Division of University Studies: Undeclared Option

Dr. Karen B. Sofranko
Director, Student Services
1810 Liacouras Walk, Suite 101
215-204-2500
dus@temple.edu

www.temple.edu/dus

Recognizing that not all students can or should declare an academic major upon entering college, Temple University established University Studies — the academic home for students who have not yet decided on a school/college or major. University Studies is not a degree-granting college. Rather, it is an academic unit that exists to help students explore academic options. All students must declare a major in one of Temple’s degree-granting undergraduate schools and colleges upon completion of 60 credits, including any credits transferred from other institutions.

University Studies offers undeclared students a variety of services and programs to help them select an appropriate major. Students can use print and online resources in our Academic Information Center to research majors and careers and can participate in student success and academic exploration workshops held throughout the year. University Studies also maintains a file on curricular requirements of all Temple undergraduate majors. Upon declaring a major, students are required to fulfill the school/college and department requirements of that program.

University Studies does not grant degrees and students cannot graduate with an “undeclared” or a “pre-health information management” curriculum designation.

Suggested First-Year Program for the Undecided Student

This sample program allows students to satisfy General Education requirements while exploring academic interests and majors.

Pre-Health Information Management Course Sequences

Recommended Sequence of Courses & Prerequisites for pre-Health Information Management Students

* MATH 0823: Math for a Digital World or MATH 0824: Mathematical Patterns is strongly recommended.

** English 2596: Writing for Business & Industry is recommended.

Recommended Sequence of Courses & Prerequisites for Pre-Health Information Management Students - 45+  

Transfer Students

* Completion of Mathematics 1031, 1041, 1042, 1941, 1942, 2043, Statistics 2101, 2103, or a transfer course with a QA, QB, or GQ required course indicator exempt students from completing the GQ requirement.  Math 823 or 824 are strongly recommended for students who need to complete this requirement.

**Students can satisfy the GenEd World Society requirement (GG) by completing a summer or semester study abroad program.

*** English 2596: Writing for Business & Industry is recommended.

Pre-requisites for HIM

• All University GenEd requirements
• Kinesiology 1223: Anatomy & Physiology I and Kinesiology 1224: Anatomy and Physiology II (this 2 semester sequence replaces the GS requirement for GenEd)
• Mathematics 1013 or Psychology 1167 or Sociology 1167
• Computer & Information Sciences 1055: Computers & Applications

Admission to HIM

• Applications to the HIM program are required for admission 
• All pre-requisites and general education classes may be taken at Ambler, Main or Temple Center City campuses however all professional HIM courses are taught at the Health Sciences Campus
• Minimum GPA to be competitive for HIM is 2.5

Applications

• Individuals who are interested in career opportunities that combine health, business and information technology should consider this major
• Professionals in this field are employed by hospitals, private physician offices, health insurance companies, law offices, nursing homes, hospice organizations, and government health agencies
• HIM is a viable undergraduate major for individuals looking to apply to medical/clinical fields (Medicine, Podiatry, Dentistry, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant)

For more information contact: Dr. Laurinda Harman, Chair, Health Information Management program, 215-707-4811 or www.temple.edu/him