Healthcare Systems Technology (AAS)
60 Credits
This is a multidisciplinary program infused with the skills necessary to build a strong foundation in computer technology, health information technology and healthcare. More specifically, students in this program learn: software database design, data management, data privacy laws and regulations, work flow analysis and design, and healthcare and computer terminology. Additionally, graduates of this program have the knowledge to bridge the gap in communication between multiple departments within the organization.
Core Courses – 40 Credits
| COMT 1107 | Introduction to Computer Technology | 4 cr |
| COMT 1173 | PC Architecture Operation and Interface | 3 cr |
| COMT 1181 | Database Management Systems | 3 cr |
| COMT 1182 | Advanced Database Management Systems | 3 cr |
| COMT 2188 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 cr |
| COMT 2250 | Object Oriented Programming with Java for HCST | 4 cr |
| CSCI 1101 | Introduction to Computing and Problem Solving | 4 cr |
| HLTH 1010 | Medical Terminology | 3 cr |
| HLTH 2010 | Healthcare in the US | 3 cr |
| HCST 2100 | Introduction to Health Information Technology | 4 cr |
| HCST 2200 | Privacy and Security in Health Information Technology | 2 cr |
| HCST 2300 | Healthcare Systems Technology Capstone | 4 cr |
Additional Required Courses – 20 Credits
Complete one of the following two courses:
Complete one of the following three courses:
Complete at least 9 credits from MnTC Goals 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 (9 cr)
Other Degree Requirements
If needed, complete additional courses to reach 60 college-level credits total.
- Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for college-level coursework (courses numbered 1000 and above) completed at Normandale.
- Earn a minimum of 15 college-level credits at Normandale.
Coursework in this degree program satisfies a portion of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC). Please see MnTC Degree Audit Report.
