Acquire a Unique Blend of Technical, Design, and Ethical Skills:
If you are curious about how information is managed and used in healthcare, business, science or the arts, then Informatics is for you!
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Gain practical technical skills:
Programming, data analytics, web and mobile system development, AI, and information visualization will be used to transform information into tangible benefits for individuals, organizations and society.
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Prioritize human-centered design:
The curriculum emphasizes understanding human-system interaction, ensuring you can design systems that are usable, accessible and centered around people’s needs.
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Develop a comprehensive understanding of data and information:
You will learn about the role of data and information in modern society and recognize how they can be leveraged across almost every context. This broad understanding allows you to adapt and contribute to various professional domains.
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Practice ethical and social responsibility:
You will learn to be mindful of the societal impact created by various technologies, ensuring solutions are developed responsibly.
TAKE HANDS-ON COURSES THAT SPARK INNOVATION
Classes will equip you with technical expertise and social awareness to transform information into powerful tools that improve lives, spark innovation and make a positive impact on the world.
- Introduction to Informatics
- Database Design
- Human-Centered Design
- Social Media
- Information Ethics
- Information Visualization
- Data Analytics
- Collaborative Programming with Gen AI
- Applied AI/Machine Learning
- Social Network Analysis
- Information Literacy
- Web/Mobile System Design and Development
FIND A JOB YOU LOVE THAT MATTERS
Informatics prepares you for many careers across various industries, such as IT, manufacturing, finance, government and research.
- Data analyst
- Database administrator
- Data scientist
- Digital curator
- Information architect
- Product manager
- Software developer
- User experience designer
- Web/Mobile system designer and developer
- Clinical informatics specialist
Contact Us
General Information
Kun Lu, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
klu@ua.edu
Prospective Students
Randi Hamm
Director of College Academic Programs
randi.hamm@ua.edu
205.348.8599
Current Students
Ashley Grammer
Director of Student Services
ashley.grammer@ua.edu
205.348.8599