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RU Informatics--- Where people and information technology meet.
New information systems are having a dramatic impact on all spheres of society. At Radford University, we believe there is a great need and opportunity for students and practitioners in a variety of fields to learn to apply state-of-the art information technology and science to their disciplines. To that end, we have developed a Certificate in Informatics, with applications in Health Informatics, Security & Intelligence Informatics, Geoinformatics, Bioinformatics
What is Informatics?
Informatics is a discipline that studies and researches the human uses of technology as applied to multidisciplinary subject areas. In essence, Informatics equips students to study information technology, consider its social impact and find ways to use technology to solve problems.
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Uses technology to... |
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identify and retrieve data |
compile and manipulate the data |
identify and present the insights or solutions |
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Jane Doe, 857 Oak Lane, Boston MA, 28081
Brian Dunn, 873 Main Street, Asheville NC.
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Why Study Informatics at RU?
Courses focus on applying IT to real world applications within your discipline
IT, research and statistical background NOT required
Flexible instructional format for busy lives (live online & limited face-to-face)
15 credit-hour Certificate (9-hour core + 6 hour discipline-specific)
Certificate designed to be completed in one year
May be completed as a "stand-alone" certificate, or in conjunction with a master's degree
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