The Master of Science program in informatics requires a total of 31 s.h. of graduate credit, including 19 s.h. of core courses and 12 s.h. of coursework in a chosen subprogram/area: geoinformatics, health informatics, or human-computer interaction. Students must maintain a program g.p.a. of at least 3.00.
The non-research, course-based program is for students who wish to enhance their careers with advanced knowledge of informatics. Students must also complete the requirements for the degree as described in the Manual of Rules and Regulations, Section X, on the Graduate College website.
The M.S. with a major in informatics requires the following coursework.
Core Courses
All students complete the following core courses.
Programming
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| This course: | ||
| CS:5110/IGPI:5110 | Introduction to Informatics | 3 |
| One of these: | ||
| CS:3210 | Programming Languages and Tools | 3 |
| CS:3980 | Topics in Computer Science I | 3 |
| GEOG:5055/IGPI:5055 | Geospatial Programming (required for geoinformatics cognate) | 3 |
Statistics
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these: | ||
| BIOS:4120 | Introduction to Biostatistics (required for health informatics cognate) | 3 |
| STAT:4143/PSQF:4143 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 3 |
Data Science
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these: | ||
| BAIS:4480/ECE:4480 | Knowledge Discovery | 3 |
| STAT:4540/IGPI:4540 | Statistical Learning | 3 |
| An approved course (consult advisor) | 3 | |
Databases
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these: | ||
| CS:4400 | Database Systems | 3 |
| GEOG:4580/IGPI:4581 | Introduction to Geographic Databases (required for geoinformatics cognate) | 3 |
Human Factors
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these: | ||
| CS:4500 | Research Methods in Human-Computer Interaction | 3 |
| CS:4510 | Human-Computer Interaction for Computer Science | 3 |
| GEOG:5540/IGPI:5540 | Geographic Visualization (required for geoinformatics cognate) | 3 |
Ethics
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| This course: | ||
| CS:5980 | Topics in Computer Science III | 1 |
Subprograms/Area
Students choose one of two subprograms or the human-computer interaction area and complete the requirements.
Geoinformatics Subprogram
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Four of these: | ||
| GEOG:3010/IGPI:3010 | Geographic Information Systems and Science | 3 |
| GEOG:3500/IGPI:3500 | Introduction to Environmental Remote Sensing | 3 |
| GEOG:3520/IGPI:3520 | GIS for Environmental Studies | 3 |
| GEOG:3570 | Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR): Principles and Applications | 3 |
| GEOG:4150/GHS:4150/IGPI:4150 | Health and Environment: GIS Applications | 3 |
Health Informatics Subprogram
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Four of these: | ||
| BIOC:3310/CBIO:3310/MMED:3310 | Practical Data Science and Bioinformatics (recommended for students with a biology background) | 3 |
| BIOS:5120/IGPI:5120/STAT:5610 | Regression Modeling and ANOVA in the Health Sciences | 3 |
| BME:5320/ECE:5210/IGPI:5321 | Bioinformatics Techniques (recommended for students with a biology background) | 3 |
| CS:4470 | Health Data Analytics | 3 |
| EPID:4400 | Epidemiology I: Principles | 3 |
| IGPI:5220/EPID:5200 | Principles of Public Health Informatics | 3 |
Human-Computer Interaction Area
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Three of these: | ||
| PSQF:6243/STAT:6513 | Intermediate Statistical Methods | 3 |
| PSY:3060 | Sensation and Perception | 3 |
| An approved elective (consult director) | 3 | |
| One of these: | ||
| CS:4500 | Research Methods in Human-Computer Interaction (if not taken to satisfy Human Factors requirement) | 3 |
| CS:4510 | Human-Computer Interaction for Computer Science (if not taken to satisfy Human Factors requirement and if have not taken CS:2520) | 3 |
| ISE:6211 | Human Factors in Healthcare Systems | 3 |
| ISE:6220 | Cognitive Engineering | 3 |
For more information about the Master of Science requirements, see the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Informatics website.
M.S. (Health Informatics Subprogram)/Pharm.D.
The purpose of the combined program is to provide an opportunity for professional students in the College of Pharmacy to receive formal training in health informatics in addition to training in pharmacotherapy and health care. Students completing the degree program receive an M.S. in informatics with the health informatics subprogram (without thesis) from the Graduate College and a Pharm.D. from the College of Pharmacy. Students develop special expertise in information technology, including management of electronic health records, health information exchange standards, electronic prescribing, medication management, decision support, and other competencies.
The combined program requires a total of 34 s.h. beyond the bachelor’s degree. Courses that can be used to count toward both programs include 19 s.h. of core courses, 6 s.h. of courses from the health informatics cognate, and 9 s.h. from the Pharm.D. curriculum selected from the following.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHAR:8250 | Applications of Pharmacy Practice I | 1 |
| PHAR:8255 | Discovery II: Design and Methods | arr. |
| PHAR:8265 | Applications of Pharmacy Practice II | 1 |
| PHAR:8374 | Applications of Pharmacy Practice III | 1 |
| PHAR:8375 | Advanced Topics in Health Services | 2 |
| PHAR:8378 | Pharmacy Law and Ethics | 2 |
Separate application to each degree program is required. Applicants must be admitted to both programs before they may be admitted to the combined degree program. It is recommended that students apply to the Graduate College for admission to the M.S. program before entering the spring semester of their first year in the pharmacy program. For more information, see Doctor of Pharmacy, Pharm.D. in the College of Pharmacy section of the Catalog.
Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; see the Manual of Rules and Regulations on the Graduate College website. They also must meet the admission requirements of the informatics subprogram they want to enter; see Ph.D. and M.S. Admission on the program's website.