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Health Informatics Software Engineering, Graduate Certificate

2022-2023 Edition

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        • Network Science, PhD
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        • Physician Assistant Studies, MS /​ Public Health, MPH
        • Public Health, MPH /​ Exercise Science with Concentration in Physical Activity, MS
        • Public Health, MPH /​ Health Informatics, MS
        • Early Intervention, Graduate Certificate
        • Health Informatics Management and Exchange, Graduate Certificate
        • Health Informatics Privacy and Security, Graduate Certificate
        • Health Informatics Software Engineering, Graduate Certificate
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  • Program Requirements

This certificate program offers software engineers the background in health informatics (as well as interchange and interoperability standards) needed to better understand the context in which they work and perform effectively in a health-related organization. Program design is flexible to allow completion on a rapid schedule or a slower pace that is more compatible with full-time workers.

  • Eight-month program
  • Five courses, 15 semester hours

Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.

Core Requirements

A grade of B– or higher is required in all course work.

Course List
Code Title Hours
Required Core
HINF 5101Introduction to Health Informatics and Health Information Systems3
HINF 5102Data Management in Healthcare3
Management and Exchange
HINF 6205Creation and Application of Medical Knowledge3
HINF 6345Design for Usability in Healthcare3
HINF 6355Interoperability Key Standards in Health Informatics3

Program Credit/GPA Requirements

15 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required

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