Health Informatics (BS)

Format(s)
On-campus
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Duration

2 years
(4 terms)

Format(s)
On-campus
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Duration

2 years
(4 terms)

At a Glance

Prepare to enter a high-demand field by acquiring the skills to maintain data integrity and security to ensure providers and patients have access to accurate information. You’ll become skilled in data analytics and technology. Students are offered a clinical rotation, providing them with opportunities to interact with health informatics experts and other health care professionals. Graduates of our undergraduate Health Informatics program are eligible to take the exam to become a Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA®).

Application

Start Term

Fall term (August)

Application Opens

October 7, 2024

Application Closes

March 1, 2025

Commitment
and Credits

Duration

2 years
(4 terms)

Commitment

Full-time

Credits

60

Degree

Type of Degree

Bachelor of Science

Format(s)

On-campus

Applied Skills

An internship is built into the curriculum.

Estimated
Program Costs

Accreditation

The HI (Health Informatics) baccalaureate degree program is in Candidacy Status, pending accreditation review by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.

For the class of 2024:

  • Graduation Rate: 100%
  • Retention Rate: 100%
  • Students Employed or Continuing Education 6 months post-graduation: 94%

Student
Handbooks

2024-2025 Undergraduate Student Handbook
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