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IT-Healthcare Informatics

Curriculum Description

Information Technology

Career Cluster:    
Web and Digital Communications, Information Support and Services, Programming and Software Development, and Network Systems

Pathway:              Information Technology

Program Major    Information Technology

Pathway Description

The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and\or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems in specialties such as database services, security, business intelligence, healthcare informatics and others depending on the technical path selected within this curriculum.

Course work includes development of a student’s ability to create, store, communicate, exchange and use information to solve technical issues related to information support and services, interactive media, network systems, programming and software development, information security and other emerging technologies based on the selected area of study.

Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to design and manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.

This curriculum model is designed for the student that wishes to obtain the Associate in Applied Science degree in Information Technology with an emphasis in Healthcare Informatics.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Associate in Applied Science NEW

A25590HI
NC CIP: 11.0103
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2017

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 0 3
CTI 110 Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation NEW 2017FA 2 2 0 3
CTI 120 Network & Sec Foundation NEW 2017FA 2 2 0 3
HBI 110 Issues and Trends in HBI 3 0 0 3
NET 125 Introduction to Networks NEW VERSION 2017FA 1 4 0 3
  Total: 10 10 0 15

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CSC 124 Intro to Data Science Prog. NEW 2017FA 2 2 0 3
DBA 120 Database Programming I NEW REQUISITE 2017FA 2 2 0 3
OST 280 Electronic Health Records NEW 2017FA 2 2 0 3
Select one:
Freshman Composition NEW 2017FA (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Writing and Inquiry 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Mathematical Measurement and Literacy (2) (2) (0) (3)
  OR        
Quantitative Literacy 2 2 0 3
  OR        
Precalculus Algebra (3) (2) (0) (4)
  Total: 11 8 0 15

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CTS 115 Info Sys Business Concept 3 0 0 3
DBA 125 Database Reporting NEW 2017FA 2 2 0 3
Select one:
Intro Interpersonal Com 3 0 0 3
  OR        
Public Speaking (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Prof Research & Reporting (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Technical Report Writing NEW 2017FA (3) (0) (0) (3)
  Total: 8 2 0 9

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CTS 240 Project Management NEW VERSION 2017FA 2 2 0 3
HBI 113 Survey of Med Insurance 3 0 0 3
HBI 250 Data Mgmt and Utilization 2 2 0 3
___ ___ Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 0 0 3
  Total: 10 4 0 12

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
DBA 285 Data Warehousing & Mining NEW VERSION 2017FA 2 3 0 3
HBI 230 Infra & App Supp in Healthcare NEW REQUISITE 2017FA 2 3 0 3
HBI 289 HBI Project 1 4 0 3
___ ___ Elective ** ** ** 1
___ ___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ** ** 0 3
  Total: 5 10 0 13

Total Credit Hours: 64

Additional Information

2017FA State Curriculum Standard Revision, new title and code; repackaged only.
             This program was formerly Healthcare Business Informatics A25510

Elective – Select 1 credit hour: CTS 120, NOS 130, WBL 111, WBL 121, WBL 131

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select one: ART 111, HUM 110, HUM 115, MUS 110, PHI 240

Social/Behavioral Science Elective – Select one: ECO 151, ECO 251, ECO 252, PSY 118, PSY 150, SOC 210

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

A25590HI