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| Bachelor of Science |
| Health Informatics |
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Become a unique asset in the high-demand world of health informatics. WGU's online health informatics degree combines healthcare with information technology to provide the knowledge and skills you need to be a valuable designer and developer of health information systems. The program's core components provide a rigorous knowledge base in IT fundamentals, IT management, and healthcare.
At WGU, you're not just moving towards a bachelor's degree, you're also acquiring three industry-recognized IT certifications—giving you a tremendous advantage as you move into health informatics.
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IT Certifications Incorporated
into the Program (At No Extra Cost)
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| Like all WGU programs, progress in this degree is measured by passing challenging assessments. Some assessments in this program are actual IT industry certification exams. Thus, as a student in the program you will study and complete the following certification exams
(which are all included in your tuition—a huge cost savings for you):
CompTIA A+ IT Technician
CIW v5 Database Design Specialist
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A Program Overview
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| The online bachelor's degree in health information technology program consists of eight domains of study, creation of a professional portfolio, and completion of a capstone project.
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Health Informatics Fundamentals
Health Informatics Management
Health Informatics Business Core
Health Informatics Information Technology Core
Language and Communication Skills
Quantitative Literacy Skills
Collegiate Reasoning and Problem Solving
Health Informatics Distribution
View detailed information about these domains.
Note: Your prior college and IT certifications may waive some degree requirements. Please consult with an Enrollment Counselor to explore your personal situation.
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Tuition That's Affordable
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WGU is a non-profit university with affordable tuition. Tuition for this degree is just
$2,890 per 6-month term or just $5,780 per year. This is less than HALF what other
reputable online universities typically charge. (Other schools charge as much as $300-400 per
credit.)
Click here for details about tuition.
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Time Required to Complete the Program
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Expected time to completion for this online health informatics degree is between 4 and 5 years for students with little or no college experience. Students who already hold IT certifications or have a healthcare background may be able to dramatically accelerate their progress, and can possibly complete the degree in 2 to 3 years.
An Enrollment Counselor can explore your personal situation.
Time to Completion frequently asked questions.
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Basic Admission Requirements
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Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants will be required to take an online admission test that helps determine the likelihood of success in a WGU online program.
More info about Admissions.
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Other Recommended Online IT Degree Programs at WGU:
B.S. Information Technology - Earn your online IT degree and eight IT certifications at the same time. If you are undecided as to which IT field you want to specialize in, this broad-based information technology degree may be perfect for you.
B.S. Information Technology-Networks Administration - Earn your online networking degree and eight IT certifications at the same time-including your Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification.
B.S. Information Technology-Networks Design and Management - Earn your online computer networking degree and eight IT certifications at the same time-including your Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification.
B.S. Information Technology-Databases - Earn your online database degree and ten certifications at the same time.
Commonly searched phrases: health information technology, online bachelors degree in health information technology, health informatics degree, online bachelor's degree.
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"Competency-based…"
"I like the idea of a competency-based program. In some areas I already had expertise and skills so I could take an independent study class and build the portfolio and take the exams. In other areas I needed more instruction."
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| —Gretchen Burr, WGU graduate, high school teacher |
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"Flexibility I needed…"
"I have been able to work at home during the time frame that fit my schedule. Studying on weekends, nights, early mornings, and even traveling times provided the flexibility I needed."
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| —Judy Beesley, WGU student |
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"Very flexible…"
"What a great opportunity this kind of program is for working adults. It was very flexible and fits into most any schedule. I worked with my mentor and studied independently or with co-workers who were also WGU students."
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| —Cathy Waters, HR Administrator, PacifiCorp |
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