Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Health Administration | Information Systems | Health Sciences | Public Health
Area of study
Computer Science & IT | Medicine & Health
Minor
Health Informatics | Health Unit Coordinator | Health Information/Medical Records Administration | Health Information/Medical Records Technology | Health Services Administration
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The Health Information Technology program prepares students for careers in healthcare organizations, including insurance companies, hospitals, and public health agencies. Graduates can pursue further education in health administration or public health. With a 95% job placement rate, graduates are well-positioned for careers as computer and information systems managers, health information technicians, and information security analysts.
Program Outline
Careers:
- Graduates work in a variety of healthcare-related organizations, including: Insurance companies Medical clinics Hospitals Home health agencies Skilled nursing facilities Mental health facilities Public health agencies Software vendors Health maintenance organizations
- Graduates can also go on to earn their bachelor’s degree in health administration, health information management or public health.
- Recent graduates of Weber State’s health information technology program have a 95% job placement rate.
- Common careers for health information technology graduates in the U.S. and Utah include: Computer and information systems managers Health information technicians Information security analysts
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