The field of Public Health Informatics and Technology (PHIT) focuses on collecting, storing, managing, analyzing, using, and sharing public health data to impact population health more efficiently and effectively. Experts in PHIT, often referred to as public health informatics specialists or public health informaticians, use data analytics, visualization skills, and technology to innovatively solve public health problems.
This Health Science degree with a pathway in PHIT, is designed to be transferable to University of Massachusetts/ Lowell where students can complete their Baccalaureate degree in Public Health/ Public Health Informatics and Technology. You will then be prepared to enter this emerging field of public health and make a difference through work in health departments, nonprofits, community health centers and other health care settings.
HLTH105N pre or co-req: ENGL101N
ENGL101N pre or co-req: ACCUPLACER Score
HLTH205N pre-req: HLTH105N
PSYC201N pre-req : PSYC101N
MATH106N pre or co-req: ACCUPLACER Score
HLTH210N pre-req: HLTH105N
BIO210N pre or co-req: BIOL201N or BIO105N with a grade of 'C' or better
ENGL102N pre-req: ENGL101N