The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Health Informatics, Minor

CIP Code

51.3202.00

Program Overview

Health informatics is an interprofessional field of study using healthcare data, information, and knowledge. Among the most common purposes served by health informatics professionals are facilitating better collaboration and coordination among healthcare providers, improving cost-efficiency in healthcare delivery, and increasing accuracy and efficiency in healthcare provision. Health informatics is often a behind-the-scenes profession, yet these healthcare professionals seek to improve care for each patient through the appropriate organization, storage, and management of healthcare data. In today's world of big data, healthcare systems and those who work with them have become essential. By using these systems, healthcare providers have easier access to patient information, which can help provide the healthcare team with better solutions, resulting in better patient outcomes. Health informaticians also communicate with policymakers and those in information technology, acting as a bridge between the two fields. Their unique skill set and knowledge of the health informatics profession make them an indispensable healthcare team member. The minor in Health Informatics is designed to enhance other degrees on which students work.

Specific graduation requirements for this program beyond university bachelor’s degree requirements.

  • All courses in this minor must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better.

 

Minor Requirements - 18 hours

Required - 12 hours

HSIN 3310Health Data Science

3

HSIN 3320Health Data Research and Analytics

3

HSIN 4310Data Privacy and Security in Healthcare

3

HPRS 4301Introduction to Health Data Utilization

3

Electives - Choose 6 hours

HPRS 4305Public Health Concepts

3

HPRS 4310Introduction to Epidemiology for Health Science

3

HPRS 4334Issues and Trends in Health Care

3