BS in Information Technology/Health Informatics
Design and develop health care IT application components for the health care industry with the BS in Information Technology with an Emphasis in Health Informatics.
Achieve your career goals with this foundational information technology bachelor’s degree!
With the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, students learn valuable communication skills, the application of core information technologies, and the evaluation, design, and implementation of systems based on IT methodology. Students learn to provide verbal and written resolutions for technical challenges, evaluate trends, products, and practices to determine their effectiveness, and communicate the importance of information systems and technology on the economy. Graduates of the program are equipped with the education and tools to design real-world e-media products or devise technical solutions for hardware and software problems, determined by their chosen focus.
The Health Informatics emphasis investigates data modeling and management specifically for the twenty-first century health care industry. Students review the laws, regulations, and standards associated with the vast health care information available, then design and develop health care IT application components.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology may qualify for employment opportunities in database management, network administration, programming, website development, and information architecture. With these fundamental skills, graduates possess the integrated design and technology background required for consulting and even launching their own technology services business.
Areas of Study: Healthcare, Information Technology, Database Development
Degree Type: Bachelor's Degrees
Program is available online!