Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Medical and Community Health Information

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Medical and Community Health Information is affiliated with the School of Information M.A. in Library and Information Science (LIS). This certificate has a secondary affiliation with the programs in the College of Nursing, including the MS in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Online Program.

Student Learning Outcomes

The Graduate Certificate in Medical and Community Health Information provides students, librarians, information professionals, and health care professionals with the necessary skills in the acquisition and dissemination of useful, usable, and quality health information. Students obtain knowledge and skills in the practice of health informatics and how it applies to the health care and public health settings. Additionally, students learn about ethnic and cultural implications of health and receive training on providing culturally competent health information services. This certificate provides students with knowledge and skills that will supplement and be useful in their work in various health information settings, including but not limited to libraries, community health organizations, healthcare organizations, and information organizations.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

• An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education.
• Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language.
• Minimum GPA of 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale for Certificate applicants.

Individual Program Requirements

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Information Science
• Degree: Graduate Certificate

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson
• Online - Arizona Online

Minimum Credit Units

• 18 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.