HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS)

This curriculum provides a foundation for information technology careers in health related fields.

Degree Requirements:

16 credits completed in residence

2.00 (C) grade point average

62 total credits Credits

General Education Requirements:                                       AA       AS

1. College Composition (ENGL 110 and 120 or 125) ................. 6 ........ 6

2. Fundamentals of Public Speaking (COMM 110) ................... 3 ........ 3

3. Humanities and Social Science ......................................... 18 ...... 12

Minimum humanities credits – 6

Minimum social science credits – 6

4. Mathematics, Science, Computer Science .......................... 9 ...... 18

Minimum mathematics credits – 2

Minimum science credits (at least 1 lab science) – 4

Minimum computer science credits – 2

5. Wellness ......................................................................... 2 ........ 2

Suggested Courses: Credits

ACCT 200 Elements of Accounting I ..................................... 3

ACCT 201 Elements of Accounting II .................................... 3

BIOL 220 Anatomy and Physiology I L/L ................................ 4

BIOL 221 Anatomy and Physiology II L/L ............................... 4

AH 138 Medical Coding I ...................................................... 3

AH 139 Medical Coding II ..................................................... 3

AH 222 Medical Transcription I ............................................. 3

BOTE 152 Keyboarding II ..................................................... 2

AH 171 Medical Terminology ................................................ 3

AH 172 Medical Terminology ................................................. 2

CIS 102 Computer Software Applications - Word ...................... 2

HPER 101 First Aid ............................................................... 1

PHRM 137 Pharmacology for Business ................................... 3

PSYC 100 Human Relations in Organizations .......................... 2

The courses listed above are reflective of those most commonly required in preparation for transfer to another college or university. For specific baccalaureate degree requirements, students should consult the catalog of the campus to which they intend to transfer.