Healthcare is the fastest-growing sector of our economy. With growing investment by healthcare organizations in technology and the government's growing interest in electronic health records, demand for professionals with skills in health information systems is on the rise. A Computer Information Systems bachelor's degree program with a specialization in Health Information Systems (HIS) will qualify you to work in this promising field. You'll master the latest technologies and best practices, including picture archiving systems (PACS), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), and Health Level Seven (HL7).
Follow a career track in Health Information Systems by choosing this specialization when you earn your bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from DeVry University.
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:
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DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org. Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.
Address:
Administrative Offices Highland Landmark V 3005 Highland Parkway
Downers Grove, IL 60515-5683
USA
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.
Delivery Format:
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DeVry University online utilizes an asynchronous web-based delivery platform for its online degree programs.
Carnegie Classification:
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Specialized Institution—School of business and management
Geographic Restrictions:
US and Canada only
On-Campus Requirement:
None.
Scholarships Offered:
Both scholarships and grants are gifts that you do not have to pay back. DeVry University offers more than $29 million in scholarships to prospective students in the U.S. and Canada.
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.
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