Admissions are now open for fall 2009. To apply you will need the following items:
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or a cumulative GPA of 3.25 in three graduate HIM Pre-requisite courses
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- To qualify for a waiver of the GRE, the applicant needs to have one of the following:
- undergraduate GPA > 3.25
- undergraduate GPA ≤ 3.24 and a cumulative GPA of 3.25 in three HIM graduate prerequisite courses
- graduate degree
- To qualify for a waiver of the GRE, the applicant needs to have one of the following:
- A completed Computer Competency examination verifying skill level in word processing, basic spreadsheets, database, and communication applications will be required. An applicant may independently complete computer based training to supplement competencies not met with the competency examination. Applicants may take on-line self-assessment courses in order to demonstrate competency.
- Essay describing interest in obtaining degree and how it will meet your career goals. Essay must demonstrate professional writing ability.
- Two Graduate Recommendation forms from individuals who can observe and evaluate your leadership competencies and abilities.
- Interview with Health Informatics departmental faculty.
