Master of Science in Health Informatics Online Degree Information

	Master of Science in Health Informatics
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Degree Title:	Master of Science in Health Informatics
College:	University of Illinois at Chicago
Description:	The Master of Science in Health Informatics emphasizes the analysis, implementation and ongoing management of the critical factors that impact the successful selection and use of health care information technologies. This online degree program equips students with an academic foundation in health information sciences and the practical tools necessary to apply this knowledge. UIC graduates are prepared for a wide range of roles at mid-to-high management levels in the health care information setting. This program is rooted in social informatics. The curriculum embraces the behavioral perspectives of individuals, groups and organizations as they interact within the contexts of health care information systems and supporting technologies. Our faculty draw upon their research knowledge and expert real-world experience to provide students with a quality education. They are actively involved in continued research, trade associations and health care IT related projects at the UIC Medical Center and other health care organizations.

Accreditation:	North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). (?)
Delivery Format:	Entirely Online via Blackboard. (?)
Educational Level:	Master (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college; Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the final 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of undergraduate study and all cumulative graduate course work previously taken; Prior academic work must include a course in basic computing skills (or comparable experience) and one course in graduate-level basic statistics taken within the last five years. The latter may be taken upon matriculation. No GRE Required!

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Address:
1200 West Harrison Street
Chicago, IL 60607-7161
US

Institution Type: (?)
Public Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Six starts per year beginning in January 2008.

Credit-earning Options:
Students may transfer credits from an accredited institution. Transfer Credit is considered only for courses in which the student received a grade of A or B.

Delivery Format: (?)
Online via Blackboard.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Doctoral/Research University—Extensive

Technical Requirements:
Minimum Pentium III; 256MB RAM minimum; 20 GB; cable or DSL preferred; CD-ROM; Sound Card; Video Card; Windows 2000, XP; active antivirus program, UIC Network Services Kit (NSKIT) software.

Geographic Restrictions:
U.S. residents only.

Loans Offered:
Loans may be available. Applicants may apply by completing the Federal Application for Free Financial Aid (FAFSA).

Registration Details:
An enrollment advisor will contact the student to walk them through the application process.