Health Informatics, Certificate
The health informatics certificate offers students with healthcare industry experience the chance to earn a graduate-level certificate for those who wish to transition into a health informatics career. The certificate will teach current experienced healthcare professional the necessary skills and knowledge needed to advance their current career by learning how to understand and evaluate the central role of health information technologies, security and privacy requirements, and the identification and development of information technology plans for projects supporting a health care organization’s objective. In addition, the certificate would encourage students interested in earning a Master of Science in Health Informatics degree since 9 credits from the certificate can be transferred to the master's program.
To access Certificate Requirements, please view the Curriculum Guide tab.
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CURRICULUM GUIDE
- Certificate GPA: 3.00 or higher
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CPSC 602 | Introduction to Health Informatics | 3 |
| CPSC 620 | Healthcare Ethics, Law, Privacy and Information Assurance | 3 |
| CPSC 668 | Software Engineering and Project Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
Major Code: 9HEI
UCC: 03.30.2021
Revised 07.30.2021