The Master of Health Informatics (MHI) is designed for individuals from a variety
                                 of backgrounds. No GRE scores are required; however admission is competitive.  Consequently,
                                 applicants who meet the minimum requirements are not assured admission. The department
                                 qualitatively and quantitatively evaluates applicants and makes selections based on
                                 performance, personal qualifications, and evidence of potential for success.  Each
                                 qualified applicant is reviewed by the Admissions Committee after the following items
                                 have been received: application form, application fee, essay, reference letters, and
                                 all applicable transcripts. Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited
                                 college or university and must meet the minimum admission requirements of the Graduate
                                 School, as well as the admission requirements of the Department of Health Informatics
                                 & Information Management:
                              
                              Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or related area
                              
                              At least a 3.0 (4.0 system) grade point average overall or over the last 60 hours.
                                    Conditional admission will be granted to applicants not meeting requirements for unconditional
                                    admission but who have a GPA of at least 2.80 overall or for the last 60 hours. Conditional
                                    status may be changed to unconditional status when a student earns a minimum of 9
                                    hours of graduate credit at Louisiana Tech, provided he or she has fulfilled the conditions
                                    of admission and has a “B” average on all work pursued for graduate credit, including
                                    no grade lower than “C” and not more than one course with a grade of “C”.
                              
                              At least two years of work experience in industries that can directly translate to
                                    health informatics, such as health care, IT, health information management, consulting,
                                    or law. Students who do not have a healthcare background should submit a 500-word
                                    essay which answers the following questions. Students who choose not to submit an
                                    essay will need to submit a GRE score.
                              
                              
                                 
                                 - What experiences led you to pursue a master’s degree in Health Informatics?
- What leadership skills have you demonstrated in your field?
- What are your career goals and how will a Master’s in Health Informatics support these
                                       goals?
- Why did you choose Louisiana Tech for your studies?
- Describe the role of health informatics in assuring the quality of care and safety
                                       of healthcare services.
Official transcripts sent in a signed, sealed envelope from each post-secondary institution
                                    attended.
                              
                              Resume highlighting the applicant’s education and experience
                              
                              Personal statement from the applicant, addressing the outcomes and benefits the applicant
                                    hopes to receive by completing the program.
                              
                              Three letters of recommendation
                              
                              MHI is an online program that does not qualify international students for a visa.
                                    The program will be completed remotely.
                              
                              If applicants are international, they must submit:
                              
                              
                                 
                                 - ECE or WES Course-Course Evaluation: at applicant's expense, original sent from company,
                                       completed within two years of application. 
- Certified or notarized copy of official transcript
- Certified or notarized copy of English translation of transcripts
New students are admitted to the MHI program continuously and can begin taking courses
                                    Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer quarters.  
                              
                              All MHI students will simultaneously earn the Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics
                              
                              Apply to the Louisiana Tech Graduate SchoolGraduate Certificate in Health Informatics