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Academic Program Proposal

Date
Proposal
Activated		Institution
and
Proposal		Degree
Awarded		Academic
Program
Name		Objections
Received		Objection
Deadline		MHEC Final
Action		Final
Decision
Date
Hood College
Proposal		Master of Science (M.S.)Health Informatics12/31/2022Recommended1/25/2023
Health Informatics Program Description
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Health Informatics will provide a leadership role in Maryland’s economic and social development by preparing HIFX graduates to join a high-quality educated workforce in an area of national need. The creation of graduate <br>degrees in Health Informatics will contribute to meeting the strategic goals of the College by providing affordable, accessible, and pedagogically-structured education and <br>research programs. The formalized degree program will provide vital transformative STEM education and world changing research opportunities for graduate students.