The certificate program in health informatics privacy and security combines knowledge of health informatics with a strong foundation in important information security issues. Northeastern’s status as a National Security Agency Center of Excellence for Information Security Education and Research ensures the program is both relevant and of high academic quality.
- Eight-month program
- Five courses, 18 semester hours
- Concentrations and course offerings may vary by campus and/or by program modality. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for the course availability each term at your campus or within your program modality.
- Certain options within the program may be required at certain campuses or for certain program modalities. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for requirements at your campus or for your program modality.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Core Requirements
A grade of B– or higher is required in all course work.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| HINF 5101 | Introduction to Health Informatics and Health Information Systems | 3 |
| HINF 5102 | Data Management in Healthcare | 3 |
| Privacy and Security | ||
| CY 5130 | Computer System Security | 4 |
| CY 5150 | Network Security Practices | 4 |
| CY 5200 | Security Risk Management and Assessment | 4 |
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
18 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required