Program Description
Health Data Science (previously known as Population Health Intelligence) is an ever-evolving multi-disciplinary field that involves using statistical inference, algorithmic development, and technology to make insights about data.
To uncover actionable insights, skilled healthcare data scientists are needed to:
- Combine large disparate data sources
- Build statistical and predictive models
- Create effective data visualizations
- Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences
Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate focuses on the foundations of HDS. This option contains five online courses and can be completed in one year.
Learning Goals/Outcomes
The HDS program prepares graduates to be successful in the ever-changing healthcare environment that is driven by data and analytics by preparing them to:
Graduate Certificate
- Explores the vital roles of data, information, and information systems in the implementation and evaluation of healthcare and value-based care initiatives
- Provides a comprehensive overview of data science, the practice of obtaining, modeling and interpreting data
- Adopt data visualization techniques that contribute to effective presentations and dashboards
- Provides a foundation for population health beginning with a working definition, incorporating public health science and policy.