Develop basic knowledge about the identification and use of data in the public health field.
A minor in Population Health Informatics and Technology will allow you to become a part of a growing field in public health in which you'll use computer sciences and data to drive the planning, implementation, and evaluation of population health interventions in public health and health care settings.
The field of Public Health Informatics and Technology (PHIT) is focused on the business of collecting, storing, managing, analyzing, using, and sharing public health data in order to more efficiently and effectively impact population health.
The minor in Population Health Informatics and Technology consists of 18 credits. This multidisciplinary minor draws upon departments from across the university, including courses in computer science, public health and business.
Sample required courses include:
Students need to work with their advisors to select electives. They cannot take elective courses from the college that houses their major.
Visit the Academic Catalog for a complete listing of courses and requirements.
