This program is no longer accepting students. A Master of Science in Health Informatics program is now available with both on-campus and online options.
All students enrolled in the health information systems concentration are required to complete 41-42 credits. Courses are chosen with an advisor and a Plan of Study will be developed to enable each student to design an in-depth study of Health Informatics taking into account the student’s previous academic preparation and experience.
Most of our courses are only offered once per academic year. If a student fails to successfully complete a course, the student must retake the course the next academic year. Furthermore, this may also prevent the student from registering for the advanced-level courses and delay the date of graduation.
Please also note that you will have a required class that is offered during Summer (view plan of study forms below).
Students will either complete the HIS Plan of Study or the HIS Plan of Study with the RHIA Option.
HIS Plan of Study
HIS Plan of Study Form
Health Informatics & Foundation Courses (select 29-30 credits)
- HRS 2420 - Introduction to Health Information Systems, 3 credits*
- HRS 2421 - Security, Privacy & Legal Issues of HIS, 3 credits*
- HRS 2422 - Computer Programming for Health Informatics, 3 credits*
- HRS 2423 - Cloud Computing, HL7, and Analytics in Healthcare, 3 credits
- HRS 2424 - Database Management in Health Care, 3 credits*
- HRS 2425 - Data Analytics and Its Application in Genomics and Personalized Care, 3 credits
- HRS 2426 - Eval of Classification Sys, Reference Terminologies, & Data Capture Technologies in HC, 3 credits
- HRS 2428 - Software Engineering Project Management, 3 credits*
- HRS 2431 - Evaluation Methods in Health Informatics, 3 credits
- HRS 2432 - Telemedicine, Telerehabilitation & e-Health, 3 credits
- HRS 2434 - Business Issues and Data Analytics in Health Care, 2 credits
- HRS 2439 - Health Information Systems Internship, 3 credits*
- HRS 2490 - Electronic Health Records, 3 credits*
- HRS 2901 - Intro to Research Methodology, 3 credits
- HRS 2910 - Statistical Applications in Health & Rehab, 3 credits OR (BIOST 2011, 2041, 2042; PSYED 2018)
- INFSCI 2150 - Introduction to Security, 3 credits^
- INFSCI 2731 - Security in E-Commerce, 3 credits^
- INFSCI 2621 - Security Management, 3 credits
- INFSCI 2620 - Developing Secure Systems, 3 credits
Health Management Courses (select 6 credits)
- HRS 2435 - Financial Management Foundations for the Health Professions, 3 credits
- HRS 2445 - Human Resource Management/Labor Relations in Health Care, 3 credits
- HRS 2465 - Human Factors in Leadership Skill Development, 3 credits
- HRS 2454 - Lean Six Sigma & Other Improvement Methodologies for Health Care Management, 3 credits
- HRS 2903 - Issues in the Health System, 2 credits OR HRS 2902 - Topics in Health Care, 3 credits
- HRS 2905 - Ethical Issues in Health Care, 3 credits
* Required Course for All HIS Students
^ Additionally required courses for students interested in enhanced Security & Privacy content.
Thesis Option (6 credits)
Non-Thesis Option (select 6 credits) - Electives to be taken from above or at other schools within the University.
HIS Plan of Study with the RHIA Option
HIS-RHIA Plan of Studies - Admits Fall 2016
HIS-RHIA Plan of Studies - Admits Fall 2015 thru Summer 2016
Health Informatics & Foundation Courses (23-24 credits)
- HRS 2421 - Security, Privacy & Legal Issues of HIS, 3 credits*
- HRS 2422 - Computer Programming for Health Informatics, 3 credits*
- HRS 2424 - Database Management in Health Care, 3 credits*
- HRS 2428 - Software Engineering Project Management, 3 credits*
- HRS 2439 - Health Information Systems Internship, 3 credits*
- HRS 2490 - Electronic Health Records, 3 credits*
- HRS 2903 - Issues in the Health System, 2 credits* OR HRS 2902 - Topics in Health Care, 3 credits*
- HRS 2910 - Statistical Applications in Health & Rehab, 3 credits* OR (BIOST 2011, 2041, 2042; PSYED 2018)
Health Management Courses (6 credits)
- HRS 2435 - Financial Management Foundations for the Health Professions, 3 credits*
- HRS 2445 - Human Resource Management/Labor Relations in Health Care, 3 credits*
- HRS 2465 - Human Factors in Leadership Skill Development, 3 credits
- HRS 2454 - Lean Six Sigma & Other Improvement Methodologies for Health Care Management, 3 credits
- HRS 2905 - Ethical Issues in Health Care, 3 credits
RHIA Option (11 credits)
- HIM 1405 - Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, & Pathophysiology, 1 credit*^
- HRS 1020 - Anatomy and Physiology, 4 credits*^
- HRS 2416 - Intro. to Health Information & the Healthcare System (with lab), 3 credits*
- HRS 2433 - Classification Systems in Health Care (with lab), 3 credits*
- HRS 2457 - Quality Management (with lab), 2 credits*
- HRS 2456 - Reimbursement Seminar, 1 credit*
- HRS 2482 - Legal Aspects in Health Care, 2 credits*
Electives/Additional Coursework
- HRS 2420 - Introduction to Health Information Systems, 3 credits
- HRS 2423 - Cloud Computing, HL7, and Analytics in Healthcare, 3 credits
- HRS 2425 - Data Analytics and Its Application in Genomics and Personalized Care, 3 credits
- HRS 2426 - Eval of Classification Sys, Reference Terminologies, & Data Capture Technologies in HC, 3 credits
- HRS 2431 - Evaluation Methods in Health Informatics, 3 credits
- HRS 2432 - Telemedicine, Telerehabilitation & e-Health, 3 credits
- HRS 2434 - Business Issues and Data Analytics in Health Care, 2 credits
- HRS 2901 - Intro to Research Methodology, 3 credits
IMPLEMENTATION DATE: 9/1/2016
* Required Courses for RHIA Option Students
^Undergraduate courses do not count towards the 41 required graduate credits. These courses can be taken prior to admission or while enrolled in the program.
Please Note: All students are required to take at least 30 credits within SHRS.
**A Comprehensive Examination is required and should be scheduled by the advisor and student.**
Students should be aware that many internship sites have requirements that must be met before the student can participate in the internship.