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Doctor of philosophy (ph.d.) degree.

We offer core courses to give our students a broad education in mathematics and to prepare them for more advanced studies in the respective subjects. These core courses are divided into topics:

• Topology and Geometry
• Differential Equations
• Dynamical Systems/Probability
• Numerical Methods
• Logic and Set Theory

These topics serve both to satisfy our breadth requirements as well as to define the possible research areas for a major and minor.

Outside courses, including cryptography, quantum computing, financial mathematics, computer science, economics, physics, and others, must be approved by your advisor and the director of graduate studies.

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The priority dates for admission are January 1 . Applications submitted after these dates will be considered only if positions are still available.

GRE Requirement Waiver: Effective for the Fall 2024 application cycle, submissions of both general and physics subject GRE scores are optional. We impose no minimum score and we will give full consideration to applications without GRE scores. Only official score reports can be used in the admissions process. If you intend to provide scores, please ensure the official scores will be reported to Indiana University prior to the application deadline.

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The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Information Science at IU Bloomington is one of the oldest, continuously running information science doctoral programs in the nation. Our mission is to train the next generation of information scientists—professionals who want to understand, predict, and advance the ways in which people use information systems and communication technologies.

We welcome students from all over the United States and world. Most plan to enter academia. Our alumni have worked at institutions such as the University of North Carolina, UCLA, the University of Hawaii, Kent State University, and the University of Alabama. Other graduates go on to work for organizations like NASA, the Langley Research Center, and Oracle.

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ILS welcomes doctoral students from all disciplines to consider a minor in information science.

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Generate original research on the topics that interest you most

The Ph.D. in Information Science is designed to prepare you for research and teaching in academia. Your core requirements will help you develop a strong understanding of the research process and what constitutes scholarly research. You’ll also learn to identify and conceptualize significant research problems so that you may undertake new research initiatives and contribute new knowledge to the field.

We encourage you to research the ideas and questions that fascinate you most. Recent areas of concentrated study include, but are not limited to:

• Biodiversity information and culture
• Computer-mediated communication
• Critical information and library science
• Cultural analytics
• Cultural heritage informatics
• Data and text mining
• Digital and computational humanities
• Digital curation
• Digital libraries
• Documentation
• Gender and technology
• History of the book, readership, and publishing
• Knowledge organization (KO), including classification, ontologies, and metadata
• Knowledge sharing
• Online communities
• Philosophy of information and information ethics
• Records management
• Social informatics
• Social media mining
• Technology and diversity
• Text encoding and digital editions

Regardless of your specific career interests, you will graduate prepared to work as a professional researcher, teacher, and consultant.

Recent Ph.D. dissertations

Discover what our students are researching. Review a list of ILS Ph.D. dissertations dating back to 1968.

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Review your program requirements

Degree requirements for the Ph.D. in Information Science are listed in the University Graduate School academic bulletin.To review your specific requirements, choose the bulletin that represents the year you started, or plan to start, your Ph.D. program.

2023-24 bulletin

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Ways to fund your education

ILS offers funding opportunities for incoming Ph.D. students , and current Ph.D. students .

Adjunct teaching opportunities are also available as a form of financial assistance.

If you’re interested in teaching contact your committe chair and the chair of the doctoral committee.

Choose a minor

All Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering doctoral students are required to complete either a minor within the school or an approved minor outside the school. Your minor should relate to your research, as determined by your advisory committee.

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To learn more about Ph.D. minors outside of the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, visit the websites of IU Bloomington’s 16 degree-granting colleges and schools .

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Applying to School of Public Health graduate programs

Prospective students applying for graduate programs must complete two separate applications for admission—one through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS), and a supplemental application through the   IU Graduate School Application.

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Graduate admission applications

Sophas application.

All applicants must submit their primary application for admission through SOPHAS.

Degree-seeking applicants should submit through the SOPHAS website , and certificate-seeking applicants should submit through the SOPHAS Express website.

IU Graduate School Application

As a supplement to the SOPHAS or SOPHAS Express application, all applicants must complete and submit the IU Graduate School Application .

This duplication of application information is required for admission. The School of Public Health covers the cost of this application on behalf of prospective students.

School of Public Health programs can be found by filtering for "School of Public Health" in the "School" drop-down menu.

General admission requirements

Most general application requirements for School of Public Health graduate degrees are submitted through SOPHAS. In addition, each graduate program may have its own specific requirements, including prerequisite courses.

Education requirements

Doctoral programs:

Applicants must hold a master’s degree from an accredited college or university at the time of entry. (Exceptions: Ph.D. in Biostatistics and Ph.D. in Human Performance. Applicants who will hold a bachelor's degree at the time of entry may apply for these programs.)

Statement of purpose

All applicants must submit a statement of purpose of no more than 600 words. Your statement of purpose should include an explanation of:

• Your understanding of the public health field
• Your academic goals
• Your career objectives
• Why you are interested in the degree program
• Your research and professional interests
• Why you want to study at Indiana University

Letters of recommendation

Doctoral programs

In SOPHAS, you will request three letters of recommendation from people who can speak to your academic and research abilities. Ideally, your recommenders are recent professors, researchers, or employers in a related field. References from peers, friends, or family members are not considered appropriate.

Submit an updated curriculum vitae or resume that includes:

• Educational background and degree(s)
• Employment history
• Honors and accomplishments
• Professional experience and skills
• Research experience
• Volunteer experience

Official transcript

Submit transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions you have attended. There are special instructions for domestic and international transcripts. There are also special instructions for master’s degree and graduate certificate applicants.

Note: If your degree is in-progress at the time of application, you will need to resend a complete official transcript no later than 3 months after you have finished your degree to fulfill this requirement.

U.S. transcripts (doctoral)

SOPHAS requires official transcripts from each institution you have attended, even if you did not receive a degree. SOPHAS cannot process your application without receiving all your transcripts. Please review the SOPHAS Applicant Help Center instructions for sending transcripts electronically or by mail.

Note: Students who attend or attended Indiana University must also request official transcripts from the registrar and have them sent directly to SOPHAS.

International transcripts (all programs)

International applicants must upload unofficial transcripts and diploma/degree certificate in the IU Graduate School Application and must submit official academic records to the Indiana University Office of International Services. Submit your official academic records in the original language from every postsecondary school you have attended, whether or not you obtained a degree. If the original is not in English, also include a certified, literal translation. Records must be issued by the registrar or record-keeping official from the institution at which the work was completed.

Notarized copies of academic records are not accepted. If you studied in the United States or Canada, have official transcripts sent directly to International Admissions from the issuing institution’s records office.

Learn more about country-specific requirements

PhD and PhD/MPH dual-degree applicants with non-U.S. transcripts are also required to submit an official World Education Services (WES) ICAP course-by-course evaluation. Additionally, applicants who wish to be considered for transfer credit for any graduate program must submit a WES ICAP course-by-course evaluation. WES reports should be sent directly from WES to SOPHAS. As an applicant, you must initiate this request yourself or it will delay application processing.

Learn more about sending a WES evaluation to SOPHAS

Official GRE scores

GRE scores are optional for admission to all IU School of Public Health-Bloomington graduate degree programs. Applicants who wish to submit GRE scores should have Educational Testing Services (ETS) send an official score report to the IU School of Public Health-Bloomington. Our institution code is 6979.

International applicants: Demonstration of English proficiency

International applicants are required to submit results from one of the following English language proficiency examinations:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language , with a minimum score of 79 (internet-based test).
• International English Language Testing System, with a minimum score of 6.5.
• Duolingo English Test , with a minimum score of 105.  

Exemptions include:

• At the time of entry into your SPH-B degree program, you will hold a degree from a U.S. university or a university from a recognized English-speaking country on IU’s list .
• You are an applicant whose citizenship is from a recognized English-speaking country on IU’s list .

Please note that although applicants may be exempt from the language requirement for admission, a language exam score may be required to comply with potential funding opportunities.

Learn more about graduate school admission for international students

Deadlines by program

Application deadlines vary by program in our school. 

To meet a stated deadline using SOPHAS, an applicant must submit the application with supporting documents and pay the application fee no later than 11:59 p.m. EST.

Note : International students should apply well in advance of these deadlines due to the processing time required to complete international admission requirements.

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The Indiana BioMedical Gateway (IBMG) Program is the umbrella program for entry into one of the nine biomedical science doctoral programs at Indiana University School of Medicine–Anatomy, Cell Biology and Physiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical and Molecular Genetics, Medical Neuroscience, Microbiology and Immunology, Musculoskeletal Health, Pathology, Pharmacology and Toxicology.

These programs cover thematic research in areas such as behavioral neuroscience, bioengineering, cancer biology, cell and developmental biology, computational biology and bioinformatics, diabetes and metabolic disorders, environmental health, gene transfer and gene therapy, genomic medicine, immunology and hematology, infectious disease, inflammation and infection, musculoskeletal biology, neurodegeneration, neuroimaging, ophthalmology, pain, renal biology, signal transduction, stem cell biology, structural biology, tissue injury, vascular biology and viral and bacterial pathogenesis.

PhD Admissions FAQ

The application for fall 2025 will open in July 2024.

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Admissions Process

IU School of Medicine considers all complete applications, and admission decisions are made based on an applicant’s ability to demonstrate likelihood of having a successful and productive graduate school experience at IU School of Medicine.

The IBMG Admissions Committee reviews, interviews and admits on a rolling basis. Video interviews begin in January and are offered for all applicants during the pandemic, with in-person visits scheduled if University policy allows. 

Admissions decisions are based on individualized review of qualifications and experience. Factors considered may include personal statement, supplemental questions, CV/resume, research and overall knowledge and experience, research accomplishments, resiliency and contribution to diversity, maturity, leadership and persistence, quality and nature of coursework, undergraduate and graduate degrees held, undergraduate and graduate GPA(s), letters of recommendation, scores on standardized tests (TOEFL, IELTS, or other proof of English Proficiency) and interview(s). 

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the PhD program must have relevant research experience. An example of a robust research experience would be a project outside of a class lasting six weeks or longer in which the applicant thinks about the project, asks questions, designs and conducts experiments, interprets data, and formally presents the results.

PhD applicants are expected to have a strong background in the sciences; however, there are no formal course requirements for the Indiana BioMedical Gateway Program for PhD Study at IU School of Medicine. A bachelor’s degree in the sciences is strongly recommended. Courses and associated lab experiences that provide the required background for graduate coursework include, but are not limited to, biology, physics, chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology and genetics that fulfill the requirements for a science major curriculum. Applicants must address any grade lower than a “B” in the Personal Statement.

How to Apply

The application includes personal information, academic history, achievements, and required documents. 

The application fee for all applicants is $70. 

The personal statement must be brief, between 1-2 pages. The statement should emphasize the applicant’s research experience, specifically, the hypotheses underlying the experimental work and the broader significance of the results. Briefly describe the experimental approach and avoid simply listing laboratory techniques employed. Indicate fields of research that you would like to pursue at IUSM including faculty whose work interest you. Briefly explain any gaps, problems or inconsistencies in your academic or professional records, e.g. grade(s) lower than a “B”, time away from studies or employment, etc.

Please be sure to answer all questions even if not required. Supplemental questions are questions created by the admissions committee to create a more holistic review of the applicant including research interests and your preparation for graduate school outside of coursework and research experience. 

The CV/resume should include the following sections, if available: Education, Research Experience, Teaching Experience, Peer-reviewed Publications*, Abstracts, Presentations, Patents, and Awards. Applicants may add additional sections. 

* Regarding Publications: 

Peer-reviewed/In Press - include all peer-reviewed publications, must provide a link to the publication. 

In Submission/In Review - include only if expected to be peer-reviewed, but do not include journal name. Optional, will support your overall publication record. 

In Progress/Preparation - include only if expected to be peer-reviewed. Optional, will support your overall publication record. 

Abstracts, articles, book chapters, etc. are not considered peer-reviewed publications. You may list them separately from your publication list. 

Copies of your education documents should be attached to this application in the  Academic History, Colleges Attended  section. 

• Institutions in the U.S.  We need a scanned copy of the transcript only.  They are loaded in the  Academic History, Colleges Attended  section of the application.
• Institutions outside the U.S. We will need a scanned copy of the transcript, degree certificate, marksheets (if applicable), and diploma (if applicable). Please package these into one PDF for each reported institution and program. They are loaded in the  Academic History, Colleges Attended  section of the application.

If you are selected for an interview, you will be asked to submit official education documents. You may submit official education documents at any time, but we must have them on file in order to admit an applicant.

Letters of recommendation from a lab mentor, PI or senior lab researcher with direct knowledge of the applicant should address the applicant’s professional characteristics. Current or recent academic instructors and/or employers with direct knowledge of the qualities of the applicant that are relevant for graduate training are also accepted. Letters of recommendation should NOT come from family or friends. All letters of recommendation are due by the application deadline. 

Letters of recommendation should address: 

• How long and in what capacity does the recommender know the applicant? 
• How many students the recommender has known at this level? 
• What is the candidate’s intellectual potential; ability to plan and conduct research; creativity and originality; knowledge in the chosen field; ability to work independently and with a team; maturity; motivation for graduate study; writing ability; oral expression; integrity; and overall potential for graduate work in biomedical sciences? 
• Applicant's potential for research and an evaluation of the applicant's expertise in research.

Once you have saved an electronic recommendation, an email request will automatically be sent to the recommender on your behalf. Please advise your recommender to look for this email in their inbox, as well as their spam or junk-mail folder, as emails do occasionally get filtered out.

All applicants, including US citizens, are required to show English proficiency. This can be completed a number of ways, including TOEFL exam, IELTS exam, a degree issued from within the United States, or  a few more ways .

Test Scores & GPA

Average test scores from applicants to the IU School of Medicine IBMG Program for PhD study are provided in the table below.

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How to apply: graduate students.

Be sure to include all of the application materials listed below when you apply. If your application is incomplete, you will receive an e-mail specifying which items are missing.

You do not need to wait until all materials are ready before you start the application process. Here are some things you can begin working on now to reduce the time it takes to complete your application:

• Prepare to send transcripts. You may apply with unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon admission.
• Ask prospective recommenders if they will write a letter on your behalf, and check whether they prefer to complete the letter electronically or on paper

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Bachelor's degree & gpa.

A baccalaureate (bachelor’s) degree, requiring four years of full-time study or equivalent, from a college or university holding full regional or national accreditation, is required for admission to all graduate programs. Applicants with a bachelor's degree from an institution holding only state accreditation may be granted conditional admission if their other application credentials are strong. Applicants in the last semester of a four-year undergraduate program may be granted conditional admission until such time as the baccalaureate degree has been awarded.

The minimum acceptable undergraduate grade point average (GPA) varies from program to program. All graduate degree programs require a GPA of 2.75 or higher (on a 4.00 scale) in all undergraduate course work. Some graduate programs require an undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or higher in the last 60 credit hours. Other programs require a GPA of 3.00 in all undergraduate course work. All licensure programs require a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Exceptions are made when undergraduate course work is judged to have been especially rigorous, and when other application credentials are very strong.

GRE requirements vary between programs. Please refer to program-specific pages to see if the GRE is required for the program to which you are applying.

If the GRE is required, then the test must have been taken within five years prior to application (exceptions for current or prior IU students may be granted). For doctoral programs requiring the GRE, admitted applicants typically have a GRE verbal score of 150 or better, a quantitative score of 145 or better, and an analytical writing score of 4.0 or better. However, programs look at applicants’ materials holistically and consider all evidence of students’ strengths when making admission decisions.

You may learn more about the GRE and find testing locations throughout the world through the  Educational Testing Service . Use the school code 1324 when submitting your scores to Indiana University.

If reporting scores directly after sitting for the exam, please ensure on your confirmation from ETS that Indiana University is listed as a Designated Score Recipient. If IU is listed as an Undergraduate Score Recipient, your scores will not be received.

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Application fee.

The application fee is $70 for both domestic and international students. Application fee waivers are available in some situations.

Personal Statement

Your personal statement is an important part of the review process for our faculty members as they consider your application. They want to know about your relevant background, work experience, career goals, and why you are interested in the program. In other words, discuss the qualifications that make you a strong candidate for the program and explain why the curriculum, faculty expertise, or other aspects of the program are of interest to you. The statement should be 500-800 words.

Some programs have specific personal statement criteria, which you will find here .

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Follow the instructions below to submit your transcripts.

Domestic Students:

Submit one transcript from each college or university at which you earned a degree.

You do not need to submit transcripts from any Indiana University campus (including IUPUI). We will be able to access your IU transcript directly.

You may apply with unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required before you begin classes.

If applying with unofficial transcripts, you may upload them through the application system.

To send official transcripts:

Electronic transcripts must come directly from the University or appropriate transcript service to be considered “official.” When submitting official transcripts, domestic students should have the transcript sent directly to the Indiana University, School of Education, Graduate Studies Admission Office at gsoadms@indiana.edu .

Hard copies of transcripts may be mailed to us by either the institution or you; however, transcript hard copies must arrive in a sealed, official envelope to be considered “official.” If sending hard copies, domestic students should send to:

Indiana University School of Education Office of Graduate Studies W.W. Wright Education Building Room 2120 201 North Rose Ave. Bloomington, IN 47405-1006

International Students:

Submit one transcript from each college or university you attended where you earned a degree or earned credit applied towards a degree.

You may apply with unofficial transcripts, but you will need to submit official transcripts to the Office of International Services upon admission.

Transcripts may be sent to the Office of International Services by either the institution or you; however, to be considered “official,” transcripts must arrive in a sealed, official envelope. Loose or opened transcripts will not be considered official.

Transcripts and supplemental application materials should be sent to:

Ferguson International Center 300 N. Eagleson Avenue Room 100 Bloomington, IN 47405

For International students, official electronic transcripts may be sent in two cases. First, the Office of International Services will accept electronic documents sent from U.S. institutions through secure delivery services (e.g., Parchment). Second, if a non-U.S. institution states that they only issue electronic documents, then those documents may be submitted. In both cases, documents should be sent to newtoiu@iu.edu .

For additional information about the graduate admissions process for international students, please see the Office of International Services website. For more specifics about sending international documents, please see this webpage .

Letters of Recommendation

The number of letters of recommendation required varies between programs. This information can be found under the "admissions requirements" tab on the page for the program to which you are applying.

Letters of recommendation must document academic and scholarly performance, strong social and interpersonal skills, emotional maturity, and moral character. Letters of recommendation from professors or instructors who know the applicant’s academic and intellectual skills are preferred. Letters from employers and others who know the applicant’s work habits and character are also acceptable. 

Keep the following criteria in mind as you consider whom to ask for a recommendation.

• People who can comment from personal knowledge about your academic qualifications for graduate study are preferred. Ideally these recommenders are your former professors or advisors from your previous academic institutions.
• People who can comment about your professional qualifications are acceptable recommenders if you have been out of school for a number of years. Ideally these recommenders are your former or current supervisors.
• Family members, classmates, and friends are not acceptable recommenders.

Instructions for online submission: An electronic request to your recommenders will be automatically sent when you submit your online application. If your recommenders are unable to upload their letters after receiving this notification, they may email their letters directly to gsoadms@indiana.edu .

Instructions for mail submission: Your supervisor should write the letter on institution or company letterhead and include your name and the name of the program to which you are applying in the introduction. Each recommender must enclose the letter in a sealed envelope, sign across the seal, and mail the envelope directly to:

School of Education Office of Graduate Studies Wendell W. Wright Education Building, Suite 2100 201 N. Rose Ave. Bloomington, IN 47405-1006

Should the recommender prefer to send the letter directly to our office, he or she may do so. Unsigned envelopes with reference letters cannot be accepted.

Please communicate the application deadline to your recommenders so that they will have opportunity to submit their letters well in advance.

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International students whose first language is not English must submit a score from one of the following tests in order to apply to graduate programs. You must have taken the test within the last two years prior to your application. Applicants currently attending a U.S. institution or who have earned a degree from a U.S. institution within the past three years are not required to submit language exam scores. Students with strong English proficiency may ask their Department for a waiver for this requirement.

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Faculty members in the program to which you are applying will make admissions decisions, pending approval of the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies. Admissions are subject to the availability of space in each program, which depends on faculty availability, the number of current students, and the number of applicants.

Note that faculty members will not review your application until it is complete. After you submit your application online, you will receive an email listing all supporting documents that have yet to be received (if any). We recommend that you submit your application well in advance of the deadlines to allow time for all materials, including letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and official test scores, to arrive before the deadline. You will receive an email notification from the Graduate Studies Office when your application is complete.

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Ph.d. in political science.

Our program is designed to meet the distinctive needs of individual graduate students. You will explore the breadth of the discipline while engaging in specific research areas. Our degree encourages a cross-disciplinary approach to the study of political science and, as a result, our students emerge with an adaptability that is essential to intellectual and professional growth.

Our Ph.D. requires both substantive and methodological preparation. In addition to these requirements, you must also complete a minor area of study in a program outside of our department. You are often able to study in areas that complement your interests in political science while gaining an introduction to important theories and constructs in other fields. Many of IU's social science and humanities programs are nationally ranked.

Our research subfields

American politics, comparative politics, political philosophy, international relations, political methodology, rosemarie lerma, current ph.d. student, political science.

I selected the Political Science Ph.D. program at Indiana University because I sought an academic community that would help me pursue my interests in American Politics and Political Methodology. I have been able to tailor my curriculum to fit my needs and interests. From day one, the faculty and students have exhibited a strong commitment to my academic and personal success. The department has a rich educational environment. I have enjoyed attending the American Politics Workshop lectures, the Thomas M. Carsey Distinguished Lecture, and various events hosted in the department. I have also enjoyed presenting my own research at the Midwest Political Science Association and the Society for Political Methodology. These events have provided me with valuable opportunities to learn about current research and how to begin disseminating my own work.

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Earning a ph.d. in history, we are dedicated to training first-rate historians for careers in and out of the classroom..

Graduate students have access to all the benefits of one of the largest history departments and one of the largest research libraries in the country. With more than fifty faculty members, the Department of History provides a rich range of choices for graduate study. Yet the graduate program is not impersonal: the faculty take pride in providing small classes and supportive advising for students.

A doctoral degree in history provides opportunities for employment in academic research and college teaching. Some graduates also take positions working in public history, for museums, historical organizations, and government agencies.

Successful applicants who do not hold a master’s degree (in history or a closely related discipline) from another institution will be admitted at the MA level and must complete the requirements for the MA degree (see “Master of Arts Degree Requirements” below). Students who successfully complete the MA degree and field review  automatically  proceed to the Ph.D. program. Applicants who intend to pursue a  doctoral degree  should apply to Ph.D. program regardless of whether they hold an MA degree.

Time Limits, Expectations, and Advising

• Time Limits and Expectations: There are two notable timelines when pursuing a Ph.D. in History. First is the time you spend completing coursework, languages, and qualifying exams. All of these tasks must be completed within seven years. Once a student has successfully completed the qualifying exam procedures they are formally nominated to "candidacy" by the department. A student is then in the next stage known in the profession as A.B.D., or "all but dissertation." During this time the student will research and write a dissertation. Another seven years of time is permitted for this A.B.D. stage. However, it is reasonable for students to complete the first stage of study in three to four years with and additional two to four years for the A.B.D. stage. Variables influencing these timelines are determined by fields of study and language requirements.
• Advisings: A new graduate student in the Indiana University Department of History is assigned a faculty advisor who works in the general field of the student's interest. As the student refines and focuses that interest, she or he is encouraged to seek out the most appropriate faculty members with whom to work. Students are free to change advisors at any time after the first semester, subject to approval by the Director of Graduate Studies. Effective and continuous advising provides the basis for satisfactory development of education and career plans. Students should meet with their advisors at least once each semester to review thoroughly both their current programs and future plans. Each student is required to schedule a formal "progress meeting" with her or his advisor during the spring semester of every year in which s/he is enrolled in the graduate program. Each you the advisor will complete a brief report that summarizes the student's academic progress to date. The Director of Graduate Studies is also available to clarify degree requirements and to discuss long and short-term goals.

Credit Hours and Course Requirements

• Ph.D. History Majors: The minimum course requirements for the Ph.D. degree are six colloquia (courses H600-H699) distributed in two or more fields, two seminars (courses H700-H799) taught by different instructors, one of which must be in the major field, H601 (“Introduction to the Professional Study of History,” during the first semester at IU), and courses to complete the outside minor. For those students transferring MA credits, a maximum of 2 colloquia and 1 seminar may by transferred from another institution, the remainder of the history course work must be completed at IUB. Students may take dissertation credits (H899) to fulfill the 90 credit hours required by the University Graduate School to complete the Ph.D. Students enrolled in the dual concentration program in Cultural History must complete H680 and H780 in addition to the requirements listed above.
• The Outside Minor: The University Graduate School requires all Ph.D. students to complete a minor field outside the student's major department. The relevant department or program determines the requirements necessary to complete the minor, including the number and type of courses.
• Ph.D. Outside Minor in History: Students in other departments may minor in History by completing, with a grade-point average no lower than B (3.0), at least 12 hours of course work in history in courses numbered 500 or above, including one colloquium. No more than 6 hours of work transferred from another university may be applied toward this requirement, and such credit must be approved by the Director of Graduate Studies in the History Department. To arrange for a history minor, students should consult the Director of Graduate Studies in History.

Language Requirements

• Languages of Scholarship: Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in at least one foreign language with most fields of study requiring two languages, and a few specialized areas requiring even more. Certification of reading knowledge in one of the following foreign languages is most common: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Ancient Greek, Italian, Latin, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish. However, another foreign language may be substituted with the approval of the University Graduate School. A language requirement may be replaced by a tool skill (if the field allows), but only in fields that normally require at least two foreign languages. The student should consult with his/her adviser about appropriate languages. Entering students should obtain certification of reading knowledge or begin appropriate language study in the first term of enrollment. International students may be eligible to use English as a second language to fulfill the graduate language requirement.
• The above requirements should be met by the time the student has completed the qualifying exam and dissertation proposal defense.

Field Review

• Graduate students who enter with an M.A. from another institution will be reviewed a year after beginning graduate work at IU. The student will at the end of her/his first year at IU present two papers, one from a seminar, and at least one of them written at IU, to the field committee or advisory committee. The field or advisory committee will review the student’s papers and overall record, meet with the student to clarify any necessary issues and recommend whether the student should be invited to continue in the Ph.D. program. (The department anticipates that the answer will be “yes” in almost all cases.)

The Qualifying Examination

• Assessment of a student’s learning takes place in a set of examinations at the end of formal course work and before full-fledged work on the dissertation begins. The examination consists of an oral examination in the major field and inside minor fields and defense of the dissertation prospectus. The outside minor field has the option of participating in the exam or waiving their right to examine. Students will take their Ph.D. examinations no later than the sixth semester of graduate work (fourth semester after entering IU for those who have entered with an M.A. from another institution).
• To take the exam, a candidate must complete all graduate courses and other Ph.D. requirements, including the outside minor, by the end of the term during which she or he plans to take the examination. It is a rule of the Graduate School that graduate courses must be completed within the seven years prior to the qualifying examination (see Graduate School Bulletin ). Satisfactory performance on the examination entitles the student to proceed to the prospectus defense.
• After passing the qualifying exam and prospectus and completing all courses, language, or tool skill requirements, including the requirements for the outside minor field, the student is formally nominated to "candidacy" by the department. This is the stage known in the profession as A.B.D., or "all but dissertation."

The Dissertation

• The culmination of the Ph.D. program is the writing of the dissertation, which is required of all doctoral students.
• The dissertation must be an original contribution to knowledge and of high scholarly merit. The dissertation is written under the supervision of a research director and a research committee. The student must have received acceptance of his or her dissertation and must submit a copy to the University Graduate School within seven years after passing the qualifying examination.

Two historical fields—a major and minor—from the following list form the core of the doctoral degree. Alternatively, students may elect to pursue the dual concentration in Cultural History and one of the geographic major fields listed below; students enrolled in this program do not complete an inside minor.

We have a field-by-field list of resources available at the IUB campus, but they are also listed here for the sake of convenience.

Geographic major + minor fields

• African History
• Ancient History
• Asian History
• British History
• Early Modern European History
• East European History
• Latin American History
• Medieval History
• Middle Eastern History
• Modern European History
• Russian History
• United States History
• World History

Thematic Major + Minor Fields

• African Diaspora History
• Cultural History (available for double-major)
• History of Gender + Sexuality
• Jewish History

Thematic minor fields

• Family History
• History of Medicine
• History of Philanthropy
• Historical Teaching and Practice

These guidelines will apply to all fields. They do allow for a degree of flexibility and do not include any reference to the content of the exam. Each field also describes what they expect of major and inside minor field examinees for the oral exam as well as specific guidelines for the prospectus. The GAC agrees that these statements should contain no references to numbers of books. Generally speaking the new exam format envisions a process of negotiation and discussion between examiners and examinee to craft an appropriate exam.

Field-by-field exam requirements are available in the Student Portal

The Committee

The exam committee will consist of two or three major field examiners, one or two inside minor field examiners, and one outside minor field examiner. The major and inside minor field members will represent fields from the History Department list; the outside minor examiner will represent a department or program other than History. The outside field representative may, at his or her discretion, waive participation. All examiners must be IU faculty members. The same committee presides over the oral exam and the prospectus defense.

The oral exam will run for no more than three hours. The major field examiners will have no more than two hours for their part of the exam. The inside and outside minor fields, combined, will have no more than one hour. All convened examiners should participate in the whole of the exam. In conference prior to the exam the examiners should determine the order of the exam and how best to organize the time. The examination will be tape recorded. The examination committee will provide the graduate secretary with written comments describing the student’s performance on the oral examination.

Defense of the Dissertation Prospectus

For the dissertation prospectus the graduate school requires a substantial piece of writing taking the form of a grant proposal. It should explain the potential significance of the proposed dissertation project and place it in historiographical context. It should include a bibliography. Individual fields will provide specific guidelines. The examinee should consult with, at least, his or her primary adviser regarding preparation of the prospectus. The defense should take place between one week and six months following the oral examination at a time when all examiners can participate. No later than one week prior to the defense, the prospectus should be submitted to the graduate secretary and to the examination committee members. The graduate secretary will make available paper copies of the prospectus for whomever is interested. The graduate secretary will make an announcement of the defense to history faculty and graduate students and will make arrangements for a room large enough to accommodate whoever would like to come. The examination committee will provide the graduate secretary with written comments describing the student’s performance on the prospectus defense.

Failed Exams and Defenses

As stated in the University Graduate School Bulletin, students have two chances to pass each part of the qualifying exam. No prospectus defense will be held until the oral exam has been passed. Should the student, having passed the oral exam, fail to produce a prospectus within the allotted time he or she may have to retake the entire exam. Should the student, having passed the oral exam, fail the prospectus defense, he or she will have four more months to successfully defend the prospectus. Should the student fail that second time, the DGS will use his/her discretion in determining whether to terminate the student’s program at that point or make further arrangements. See the “Termination of Enrolment in the Doctoral Program” section of the University Graduate School Bulletin for the department’s overall policy on this issue.

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The History Department prepares students for employment as professional historians. Training students for careers in teaching is an important focus of the graduate program in history. The majority of our students plan to teach at a university or liberal arts college. We offer support in the form of pedagogy courses as well as workshops designed to assist students in preparation to teach. For more than two decades the Indiana University History Department has been at the forefront of the movement to prepare graduate students to become college teachers. Graduate students in our program have the opportunity to explore the rapidly expanding scholarship on teaching and learning history through three graduate courses: Teaching College History, Teaching World History and Teaching U.S. History. These courses expose students to pedagogical theories and issues in the field. Students are given assistance with course preparation, lecturing, and exam creation. Each student will prepare a syllabus, exams, and other course materials for a course in his or her field. Graduate students may also choose to pursue a minor in Historical Teaching and Practice.

Faculty from our department are making important contributions to the development of this field. They have delivered papers on learning history at national and international conferences, have contributed articles to this growing literature and are participating in the creation of an international society for the teaching and learning of history. The department has received a large grant in a competition sponsored by the I.U. Dean of Faculties Office that will allow it to undertake two projects: a web site that will coordinate the efforts of historians throughout the world to develop a more systematic understanding of how learning can be increased in college classrooms and an inventory of the kind of skills required of the undergraduates in our upper-level courses that will serve as the basis for new attempts to model these skills more effectively in our lower level classes.

Graduate students in our department have access to what may be the most systematic program for exploring the scholarship of teaching and learning history in the nation. Former students report that what they have learned in these classes has been a key element in their successful job searches and that they have begun their careers as college teachers with a solid foundation of knowledge about what works in the history classroom.

Graduate students in history at Indiana University have a variety of other opportunities for more practical experience and instruction in college teaching. Graduate students in our department receive practical training in teaching through their close work with faculty as Associate Instructors and Course Assistants. Associate Instructors lead discussion sections attached to large undergraduate courses and grade student work. Course Assistants grade student work in large undergraduate courses. The department also hires students to develop and teach summer courses for undergraduates, and sometimes students have the opportunity to teach their own courses during the regular academic year. Indiana University's Future Faculty Teaching Fellowships provide students with the chance to teach at other IU campuses and receive mentoring from the full-time faculty at these campuses. The Department also regularly helps students find part-time teaching experiences at other nearby institutions. Indiana University's Campus Instructional Consulting office offers a busy schedule of workshops on teaching discussion sections and lecture classes, grading, etc.

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You may apply to a graduate program at IU Bloomington during your final year of undergraduate study, or after receiving a U.S. bachelor’s degree (or its recognized equivalent).

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Review admission requirements

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We review international graduate applications and academic records for U.S. bachelor’s degree equivalency. We then share our initial evaluation with the appropriate graduate departments for consideration.

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English language requirements for associate instructors

Finally, if you are eligible for an associate instructorship position, you must meet additional English language requirements, including passing the Test of English Proficiency for International Associate Instructor Candidates (TEPAIC) .

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Application requirements and steps for the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree

The requirements, deadlines, and process for applying for the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program are outlined below. As a potential applicant, you should review this admissions information before you apply.

Eligibility requirements

The program utilizes a holistic admissions process and values the character and potential of each individual applicant. This process reviews not only academic success but also the applicant as a person, including life experiences, community service, leadership qualities, resilience, and other personal attributes that indicate potential to contribute to the health-care field and to the diverse communities we serve.

To be eligible to apply for the MPAS program, you need to meet the following requirements.

• Completed all prerequisites with a maximum of one outstanding course at the time of your application. All prerequisite courses must be completed before starting the program.

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*For combined Human Anatomy & Physiology classes, a two-course sequence—two semesters or one full year—at a 200 level or higher is recommended.

All courses, except for Medical Terminology, must be at least three credit hours. Online courses are accepted for science courses with labs, though in-person labs are recommended. Read the prerequisite course descriptions to make sure your prerequisites are a suitable match.

At the time of application, you may have one, yet-to-be-completed course. This outstanding course must be finished before starting the program. The IU MPAS prerequisite courses do not have an expiration date.

Online courses and labs are accepted for prerequisite requirements.

Prerequisite grade requirements

The required courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher. In some cases, an official course description or syllabus may be requested to ensure the course you completed aligns with the required MPAS prerequisites. If you have an outstanding prerequisite course, it too must be completed with a grade of C or higher. A final transcript indicating successful completion of the prerequisite is required prior to matriculation into the program.

Credits and transfers

The admissions committee accepts coursework from any U.S. regionally accredited institution. However, this does not guarantee that all coursework will meet IU MPAS prerequisite standards.

Transfer credits from PA programs are not accepted. Applicants should be aware that all courses in the program curriculum are required. There is not an option for the curriculum to be accelerated.

Retaking a prerequisite course

Prerequisites can be retaken. However, all attempts at prerequisite courses will be factored into the GPA calculations.

• Completed—or will complete—your undergraduate bachelor’s degree before your intended summer start date in the program.
• Earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale, which includes all undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Earned an overall grade point average of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale for all science courses. For a list of all course subjects factored into the science GPA view CASPA’s course subject list .
• Competitive applicants to the program have GPAs that exceed the minimums.
• CASPA calculates applicant’s cumulative and overall science grade point averages.
• All applicants must have acquired patient care experience.

Learn more about the patient care requirement

• The purpose of accruing patient care experience is to ensure the applicant has adequate exposure to the health care system, patients, and the role of a physician assistant.
• There is no requirement for the number of patient care hours an applicant must acquire.
• Each applicant’s patient care experiences will be individually evaluated on the variety and quality of the experiences and the cumulative patient care hours obtained.
• These hours may be paid, volunteer, or shadowing experiences.
• All hours linked to patient care will be considered, and there is no pre-approval process for patient care experiences.
• All patient care hours should be recorded in the CASPA application in the “Experiences” section.
• Meet the technical standards that are deemed essential to be an MPAS student and to practice medicine. (Adapted from the Indiana University School of Medicine Technical Non-Academic Standards.)

Observation

The applicant/physician assistant student must be able to participate actively in all demonstrations and laboratory exercises in the basic medical sciences and to assess and comprehend the condition of all patients assigned to him or her for examination, diagnosis, and treatment. Such observation and information acquisition usually requires the functional use of visual, auditory, and somatic sensation.

Communication

The applicant/physician assistant student must be able to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients in order to elicit information, describe changes in mood, activity and posture, assess non-verbal communications, and be able to effectively and efficiently transmit information to patients, fellow students, faculty, staff and all members of the health-care team. Communication skills include speaking, reading and writing, as well as the observation skills described above.

The applicant/physician assistant student must have sufficient motor function to elicit information from patients by palpation, auscultation, percussion, and other diagnostic maneuvers; be able to perform basic laboratory tests; possess all skills necessary to carry out diagnostic procedures, and be able to execute motor movements reasonably required to provide general care and emergency treatment to patients.

Intellectual-conceptual, integrative and quantitative abilities

The applicant/physician assistant student must be able to measure, calculate, reason, analyze, and synthesize. Problem-solving, the critical skill demanded of physician assistants, requires all of these intellectual abilities. In addition, the applicant/physician assistant student must be able to comprehend three-dimensional relationships and to understand the spatial relationships of structures. The applicant/physician assistant student must have the capacity to perform these problem-solving skills in a timely fashion.

Behavioral and social attributes

The applicant/physician assistant student must possess the emotional health required for full utilization of his or her intellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgment, the prompt completion of all responsibilities attendant to the diagnosis and care of patients, and the development of mature, sensitive and effective relationships with patients and others. They must also be able to tolerate taxing workloads, function effectively under stress, adapt to a changing environment, display flexibility, and learn to function in the face of uncertainties inherent in the clinical problems of many patients. Compassion, integrity, concern for others, commitment, and motivation are personal qualities that each applicant/physician assistant student should possess.

The most competitive applicants will likely be those that surpass the minimum academic requirements, have a clear understanding of the physician assistant profession, demonstrate professionalism, leadership, and community service, and support the vision, mission, and values set out by the program.

CASPA and IU CAS application deadlines are August 1 for program admission.

Application instructions

• Craft a personal statement. Tips for writing are included on the IU CAS graduate application page. The personal statement and any written responses to supplemental essay prompts will be submitted through CASPA (not IU CAS).
• Request official transcripts for submission to CASPA.
• Secure two letters of recommendation. Competitive applicants provide letters of recommendation from those practicing in health care who have had meaningful, professional experiences with the applicant.
• If you have not completed your bachelor’s degree, you will need to complete a Declaration of Intent to Complete form . Enter your information, print the form emailed to you, obtain necessary signatures, and submit as a document upload.
• You will need to compile all patient care and shadowing experiences in the “Experiences” section of CASPA. There are no minimum requirements. However, be sure to provide detailed description of the activities, as this is an important factor in the holistic admissions process. Competitive applicants to the program have experiences such as working as a patient care technician, medical scribe, emergency medical technician, medical assistant, and other patient care experiences.
• Complete your application via the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants. All application materials must be submitted in full, and your application must be in “verified” status by the admission deadline. Additional application fees apply.
• Submit your Indiana University graduate program application (IU CAS). The program’s name in IU CAS is “Physician Assistant Studies MPAS.” Applications are not reviewed until the application fee is paid, and must be received by the deadline.
• Interviews are by invitation only and are conducted in early fall. Final decisions on interviews will be made after the closing of the application cycle on August 1.
• GRE test scores are not required.

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Information for international students

In addition to the requirements above, international applicants must follow the international application process and admission standards of the Office of International Affairs .

To earn admissions as an international applicant, you must also meet these program requirements:

• If you are a non-native English speaker, you must meet the minimum requirements for English proficiency.
• Applicants who complete coursework outside of the United States must have their official foreign transcripts evaluated and translated by an approved independent educational evaluating service based in the United States at their own expense. The evaluation should establish a degree equivalent and course-by-course equivalent for all foreign coursework.

Approved evaluation centers

International Education Research Foundation (IERF) P.O. Box 3665 Culver City, CA 90231-3665 Phone: 310-258-9451 www.ierf.org

Josef Silny & Associates 7101 SW 102 Avenue Miami, FL 33173 Phone: 305-273-1616 www.jsilny.com

World Education Services, Inc. (WES) PO Box 745 New York, NY 10113-0745 Phone: 212-966-6311 World Education Services www.wes.org

Minimum requirement for English proficiency

The test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) test is used and you must meet the following scores for each sub-section and total.

• Reading: 22
• Listening: 22
• Speaking: 26
• Writing: 24

Final notes

• A background screening will be required if you are accepted into the program.
• Applicants who previously matriculated in any physician assistant program in the United States are not eligible for admissions into the IU MPAS program.
• Due to the number of applicants, personal feedback will not be provided to unsuccessful applicants.
• Unsuccessful applicants are welcome to reapply in future cycles. 

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PhD in Nursing for those with a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) is designed to develop nurse scholars who are prepared to conduct advanced research in nursing education. Graduates will synthesize knowledge from nursing and related disciplines as they assume leadership roles in diverse educational environments.

The program is designed for nurses interested in pursuing a career in academia with a research focus on nursing education. This accelerated PhD program pathway awards advanced standing based on prior work completed in a DNP program. Twenty-four credits from the DNP program will fulfill the requirements of the PhD program. A minimum of 36 credits of doctoral coursework taken at IUP will be required. Upon completion of the PhD in Nursing program, the graduate is prepared to:

• Assume leadership in diverse educational environments.
• Synthesize knowledge from nursing and related disciplines to facilitate learning and foster development of students and educators.
• Conduct advanced nursing research that contributes to the generation of knowledge within nursing education.
• Model the role of nursing scholar and effective nurse educator.

Admission Requirements

Students seeking admission to the PhD in nursing program for those with a DNP must satisfy the minimum School of Graduate Studies and Research requirements. Applicants must also submit the following for review by the doctoral program committee: official higher education transcripts, nursing license, current curriculum vitae, writing sample, and letters of recommendation. A DNP degree and a total of at least 60 credits in nursing beyond the bachelor’s degree are required to enter the accelerated PhD program option. Additionally, all applicants must possess and maintain a current nursing license. Refer to the nursing doctoral student application packet for additional information about the admission process. Additional information about the program can be found at http://www.iup.edu/rn-alliedhealth/

The accelerated PhD in Nursing program pathway requires a minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate credits.

Nursing Core Courses: 9

• NURS 820 - Seminar in Nursing Theory Credits: 3
• NURS 862 - Curriculum Evaluation in Nursing Credits: 3
• NURS 863 - Evaluation in Nursing Education Credits: 3

Research Core: 15

• NURS 750 - Advanced Statistical Applications for Nursing and Healthcare Credits: 3
• NURS 951 - Quantitative Nursing Research Credits: 3
• NURS 952 - Qualitative Nursing Research Credits: 3
• NURS 953 - Research Seminar I Credits: 3
• NURS 954 - Research Seminar II Credits: 3

Dissertation: 12

• NURS 994 - Dissertation Seminar Credits: 3
• NURS 995 - Dissertation Credits: 1-9

Total Degree Requirements: 36

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Earn a Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Public Safety

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Public Safety (MSCJPS) is a 36 credit hour graduate degree that prepares students with the analytic skills, theoretical understanding, empirical knowledge, and practical applications related to the law enforcement, courts, correctional, and private security environments.

The MSCJPS program enables students to gain advanced research skills needed to prepare them for careers as criminal justice practitioners, as well as continuing their education in doctoral programs in criminology and/or criminal justice. The MSCJPS program also offers a thesis option for students seeking advanced research careers or a doctoral degree.

The MSCJPS leverages the expertise of the O’Neill School faculty that are actively engaged in research with local and national organizations, the urban location of the university, established partnerships with the community and local criminal justice organizations, and the social, demographic and economic trends that are attracting greater numbers of students to study, live, and work in metropolitan areas.

The criminal justice field is continually evolving

New criminal justice-focused organizations are emerging at a rapid pace. Traditional police and correctional agencies are becoming more reliant on personnel with critical thinking, discretionary, and evidence-based problem solving skills. Moreover, organizations that deliver community supervision, diversion, and social services are becoming more prevalent and in demand of persons with education in the varying fields of criminal justice.

The MSCJPS curriculum not only positions student for success in these fields, but also provides a gateway for students to pursue further graduate education in the social sciences.

Degree requirements

Completing the MSCJPS requires 24 core hours in criminal justice and public safety systems and law, planning and management, theory, risk analysis, and research methods. Students also choose 12 credit hours in either criminal justice or public safety, with a required 3 credit hour internship or service credit counting toward this requirement.

Pursue a master’s thesis

The MSCJPS program also offers a thesis option for students seeking advanced research careers or a doctoral degree.

MSCJPS grad student Katie Heinz analyzed the toxicology reports of nearly 1,200 overdose victims in Marion County and compared that data with records from the Marion County Jail and Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to identify intervention points for treatment.

Attend full time or part time

You can earn your degree in two to four years with full-time and part-time options. Coursework is offered in the evenings to allow students to work full-time and earn a degree. 

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• Empirically analyze criminal justice problems and make appropriate, theoretically informed policy recommendations to solve those problems
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Clinical Informatics Graduate Certificate

Passionate about information technology, workflow redesign, and engagement strategies for health care clinicians? Our one-year program is designed for licensed physicians, nurses, and other clinical health care professionals seeking leadership roles leveraging information systems to:

• Improve health care safety and quality
• Maximize workflow efficiencies
• Preserve user and patient satisfaction

New government requirements for electronic health record adoption and utilization will create a shortage of qualified clinical leaders who truly understand information systems and how to implement them to decrease medical errors and adverse events, while improving overall quality and patient outcomes. This training program prepares you for the implementation of certified electronic health record systems.

You complete this certificate entirely online.

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Certificate Requirements

Training includes two core courses and three specialized courses for a total of 15 credit hours.   All courses can be completed online.  Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of a 3.00, with a grade of a B- or better in all individual coursework.

Core Curriculum

• INFO B530 Foundation of Health Informatics
• INFO B581 Health Informatics Standards and Terminology

Specialized Courses (Choose 3)

• INFO B505 Informatics Project Management
• INFO B535 Clinical Information Systems
• INFO B605 Social Foundations of Informatics
• INFO B642 Clinical Decision Support Systems
• INFO B643 Natural Language Processing
• INFO-B 644 Consumer Health Informatics

Learning Outcomes

You’ll learn to successfully lead the deployment and use of health IT to transform and improve the quality, safety, and outcomes of health services in clinical areas, increasing their value:

• Explain concepts of information and communication technologies
• Integrate data from disparate systems found in hospitals and clinics
• Implement standards and terminologies for documenting  health events and exchanging protected health information
• Determine the nature and extent of the information needed
• Access needed information effectively and efficiently
• Evaluate outcomes of the use of information in clinical practice
• Verbalize the importance of health information systems to clinical practice
• Have knowledge of various types of health information systems and their clinical and administrative uses
• Assure confidentiality of protected patient health information when using health information systems
• Assure access control in the use of health information systems
• Assure the security of health information systems

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