Degrees & Majors

Built for health care professionals who are ready to specialize in the in-demand field of health informatics, the online graduate certificate in clinical health informatics is a 19 credit-hour program of study. Health informatics brings together the design, development and adoption of information technology-based innovations in health care delivery, management and planning. By adding this graduate certificate to your resumé, you are preparing to edge out the competition as you work toward your next opportunity. You’ll study and complete projects in healthcare data analytics, healthcare information technology, healthcare project management, and more topics that will prepare you to work at a higher level at your current job or be ready for your next role in informatics. Georgia State graduate students in physical therapy, respiratory therapy, nutrition or occupational therapy are also encouraged to consider adding this certificate to your program of study. Program structure: The program consists of at least two courses per semester and can be completed in 12 months (three semesters).

Add expertise in a second or third nursing specialty after you’ve earned your M.S.N. or D.N.P. The online post-master's certificate is available for:

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Primary Care
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

This type of certificate will expand your career opportunities by giving you additional nursing specialty skills and expertise. Students will attend a required week-long experience on campus at the start of the program and required in-person skills testing throughout the program. *See the curriculum tab below for additional courses required for prerequisites.