Abstract: There is little doubt that the healthcare industry is experiencing tremendous growth in regards to technology. If you have visited a healthcare professional recently, you may have seen a similar notice, “Please be patient as we implement a new electronic healthcare record system.” This confluence of technology and healthcare provides a new field of study in IT – Health Information Technology (HIT). This paper describes the development and implementation process and the curriculum for a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a major in Health Information Technology. Developed in collaboration with nursing educators and in consultation with HIT professionals, this unique multi-disciplinary program blends technology and healthcare to prepare students for a wide variety of opportunities in the evolving field of HIT. The development of this degree was funded in part by a grant awarded under ARRA High Growth & Emerging Industries Grant as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment & Training Administration.

Keywords: Health IT, +2 degree, EHR, curriculum development, HIT, health information systems

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Recommended Citation: Howard, E., Bishop-Clark, C., Evans, D., Rose, A. W. (2013). Developing a Bachelor’s Program in Health Information Technology . Information Systems Education Journal, 11(1) pp 33-40. http://isedj.org/2013-11/ ISSN: 1545-679X. (A preliminary version appears in The Proceedings of ISECON 2012)