Basic Requirements

• Age 21 or above OR working full-time OR have an associate's degree
• Completion of at least 60 semester hours of college credit (from regionally accredited institutions)
• An overall grade-point-average of at least 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Pass the writing and math assessment tests
• Demonstrate computer literacy

Admissions Process

• Complete the HIT application and submit it to the MAS office.

  HIT Application PDF Download

• Request one official transcript from each regionally accredited institution attended. Each transcript MUST be sent directly from the institution to the MAS office via U.S. mail.
• Pass a math skills assessment exam to demonstrate college-level math skills (click here for a study guide.)
• Pass a writing skills assessment exam to demonstrate college-level writing skills (an outline may be used).
• Attend an assessment interview with your designated academic advisor (if applicable). Prospective students who transfer less than 80 semester hours or are deficient in any of the admission criteria will be advised how to correct such deficiencies.
• Upon notification of acceptance, payment of the $100 admission fee is required to hold your spot in class. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable to anyone else or to a later start time. The admission fee will be applied to your first semester's tuition.

Admission Fee

$100 (non-refundable & non-transferable) - applied to first semester tuition.

Tuition

$560 per credit hour (includes books & online class materials).

Payment Schedule

Tuition is paid by semester and is due before the first night of each semester.

• Semester I

  Tuition: 12 credit hours x $560 per credit hour = $6,720 - $100 admission fee = $6,620

• Semester II

  Tuition: 12 credit hours x $560 per credit hour = $6,720

• Semester III

  Tuition: 16 credit hours x $560 per credit hour = $8,960

Total Tuition: $22,400

Prior Learning Credit

$0 - $60 per hour (average is $50 per hour).

Technology Requirements

Laptop with Microsoft Office and internet connection.

Financial Aid

For a financial aid application visit www.fafsa.ed.gov (Trevecca FAFSA Code: 003526) or call the Financial Aid Office - 615-248-1242.

Students desiring to enter the accelerated BSIT program are required to obtain a laptop computer, web cam, headset, and appropriate software for use in the program. The student receives significantly reduced pricing on software when using the links on this site. Non-institutional financial aid funds may be used to meet this need, if a student currently does not own a laptop and qualifies for such aid. If there are questions regarding special student circumstances or the specifications please contact the Director of the TICIT at 615-248-1256.

Hardware Specifications

Laptop:

• Processor: 2.0 GHz or greater
• LCD: 15.4 inch or greater preferred
• Memory: Minimum of 2GB (4GB preferred)
• Graphics Card: 512 MB
• Hard Drive: 80 GB preferred
• Other drives: DVD+/- RW
• Wireless network adapter

The Dell M4300 can meet these specifications and is available at www.dell.com.

You are not required to purchase a Dell. You may purchase any brand that meets the specifications including Macs and will run the software listed.

• Webcam: Standard web camera with microphone (unless headset has microphone)
• Headset: Standard headset with microphone (unless webcam has microphone)

Software Specifications

Oracle Database Enterprise Version:

IT majors at Trevecca you can get a copy of the Oracle Database software. You can obtain your copy by:

1. Accessing the Oracle Academy Web site at academy.oracle.com
2. Select Advanced Computer Science
3. Select Apply for Student Membership on the left menu bar
4. Be sure the country and language are set and click continue
5. Download and complete the Oracle Academy Agreement
6. Click continue
7. Search for Trevecca and once found click on the name
8. Click on the “School of Business & Management
9. Complete the application and click on Submit
10. Return the Oracle Academy Agreement to Adult Studies and receive the software

Adobe Systems Software:

IT majors at Trevecca can get copies of the Adobe products at a significantly reduced cost by:

1. Accessing the Web site www.uscollegebuy.com/asl.htm
2. Ordering the desired software

There are several different packages but you will need at least the following:

• Traditional undergraduate – Master Collection
• Accelerated BSIT – Design Premium
  • If you are planning to take Multimedia Electives, then you will need the Master Collection.

Once a copy of your ID and proof of enrollment is provided then the software will be shipped to your home.

Microsoft Software:

Trevecca students may order Microsoft software at reduced prices by:

1. Visiting e5.onthehub.com/WebStore/ProductsByMajorVersionList.aspx?ws=b4976062-db96-dc11-aecc-0030485a6b08&JSEnabled=1
2. Ordering the desired software.
   • IT majors will need MS Office 2003 (minimum)
3. Once you are verified software will be sent directly to you

IT majors can receive a login to order other Microsoft products such as server and development suites for just the cost of the shipping if interested but they are not required. This will be covered at orientation or first day of class.

Other Software:

• Java SE6 – Free at sun.java.com
• TextPad – order at www.textpad.com
• PHPDev – includes PHP, Apache, and MySQL free at www.sourceforge.net

Students should purchase, install, and test hardware and software before the first class. There will also be assistance available at the orientation night.

Core HIT Curriculum

The curriculum of our Health Information Technology program is designed to immediately improve the professional competencies of our students. Principles learned in the earlier courses are often built upon in later courses.

HLT 2100 Introduction to Health Care and Health Care Ecosystems (3 semester hours)
A survey of the history and how health care and public health are organized and services delivered in the U.S. Covers public policy, relevant organizations and their interrelationships, accreditation, health care governing bodies, reimbursement, professional roles, legal and regulatory issues, and payment systems. Current issues in the health care arena are also discussed.

HLT 2200 The Culture and Ethics of Health Care (3 semester hours)
Addresses job expectations in health care settings. It will discuss how care is organized inside a practice setting, privacy laws, and professional and ethical issues encountered in the workplace.

HLT 2300 Clinical Classification Systems and Terminology in Health Care (3 semester hours)
An exploration of the coding systems related to health care. An in-depth review of specific terminology used by workers in health care and public health is also covered.

CIT 2150 Introduction to Information Technology (3 semester hours)
Provides a basic overview of computer architecture; data organization, representation and structure; structure of programming languages; networking and data communication. Includes basic terminology of computing.

Semester II

HIT 3300 Introduction to Health Management Information Systems and Informatics (3 semester hours)
Introduction to health IT standards, health-related data structures, data collection and analysis, software applications and enterprise architecture in health care. Includes a consideration of telemedicine, cloud computing, and other technologies that impact the storage and analysis of healthcare information.

HIT 3400 Working with Health IT Systems (3 semester hours)
Students will work with simulated systems or real systems with simulated data. As they play the role of practitioners using these systems, they will learn what is happening inside. They will experience threats to security and appreciate the need for standards, high levels of usability, and how errors can occur.

CIT 2200 IT Project Management (3 semester hours)
Provides an opportunity for students to develop a working knowledge of project management in the IT environment. The course will introduce the student to accepted techniques in both project management and business analysis.

HIT 3000 Fundamentals of Health Workflow Process Analysis and Redesign (3 semester hours)
Fundamentals of health workflow process analysis and redesign as a necessary component of complete practice automation. Includes topics of process validation and change management.

Semester III

HIT 3600 Networking, Security, and Health Information Exchange (3 semester hours)
In-depth analysis of data mobility including the hardware infrastructure (wires, wireless, and devices supporting them), the ISO stack, standards, Internet protocols, federations and grids, the NHIN and other nationwide approaches. Also takes a significant look at system interfaces and messaging including the use of HL7.

HIT 3000 Fundamentals of Health Workflow Process Analysis and Redesign (3 semester hours)
A practical experience with a laboratory component, addressing approaches to assessing, selecting, and configuring EHRs to meet the specific needs of customers and end-users.

HIT 4000 Installation and Maintenance of Health IT Systems (3 semester hours)
Instruction in installation and maintenance of health IT systems, including testing prior to implementation. Introduction to principles underlying system configuration. Hands-on experiences in computer labs and on-site in health organizations. Includes a thorough review of the entire processfrom analysis and development of a RFP/RFI to implementation.

HIT 4300 Vendor-Based Clinical and Health Systems (3 semester hours)
Provides an overview of the most popular vendor systems highlighting the features of each as they would relate to practical deployments, and noting differences between the systems.

HIT 4900 Professional Health IT Practicum (4 semester hours)
An opportunity to apply learned skills in a hands-on health care information technology environment. A minimum of 150 hours are required. (This practicum may be waived with Director’s approval).

Convocation  September 19, 2011
Semester 1 September 26, 2011 - January 30, 2012

Sept. 26 – Nov. 14
      • HLT 2100 Intro to the Healthcare Industry (3)
Sept. 26 – Nov. 14
      • HLT 2200 The Culture and Ethics of Health Care (3)
Nov. 21 – Jan. 30
      • HLT 2300 Clinical Classification Systems and Health Care Technology (3)
Nov. 21 – Jan. 30
      • CIT 2100 Introduction to Information Technology (3)

Break December 19 - January 2

Semester II Feb. 6, 2012 - June 4, 2012

Feb. 6 – Mar. 26
      • HIT 3300 Introduction to Health Management Information Systems and Informatics (3)
Feb. 6 – Mar. 26
      • HIT 3400 Working with Health IT Systems (3)

Break April 2

Apr. 9 - May 28
      • CIT 2200 IT Project Management (3)
Apr. 9 - May 28
      • HIT 3000 Fundamentals of Health Workflow Process Analysis, Redesign, Quality (3)

Break June 4

Semester III June 11, 2012 - October 1, 2012

June 11 - July 30
      • HIT 3600 Networking, Security, and Health Information Exchange (3)
June 11 - July 30
      • HIT 3500 Electronic Health Records (3)

Break August 6

Aug. 13 – Oct. 1
      • HIT 4000 Installation and Maintenance of Health IT Systems (3)
Aug. 13 – Oct. 1
      • HIT 4300 Vendor-Based Clinical and Health Systems (3)
June 11 – Oct. 1
      • HIT 4900 Professional Health IT Practicum (4)

College of Lifelong Learning

phone: 800-818-4256 or 615-248-1529
fax: 615-248-1700
email: management@trevecca.edu