Health Informatics Degree

The health informatics degree program at Capella University teaches students how to apply computer sciences and software engineering in the medical research field and clinical information technology field. Students who graduate the health informatics degree program will have an understanding of the development of advanced imaging, database, and decision systems. Courses include computer science, health information systems architecture, medical knowledge structures, medical language and image processing, quantitative medical decision modeling, imaging techniques, and electronic medical records. Get more details below including other West Virginia colleges that offer health informatics degrees.

Capella University

300 West Oyler Avenue, Oak Hill, WV

Capella University is an accredited institution of higher learning that offers online education at the undergraduate and graduate degree levels including bachelor's, MBA / master's, and doctoral degrees.  Capella University also offers the Education Specialist (EdS) degree, and many professional certificates for working adults who wish to upgrade their career skills.

Capella University has been internationally recognized for the quality of its online education programs.  Capella has received accreditations, state approvals, certifications and many recognitions and designations.

Capella offers special resources and support programs for military veterans and their families.  The university has won several "top military-friendly university" awards.

Capella University Mission Statement:

The mission of Capella University is to extend access to high quality bachelor's, master's, doctoral and certificate programs for adults who seek to maximize their personal and professional potential. This mission is fulfilled through innovative programs that are responsive to the needs of adult learners and involve active, engaging, challenging, and relevant learning experiences offered in a variety of delivery modes.

History

In 1991, former CEO of Tonka Corporation, Stephen Shank, founded Capella University.  Shank felt traditional universities did not meet the needs of many working adults, and he envisioned a university that working people could attend conveniently from any location. Capella University initially offered online graduate degrees in management, education and human services.  Today Capella offers 44 undergraduate and graduate degrees in 136 areas of specialization.

Academics

Courses are offered throughout the year so that students may enroll in a program at any time, to fit their busy schedule.

Capella University students may choose from a variety of degree programs including business management, health care, higher education, capital management, information technology, K-12 education, mental health, public administration, and public safety, among others.

Colleges and Schools

Capella University offers more than 40 academic degree programs with 136 specializations, through its schools, which include:

• School of Business and Technology
• School of Education
• School of Public Service Leadership
• Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
• School of Education
• School of Undergraduate Studies

Student Life

Students can use "Capella Mobile," an iPhone application and mobile site that works on nearly all mobile devices, to access a Course Dashboard, degree plan, Capella News, financial aid alerts, contacts and more.

Community Life

Capella University faculty and staff participate in many annual events around the country, including academic, professional and community events.

Capella University faculty and staff also provide free live webinars to working professionals. These free web seminars aim to provide strategies for career advancement to working professionals.

Capella offers and online "Community Map" so students can connect to faculty and other students in a virtual "community."

Students Enrolled in the Health Informatics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Capella University has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Description

Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.

Software Developers, Applications

Description

Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. May supervise computer programmers.

Database Architects

Description

Design strategies for enterprise database systems and set standards for operations, programming, and security. Design and construct large relational databases. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).