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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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    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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