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. 

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: 

1. Explain the fundamental concepts in Health Information Technology.  
2. Apply information technology to solve business problems in healthcare domain.

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

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

The following are program-specific criteria beyond the general Graduate Admissions  requirements. To be considered for admission to this program, the following application materials must be submitted to the KSU Graduate Admissions Office:

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

Enrollment Criteria

This program does not have specific enrollment requirements.

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in the Academic Policy: 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION . 

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Program Course Requirements