Bachelor in Computer Information Systems - Health Information Systems Online Degree Information

	Bachelor in Computer Information Systems - Health Information Systems
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Degree Title:	Bachelor in Computer Information Systems - Health Information Systems
College:	DeVry University
Description:	If you're seeking in securing employment in the fastest growing sector of our economy, DeVry University offers a degree in Computer Information Systems with a track in Health Information Systems. DeVry graduates of the program are taught to broaden their specialized healthcare applications that both improve patient care and make healthcare more efficient. With growing investment by healthcare organizations in technology and the government's growing interest in electronic health records, a degree in computer information systems that's focused in healthcare will give you some of the strongest career opportunities in today's economy. DeVry will help you master some of the current technologies and best practices, including picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability ACT (HIPPA) and Health Level Seven (HL7), you will be prepared to integrate equipment as well as to develop and support electronic health records applications in hospitals and medical offices nationwide.

Accreditation:	The Higher Learning Commission; North Central Association (?)
Delivery Format:	Online (?)
Educational Level:	Bachelor (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Undergraduate applicants must be at least 17 years old on the first day of classes and hold a HS diploma or equivalent.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (NCA), ncahlc.org.

Institution Type: (?)
Private, for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
DeVry course offerings are delivered in 3 semesters annually beginning in October, March and July. Many courses are offered in a session format, with 2 eight-week sessions offered each semester.

Credit-earning Options:
A maximum of 80 DeVry credit hours may be awarded for lower-division or community college courses subject to DeVry’s residence requirement for the chosen program.

Delivery Format: (?)
DeVry University Online utilizes an asynchronous web-based delivery platform for its online programs.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Specialized Institution—School of business and management

Technical Requirements:
Pentium 4 Processor (2.8 GHz, 800FSB) or equivalent ; 20GB Hard Disk space available; CD/DVD-ROM drive; sound capabilities; Graphics card; Windows XP or Vista; MAC OS 10 or higher; Microsoft Office 2007 Professional; Internet and email address.

Geographic Restrictions:
US and Canada only

On-Campus Requirement:
None.

Scholarships Offered:
DeVry University offers 7,500 scholarships totaling $25 million each year, with awards ranging in value from $1,000 to $1,500 per semester.

Loans Offered:
DeVry works with hundreds of lenders each year and will honor a student's request to use the lender of their choice and will process all qualified applications without bias.

Registration Details:
Completed application and application fee; official academic transcripts from secondary school from which you graduated; interview with an admissions representative.