MSIT in Health Information Technology

Area of Study Overview

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The Health Information Technology area of study prepares students with the knowledge and skills to manage computerized information systems that support the storage, retrieval, sharing, and use of health-related data for communication and decision making.

Credit Distribution

I. Core Courses (15-18* Credits)

MSI-501	Foundations of Information Technology*	3
MSI-502	Telecommunications and Networking	3
MSI-503	Object-Oriented Application Development	3
MSI-504	Information Systems Analysis, Modeling, and Design	3
MSI-505	Principles of Database Design	3
APS-510	Project Management for Technology	3

II. Area of Study (15 Credits)

HIT-541	Foundations in Health Informatics	3
HIT-542	Clinical Informatics	3
HIT-543	Electronic Health Records Management	3
HIT-544	Telehealth Systems	3
HIT-545	Legal, Ethical, and Social Issues in Health Informatics	3

III. Capstone (6 Credits)

APS-700

Master Project in Applied Science and Technology

6

Total Credit Hours: 36-39

* MSI-501: This course is required for learners who need a refresher or who lack the prerequisite knowledge in IT as determined during the application evaluation period.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the area of study in Health Information Technology, graduates will be able to:

• evaluate new and existing digital technology and health information management systems;
• spearhead the development, implementation, evaluation, and management of information technology solutions;
• utilize health information technology for decision-making support, knowledge management, and strategic planning;
• serve as an interface between information systems developers and end users;
• support the development of electronic health initiatives and other emerging information technologies; and
• analyze medical data to identify patterns of diseases, illness and injury.