BS - Health Informatics Online Degree Information

 

BS - Health Informatics

   
 
 
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Degree Title:
BS - Health Informatics
College:
Capella University
Description:

More new jobs are being created in health care than any other field. At the same time, mandated electronic recordkeeping and tightened patient privacy regulations are making health informatics a sought-after skill. This specialization is designed to prepare you to use technology to improve health care quality and lower health care costs. Course work covers such topics as electronic information system management, information security, data integrity, and regulatory compliance. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing Information Technology specialist positions in hospitals, clinics, and health care systems.

An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether previous course work may transfer into our degree programs. Non-classroom learning may also be eligible for credit through our Prior Learning Assessment Process.

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Accreditation:
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.   (?)
Delivery Format:
Online   (?)
Educational Level:
Bachelor   (?)
Language:
English
Requirements:
Thank You for your interest in Capella University. Students applying for any Undergraduate Studies program must be 24 years of age or older. For students 23 years of age or under must have 90+ quarter credits/60+ semester credits, Associates Degree or higher, or Active Military Status.
 
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Capella University

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Institutional Accrediting Agency:   (?)
Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456.
Address:
225 South 6th Street, 9th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55402
US
Institution Type:   (?)
Private, for-profit, Higher Education
Total Online Enrollment:
23000 students as of 8/1/2008
Calendar Type:
Continuous enrollment.
Average Cost per Credit:
Tuition varies by school and degree program. To receive detailed information on Capella's tuition rates, request a free University Guide.
Credit-earning Options:
You can petition to earn college credit for previous work and learning experiences, including IT certifications, business certificates, work experience/training, DANTES and CLEP examinations.
Delivery Format: (?)
Courses are accessible anytime day or night, from any Internet connection. Students usually need to log in 2-5 times per week to download assignments, read and contribute to class discussions, review faculty feedback, and more.
Carnegie Classification: (?)
Specialized Institution—Other
Technical Requirements:
PC with Windows 98/ME, 1GHz processor; 256 MB RAM; minimum requirement of MS Internet Explorer 6.0, Netscape 6.2; at least 56K modem; e-mail address; word processor; sound card; speakers; video card; monitor display capable of at least 800x600 resolution.
Geographic Restrictions:
International applicants must have attended an internationally recognized institution. Applicants for whom English is not a first language must provide evidence of English proficiency.
On-Campus Requirement:
All doctoral programs, clinically-focused master's programs, and some postmaster's programs require learners to attend academic residencies, either colloquia or the year-in-residence, offered in various locations.
Scholarships Offered:
Capella University has three scholarship options available, including internal scholarships, external scholarships, and free scholarship search engines that are available to learners.
Loans Offered:
Capella participates in Federal financial aid programs including the Federal Pell Grant Program and Federal Stafford Loan Program. Capella is also eligible to certify Veterans Educational Benefits and can provide info on other non-federal loan programs.



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