Health Science: Public Health Informatics Technology Pathway

Note:   This is a PATHWAY for an Associate degree in Health Science .

The field of Public Health Informatics and Technology (PHIT) focuses on collecting, storing, managing, analyzing, using, and sharing public health data to more efficiently and effectively impact population health. 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. 

Upon the completion of the degree in Health Science, graduates will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to properly write using medical terminology
2. Identify structural organization of the human body and body systems
3. Analyze, interpret ancommunicate information pertaining to health, wellness, and disease
4. Discuss various trends in health care and social determinants impacting healthcare

In addition, the graduate will be able to demonstrate competency in the general education outcomes.