This course examines the role of the HIM professional in managing human resources to facilitate staff recruitment, retention, and supervision.

HIMT 415 course syllabus

This course is designed to help each student prepare for the capstone course and complete all required paperwork for submission in a timely manner. In addition to being an orientation to the capstone, the pre-capstone course serves as an RHIA/CAHIMS exam prep course. View our map of capstone sites for a list of participating capstone organizations.

Capstone Project ideas

Prerequisite(s): At least one semester prior to being eligible to enroll in the capstone

HIMT 489 course syllabus

This course is the capstone course for both tracks of the degree program. Students are required to find an internship site that is related to healthcare and set up a semester-long project from which they can gain hands-on experience in the areas of their concentration. Project setup will be jointly done by the student, site sponsor, and the faculty of this course, whereas internship supervision will be performed by the site supervisor and the course instructor.

For inspiration and ideas, explore past capstone projects.

Prerequisite(s): HIMT 420 Healthcare Systems: Project Management

Last semester of study/last course before graduation/can be concurrent; approval from academic adviser and pre-capstone coordinator

HIMT 490 course syllabus