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 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.