Concentration in Health Sciences- Medical Coding

NOTE:

See Graduation Requirements .

Students planning to pursue a baccalaureate program should contact that receiving institution for determination of course transferability. A listing of Delgado courses can be found by following this link: Transfer List 

REQUIRED COURSES IN MAJOR

• HESC 111 - Medical Terminology 3 credit hours
• HESC 118 - Information Management for Allied Health Professionals 3 credit hours
• Choose 12 credit hours from courses with a HESC prefix.

REQUIRED RELATED COURSES

• BIOL 161 - Introductory Anatomy and Physiology 3 credit hours
• BIOL 163 - Introductory Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory 1 credit hour
• HEIT 203 - Basic Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 3 credit hours
• Choose 5 credit hours (Consult with an advisor).

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• CMST 130 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 credit hours OR
• CMST 230 - Public Speaking 3 credit hours

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• ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 credit hours OR
• ENGL 110 - Intensive English Composition I

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• ENGL 102 - English Composition II 3 credit hours
• MATH 120 - Contemporary Math 3 credit hours
• Fine Arts Requirement   3 credit hours
• Natural Science Requirement   6 credit hours
• Social/ Behavioral Science Requirement   6 credit hours

FREE ELECTIVE

• 3 credit hours (from courses numbered 100 or above)

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 60