Master of Health Informatics at Louisiana Tech University

The Health Informatics at Louisiana Tech University is a Full Time Master program offered at the university's main campus in Ruston , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 2 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 21, 2027.

About Master of Health Informatics

The mission of the Master of Health Informatics program is to prepare confident, innovative, and contributing professionals who can identify and use a variety of information systems, resources, and technologies to accomplish the informatics and information management objectives of diverse healthcare practice environments.

The CAHIIM accredited program is offered in a unique format that will allow students to maintain their current employment status while enhancing their knowledge and skills. Through online study, students will take courses each year during the fall, winter, spring and summer quarters. Students will use various forms of communication (e.g., online lectures, e-mail, electronic bulletin boards, digital drop box) to complete coursework and to communicate with each other and the faculty during the online program. At the present time, the MHI does not lead to the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential.

Program accreditation

100% of the graduates agree that their OVERALL academic experience prepared them for the workplace as an HI professional (Graduate Survey 2021)

Acceptance rate in the program is 85% (2021)

Two year graduation rate is 100% (2021)

100% of the MHI graduates are employed within six months of graduation

The Health Informatics accreditor of Louisiana tech University is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College's accreditation for Master degree in Health Informatics has been reaffirmed through 2024-2025. All inquiries about the program's accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at 312.235.3255; or by email at [email protected].

Disciplines

COLLEGE OF APPLIED & NATURAL SCIENCES

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Health Informatics at Louisiana Tech University

Entry Requirements

GRE: Please check on GRE requirements with the coordinator of the specific graduate program(s) in which you are interested. If GRE is required, official scores should be sent directly from the ETS. The institutional code for Louisiana Tech University is 6372.

GMAT requirements for admission to the MBA, MAcc, and DBA programs can be found on the College of Business Graduate Programs page (GMAT not required for Executive MBA, Concurrent MAcc/MBA, or Graduate Certificate applicants). If GMAT is required, official scores not older than 5 years should be sent directly from the GMAC. The institutional code for Louisiana Tech University is 6372.

College of Business: The College of Business will waive the GMAT/GRE admission requirement for MBA and MAcc applicants with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2. Click here for more information.

Kinesiology will waive the GRE requirement for applications to the Master of Science in Kinesiology for applicants with an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology or a related field with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2. GRE is required for others. Questions? Contact David Szymanski ([email protected]).

Psychology and Behavioral Sciences will waive the GRE requirement for applications to some (but not all) of their graduate programs. The GRE will be waived for applications to the Doctor of Philosophy program in Counseling Psychology for the cohort entering in Fall of 2023 (application deadline December 15, 2022). The GRE will also be waived for applications to the Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology for those with an undergraduate degree in Psychology or a related field with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2. The GRE is waived for all applicants to the Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance (concentration in Human Services). Questions about graduate programs in psychology? Contact Dr. Mitzi Desselles, Interim Department Head, ([email protected]) or the faculty in charge of each program:

Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology: Dr. Frank Igou ([email protected])
Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance (concentration in Human Services): Dr. Mary Livingston ([email protected])
PhD in Counseling Psychology: Dr. Walt Buboltz ([email protected])
PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology: Dr. Steven Toaddy ([email protected])

PRAXIS II is required by the College of Education.

English Language Proficiency — In addition to the general admission requirements, international applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency. Exceptions to this requirement are listed below.

Additional Requirements for International Students

Copy of passport
Copy of Affidavit of Support
Copy of bank statement (less than 6 months old and showing the minimum yearly amount on the current affidavit of support

English Requirements

PTEMin 58
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Health Informatics at Louisiana Tech University

Application Fee 40

How to Apply for Master of Health Informatics at Louisiana Tech University

Step 1 – Completing the Application
All sections of the application are to be completed including submission of the application. Applications are not processed unless submitted by the applicant. Please call 318.257.2924 or email if you have any questions.

TIP: You will need to have the following information handy when completing your application

Names and contact information for references – some programs require them
Names and dates of all post-secondary Universities attended where credit was attempted (whether or not credit was earned)
Date of most recent or highest GRE/GMAT test and the registration number. (Not required for Executive MBA, Concurrent MAcc/MBA, or Graduate Certificate applicants) The test must be no older than 5 years.
Unofficial transcripts for uploading
International students — date of most recent or highest TOEFL/IELTS test score; scores cannot be older than 2 years of age
International students completing ELS 112 Certification — upload a copy of the ELS Certificate
International student — English translation of foreign transcripts
Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be submitted

Step 2 – Creating Your Account

Click here to APPLY NOW.
Select Create an account under “First-time users.”
Enter your email address, first name, last name and birthdate.
Check your email for a temporary PIN and enter on screen, and login in.
Create a password. Password must have:
1. At least one letter
2. At least one capital letter
3. At least one number
4. Be at least 12 characters
Once you’ve set your password, Click “Start New Application” on the next screen and select “Graduate Application” From the drop down menu.

Master of Health Informatics at Louisiana Tech University

Louisiana Tech University

United States of America, Ruston