Academic Program Proposal

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Bowie State University
Proposal
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)Public Health Informatics and Technology1/23/2023Approved2/21/2023
Public Health Informatics and Technology Program Description
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Bachelor of Science (B.S.) will focus on public and population health data, information, knowledge processing, usage, and management. It is <br>designed to prepare students for careers in public health informatics. The BS in PHIT program will include 46 credits of General Education Requirements for the first two years. Existing General Education courses will be used and these requirements are consistent with COMAR. 74 credits of core courses complete the program requirements for a total of 120 credits.