Health Information Technology

This is a 67 credit hour, 2 year accredited degree program, which can be completed in 4 semesters. The curriculum includes biological, social sciences, and computer sciences, HIT technical courses, and assigned clinical experiences. There are 31 credit hours of general education courses and 36 hours of health information technology courses. General education courses can be completed prior to admission; otherwise all courses must be completed during the semesters indicated. Health Information Technology courses begin each Fall for those applicants accepted into the program.

Clinical experience courses are completed off campus in various settings. Students may be required to travel outside of the College district for clinical experience courses and may be required to have background checks and/or drug testing prior. Students are assigned a 2 clinical experience/practicums in the second year of the program.

Associate in Applied Science Degree (0023)

A grade of "C" or better is the minimum passing grade for Health Information Technology courses. Prerequisites may be required for some courses. Refer to the Class Search/Browse Catalog link in eSTORM.