Metropolitan School of Professional Studies

The Catholic University of America’s Metropolitan School of Professional Studies is a partner to the Capital Health Careers Program, which was funded by a $4.9 million Department of Labor grant to provide healthcare training.  Catholic University will offer four programs in Health Information Technology as part of this initiative, as outlined below. 

HIT Program Comparison Chart 

Programs offered through The Catholic University of America

1.

Health Information Competency Development Program

2.

Certificate in Health Information Technology

3.

Bachelor of Arts in Information Technology (Track: Health Information Technology)

4.

Master of Science in Information Technology  (Track: 
Health Information Technology)

Who is this program for?  

The program is designed for those with a HS diploma or GED who are interested in launching or advancing a career in health IT.  It prepares participants for positions in medical coding/ billing or electronic health records.

Who is this program for?

The program is suitable for those with limited postsecondary education (but some experience in health care) or those who hold a non-IT associate’s or bachelor’s degree.  It prepares participants for a wide range of opportunities in health IT, depending on their background. 

Who is this

program for?

Prospective students should have already completed a minimum of 45 college credits and have an interest in professional-level, health-related IT positions such as Management /IT Analyst, Health Information Coordinator, or Health Information Manager.

Who is this

program for?

Prospective students for this program must have a bachelor’s degree, as well as experience in information technology, health care, or a related industry. They should be interested in assuming positions such as a health information manager or a unit supervisor/ manager with health technology responsibilities.

What is taught?

The program consists of 12 college credits and one noncredit course. All participants complete courses in professional communication, information systems for personal productivity, and the health environment.  Participants then select two additional courses in either medical coding/ billing or electronic health records.  The program provides the knowledge equivalent to professional certification in medical coding and billing (e.g., CBCS), and electronic health records (e.g., CEHRS).

What is taught?
The Certificate in Health Information Technology consists of seven courses (21 undergraduate credits) in medical coding and billing, electronic health records, business communication, and health information systems. The program provides knowledge that can lead to professional certification in medical coding and billing (e.g., CBCS), and electronic health records (CEHRS).

What is taught?

This particular program focuses on degree completion, i.e., it builds on an associate’s degree (or the equivalent), providing the last two years of an undergraduate education. The curriculum offers a foundation in liberal arts and IT, with a particular emphasis on the concepts, knowledge, and skills necessary to understand and use IT in the health care environment.  The program provides knowledge that can lead to professional certification in a wide range of areas related to health informatics.: IT hardware/ software/support (A+), medical coding and billing (e.g., CBCS), and electronic health records (e.g., CEHRS).  In addition, completion of an IT-oriented bachelor’s degree provides the academic background that employers seek most when filling IT positions. 

What is taught?

The M.S.I.T. program is a unique, interdisciplinary offering combining the expertise and knowledge of CUA’s School of Library and Information Science and other schools at the university.  The program consists of a total of 12 graduate courses that prepare professionals capable of designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining systems that support more efficient health care delivery while ensuring a secure and high-quality technology platform.  The program addresses information technology concepts and practices; the acquisition, organization, retrieval, and dissemination of information; as well as important standards, policies, and ethical issues facing information professionals in a health care environment.   

Want more information?

If you would like to receive more information on these programs when it becomes available, please e-mail Mattie Hunter (hunterm@cua.edu) expressing the program of interest.