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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
Quantitative Literacy Skills
College-Level 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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