Masters in Healthcare Informatics
Degree Requirements
A total of 36 credit hours of graduate coursework are necessary for completion of the program. Those who require the prerequisite courses will need up to three additional credit hours of foundational coursework.
Prerequisite and Foundations Waiver Policy
Students will be evaluated as to their knowledge and experience of information systems and the healthcare industry. Review of transcripts from accredited institution(s) and curriculum vitae for relevant experience will determine whether the student can be waived from the program prerequisites.
Course Waiver Policy
Upon application, transcripts will be reviewed for possible course waivers. For students transferring from another accredited graduate program, the program director will review transcripts and make a determination of course equivalency. A maximum of 6 credits, plus the foundation courses, can be transferred.
Course Requirements
Prerequisites (1-3 credits)
| HINF 410 | Information Technology Overview | 3 |
| HINF 412 | Introduction to Healthcare & Information Technology | 1-3 |
| HINF 415 | Convergence of Healthcare & Information Technology | 3 |
| HINF 420 | Introduction to the Language & Culture of Healthcare | 3 |
Core Courses (27 credits)
| HINF 501 | Foundations in Healthcare Informatics | 3 |
| HINF 505 | Healthcare Operations | 3 |
| HINF 550 | Workflow Design & Reengineering | 3 |
| HINF 552 | Evidence-Based Practice & Clinical Decision Support | 3 |
| HINF 602 | Clinical & Business Intelligence | 3 |
| HINF 610 | Electronic Health Records | 3 |
| HINF 615 | Population Health | 3 |
| HINF 622 | Information Analysis & System Design | 3 |
| HINF 625 | Field Experience I (Required for Full-Time Students) | 3 |
| HINF 660 | Capstone Project | 3 |
Elective Courses (9 credits)
| HINF 600 | Special Topics in Healthcare Informatics | 3 |
| HINF 601 | Healthcare Information Exchange | 3 |
| HINF 611 | Project Management | 3 |
| HINF 612 | Emerging Technologies | 3 |
| HINF 613 | Legal Aspects of Healthcare Information Technology | 3 |
| HINF 614 | Strategic Application of Information Technology in Healthcare | 3 |
| HINF 616 | Consumer Health Informatics & Technologies | 3 |
| HINF 621 | Database Design | 3 |
| HINF 626 | Field Experience II | 3 |