ADMISSIONS
Admissions Requirements Unique to This Health Information Management DegreeApplicants must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent AND demonstrate program readiness through one of the following:
Option 1: Submit transcripts documenting completion of college-level coursework with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Option 2: Possess a bachelors or associates degree (A.A or A.S. acceptable) from an accredited post-secondary institution.Option 3: Submit high school transcripts for review with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.As a condition for placement in most professional practice sites, students are required to have a background check and/or drug screening to meet requirements set by individual sites as well as by WGU. Previous misdemeanor or felony convictions may affect eligibility for placement during Professional Practice Experience.
Students must submit to a criminal background check before engaging in Professional Placement Experiences.
Safety Notice: WGU and the Leavitt School of Health are committed to the health, safety, and well-being of all patients, community members, and key stakeholders that interact with WGU students at various clinical/host sites. Interactions might include direct patient interaction, observation experiences, laboratory experiences, project development, or conducting research. Standard compliance verification for students in applicable LSH programs is required to protect the public, meet LSH program expectations, reasonably assure compliance with state regulatory board requirements, meet WGU’s contractual and legal obligations with clinical partners, and support WGU’s mission to prepare students who will be qualified to enter their desired field. Compliance items may include, but are not limited to, background checks, immunizations, and drug screens as needed.