The concentration in health informatics prepares students for positions in the private and public sectors that deals with various aspects of health information management processes and practices. Opportunities for health information professionals are diverse and challenging. Career possibilities could include specialized positions in large research or teaching institutions, personalized service roles in hospital libraries, extensive information services in biotechnology companies, and interaction with other health care providers engaged in applications of health informatics and bioinformatics. The program focuses on the fundamental concepts and activities in health information management, including but not limited to, health data informatics and analytics, digital health, health care information systems, and legal, ethical, and philosophical concerns in health informatics.
The Department of Information Science provides preparation relevant to several specializations within health informatics, including:
- Academic Health Sciences Centers
- Health Care Systems
- Health Sciences Libraries
- Consumer and Patient Health Information Agencies
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Government Health Information Agencies
- Community-based Health Information Agencies
- Public Health Information Agencies
- Biomedical/Biotechnology Industry
General Requirements
- Total coursework of 36 credit hours (12 courses).
- Enrollment in INFO 5090 (practicum/internship), unless officially waived based on previous professional and industry experience.
- Completion of the Capstone Experience.
