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YSU launches new health management degree
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Youngstown State University is launching a new, fully online Associate of Science in Health Information Management (HIM) degree.
The first class will start this fall through the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services and is designed to meet the rising demand for skilled professionals. According to National Labor Data, the field is projected to grow by 8% through 2029.
The curriculum will include preparation for varying certifications and a practicum experience.
'This program was developed with a clear purpose: to prepare students for the future of healthcare,' said Sara Michaliszyn, dean of the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services, in a news release. 'We're combining flexible online learning with certification preparation, applied learning and career-aligned pathways. It's a comprehensive approach to supporting the next generation of health information professionals.'
Applications are now open for the fall class. For more information on the program and how to apply, visit the HIM program page.
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