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SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS FORMS
Institutional Substantive Program Modification Requests
Institution: Dakota State University Date: 12/12/2018
Institutional representatives should provide direct links to PDF documents for each of the program modification
requests represented below. All requests should be posted on the campus Curriculum and Instruction website one
week prior to the Academic Affairs Council meeting where the program modification request is being considered.
Program Title Approval
BS Computer Information Systems JP
BS Physical Science JP
Health Information Clerk Certificate JP
Healthcare Coding Certificate JP
Program modifications referenced above for approval have been reviewed by the Academic Affairs Council and the
System Vice President for Academic Affairs and may be advanced forward for entry in Colleague. For those program
modifications listed above that did not receive approval, additional clarification or justification will be necessary and
should be re-routed through the review process on a separate “Institutional Substantive Program Modification
Requests” form once all issues have been resolved.
2/7/19
Signature: System Vice President for Academic Affairs Date
Program Forms, Substantive Program Modification Form (last revised 08/2016)
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SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS FORMS
Substantive Program Modification Form
Use this form to request minor changes in existing programs (majors, minors, certificates, or specializations).
UNIVERSITY: DSU
CURRENT PROGRAM TITLE: BS in Computer Information Systems
CIP CODE: 11.0401
UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT: Information Systems
UNIVERSITY DIVISION: College of BIS
University Approval
To the Board of Regents and the Executive Director: I certify that I have read this proposal, that
I believe it to be accurate, and that it has been evaluated and approved as provided by university
policy.
11/14/2018
Vice President of Academic Affairs or
President of the University
Date
1. This modification addresses a change in (place an “X” in the appropriate box):
☒ Total credits required within the discipline ☐ Total credits of supportive course work
☒ Total credits of elective course work ☐ Total credits required for program
☐ Program name ☒ Existing specialization
☐ CIP Code ☐ Other (explain below)
2. Effective date of change: Spring 2019
3. Program Degree Level (place an “X” in the appropriate box):
Associate ☐ Bachelor’s ☒ Master’s ☐ Doctoral ☐
4. Category (place an “X” in the appropriate box):
Certificate ☐ Specialization ☒ Minor ☐ Major ☒
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5. If a name change is proposed, the change will occur (place an “X” in the appropriate box):
☐ On the effective date for all students
☒ On the effective date for students new to the program (enrolled students will graduate
from existing program)
Proposed new name: Specialization – Application Development
Reminder: Name changes may require updating related articulation agreements,
site approvals, etc.
6. Primary Aspects of the Modification (add lines or adjust cell size as needed): Existing Curriculum Proposed Curriculum (highlight changes)
Pref. Num. Title Cr. Hrs
Pref. Num. Title Cr. Hrs
General Education 30 General Education 30
Required Core 60 Required Core 66
ACCT 210 Prin of Accounting I 3 ACCT 210 Prin of Accounting I 3
BADM 220 Business Statistics 3 BADM 220 Business Statistics 3
BADM 344 Managerial Communications 3
BADM 344
Managerial Communications 3
BADM 350 Legal Environment of Business 3
BADM 350
Legal Environment of Business 3
BADM 360 Organization and Mgmt 3
BADM 360
Organization and Mgmt 3
BADM 370 Marketing 3 BADM 370 Marketing 3
CIS 251 Business App Programming 3
CIS 251
Business Appl Programming 3
CIS 325 Management Information Systems 3
CIS 325
Management Information Systems 3
CIS 332 Structured Systems Analysis and Design 3
CIS 332
Structured Systems Analysis and Design 3
CIS 338 Project Management 3 CIS 338 Project Management 3
CIS 427 Info Systems Planning and Mgmt 3
CIS 427
Info Systems Planning and Mgmt 3
CIS 484 Database Mgmt Systems 3
CIS 484
Database Mgmt Systems 3
CSC 105 Introduction to Computers 3
CSC 105
Introduction to Computers 3
CSC 145 Information Security Fundamentals 3
CSC 145
Information Security Fundamentals 3
CSC 150 Computer Science I 3 CSC 150 Computer Science I 3
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CSC 363
Hardware, Virtualization, and Data Communication 3
CSC 363
Hardware, Virtualization, and Data Communication 3
CSC 383 Networking I 3
ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics 3
ECON 201
Principles of Microeconomics 3
Choose 3 credits from the following: 3
CIS 206 Advanced Applications 1
CIS 207 Adv. Applications: Spreadsheets 1
CIS 208 Adv. Applications: Database 1
CIS 210 Quickbooks I 1
Choose 9 credits from the following 9 Choose 9 credits from the following: 9
ACCT 211 Prin of Accounting II 3 ACCT 211 Prin of Accounting II 3
BADM 310 Business Finance 3 BADM 310 Business Finance 3
BADM 321 Business Statistics II 3
BADM 425 Production & Operations Mgmt 3
BADM 435 Mgmt Technology and Innovation 3
BADM 460 Human Resource Management 3
BADM 472 Marketing Technology 3
BADM 472 Marketing Technology 3
CIS 275 Web Application Programming I 3
CIS 330 COBOL I 3 CIS 330 COBOL I 3
CIS 340 Java Programming 3 CIS 340 Java Programming 3
CIS 368 Predictive Analytics 3
CIS 372 Programming for Analytics 3
CIS 375 Web Application Programming II 3
CIS 384 Decision Support Systems 3
CIS 424
Software Development with Agile Methodologies 3
CIS 438 Advanced Project Management 3
CIS 474 Business Intelligence & Big Data 3
CIS 476 Web Development Environments 3
CIS 487 Database Programming 3
CIS 494 Internship 3 CIS 494 Internship 3
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CIS 498 UG Research/ Scholarship 3
CIS 498
UG Research/ Scholarship 3
CSC 234 Software Security 3 CSC 234 Software Security 3
CSC 250 Computer Science II 3 CSC 250 Computer Science II 3
CSC 260 Object Oriented Design 3
CSC 260
Object Oriented Design 3
CSC 328 Operating Environments 3
CSC 328
Operating Environments 3
CSC 383 Networking I 3
CSC 385 Networking II 3 CSC 385 Networking II 3
CSC 388 Computer Forensics Fundamentals 3
CSC 430 Windows Administration 3
CSC 431 UNIX/LINUX Administration 3
CSC 451 Mobile Dev Env 3 CSC 451 Mobile Dev Env 3
ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
MATH 201 Intro to Discrete Math 3
Choose one Specialization 18 Choose one Specialization 18
Business Analytics Business Analytics (NO CHANGE)
Program Management Program Management (NO CHANGE)
Software and Web Development Application Development
CIS 275 Web Application Programming I 3
CIS 275
Web Application Programming I 3
CIS 375 Web Application Programming II 3
CIS 375
Web Application Programming II 3
CIS 424
Software Development with Agile Methodologies 3
CIS 424
Software Development with Agile Methodologies 3
CIS 476 Web Development Environments 3
CIS 476
Web Development Environments 3
CIS 487 Database Programming 3
CIS 487
Database Programming 3
MATH 201 Intro to Discrete Math 3
CSC 260 Object Oriented Design 3
Electives 12 Electives 6
Total number of hours required for major, minor, or specialization 108
Total number of hours required for major, minor, or specialization 114
Total number of hours required for degree 120
Total number of hours required for degree 120
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7. Explanation of the Change:
Based on input from advisory board members, it was decided to add some advanced software
applications and a networking course to the core for the IS degree. This reduced the general
electives from 12 to 6 credits. Additional courses were added to the choices for the program
electives to allow for students to utilize related coursework from other specializations and/or
from a different computer major. Also based on input from advisory board members, it was
decided to make object-oriented design a required course in the specialization and move
discrete math to a choice in the major electives. The name of this specialization was changed
to Application Development.
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SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS FORMS
Substantive Program Modification Form
Use this form to request minor changes in existing programs (majors, minors, certificates, or specializations).
UNIVERSITY: DSU
CURRENT PROGRAM TITLE: B.S. Physical Science
CIP CODE: 40.0101
UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT:
UNIVERSITY DIVISION: College of Arts and Sciences
University Approval
To the Board of Regents and the Executive Director: I certify that I have read this proposal, that
I believe it to be accurate, and that it has been evaluated and approved as provided by university
policy.
11/7/2018
Vice President of Academic Affairs or
President of the University
Date
1. This modification addresses a change in (place an “X” in the appropriate box):
☒ Total credits required within the discipline ☒ Total credits of supportive course work
☒ Total credits of elective course work ☐ Total credits required for program
☒ Program name ☐ Existing specialization
☐ CIP Code ☐ Other (explain below)
2. Effective date of change: 7/1/2019
3. Program Degree Level (place an “X” in the appropriate box):
Associate ☐ Bachelor’s ☒ Master’s ☐ Doctoral ☐
4. Category (place an “X” in the appropriate box):
Certificate ☐ Specialization ☐ Minor ☐ Major ☒
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5. If a name change is proposed, the change will occur (place an “X” in the appropriate
box):
☐ On the effective date for all students
☒ On the effective date for students new to the program (enrolled students will graduate
from existing program)
Proposed new name: Analytical Science
Reminder: Name changes may require updating related articulation agreements,
site approvals, etc.
6. Primary Aspects of the Modification (add lines or adjust cell size as needed):
Existing Curriculum Proposed Curriculum (highlight changes) Pref. Num. Title Cr.
Hrs. Pref. Num. Title Cr.
Hrs. System Wide General Education Requirement* 30 System Wide General Education Requirement* 30
*Majors must take CHEM 112, MATH 123, and PHYS 211 as
part of the System-wide General Education Requirement *Majors must take CHEM 112, MATH 123, and PHYS 211
as part of the System-wide General Education Requirement
Required Courses 30-
31
Physical Science Component 20
CHEM 114 General Chemistry II 4 CHEM 114 General Chemistry II 4
ENGL 379 Technical Communication 3 ENGL 379 Technical Communication (or
writing intensive)
3
MATH 125 Calculus II 4
PHYS 213 University Physics II 4 PHYS 213 University Physics II 4
Select one course from the following 3-4 Majors must select 9 additional credits from the
following BIOL, CHEM, or PHYS courses: 9
MATH 225 Calculus III 4 BIOL 335 Introduction to Bioinformatics* 3
MATH 281 Introduction to Statistics 3 BIOL 343 Cell and Molecular Biology* 4
MATH 315 Linear Algebra (3 credits required) 3-4 BIOL 371 Genetics* 4
MATH 316 Discrete Mathematics (3 credits
required)
2-3 *BIOL courses require completion of BIOL 151 General
Biology
MATH 318 Advanced Discrete Mathematics 3
CHEM 326 Organic Chemistry I 3
MATH 321 Differential Equations (3 credits required)
3-4 CHEM 326L Organic Chemistry I Lab 1
MATH 413 Abstract Algebra I 3 CHEM 328 Organic Chemistry II 3
CHEM 328L Organic Chemistry II Lab 1
CHEM 332 Analytical Chemistry 3
CHEM 332L Analytical Chemistry Lab 1
CHEM 452 Inorganic Chemistry 3
Select 12 credits from the following (12 Credits CHEM 460 Biochemistry 3
CHEM 492 Topics (3 credits required) 1-4 CHEM 492 Topics 3-4
CHEM 498 Undergrad Research/Scholarship (3-
6 Credits req.
1-12
PHSI 492 Topics (3 credits required) 1-4 PHYS 331 Introduction to Modern Physics 3
PHSI 498
Undergraduate Research/Scholarship 3-6 credits
req
1-6 PHYS 341 Thermodynamics 2
PHYS 492 Topics (3 credits required) 1-4 PHYS 343 Statistical Physics 2
PHYS 361 Optics 3-4
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PHYS 421 Electromagnetism 3
PHYS 424 Digital Electronics 3
PHYS 433 Nuclear and Elementary Particle
Physics
3
PHYS 451 Classical Mechanics 3
PHYS 498 Undergraduate Research/Scholarship 3-6 credits
req
1-12 PHYS 471 Quantum Mechanics 3
Computer Science Component (15 Credits) PHYS 492 Topics 3-4
CSC 105 Introduction to Computers 3 CSC 150 Computer Science I 3 Mathematics Component 16
Choose 9 credits of computer technology courses at the 200 level or above with CSC,
SCTC, or MATH prefixes.
9 MATH 125 Calculus II 4
MATH 201 Introduction to Discrete Math 3
MATH 281 Intro. To Statistics 3
OR
Select seven courses from the following (21-28 Credits) MATH 381 Introduction to Probability and
Statistics
Some of the courses below are offered by Black Hills State
University. Select 6 credits courses from the following 6
MATH 225 Calculus III 3
MATH 231 Differential Equations 3
MATH 315 Linear Algebra 3
MATH 316 Discrete Mathematics 3
MATH 318 Advanced Discrete Mathematics 3
CHEM 326 Organic Chemistry I 3 MATH 413 Abstract Algebra I 3
MATH 418 Math Modelling 3
MATH 471 Numerical Analysis 3
CHEM 326L Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 CHEM 328 Organic Chemistry II 3 Computer Science Component 15
CHEM 328L Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 CSC 105 Introduction to Computers 3
CHEM 332 Analytical Chemistry 3 CSC 150 Computer Science I 3
CHEM 332L Analytical Chemistry Lab 1 CSC 250 Computer Science II 3
CHEM 452 Inorganic Chemistry 3 CSC 300 Data Structures 3
GEOL 201 Physical Geology 4 CIS 372 Programming for Analytics 3
GEOL 310 Volcanology 3 Research/Scholarship Component 3
Select 3 credits from the following:
GEOL 340 Mineralogy and Petrology 3 BIOL 498 Undergrad Research/Scholarship 3
GEOL 360 Geochemistry 3 CHEM 498 Undergrad Research/Scholarship 3
GEOL 370 Hydrogeology 3 CIS 494 Internship 3
PHYS 331 Introduction to Modern Physics 3 CIS 498 Undergrad Research/Scholarship 3
PHYS 341 Thermodynamics (3 credits
required)
2-3 CSC 494 Internship 3
PHYS 343 Statistical Physics (3 credits
required)
2-4 CSC 498 Undergrad Research/Scholarship 3
PHYS 361 Optics (3 credits required) 3-4 PHYS 498 Undergrad Research/Scholarship 3
PHYS 421 Electromagnetism 4 PHYS 451 Classical Mechanics 4 Concentration Component 15
PHYS 471 Quantum Mechanics (3 credits
required)
3-4 Students are required to complete 15 hours of additional
300-400 level coursework in PHYS, CHEM, BIOL, CIS,
CSC, or MATH.
PHYS 481 Mathematical Physics 3
Electives 16-
24 Electives Component 21
Three of these electives will have been met upon completion of CHEM 112, MATH 123, and PHYS 211 as
part of the system General Education requirements.
Within the electives category, in consultation with
their academic advisor(s), students must also take 3
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credits of coursework in an appropriate analytical
methodologies course relevant to their academic
concentration.
Students wanting to prepare for graduate or
professional school, or for bachelors-level research-
focused career paths, or those simply desiring more
intensive independent research experiences, may
take an additional 3 credits of Undergraduate
Research/Scholarship electives in CHEM, PHYS,
BIOL, CIS, CSC, or MATH. These credits may
include relevant academic or industry internship
experiences as appropriate.
Total number of hours required for
major, minor or specialization
66-
74
Total number of hours required for
major, minor or specialization
69
Total number of hours required for
degree
120 Total number of hours required for
degree
120
7. Explanation of the Change:
Dakota State University recognizes that our strength in computation and technology offers a
unique opportunity to leverage the development of a similar program in the physical sciences.
Given the dizzying pace of evolution in both technologies and research methodologies, graduates
with strong skill sets in both data sciences/analytics and the physical and life sciences will be in a
unique position to enable advancements across multiple disciplines and workforce sectors.
Development of such interdisciplinary skill sets will be a key outcome of this program.
In support of the proposed change, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has included
data-intensive scientific research as a core component of its new“10 Big Ideas” funding
initiatives for the coming decade (Harnessing the Data Revolution;
https://tinyurl.com/yaagcuyc). NSF’s commitment to allocating significant funding to data-
intensive scientific research proposals is further demonstrated in a recent call for participation in
their “Innovation Labs” workshops designed to bring together data scientists and physical
scientists to forge new collaborative frontiers at the intersections of the data and
physical sciences (https://tinyurl.com/ycwnjyfl). Such initiatives at the largest basic
science funding agency provides ample justification for an Analytical Science degree program at
Dakota State.
Additional rationale for the change is provided in a recent report by the U.S. National Academies
of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (https://tinyurl.com/y9lxdjtx). Therein it is
recommended that more undergraduate data/analytical science programs be created to keep pace
with rapidly growing demand for data scientists with physical science competencies who can
work effectively across multiple data- and science-intensive disciplines in all sectors of the U.S.
economy. Still more justification is provided in a recent assessment by the United Kingdom’s
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) – a collaborative funding partner
with the U.S. NSF and Departments of Defense (DOD) and Energy (DOE) – in which they report
a critical shortage of analytical science expertise in the UK workforce. Their summary report
concluded: “The critical value of Analytical Sciences lies in its ability to enable scientific
advances across multiple disciplines. Analytical sciences research is relevant to a very broad
range of disciplines, creating research outputs that will be relevant to multiple areas. The
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potential for cross-disciplinary relevance should be fostered in ordered to achieve added value
from one research idea.”
Aligned with these compelling national and international recommendations and driven by the
demands of swiftly changing global economies, coursework will focus on contemporary
computational and analytical methods and their applications to solving problems at the forefront
of the chemical, physical, and biological sciences. In pursuit of this aim, substantial analytical
statistics and scientific methods development components will be integrated into all courses,
ensuring graduates are optimally prepared and maximally competitive for professional and post-
graduate study opportunities in all sectors of the global economy informed by the data and
physical sciences.
Finally, the proposed modification is logistically simple and cost-effective, requiring minimal
curricular changes, no new courses, and no new full-time faculty.
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SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS FORMS
Substantive Program Modification Form
Use this form to request minor changes in existing programs (majors, minors, certificates, or specializations).
UNIVERSITY: DSU
CURRENT PROGRAM TITLE: Health Information Clerk Certificate
CIP CODE: 51.0707
UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT: Health Information Management
UNIVERSITY DIVISION: College of BIS
University Approval
To the Board of Regents and the Executive Director: I certify that I have read this proposal, that
I believe it to be accurate, and that it has been evaluated and approved as provided by university
policy.
11/6/2018
Vice President of Academic Affairs or
President of the University
Date
1. This modification addresses a change in (place an “X” in the appropriate box):
☒ Total credits required within the discipline ☐ Total credits of supportive course work
☐ Total credits of elective course work ☒ Total credits required for program
☒ Program name ☐ Existing specialization
☐ CIP Code ☐ Other (explain below)
2. Effective date of change: 8/2/2019
3. Program Degree Level (place an “X” in the appropriate box):
Associate ☐ Bachelor’s ☐ Master’s ☐ Doctoral ☐
4. Category (place an “X” in the appropriate box):
Certificate ☒ Specialization ☐ Minor ☐ Major ☐
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5. If a name change is proposed, the change will occur (place an “X” in the appropriate box):
☐ On the effective date for all students
☒ On the effective date for students new to the program (enrolled students will graduate
from existing program)
Proposed new name: Health Information Specialist Certificate
Reminder: Name changes may require updating related articulation agreements,
site approvals, etc.
6. Primary Aspects of the Modification (add lines or adjust cell size as needed):
Existing Curriculum Proposed Curriculum (highlight changes) Pref. Num. Title Cr.
Hrs.
Pref. Num. Title Cr.
Hrs.
CSC 105 Introduction to Computers 3 CSC 105 Introduction to Computers 3
HIM 101 Introduction to Health
Information Management
Profession
1 HIM 101 Introduction to Health
Information Management
Profession
1
HIM 130 Basic Medical Terminology 2 HIM 130 Basic Medical Terminology 2
HIM 150 Introduction to Health
Information Management
3 HIM 150 Introduction to Health
Information Management
3
HIM 169 Legal Aspects of Health
Information Management I
1
HIM 170 Legal Aspects of Health
Information Management
3 HIM 170 Legal Aspects of Health
Information Management
II
2
HIM 225 Introduction to Healthcare
Information Systems
3
Total number of hours required for
major, minor, or specialization
Total number of hours required for
major, minor, or specialization
Total number of hours required for
degree certificate
15 Total number of hours required for
degree certificate
12
7. Explanation of the Change:
A small online study was conducted of open positions in Health Information Management
departments with responsibilities for release of information to identify the common titles being
utilized in the market. This change will align the title of the certificate program with position
titles for release of information commonly found in the study.
HIM 170 Legal Aspects of Health Information Management is being separated into two courses,
HIM 169 and HIM 170. Both will be required for this certificate program.
The content included in HIM 225 is not an essential requirement for performing the duties
envisioned in the specialist certificate since electronic health records are introduced in HIM 150-
Introduction to Health Information Management.
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SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS FORMS
Substantive Program Modification Form
Use this form to request minor changes in existing programs (majors, minors, certificates, or specializations).
UNIVERSITY: DSU
CURRENT PROGRAM TITLE: Health Care Coding Certificate
CIP CODE: 51.0713
UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT: Health Information Management
UNIVERSITY DIVISION: College of BIS
University Approval
To the Board of Regents and the Executive Director: I certify that I have read this proposal, that
I believe it to be accurate, and that it has been evaluated and approved as provided by university
policy.
11/6/2018
Vice President of Academic Affairs or
President of the University
Date
1. This modification addresses a change in (place an “X” in the appropriate box):
☒ Total credits required within the discipline ☐ Total credits of supportive course work
☐ Total credits of elective course work ☒ Total credits required for program
☐ Program name ☐ Existing specialization
☐ CIP Code ☐ Other (explain below)
2. Effective date of change: 8/2/2019
3. Program Degree Level (place an “X” in the appropriate box):
Associate ☐ Bachelor’s ☐ Master’s ☐ Doctoral ☐
4. Category (place an “X” in the appropriate box):
Certificate ☒ Specialization ☐ Minor ☐ Major ☐
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5. If a name change is proposed, the change will occur (place an “X” in the appropriate box):
☐ On the effective date for all students
☒ On the effective date for students new to the program (enrolled students will graduate
from existing program)
Proposed new name:
Reminder: Name changes may require updating related articulation agreements,
site approvals, etc.
6. Primary Aspects of the Modification (add lines or adjust cell size as needed):
Existing Curriculum Proposed Curriculum (highlight changes) Pref. Num. Title Cr.
Hrs.
Pref. Num. Title Cr.
Hrs.
Biol 101
or
151
Biology Survey I
or
General Biology
3 or
4
Biol 101
or
151
Biology Survey I
or
General Biology
3 or
4
Biol 323
or
221
and
325
Human Anatomy and
Physiology or
Human Anatomy
and
Physiology
4
or
4
and
4
Biol 323
or
221
and
325
Human Anatomy and
Physiology or
Human Anatomy
and
Physiology
4
or
4
and
4
CSC 105 Introduction to Computers 3 CSC 105 Introduction to Computers 3
HIM 101 Introduction to Health
Information Management
Profession
1 HIM 101 Introduction to Health
Information Management
Profession
1
HIM 130 Basic Medical Terminology 2 HIM 130 Basic Medical Terminology 2
HIM 150 Introduction to Health
Information Management
3 HIM 150 Introduction to Health
Information Management
3
HIM 169 Legal Aspects Health
Information Management I
1
HIM 170 Legal Aspects of Health
Information Management
3
HIM 180 Fundamentals of Disease and
Diagnosis Coding I
4 HIM 180 Fundamentals of Disease and
Diagnosis Coding I
4
HIM 225 Introduction to Healthcare
Information Systems
3
HIM 240 Fundamentals of Disease and
Diagnosis Coding II
4 HIM 240 Fundamentals of Disease and
Diagnosis Coding II
4
HIM 262 Healthcare Procedure Coding
Systems
3 HIM 262 Healthcare Procedure Coding
System
3
HIM 264 Revenue Cycle Management 1 HIM 264 Revenue Cycle Management 1
HIM 286 Supervised Professional
Practice
1 HIM 286 Supervised Professional
Practice
1
Total number of hours required for
major, minor, or specialization
Total number of hours required for
major, minor, or specialization
Total number of hours required for
degree certificate
35-
36
Total number of hours required for
degree certificate
30-
31
7. Explanation of the Change:
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The healthcare coding certificate program was designed to be completed in one year. DSU’s
requirement for biology prevents completion of the certificate program within one year.
Eliminating content in HIM 170 that is not essential for coders will allow full time students to
complete the coding certificate program in one year, as originally planned. Three existing courses
will be added to the summer rotation to complete the change. The coding certificate program
will be marketed and offered as a full time online option. Students interested in completing
coding on a part time basis will be advised to complete the Associate of Science degree in Health
Information Technology concurrently with the coding certificate program.
The requirements for HIM 225 are being removed from the certificate program as the content is
not required and will help in meeting the goal of offering this certificate program in one year.