Explore the Human Side of Information Technology 

In this innovative major, you’ll examine the rapidly changing ways people and organizations employ technologies to find, create and deploy information—an indispensable resource to individuals and society. While studying computer programming, data science, database management, and information privacy and security, you’ll learn how technology is used to solve real-world problems. Your courses will also help you explore the subtleties of project management and prepare you to lead in today’s information-driven workplace.  

The informatics program at Dominican really encourages hands-on learning and asking the hard questions. It’s all about collaboration. There’s such a culture of everybody learning together, answering questions together and helping each other.” 

 

Colin O’Brien
Dominican University Graduate

Finish what You Started—At Dominican 

The BAS in Informatics is designed for students who have completed an associate of applied science, particularly in areas such as IT security, web development and computer information systems, among others. Whether you have just finished a community college program or are already in the workforce and seeking to enhance your credentials, this program will allow you to transfer seamlessly and complete your bachelor’s in two years. At Dominican, you’ll develop your leadership potential, along with excellent communication, critical thinking and project management skills. The outcome? Higher earnings, expanded career options and a path to further education at the graduate level. 

Learn by Doing. Then, Do Even More.

At Dominican, you’ll acquire the skills in highest demand and of most critical need, and you’ll put them to work—not after graduation, now

A Dynamic Format 

As an informatics major, you’ll learn in a flexible, hybrid course format. This combines the personal interaction of small classes with the easy access and rapid response of online learning. You’ll learn to manage projects, work collaboratively in teams, think critically about the ways people access and use technology, and explain how ethical problems, legal concerns and social issues are affected by information technology. And you’ll be fully prepared for a career in high demand today. 

Choose a Specialty 

As you select your electives, you can create your own learning plan or choose to specialize in one of five high-demand areas: 

  • Cybersecurity 
  • Health Informatics 
  • Organizational Informatics 
  • Educational Informatics 
  • Community Informatics 
Hassan Zamir

You don’t need to be a big ‘techie’ to study informatics. You just need to see the value of helping people use technology to connect effectively with the information they need. If you’re just a little bit ‘techie’ and also smart, curious and creative, then this major is for you.” 

 

Hassan Zamir 
Director, Informatics, School of Information Studies

Rooted in Experiential Learning 

Hands-on experience is built into our informatics curriculum. Our internships, research and capstone experiences draw imaginatively on Chicago’s outstanding technological, educational, cultural and corporate resources. You’ll identify data problems in actual workplaces and develop effective ways to solve them. You’ll go beyond the purely technical, developing an understanding of the ethical issues and policy implications associated with technology in society. 

Career Opportunities 

As an informatics major, you’ll develop the big data skills in high demand today—and open doors to rewarding careers in health care, information technology, business, finance and many other industries. You’ll be part of one of today’s fastest-growing fields and ready to make a meaningful contribution to society.  

Explore selected career options for Informatics majors: 

  • Data Analyst 
  • Digital Optimization Analyst 
  • Desktop Support Engineer 
  • Business Development Analyst 
  • Clinical Informatics Specialist 
  • Medical Informatics Researcher 
  • Clinical Research Associate 
  • Project Manager 
  • Information Architect 
  • Front-end Developer 

For more information,
please contact:

Hassan Zamir
Associate Professsor; Director, Informatics
mzamir@dom.edu(link sends email)

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