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Health informatics program design and outcomes: Learning from an early offering at a mid-level university

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Curriculum development is particularly challenging in computing-related disciplines as the computing industry changes more quickly than most. As information technology degrees have become relatively pervasive, some institutions that offer information systems degrees have recognized a need to develop specialist studies in information systems. This detailed case study shows the forces related to a successful implementation of new Health Informatics degrees. The case describes both an unsuccessful and then a successful attempt at essentially the same curriculum development. Although the case includes some local political factors, these represent typical considerations that a curriculum developer is likely to encounter.

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Parker, K.R., Srinivasan, S.S., Houghton, R.F. et al. Health informatics program design and outcomes: Learning from an early offering at a mid-level university. Educ Inf Technol 22, 1497–1513 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-016-9506-9

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