Health Informatics

Program Facts

Delivery Method:

Online

Start Term:

Fall, Spring

Completion Time:

8-12 Months

Credits:

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About Our Health Informatics Certificate

Position yourself for advancement with SRU’s 9-credit Health Informatics Certificate built for healthcare professionals ready to step into data and tech-driven roles. You’ll gain key skills in health information systems, data security, and IT project planning to support organizational goals. Plus, all credits transfer directly into SRU’s M.S. in Health Informatics and Information Management, giving you a clear path to further your education.

Why Get a Health Informatics Certificate?

Learn on your schedule with 100% online courses you can complete in just 8–12 months.
Earn a graduate-level credential through a focused, 9-credit program built for working professionals.
Grow with expert support from faculty who hold doctoral degrees and bring real-world healthcare experience.

Career Outcomes

A certificate in Health Informatics positions you at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and data—one of the fastest-growing sectors in the modern economy. Professionals with these skills are vital for managing electronic health records, ensuring data security, and leading technology projects that improve patient care and operational efficiency. This certificate can help you advance in your current role or pivot into a specialized health IT career, and it serves as a perfect stepping stone, as all credits transfer directly into SRU's M.S. in Health Informatics. This certificate can prepare you for roles such as:

Health Information Technician or Specialist
Clinical Informatics Specialist
Electronic Health Record (EHR) Analyst
Healthcare Data Analyst
Health IT Project Coordinator
HIPAA Compliance Analyst
Clinical Systems Analyst
Telehealth Technology Specialist

Requirements

What are the admission requirements for this program at SRU? Check out the requirements in the dropdowns of this section!

Program Director / Coordinator

Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Abdullah Wahbeh
Computing and Security
724.738.4527
abdullah.wahbeh@sru.edu

When are applications accepted?

Email graduate.admissions@sru.edu or call 724.738.2051 for information regarding this program’s graduate application deadlines.

What are all of the admissions requirements?

All applicants must submit the following materials along with a completed online graduate application and non-refundable application fee:

Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.00 or higher in technology, nursing, or health-related major (students with a GPA below 3.00 may apply for conditional admission)
Official undergraduate degree transcript(s) and any graduate transcripts

Please note: For more information, visit www.sru.edu/graduate. Transfer course evaluation information can be found on our graduate website.

Resources from SRU

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Health Informatics (Certificate)