Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics and Data Analytics (CRHI) is available for working professionals who would like to expand their knowledge and further their education in health informatics and data analytics without pursuing a full graduate degree in healthcare administration. It is a flexible, 100% online, 12-semester hour program, provided in an accelerated 8-week format.
Up to two courses that meet the academic requirements are eligible to transfer into the Master of Science in Healthcare Administration program should you choose to continue on towards the MSHA degree.
For more information, please reach out to the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs at (806) 743-3220 or health.professions@ttuhsc.edu.
- 2 years estimated time to completion
- 20 estimated class size
Curriculum & Coursework
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HPHC 5309 Healthcare Research Methods & Statistics
HPHC 5326 Healthcare Decision Sciences & Business Analysis
HPHC 5330 Health Informatics & Data Analytics
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It is preferred that students take courses 5326 and 5321 within the Certificate program. If an MSHA student has taken either, or both, of those courses as electives within the MSHA program, then they may take an optional elective to make up for each of those courses.
- HPHC 5322 Quality, Patient Safety, and Risk Management
- HPHC 5323 Healthcare Business & Entrepreneurship
- HPHC 5324 Health Systems Engineering
Four courses are required for this certificate. A maximum of two courses may be transferred from the MSHA program to the Certificate Program or from the Certificate to the MSHA program.
CRHI graduates may enroll in the MSHA program. They may transfer two core courses from the Certificate Program into the MSHA program. If they took 5306 or 5311 within the certificate program, they’ll need to take an additional elective within the MSHA program to make up for that core course.
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HPHC 5306 Healthcare Delivery System This course provides an introduction to healthcare services, offering students an overview of the U.S. healthcare delivery system and the important components of the system. The course will examine the healthcare delivery system broadly and explore contemporary issues affecting the institutions that provide healthcare and are designed to protect the health of the American public. The course will cover the historical development of the U.S. healthcare system, the changing roles of healthcare providers, major health programs, determinants of health, disparities in health, and healthcare finance. The goal of the course is to provide students with the necessary skills to be effective participants in efforts to improve the U.S. healthcare system.
HPHC 5309 Healthcare Research Methods and Statistics This course will provide a broad framework for understanding and applying commonly used research methodologies and data analysis techniques in healthcare management. The course will review quantitative and qualitative research, research design, and methodology. Basic concepts of interpretation and application of statistics such as types of distributions, concepts of significance testing, and introduction of basic descriptive and inferential statistics are included. The goals are to prepare students to design, analyze, interpret, report, and critically evaluate research.
HPHA 5311 Healthcare Finance This course introduces students to the core concepts of financial management in healthcare, including interpretation of financial reports, financial ratio analysis, cost and profit analysis, planning and budgeting, time value analysis, financing, investments, capital budgeting, and current accounts management. The purpose of this class is to assist the student in developing the necessary analytical ability, attitudes, and decision making skills required of a healthcare manager in a changing environment.
HPHC 5321 Healthcare Operations & Supply Chain Management This course examines operational issues in healthcare management. Healthcare operations topics include systems analysis, forecasting, facility location and design models, decision analysis techniques, inventory control, CQI and statistical quality control. The course also integrates key components of supply chain management, including strategic sourcing and purchasing, acquisition, logistics, inventory management, and point of use applications, providing understanding, knowledge and evaluation models to operate and manage an organization’s enterprise resource planning and management system.
HPHC 5326 Healthcare Decision Sciences & Business Analysis This course emphasizes data management and analytic skills and knowledge to support healthcare organizations in improving patient safety, quality, population health and business/marketing strategies. Topics include master data management principles, advanced analytics, electronic clinical quality measures, pay for performance, process control charts and fundamentals of quality improvement science. Students will develop skills in team-based projects to manage and analyze healthcare data to support improvement strategies.
HPHC 5330 Health Informatics & Data Analytics This course will introduce the student to the uses of information technology and data analytics as they apply to healthcare, including the basic structure and function of computers, information retrieval, electronic health records, physician order entry, telemedicine, consumer health informatics, security, privacy, and confidentiality in the electronic environment, HIPAA regulations, ethics, computerized medical imaging, decision support, and the use of data analytics in healthcare. The course will provide the student with the fundamental knowledge necessary to practice within the modern healthcare environment and communicate with information technology (IT) personnel.
Program Term Application Deadlines
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SUMMER |
JAN 1 |
APR 20 |
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FALL |
MAR 1 |
JUL 20 |
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SPRING |
AUG 1 |
DEC 5 |
JAN TBA |
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants for the MSHA program must complete the TTUHSC SHP application. Additional Forms will be added to your checklist after you have submitted the online application. Required supporting documentation (if applicable) can be uploaded from your Student Status page.
Application Fee
A non-refundable $75 application fee is required and may be paid by credit card through the online application system.
If you prefer to pay by check or money order, make it payable to TTUHSC and mail it to:
Office of Admissions and Student Affairs
3601 4th Street, MS 6294
Lubbock, TX 79430
Your application will move forward in the admissions review process after your application fee has been received.
Transcripts
Paper Transcripts: Transcripts must be in an official sealed envelope by the institution and sent to our mailing address:
TTUHSC SHP Admissions and Student Affairs
3601 4th Street, Mail Stop 6294
Lubbock, TX 79430
Email PDF Transcripts: Submit official electronic transcripts from every college or university attended directly from the institution or an approved third-party transcript service to shp.application@ttuhsc.edu.
Please note:
Do not send transcripts to Texas Tech University, as TTUHSC is a separate institution and doing so will delay application processing.
Official TTUHSC transcripts are not required; official Texas Tech University transcripts are required.
Transcripts from international institutions must include an official course-by-course evaluation from a recognized Foreign Transcript Evaluation Service.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring all required application materials, including updated transcripts, are received by the application deadline.
Admissions Requirements
The certificate program begins three times a year, in the Summer, Fall and Spring. The online application and all supporting documentation must be received by the deadline.
Official GRE Scores
The certificate program does not require GRE or GMAT scores for admission.
Bachelor's Degree
A Bachelor's Degree is required for admission.
Admission to Certificate Program:
To be considered for admission, applicants must have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- Minimum overall GPA of 2.7. The overall GPA includes all undergraduate and graduate coursework completed from all institutions attended.
The following are considered in the admissions process:
- All official college transcripts
- Acceptable grade point average
Resume
A current resume is required to be submitted through the online application system.
International Applicants
If you are not a citizen/permanent resident of the United States, please refer to our International Applicants webpage for the additional requirements needed for your application.
Application Process
Applications are considered on a rolling basis for acceptance into the professional program. It is in the applicant's best interest to complete their application, including submission of required documentation, as early as possible. The following are considered in the admissions process: GPA, and working in healthcare (or related) experience. Fulfillment of the basic requirements does not guarantee admission.
Application Submission Checklist
- TTUHSC SHP Online Application
- Application Fee
- Official Transcripts
- Resume
Questions regarding the application process should be directed to the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs. Please contact our office by phone at 806-743-3220 or email at health.professions@ttuhsc.edu.
Cost & Aid
Access information about tuition and fees, along with scholarships and financial aid resources, to help you plan and finance your education at TTUHSC.
Tuition & Fees
The following information is not intended to be comprehensive and is subject to change. Tuition, fees, and charges are subject to change by administrative, legislative, or regent action, and changes become effective on the date enacted. The following tuition information should be used only as a guideline for estimating charges.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Our goal is to make obtaining a college degree within reach by supporting you with financial aid and scholarships programs. TTUHSC relies on a variety of financial aid sources to increase the university's affordability. This may include scholarships, grants, student loans, and waivers. As a student, please know that you and your family have a dedicated financial aid advisor who can assist you with this process.
Certifications
The Graduate Certificate Programs provided by the Department of Healthcare Management and Leadership at TTUHSC are designed for working professionals who would like to expand their knowledge and further their education. They are flexible, 100% online, 12-credit hour programs, provided in an accelerated 8-week format. The Long-Term Care Administration is a 15-credit hour certificate program.
Six credit hours will transfer into the MSHA with regards to the 12-credit hour certificate programs should you choose to continue on towards the MSHA degree. Nine credit hours will transfer into the MSHA program from the Long-Term Care Administration (15-credit hour) certificate. Cumulatively, this will complete a total of 42-credit hours between the MSHA coursework and the selected 12-credit hour or 15-credit hour certificate of choice. Please direct all questions regarding financial aid options to the Office of Financial Aid. For more information on the certificate programs offered, please see the links below.
A maximum of two courses may be transferred from the MSHA program to the Certificate Program or from the Certificate Program to the MSHA Program.
Contact Us
Office of Admissions and Student Affairs
School of Health Professions - Office of Admissions and Student Affairs
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Address
3601 4th Street Lubbock
Lubbock, TX 79430
United States
- Phone (806) 743-3220
- Email health.professions@ttuhsc.edu
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Hours
Mon. - Fri.
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.