You have a knack for technology. You also know that health care is an evolving field with a lot of potential. Why not combine the two and pursue a career in health care IT? Regulatory requirements and advancing technologies are driving a need for IT professionals who can help health care organizations manage sensitive data. You can become one of these in-demand IT professionals by earning an Associate of Arts in Information Technology with a concentration in Health Care IT (AAIT/HIT).* Our AAIT/HIT degree program is designed to provide you with foundational IT skills and health care industry knowledge. You’ll learn from a curriculum that covers IT fundamentals, hardware and operating system support, and health care information technology topics. The program will also provide the body of knowledge required for the CompTIA® Healthcare IT Technician (HIT) and A+ certification examinations. The Associate of Arts in Information Technology with a concentration in Health Care IT offers coursework focused on technical knowledge and IT skills applied to health care business operations. This degree program provides students with courses focused on technical skills and interactive, hands-on experience in Information Systems (IS) fundamentals, personal computer hardware and operating systems support, and Health Care Information Technology (HIT).

Develop communication skills A job in the technology sector is more than just sitting at a computer by yourself — you’ll be communicating with many different people. The communication skills you’ll learn at University of Phoenix will help when you enter the workforce. Transition to a bachelor’s degree Earning an associate's degree at University of Phoenix allows you to transition into a University of Phoenix bachelor’s degree program seamlessly. Innovative learning platform The College of Information Systems and Technology offers an innovative learning environment complete with simulations and hands-on lab activities.