Earn your associate degree in Health Information Technology (HIT) from DeVry University, and you'll be prepared to join one of the 20 occupations projected to grow fastest through 20121. This Health Information Technology degree program follows a curriculum based on current associate degree entry-level competencies outlined by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). You will also have access to up-to-date coding and chart management lab software 24/7, and the opportunity for professional practice experience, including two practicum.
Undergraduate applicants must have earned a high school diploma or equivalent.
On Campus Requirement:
None.
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.
Important:
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