HIT-HIM Transfer Planning Guide: Malcolm X College

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), in collaboration with Malcolm X College (Malcolm X), has developed this Transfer Planning Guide for Malcolm X Health Information Technology (HIT) students interested in UIC’s HIM Online Degree Program. The coursework identified in this guide is specific only to the Malcolm X HIT program and the UIC HIM program, and cannot be used for transfer into any other UIC program. Students are required to contact the UIC HIT_HIM Admission Advisor, and should do so as early as possible. The UIC advisors will work with you to develop a detailed plan that will allow you to enroll at UIC in the Online HIM Program for an upcoming term.

UIC HIT-HIM Admission
Advisor contact:
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Guaranteed admission

UIC offers provisional admission to Malcolm X HIT/RHIT students which guarantees them a spot in the Online HIM program once Steps 1 and 2 of the transfer planning guide are satisfied. Admission is only guaranteed when contact with a UIC HIT-HIM Admission Advisor is made prior to application to the UIC HIT-HIM online program.

Accreditation

The University of Illinois at Chicago is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of the regional accrediting commissions in the United States.

The Health Information Management Baccalaureate program is accredited by the Commission on Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

The information contained herein is only a guide. It does not represent an official agreement to transfer credits nor is it the official health information technology curriculum at Malcolm X College. Please contact the UIC HIT-HIM Admission Advisors for a detailed review of your transcript(s) or speak with a counselor at your institution.

UIC admission requirements

  • An Associate in Applied Science Health Information Technology Degree (HIT)
  • A current Registered Health Information Technology (RHIT) certification
  • A cumulative GPA of 2.50 (4.0 grading scale) and no less than a “C” in all required coursework
  • Completion of pre-requisite courses
  • Completion of all General Education requirements (These may be completed at UIC or Malcolm X College)

Overall requirements for a UIC HIM degree

  • Step 1: Complete the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Health Information Technology at Malcolm X (Malcolm X general education and HIT course requirements).
  • Step 2: Complete any outstanding HIM pre-requisite courses required to transfer to UIC’s HIT-HIM Online Degree Program.
  • Step 3: Complete general education courses and/or electives for 123 hours required for graduation. May be completed simultaneously with HIM courses at UIC or Malcolm X.
  • Step 4: Complete the HIT-HIM online degree program requirements.

Step 1: Complete the Associate in Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology at Malcolm X.

Transfer hours: 19
Course Title Semester hours Satisfies UIC prerequisite
ENGL 101 English Composition I 3 English Composition I
BIO 116 Intro to Anatomy & Physiology 4 Anatomy & Physiology I & II
Math 118 General Education Math 3 College Algebra
PSYCH 201 General Psychology 3 Understanding the Individual and Soc.
Speech 101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3 Elective
CIS 120 Intro to Micro Computers 3 Introduction to Computers
Total hours: 49
Course Title Semester hours
HIT 101 Foundations of HIT 3
HIT 102 Medical Billing 4
HIT 103 Basic ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding 3
HIT 104 Basic CPT Coding 3
HIT 105 Pharmacology for HIT 2
HIT 108 Advanced ICD-10-CM/PCS 3
HIT 109 Advanced CPT 3
HIT 110 Medical Terms for HIT 3
HIT 201 Fundamentals of Medical Science 3
HIT 203 Reimbursement Methodologies 3
HIT 204 Health Statistics & Registries 2
HIT 213 Supervisory and Legal Aspects 3
HIT 214 Quality and Performance Improvement 3
CIS 145 Database Management 3
HIT 221 Professional Practice I 4
HIT 222 Professional Practice II 4

Total credit hours required for Malcolm X HIT: 68 hours

Step 2: Complete any outstanding HIM prerequisite courses required to transfer to UIC’s HIT-HIM Online Degree Program.

Course Title Semester hours Satisfies UIC prerequisite
CIS 101 Intro to CIS 3 Intro to Computers
MATH 125 Statistics 4 Statistics
ENGL 102 Composition II 3 English Composition II
Total hours 10

Step 3: Complete general education courses and /or electives for 123 hours required for graduation. Electives to meet minimum required hours at UIC can be selected by student. May be taken simultaneously at Malcolm X or UIC. Student must consult with UIC advisor prior to selecting electives.

Use Transferology to see list of Malcolm X College Options that will satisfy UIC requirements.
UIC general education requirement Semester hours
2 – Analyzing the Natural World Courses 6-8
1 - Understanding the Past 3
1 – Understanding the Creative Arts 3
1 – Understanding World Cultures 3
1 – Understanding the U.S. Society 3
Liberal Arts & Sciences Electives 11-13
Total general education credits needed to meet graduation minimum 31 hours

Step 4: Complete the HIT-HIM online degree program requirements.

Proficiency Credit for Malcom X HIT Courses. You will be awarded 24-31 semester hours of proficiency credit in recognition of having an RHIT certification and HIT degree from Malcolm X. There is no additional tuition cost for the proficiency credits awarded at UIC.
Course Title Semester hours
HIM 317 Principles of Health Information Management 4
HIM 319 Alternative Health Records 4
HIM 320 Technical Affiliation 2
HIM 329 Legal Aspects of Health Information Management 3
HIM 386 Independent Study 3
HIM 410 Introduction to the Health Care System 3
BHIS 405 Medical Sciences and Human Pathophysiology 3
BHIS 406 Medical Terminology for Health Information Management 2
Students with a current CPC, CCA, CCS, CCS-P coding or RHIT credential and demonstrated proficiency via an exam, may receive proficiency credit for the following 7 hours: 7
HIM 432 Coding and Classification Systems 3
HIM 433 Coding and Reimbursement Systems 4

Proficiency credit will be granted following completion of 15 hours (50%) of the HIM course work taken at UIC with a grade of C or better.

Below are the HIM courses you will take online through the UIC HIT-HIM degree program. Only 11-13 HIM courses are required to be taken at UIC for a total of 32-39 hours.
Course Title Semester hours
HIM 361 Human Resources Management 4
HIM 367 Systems Analysis 3
HIM 374 Health Information Research 3
HIM 377 Current Issues in Health Information Management 2
HIM 384 Clinical Practicum 5
BHIS 410 Health Data Structures and Management 3
BHIS 460 Introduction to Health Informatics 1
BHIS 461 Information Systems for Health Information Management 2
BHIS 480 Management and Business Practices 3
HIM 481 Healthcare Financial Management 2
HIM 452 Quality Management and Data Analysis 4
PLUS, if not receiving proficiency credit:
HIM 432 Coding and Classification Systems 3
HIM 433 Coding and Reimbursement Systems 4
Total hours: 32-39

Total credits

Hours with coding proficiency Hours without coding proficiency
Malcolm X HIT pre-requirements (Step 1) 19 19
UIC HIM prerequisite requirements completed at Malcolm X (Step 2) 10 10
Total pre-HIM transfer credit from Malcolm X to UIC 29 29
General education credit to be completed at Malcolm X or UIC (Step 3) 31 31
UIC HIM online courses to be completed (Step 4) 32 (11 classes) 39 (13 classes)
Proficiency credit for Malcolm X HIT courses (Step 4) 31 (10 classes) 24 (8 classes)
Total credits to graduate: 123 minimum 123 123
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