Associate in Health Information Technology Online Degree Information

	Associate in Health Information Technology
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Degree Title:	Associate in Health Information Technology
College:	DeVry University
Description:	DeVry's Health Information Technology program prepares graduates to work with applications systems and manage electronic health information databases. Ever-cognizant of the importance of information accuracy, privacy and security, HIT professionals may be involved in ensuring that the design and use of information systems support patient safety. They work with nurses, physicians and other health care providers in a variety of settings such as hospitals, physician practices, long-term-care facilities, home health care agencies, insurance and managed care organizations, government agencies and vendor firms.

Accreditation:	The Higher Learning Commission; North Central Association (?)
Delivery Format:	Online (?)
Educational Level:	Associate (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Undergraduate applicants must have earned a high school 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 coureses. For students in Keller degree programs, credit for up to three courses may be transferred from other regionally accredited graduate schools.

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:
PC with Windows 2000, XP Home, or XP Pro; Microsoft Office XP Professional or higher; 600MHz Pentium PC 512 meg or greater RAM; 56K or higher modem; DVD drive; ISP account for Internet access and e -mail address; plug-ins (specific courses)

Geographic Restrictions:
US and Canada only

On-Campus Requirement:
None.

Scholarships Offered:
Graduating high school seniors may apply for Dean's and Presidential scholarships. Also, more than 1,600 designated high schools near DeVry campuses may annually choose one Community Scholar to attend DeVry.

Loans Offered:
EDUCARD is DeVry University's interest bearing installment loan program available to DeVry students as a source for paying tuition and book fees. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify.

Registration Details:
Prospective students complete an application and interview with an admissions representative who provides information on programs and start dates. When all admission requirements are fulfilled, applicants are notified of their admission status.