What is it?

Informatics is the intersection of data, technology and people.

With so much information available to us, how do we obtain, manage and use data? A Bachelor of Science degree in Informatics is an interdisciplinary degree in which students master the processing of information and navigate its ethical implications on society.

In this program, students will:

• Understand the foundations and applications of information systems.
• Understand database architecture, tools, analytics, and structure
• Perform data analysis to increase access
• Understand the complex relationship between technology and culture

Informatics at Trinity

Informatics majors at Trinity will study information and the way it with both people and social systems. In other words, it is the application of computing to solve problems within the human context.

An important component to our program is that it integrates both technological and social perspectives in the study of information. At Trinity, we have an interdisciplinary approach to teaching Informatics: you will receive in-depth training in computer programming, mathematics and statistics along with ethics and the social sciences. Students will participate in projects in the community in addition to a capstone internship.

What degree will I get?

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Informatics

What can I do with it?

Informatics is a new and fast growing industry with thousands of job openings in a wide variety of industries. Professionals with an Informatics degree help design and manage new information technology tools for scientific, business and cultural needs.

Links to information-related job demand:

US News & World Report: Discover 9 New College Majors With a Future
NPR - Seattle needs
Information Jobs at Indeed.com

Sample jobs with an Informatics degree:

Health Care Data Analyst
Assist with and contribute to the design, development and execution of a hospital’s informatics program, with a focus on capturing, analyzing and leveraging critical patient and financial data that will be used to positively impact care outcomes, cost and value for patients.

Operations Research Analyst for Travel Company
Analyze data, develop optimization models, create simulations, improve systems and generally conduct statistical and operations research analyses for a travel company, considering potential client needs.

Manager of Education, Communication and Support
Manage a team of supervisors and informatics business analysts engaged in education and support. Plan, develop and facilitate implementation of a broad range of education and support programs and learning opportunities to ensure that staff is competent to use technology tools to perform job opportunities.

Senior User Experience Designer for Game Commerce
Enable developers to take big data and manipulate it into actionable information. Whether designing insightful new reports, or creating innovative experiences that help both developers and end customers, drive the process from research to delivery.

Medical Technologist
Contracts Administrator
Safety Data Manager

 

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