Health Information Technology (HIT) Certificate

Program Description

The Graduate Certificate in Health Information Technology (HIT) is designed for individuals who want to advance their knowledge in Health Information Technology. Students will gain hands-on experience through configuring and administering open-source electronic health record systems, applying health data analytics and process mining, and assessing and managing health data security and privacy risks. Graduates with this certificate will have domain knowledge, understanding of healthcare regulations, and IT skills needed in the healthcare industry. The certificate can be taken either as a stand-alone program or as embedded in the Master of Science in Information Technology program. 

This program is a part of the College of Computing and Software Engineering  .

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Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation Policies 

Admission Requirements

The following requirements are in addition to the general Admissions  requirements: 

• Resumé/Vita required. 
• Minimum undergraduate degree GPA 2.75. Lower GPA is considered on a case-by-case basis.

Graduation Requirements 
Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in the Academic Policies: 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION   

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Program Course Requirements