Health Informatics Degree

The health informatics degree program at Southwestern Oklahoma State 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 Oklahoma colleges that offer health informatics degrees.

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Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU)

7210 NW 39th Expressway, Bethany, OK

Southwestern Oklahoma State University, located in Weatherford, Oklahoma, was founded in 1901 as Southwestern Normal School. Operations began in 1903 at both the preparatory school and the normal school. By 1920, the preparatory facility was shut down and in its place was established a bachelor degree granting program. By World War II the school had grown, resulting in several name changes and the addition of additional programs, including the school of pharmacy. In 1953 SWOSU began offering masters degrees, and received its current name in 1974. The school merged with Sayre Junior College in 1987, expanding its offerings, facilities, and area of operation.

Academics

Southwestern Oklahoma State University offers a diverse number of programs at the associate, bachelor and master levels. Programs are offered on campus, at the branch campus at Sayre, or online. Bachelor degree programs typically take four years to complete, with an additional two years for a master's program. The PharmD program will take between 2 and 6 years depending if a student is enrolling out of high school or out of college. Associate degree programs are limited, offering tribal administration, American Indian Studies, children's teaching and general studies programs.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Graphic Design
• History
• Nursing
• Social Work

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at Southwestern Oklahoma State University must have a GPA of 2.7, be in the top 50% of their class, and have an ACT score of 20 or an SAT score of 940. Students may complete the application for admissions online, or submit it through mail along with all pertinent transcripts and documents. Students may also wish to complete the housing forms, also available online.

Financial aid is available in the form of grants, scholarships, work study programs and loans. Students in need of aid must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility and awards. Scholarships typically require a separate application that must be sent to the overseeing body of the scholarship and may be awarded based on criterion other than need.

Athletics

The Southwestern Oklahoma State University Bulldogs compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) Division II Great Western Conference. The school colors are white, blue and bulldog grey. Athletic programs provide students with additional skills and training that may be useful and applicable in academics and professional careers. These include discipline, maintaining a healthy body, and teamwork.

Athletic programs:

• Baseball (Men Only)
• Basketball
• Football (Men Only)
• Golf
• Rodeo
• Softball (Women Only)
• Soccer (Women Only)
• Cross Country (Women Only)
• Volleyball (Women Only) 

Students Enrolled in the Health Informatics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southwestern Oklahoma State University offers a master's degree program in health informatics.

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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).