intended enrollment. Because UIC is a state-supported institution, admission of non-Illinois residents is generally limited to 10 percent of the incoming class. All applicants who meet the admission requirements and have complete applicant files are considered for admission. However, not all students who meet the minimum qualifications will gain admission due to the limited class size in this program. Application files are used to determine the position of each applicant in a uniform ranking system. This uniform ranking scale is based on both academic and nonacademic criteria. Additional Information For details about program requirements, please visit our website or contact: Judy Schermond, Program Admissions Coordinator Contact Information Voice: (312) 996-7767 Email: SBHISundergrad@uic.edu Web site: http://www.sbhis.uic.edu/programs.htm SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH INFORMATION SCIENCES Biomedical and health information sciences is an emerging discipline at the interface between advanced information technology and biomedicine. Within the UIC School of Biomedical and Health Information Sciences, the objectives of this new discipline are to: • enhance data collection through improved devices, techniques, strategies, and algorithms • create new ways of generating, manipulating, displaying, communicating, analyzing, networking, storing, and retrieving data • facilitate superior health care decision making processes in clinics, business, education, and research settings SBHIS GRADUATE EDUCATION The School of Biomedical and Health Information Sciences offers graduate programs and courses in biomedical visualization, health informatics, and medical laboratory sciences; a joint health information management specialization with the UIC College of Business Administration's MBA program; a joint health informatics specialization with the UIC School of Public Health; and certificate programs in health informatics and blood bank technology. Undergraduate programs and courses in health information management and medical laboratory sciences are also offered within the school. Additional Information Office of Graduate Programs (MC 520) School of Biomedical and Health Information Sciences College of Applied Health Sciences Health and Human Development Sciences University of Illinois at Chicago 1919 W. Taylor Street, Room 250 AHSB 811 AHPB Chicago, Illinois 60612-7249 USA Contact Information Voice: (312) 996-6317 Email: SBHISgrad@uic.edu Website: http://www.sbhis.uic.edu/programs.htm To apply to any of the school’s graduate programs, request an application packet for the program in which you are interested (biomedical visualization, health informatiics or medical laboratory sciences) from: Office of Admissions and Records (MC 018) University of Illinois at Chicago Box 5220 Chicago, Illinois 60680-5220 USA Voice: (312) 996-4350 Email: uicadmit@uic.edu Web site: http://www.uic.edu/depts/grad/oar The Biomedical Visualization Program Master of Associated Medical Sciences in Biomedical Visualization Biomedical visualization is a profession that has historic ties to medical illustration and communication for the health sciences. It combines visual problem-solving skills with knowledge of science, visual arts, education, communication, and an array of media and technologies. Working in a variety of settings, graduates use their scientific and artistic expertise to visually communicate information to other health professionals, patients, and the public. The Master of Associated Medical Sciences (MAMS) degree is designed to prepare entry-level practitioners for the field of biomedical visualization. The current two-year graduate program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in cooperation with the Association of Medical Illustrators (AMI) Accreditation Review Committee. Specific Course/Degree Prerequisites Admission to the biomedical visualization master’s program requires completion of the following minimum art and science prerequisites: Image Formation______________________________________________________ Drawing: four courses semesters (a minimum of two life drawing classes) Graphic Design: one course Computer Graphics: one course Sciences_____________________________________________________________ Comparative Anatomy: one course (or advanced biology course that includes mammal dissection) Physiology: one course (human physiology preferred) Histology: one course Developmental Anatomy: one course (vertebrate embryology) Applicants who do not meet the above prerequisite course requirements may be admitted on a limited-status basis if they show substantial evidence of ability to successfully complete the graduate program. All admission requirements must be satisfied prior to graduation. Course of Study The first year of the MAMS graduate degree program provides the general foundation for practice in the field, emphasizing basic science content, visual problem solving, and imaging modalities for the communication of information. During the second year of the program, students may design a course of study according to their career goals through electives, clinical experiences, and project research activities. Electives are offered in three areas of concentration: computer visualization, illustration and design, and prosthetics/three-dimensional model design. Elective courses are also offered in the other programs within the school and in other related departments. Admission Requirements In addition to the general admission requirements of the Graduate College, the following are required for admission to the MAMS graduate degree program: • a baccalaureate degree, no restrictions • a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on a scale of 5.0) for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate study and for all cumulative graduate work previously taken • official transcripts from institutions where degrees were earned and transcripts from all colleges and universities attended within the last eight years • test results from the GRE general AND and GRE writing assessment or from the GMAT. The score(s) must be from a test administered within five years from the requested date of entry. (Institution code: R1851, Dept. Code: 0699) • international applicants whose native language is not English must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Applicants who take the paper-based TOEFL MUST also take the Test of Written English (TWE). If the applicant has taken the paper-based TOEFL is taken, minimum scores in the range of 585-600 will be considered, and scores of 5 or 6 must be submitted for the TWE. In addition, the applicant must take the Test of Written English and submit scores of 5 or 6. If the applicant has taken the computer-based TOEFL, minimum scores in the range of 240-250 will be considered. In addition, if the applicant has taken the computer-based TOEFL, this case, the Test of Written English is not required. (Institution code: 1851, Dept code: 99) • three letters of recommendation, using the Graduate College's form letter. The form can be downloaded at http://www.uic.edu/depts/grad/gcforms.html • a personal statement from the applicant, addressing the applicant's goals for graduate study and career development • a personal interview and portfolio review Three letters of recommendation, personal statement and copies of your official test results should be sent to the Office of Graduate Programs, SBHIS. The completed application form, fee, transcripts and TOEFL results should be mailed to the Office of Admissions and Records (see page 8 for addresses). Students are admitted to the MAMS graduate degree program in the fall semester only. Applications are due in August of the preceeding year. Applicants must submit a portfolio of their artwork for preliminary review by the application deadline. It should include 20 samples of artwork in any media, but must include figure drawings and/or paintings. The portfolio can be presented on 35 mm slides, videotape, computer disk, or CD-ROM. A self-addressed envelope, which must be large enough to hold the portfolio and affixed with sufficient postage, must be provided when the portfolio is submitted. Specifications that identify types of work to include in a portfolio can be obtained by contacting the SBHIS Office of Graduate Programs. Additional Information For details about program requirements, please visit out Web site or contact: Scott Barrows, Program Coordinator Contact Information Voice: (312) 996-8344 Email: sbarrows@uic.edu Web site: http://www.sbhis.uic.edu/programs.htm The Health Informatics Programs Master of Science in Health Informatics Health informatics is a rich and diverse field with important contributions from many disciplines. A major objective of the Master of Science (MS) degree program in health informatics is to provide all students with an understanding of the multifaceted, interdisciplinary nature of computing in health care. Graduates of the MS degree program in health informatics will be well prepared for leadership positions as clinical data specialists, patient information coordinators, health data quality managers, medical information system and security coordinators, and clinical laboratory information specialists. Specific Course/Degree Prerequisites Prior academic work must include a course in basic computing skills (equivalent of BHIS 400) and one course in basic statistics taken within the last five years. Prerequisites for the health informatics program are the following courses, equivalent course work, or health care experience: HIM 310 Introduction to the Health Care System HIM 317 Principles of Health Information Management (Content of the Health Record) Course of Study The program of study consists of required core courses in informatics, a seminar, and a practicum; courses in an area of study specific to informatics; and electives chosen from courses within the school or on the UIC campus. A project or thesis research is required. Admission Requirements In addition to the general admission requirements of the Graduate College, the following are required for admission to the Master of Science in Health Informatics graduate degree program: • a baccalaureate degree consistent with the applicant's chosen area of study and career goals within health informatics • a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on a scale of 5.0) for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate study and for all cumulative graduate work previously taken • official transcripts from institutions where degrees were earned and transcripts from all colleges and universities attended within the last eight years • test results from the GRE general AND and GRE writing assessment or from the GMAT. The score(s) must be from a test administered within five years from the requested date of entry. (Institution code: R1851, Dept. Code: 0699) • international applicants whose native language is not English must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Applicants who take the paper-based TOEFL MUST also take the Test of Written English (TWE). If the applicant has taken the paper-based TOEFL is taken, minimum scores in the range of 585-600 will be considered, and scores of 5 or 6 must be submitted for the TWE. In addition, the applicant must take the Test of Written English and submit scores of 5 or 6. If the applicant has taken the computer-based TOEFL, minimum scores in the range of 240-250 will be considered. In addition, if the applicant has taken the computer-based TOEFL, this case, the Test of Written English is not required. (Institution code: 1851, Dept code: 99) • three letters of recommendation, using the Graduate College's form letter. The form can be downloaded at http://www.uic.edu/depts/grad/gcforms.html • a personal statement from the applicant, addressing the applicant's goals for graduate study and career development. • an interview with school faculty to determine eligibility, interest, and purpose of graduate study Three letters of recommendation, personal statement and copies of your official test results should be sent to the Office of Graduate Programs, SBHIS. The completed application form, fee, transcripts and TOEFL results should be mailed to the Office of Admissions and Records (see page 8 for addresses). Additional Information For details about program requirements, please visit our Web site or contact: Annette L. Valenta, DrPh, Program Coordinator Contact Information Voice: (312) 996-3530 Email: SBHISgrad@uic.edu Web site: http://www.sbhis.uic.edu/programs.htm Master of Business Administration, Health Informaticson Management Specialization The School of Biomedical and Health Information Sciences and the College of Business Administration offer a joint Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduate degree with a specialization in health informaticson management. The specialization provides the ideal avenue for professionals who want an advanced understanding of the applications and management of health care information technologies. Career options include client services/user-support managers, data administrators, network or technology managers, clinical information managers, and chief information officers in the health care industry. The specialization was the first federally funded model graduate curriculum for training in the complex field of health information management in the country. (US DHHS Bureau of Health Professions Grant No. 1 D31 AH55008-01) Specific Course/Degree Prerequisites Prerequisites for the Health Informaticson Management specialization are the following courses, equivalent course work, or health care experience: HIM 310 Introduction to the Health Care System HIM 317 Principles of Health Information Management (Content of the Health Record) The course prerequisite for application to the MBA curriculum is successful completion of one course in business statistics. Individuals who have completed study equivalent to required MBA core courses may be eligible to waive some of these courses. Course of Study To complete the UIC MBA degree, a student must obtain 54 semester hours of course credit in approved graduate courses. Of the 54 credit hours, 24 must be completed in the core curriculum, which consists of six courses that provide the foundation for advanced business electives. The six courses are: • Financial and Managerial Accounting • Operations Management • Microeconomics for Business Decisions • Organizational Behavior • Corporate Finance • Marketing The remaining 30 semester hours are fulfilled by elective courses, allowing students to personalize their program of study. Students declaring the health informaticson management specialization complete seven elective courses: six within the specialization and one nonspecialization elective. Five of the six specialization courses--those with the BHIS rubric--are offered online. These five courses comprise 20 semester hours of credit. To round out the academic discipline represented by the specialization, UIC students may also select up to 6 credit hours of professional topics courses. The Professional Topics courses cover timely issues and offer practical explorations of areas critical to today’s business environment. UIC MBA students have two program options: the Cohort Program and the Flex Program. Cohort Program. Designed for students who seek a concentrated learning environment, the full-time Cohort Program consists of two intensive 8-week modules during the first semester that comprise the six required courses. After the first semester, students take 16-week (semester) elective classes and participate in internships or work part-time while taking classes. The Cohort Program is ideal for students who wish to complete their MBA degree within two years. Flex Program. UIC’s Flex Program offers flexible course scheduling, allowing students to alternate between full-time and part-time study. Students take core and elective courses during the day or in the evening. The Flex Program makes it possible for MBA students to work part-time or full-time throughout the academic year, as well as to participate in internships. Course Waiving. If a student has completed course work similar to a core course with a grade of B or better, the student has the option to waive a core course upon passing a competency examination. A maximum of four courses may be waived. Students also have the option of replacing a core course with an elective course, provided prior academic course work has been completed and a competency exam passed. Transfer Credits. Up to 24 semester hours of credit may be transferred from an AACSB accredited MBA program;, however, only courses with a grade of A or B will be considered for transfer. Admission Requirements The UIC MBA program seeks individuals with proven academic ability and strong managerial potential. The ideal candidate demonstrates the ability to lead as well as be a team member, conceptualizes issues from several perspectives, and analyzes complex problems and formulates solutions. Selection criteria include the candidate's academic record, a course in business statistics, GMAT scores, work experience, personal recommendations and, career goals. Additional Information For application materials or additional program information, please contact: MBA Programs Office University of Illinois at Chicago College of Business Administration 815 W. Van Buren Street, Suite 220 Chicago, IL 60607-3525 USA Contact Information Voice: 1-877-MBA UIC 1 Email: mba@uic.edu Web site: www.uic.edu/cba/mba/ Health Informatics Certificate Program UIC's Health Informatics Certificate Program makes it possible for the motivated, mature health care professional who already has a master's degree to seek advanced understanding of the application and management of computers within the health care setting. The program introduces flexibility to quality teaching and instruction. On-line instruction optimizes "anytime anyplace" learning, demanded by the program's student population of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, clinical laboratory scientists, and other allied health professionals, as well as those working in public health, health information management, and business. The Health Informatics Certificate indicates that graduates are conversant in the creation, implementation, operation, and control of health information systems. Course work emphasizes development of a solid skill set and knowledge base grounded in health care information sciences. Specific Course/Degree Prerequisites • at minimum, a terminal degree at the master's level (For those with an MBA, the degree must be granted either by UIC or another school accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business.) • admission to the health informatics certificate program requires completion of the following prerequisite courses (or equivalent course work or professional experience): • IDS 100 Management Information Systems I Introductory Computer Science • HIM 310 Introduction to the Health Care System • HIM 317 Principles of Health Information Management • MGMT 541 Organizational Behavior Course of Study The health informatics certificate program consists of six graduate courses (23 credit hours). Course work provides an overview of health care information systems and covers health informatics topics such as health care data, management of health care communication systems, analysis and design of health care information systems, and applications in health information management. All courses are delivered using on-line instruction. Admission Requirements In addition to the general admission requirements of the Graduate College, the following are required of the applicant to be considered for admission: • official transcripts for each post secondary institution attended in a signed, sealed envelope • completed Presentation of Individual Qualifications form • a resume highlighting the applicant's education and experience • a personal statement from the applicant, addressing the outcomes and benefits the applicant hopes to receive from completing the Certificate program • an personal interview with school a faculty member to determine eligibility, and interest, and purpose of graduate study Admission to the Graduate College as a nondegree seeking student is required for admission to the certificate program in health informatics. Applicants should indicate nondegree for the degree sought on the Graduate College application form and use the health informatics curriculum code 9548 for the proper routing. Credit hours will accrue to a UIC transcript. While no limit exists for the number of hours that can be accumulated by a nondegree seeking student, most colleges limit the number of hours that can be transferred into a degree program. Final acceptance to the Health Informatics Certificate Program rests with School of Biomedical and Health Information Sciences, not Graduate College Admissions. Applications must be received by July 15 to be considered for fall enrollment; November 15 for spring enrollment; April 15 for summer enrollment. The resume and personal statement should be sent to the Office of Graduate Programs, SBHIS. The completed application form, fee, and transcripts should be mailed to the Office of Admissions and Records (see page 8 for addresses). Additional Information For further details about program requirements, please visit our Web site or contact: Annette L. Valenta, DrPH, Program Coordinator Contact Information Voice: (312) 996-3530 Email: SBHISgrad@uic.edu Web site: http://www.sbhis.uic.edu/programs.htm Doctoral Training in Public Health/ Health Informatics Specialization The School of Biomedical and Health Information Sciences and the School of Public Health's Division of Health Policy and Administration offer a joint Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree with a health informatics specialization. The DrPH degree program is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in professional practice, government, private or voluntary agencies, health care institutions, and industry. The health informatics specialization, established in 1991, was the first federally funded informatics model curriculum of its kind. The DrPH with the health informatics specialization equips students with the knowledge required to formulate health information policy and to develop and effectively manage information systems within the broad framework of health care. Course of Study The program must total at least 96 semester hours (including up to 32 hours from a previous public health-related master's degree) consisting of the following components: • required advanced-level courses in the five core public health disciplines • special emphasis courses that provide the student with in-depth knowledge and skills in a concentration • elective courses that broaden the student's knowledge of other School of Public Health areas • the research requirement that culminates in the dissertation thesis • an internship requirement for candidates with less than three years of relevant and significant public health experience achieved either prior to matriculation or during their academic career Admission Requirements The DrPH degree is awarded under the authority of the School of Public Health. Applicants must have attained a baccalaureate and, usually, a master's degree in a relevant area. Applications are considered for admission in fall term only and must be submitted by March 1 each year. Applicants must submit GRE scores, academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a career goal statement. A personal interview may be required. International applicants must also submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores. Additional Information Edward Mensah PhD, Associate Professor Division of Health Policy and Administration School of Public Health Contact Information Voice: (312) 996-3001 Email: dehasnem@uic.edu Web site: www.uic.edu/depts/spha The Medical Laboratory Sciences Programs Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences The School of Biomedical and Health Information Sciences offers a program leading to a Master of Science (MS) in Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS). Course work and research are available in the areas of immunohematology, health informatics and biomedical science. Students successfully completing this program will be prepared to assume positions in supervision/management, clinical research or teaching in a hospital, blood center, university or health-related industry. Students may elect, with faculty approval, to perform thesis research or project research. A Specialist in Blood Bank Technology (SBB) certificate is available that may be integrated with the MS degree. Specific Course/Degree Prerequisite For admission to the MS in MLS, applicants must possess current certification by a recognized clinical laboratory science certification agency or be eligible for certification or have at least one year of full-time experience in an area relevant to medical laboratory sciences. Course of Study The program offers specialty courses in immunohematology and health informatics; core courses in statistics, research, seminar and education; and electives in medical laboratory science, management, health informatics, education, public health and related sciences. A thesis or project is required. In addition to course and project work, graduate students lead and attend seminars and provide instruction for undergraduate MLS students. Admission Requirements In addition to the general admission requirements of the Graduate College, the following are required for admission to the Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences graduate program: • a baccalaureate degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory science, or a life science degree acceptable to the program • a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on a scale of 5.0) for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate study and for all cumulative graduate work previously taken • official transcripts from institutions where degrees were earned and transcripts from all colleges and universities attended within the last eight years • test results from the GRE general AND and the GRE writing assessment or from the GMAT. The score(s) must be from a test administered within five years from the requested date of entry. (Institution code: R1851, Dept. Code: 0699) • international applicants whose native language is not English must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Applicants who take the paper-based TOEFL MUST also take the Test of Written English (TWE). If the applicant has taken the paper-based TOEFL is taken, minimum scores in the range of 585-600 will be considered, and scores of 5 or 6 must be submitted for the TWE. ; in addition, the applicant must take the Test of Written English and submit scores of 5 or 6. If the applicant has taken the computer-based TOEFL, minimum scores in the range of 240-250 will be considered. In addition, if the applicant has taken the computer-based TOEFL, this case, the Test of Written English is not required. (Institution code: 1851, Dept code: 99) • three letters of recommendation, using the Graduate College's form letter. The form can be downloaded at http://www.uic.edu/depts/grad/gcforms.html • a personal statement from the applicant, addressing the applicant's goals for graduate study and career development. • an interview with school faculty to determine eligibility, interest, and purpose of graduate study Three letters of recommendation, personal statement and copies of your official test results should be sent to the Office of Graduate Programs, SBHIS. The completed application form, fee, transcripts and TOEFL results should be mailed to the Office of Admissions and Records (see page 8 for addresses). Additional Information For detail about the program requirements, please visit our Web site or contact: Joan Radtke, Program Coordinator Contact Information Voice: (312) 413-1125 Email: joanann@uic.edu Web site: http://www.sbhis.uic.edu/programs.htm Specialist in Blood Bank Technology Certificate Program The Specialist in Blood Bank (SBB) Technology certificate program was developed to meet the needs of experienced post-baccalaureate professionals seeking advanced understanding of blood bank technology and its related disciplines as well as fulfilling requirements for eligibility to take the SBB Technology certification examination given by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Board of Registry. The program's course sequence may be integrated with the Master of Science degree in medical laboratory sciences. Components of the MS degree requirements can be fulfilled by SBB Technology certificate projects, practicums, and other required specialization courses. Thus, an MS degree-bound student may simultaneously fulfill certificate course requirements while completing an MS degree. The SBB Technology certificate program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the American Association of Blood Banks' Committee on Accreditation of Specialist in Blood Bank Technology Schools (AABB/CoA). Specific Course/Degree Prerequisites For admission to the SBB certificate program, applicants must have a minimum of one year, full-time, post-baccalaureate work experience relevant to an immunohematology area from an accredited institution. Certification by a recognized clinical laboratory science certification agency or eligibility for certification is recommended (evidence should be submitted with application). Course of Study The program offers specialty courses in immunohematology, and management, health informatics. and education. Electives in medical laboratory science, public health and related sciences are also available. Project research is required. In addition to course and project work, SBB certificate students lead and attend seminars and provide instruction for undergraduate MLS students. Admission Requirements In addition to the general admission requirements of the Graduate College, the following are required for admission to the Specialist in Blood Bank Technology certificate program: • a baccalaureate degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a life science degree acceptable to the program • a minimum grade point average of 3.75 (on a scale of 5.0) for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate study or a cumulative GPA greater than 3.5 for all degree work • official transcripts from institutions where degrees were earned and transcripts from all programs, colleges, and universities attended within the last eight years • international applicants whose native language is not English must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). If the applicant has taken the paper-based TOEFL, minimum scores in the range of 585-600 will be considered. In addition, the applicant must take the Test of Written English and submit scores of 5 or 6. If the applicant has taken the computer-based TOEFL, minimum scores in the range of 240-250 will be considered. In this case, the Test of Written English is not required. • three letters of recommendation from professional associates, using the Graduate College's form letter. The form can be downloaded at http://www.uic.edu/depts/grad/gcforms.html from professional associates • Certification by a recognized medical laboratory science certification agency is recommended. Evidence must be submitted with your application. • an interview with school faculty to determine eligibility, interest, and purpose of graduate study Application to the Graduate College is required for admission to the SBB Technology certificate program. It is important that prospective students carefully read all of the instructions before completing the application materials. All applications must be submitted under the Medical Laboratory Sciences curriculum code 9848 for proper routing. Candidates interested in only the SBB Technology certificate program must submit an application indicating nondegree graduate student status. Candidates interested in the combined SBB Technology certificate program/MS degree must follow the master of science degree admission criteria and submit an application indicating an MS degree as the objective degree sought. Final acceptance to the SBB Technology certificate program rests with the School of Biomedical and Health Information Sciences, not with Graduate College Admissions. The Graduate College deadlines for non-degree admissions is followed. A completed application must include: completed and signed Graduate Application Form with the appropriate degree sought and curriculum code indicated; a check or money order for the nonrefundable application fee payable to the University of Illinois at Chicago; an official transcript of academic credit, degrees, and documentation of certification., or TOEFL results, if applicable. These may be sent directly from the institution or submitted in a signed, sealed envelope with your application. Three letters of recommendation, and documentation of certification should be sent to the Office of Graduate Programs, SBHIS. The completed application form, fee, and transcripts should be mailed to the Office of Admissions and Records (see page 8 for addresses). What to Send and Where The completed application form, fee, transcripts, certification records, and TOEFL results should be mailed to: Office of Admissions and Records (MC 018) University of Illinois at Chicago Box 5220 Chicago, Illinois 60680-5220 USA Three letters of recommendation from professional associates should be mailed directly to: Veronica Lewis, MS, MT (ASCP) SBB Medical Laboratory Sciences Program School of Biomedical and Health Information Sciences (MC 518) University of Illinois at Chicago 808 S. Wood Street, Room 690 Chicago, Illinois 60612-7305 USA Note: All students admitted to the certificate program are enrolled in the Graduate College. All students are governed by the policies of the university, the Graduate College, their line college, and their school, and they are expected to become familiar with these policies. Additional Information For details about the program requirements, please visit our Web site or contact: Veronica Lewis, Program Coordinator Contact Information Voice: (312) 996-6721 Email: veronica@uic.edu Web site: http://www.sbhis.uic.edu/programs.htm