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2025-2026 Catalog
Health Information Technology Program Application Information
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The Health Information Technology program will prepare the student to be a Health Information Technician. The technician is responsible for performing tasks related to the use, analysis, validation, presentation, abstracting, coding, storage, security, retrieval, quality measurement, and control of health information. Important points about the HIT program include:
- Health Information Technology courses are offered at the main campus in Livonia, Michigan. Most classes generally meet one or two days or evenings per week.
- In addition to lecture and laboratory experiences, the program requires one off-campus daytime professional practice experience.
- Students who satisfactorily complete all program/college requirements qualify for an Associate of Applied Science Degree. Graduates are eligible to take the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) examination and/or the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) examination offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
- The Health Information Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
- A minimum grade of 2.0 is required in the following courses: all admissions prerequisite courses including HIT 104, CIS 120 and BIOL 236 (or 237/238), all remaining HIT courses, MATH 111 and ENG 101. Full and part-time programs are available.
To view the complete program description and a sample schedule of courses, view the Health Information Technology AAS Degree catalog page.
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Application Requirements
The Health Information Technology Program (HIT) requires students to complete a specific list of requirements before being officially admitted into the program. Students are listed in a pre-program code while the application requirements are being met. The full program start date and implementation of program code may be dependent on space availability. To be admitted to the program the student must complete the following: | 1. Apply to Schoolcraft College | Apply to Schoolcraft College online at https://www.schoolcraft.edu/admissions/apply-to-sc/. | | 2. Transcripts | It is recommended you request official undergraduate transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended. Transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing college or university to Schoolcraft College. To confirm that transcripts have been received, contact the Answer Center at 734-462-4426. | | 3. Academic Advising and Assessment | This program requires minimum assessment levels or course work in the areas of math, reading and writing. Students should have placement scores (ACT or SAT) submitted prior to meeting with an academic advisor. Students with prior college-level work or a degree may be exempt from placement testing. ACT or SAT scores must be less than three years old. Contact the Academic Advising at 734-462-4429 to make an appointment. | | 4. College Prerequisite Coursework | | | 5. Cumulative GPA | Attain a cumulative grade point average at Schoolcraft College of 2.0 or better. | | 6. Apply to Health Information Technology Program | Meet with a Schoolcraft academic advisor. Completion of all sections of this application with signatures from an academic advisor is required to be accepted into the HIT Program. | Open Courses
Admission to the Health Information Technology Program is not necessary to register for the courses listed below. The following courses are open to all Schoolcraft students who have met the course prerequisite (see the College Catalog). Professional Practice Experience
HIT 262 - Professional Practice Experience requires: 1. The student has been formally admitted into the HIT program. 2. Students will be required to complete the following before professional practice experience placement: - Criminal History Check Clearance. Convictions or a guilty plea to a felony may prevent you from clinical affiliation assignment and/or employment in healthcare.
- Medical Clearance / Drug Screen
- Students are required to have a negative urine drug screen on the first attempt just before the start of the practical components of the program. Please note marijuana is still prohibited.
- Maintain a cumulative grade point average at Schoolcraft College of 2.0 or better
- Required Immunizations
- Two MMR vaccinations (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - one as a child - and one as an adult or titer showing immunity for ALL the above.
- Hepatitis B vaccination or titer - (series must be started prior to clinical), or a signed Vaccination Declination Form.
- Two-step TB Test - TB test expires after 12 months. The student’s TB test cannot expire before the end of class and/or when clinicals will be completed.
- Chicken Pox - 2 Varicella vaccinations given 1 month apart and/or a laboratory titer verifying immunity. NOTE: History of chickenpox is not accepted as evidence of immunity.
Students will be notified when to pick up forms from the Health Professions Office: Health Science Center, Room 510 healthprofessions@schoolcraft.edu 734-462-4770Estimate of Tuition and Fees
| Health Information Technology | | 2025-2026 | | Program Credit Hours- | 66 | | | | | | | | | | Resident | Non-Resident | Out of State | | | | | | | Tuition: | $ 9,174.00 | $ 13,200.00 | $ 17,820.00 | | Registration Fees: ($44 per semester) | $ 308.00 | $ 308.00 | $ 308.00 | | Service Fees: ($9 per credit hour) | $ 594.00 | $ 594.00 | $ 594.00 | | Instructional Equipment Fees: ($11 per credit hour) | $ 726.00 | $ 726.00 | $ 726.00 | | Infrastructure Fees: ($9 per credit hour) | $ 594.00 | $ 594.00 | $ 594.00 | | Course and Learning Management Fees: ($12 per class) | $ 276.00 | $ 276.00 | $ 276.00 | | Lab Fees: (varies according to individual class) | $ 197.00 | $ 197.00 | $ 197.00 | | Excess Contact Hour Fees: (varies according to individual class) | $ 1,529.00 | $ 1,529.00 | $ 1,529.00 | | | | | | | Additional Expenses: | | | | | Hepatitis B Vaccine | $ 150.00 | $ 150.00 | $ 150.00 | | Application fee for certification exam (optional) | $ 300.00 | $ 300.00 | $ 300.00 | | Miscellaneous expenses for clinical affiliation | $ 300.00 | $ 300.00 | $ 300.00 | | | | | | | Total | $ 14,148.00 | $ 18,174.00 | $ 22,794.00 | | The above figures are based on 2025-2026 rates and are subject to change. A Resident student is one whose legal residence is in the school District of Clarenceville, Garden City, Livonia, Northville, Plymouth-Canton or parts of Novi. All other students are Non-Residents. | Please Note:
Requirements for admission to the Health Information Technology Program are subject to change at any time. | Ready to get started! Download the Health Information Technology Student Checklist to get on track. |  | | Ready to apply? Download the Application Form and schedule a meeting with your Advisor. |  | Please contact the Admissions and Welcome Center for updates of any applicable changes. Phone: 734-462-4683 Fax: 734-462-4552 E-mail: admissions@schoolcraft.edu Web: www.schoolcraft.edu It is the policy of Schoolcraft College that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, creed, or handicap, be excluded from participating in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment. |
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