Health Informatics
Mission Statement
The Master’s Program in Health Informatics empowers professionals with the expertise, leadership, and innovation skills to shape the future of healthcare delivery, informatics education, and policy development — all in just 3 semesters.
Why Choose This Program?
- Advanced Expertise – Technical + leadership skills
- Career Versatility – Roles in healthcare, education, policy, clinical informatics specialist, data analyst, informatics consultant, health information manager
- Hands-On Experience – 400+ practicum hours + capstone
- Collaborative Learning – Work across health disciplines
- Accelerated Pathway – 30 credits in 3 semester
- Distance Education-Online Synchronous
- Industry Aligned – CAHIIM, HIMSS, AMIA standards
Your Future Starts Here
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Lead healthcare informatics initiatives
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Improve patient safety & quality
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Innovate healthcare solutions
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Shape healthcare standards & policy
Who Should Apply?
Nurses (RN, BSN, NP)
Physician Assistants (PA)
Physicians (MD/DO)
Pharmacists
Social Workers
Nutritionists
Allied Health Professionals
Others in the health field
Explore Health Informatics
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Program Objectives
- Achieve competencies – Build advanced technical expertise.
- Lead & Innovate – Drive collaboration and healthcare change.
- Shape the Future – Influence policy, standards, and entrepreneurship
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Industry Alignment
Health Data Management & Privacy: Aligns with CAHIIM/HIMSS standards
EHRs & Interoperability (HL7, FHIR): Preparedness for seamless system integration
Healthcare Analytics & Decision Support: Grounded in HIMSS & AMIA practices
Capstone & Practicum: Apply learning directly in professional settings
Emerging Technologies: Stay ahead with AI, telehealth, and mobile health innovations
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Curriculum
Semester One: 9 credits
HI 5501: Introduction to Health Informatics & Systems (3)
HI 5002: Health Data Management, Analytics, and Privacy (3)
HI 5003: Leadership and Clinical Workflow in Informatics (3)Semester Two: 10 credits + 200 practicum hours
HI 5004: Electronic Health Records (EHR) & Interoperability (3)
HI 5005: Healthcare Analytics and Decision Support (3)
HI 5006: Practicum in Health Informatics 200 hours (4)Semester Three: 11 credits + capstone project + 200 practicum hours
HI 5007: Healthcare Quality Improvement and Safety (3)
HI 5008: Special Topics in Emerging Healthcare Technology (3)
HI 5009: Capstone and Practicum in Health Informatics 200 hours (5) -
Admissions Requirements
- At least a BS Degree
- GPA 3.0 (or probationary status for lower GPAs)
- Completed application with your letter of interest in Health Informatics
- Transcript and two letters of recommendation
- Virtual interview with program director
- Encouraged to acquire at least one month experience in a health related field
- Access to two mobile devices (i.e. smart phone and computer)
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft office package