Health Administrative Services Departmental Honors

Please contact the Health Administrative Services Department for advisement and permission prior to enrolling in Honors courses.

To earn Departmental Honors in either HAS or HIM, a student must:

• Complete the BS requirements;
• Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.5, and a department GPA of 3.7;
• Complete either an internship with a final grade of A, or a senior thesis with a final grade of A;
• Make a professional presentation:
  • Select work from a required class to develop into a presentation in HAS 4740  or
  • Present at the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium or
  • Make a poster presentation at the Spring Honors Banquet.
• Actively participate in a professional organization. You can choose from ACHE, AHIMA, HFMA, or MGMA Check with the Honors Advisor to ensure your participation counts.

Students who have not completed their General Education requirements are encouraged to take Honors General Education classes.