Health Information Technology Minor

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Banner code: HIT

College: College of Health and Human Services
Department: Health Administration and Policy

The minor in Health Information Technology introduces students, in a non-technical context, to the utilization of health information management in the professional arena of health care management and policy. Students will examine the current and projected role of health information management in the delivery of health care and development of health policy and apply this information in a practical research endeavor.

Minor Requirements

A minor in Health Information Technology requires a minimum of 18 credits, at least 12 of which must be applied only to the minor and cannot be used to fulfill the program of study requirements of the student’s major, concentration, undergraduate certificate, or another minor. Students should be familiar with university-wide requirements for minors described in the Undergraduate Policies section of Academic Policies .

Required Courses (12 credits)

HAP 301 - Health Care Delivery in the United States Credits: 3
HAP 360 - Introduction to Health Information Systems Credits: 3
HAP 361 - Health Databases Credits: 3 or
IT 214 - Database Fundamentals
Credits: 3
HAP 459 - Health Data Standards and Interoperability Credits: 3

Elective Course (6 credits)

Select two of the following courses:

HAP 308 - Public Health Informatics Credits: 3
HAP 436 - Electronic Health Data in Process Improvement Credits: 3
HAP 440 - Mobile Health Credits: 3
HAP 460 - Information Technology Project Management Credits: 3
HAP 461 - Internet and Web Technology Applications for Healthcare Credits: 3
HAP 464 - Electronic Health Record Configuration and Data Analysis Credits: 3
HAP 467 - Advanced Information Technology Project Management Credits: 3

Total: 18 credits

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Health Information Technology Minor

Minor Requirements

Required Courses (12 credits)

Elective Course (6 credits)

Total: 18 credits