2020-2021 Graduate Catalog

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 410Information Technology Overview

3

HINF 412Introduction to Healthcare & Information Technology

1-3

HINF 415Convergence of Healthcare & Information Technology

3

HINF 420Introduction to the Language & Culture of Healthcare

3

Core Courses (27 credits)

HINF 501Foundations in Healthcare Informatics

3

HINF 505Healthcare Operations

3

HINF 550Workflow Design & Reengineering

3

HINF 552Evidence-Based Practice & Clinical Decision Support

3

HINF 602Clinical & Business Intelligence

3

HINF 610Electronic Health Records

3

HINF 615Population Health

3

HINF 622Information Analysis & System Design

3

HINF 625Field Experience I (Required for Full-Time Students)

3

HINF 660Capstone Project

3

 

Elective Courses (9 credits)

HINF 600Special Topics in Healthcare Informatics

3

HINF 601Healthcare Information Exchange

3

HINF 611Project Management

3

HINF 612Emerging Technologies

3

HINF 613Legal Aspects of Healthcare Information Technology

3

HINF 614Strategic Application of Information Technology in Healthcare

3

HINF 616Consumer Health Informatics & Technologies

3

HINF 621Database Design

3

HINF 626Field Experience II

3