Program Overview
Associate of Science in Public Health and Information Technology
The AS in Public Health and Information Technology is designed to give students a strong foundation in both health sciences and digital technologies. It equips graduates to manage, analyze, and safeguard health data, while also understanding the social and community impacts of public health initiatives.
This program is ideal for students who:
- Enjoy working with both people and data
- Are interested in solving real-world health problems using technology
- Want a career in a fast-growing industry (Health IT is projected to grow 17%+ by 2032, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Interdisciplinary Focus
Unlike many programs that focus exclusively on either public health or IT, this one integrates both. Students gain dual competency in epidemiology, health policy, and health informatics, cybersecurity, and data systems.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the program is contingent on admission to college as students declaring their major (Associate of Science in Public Health and IT).
First-Time in College Students
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Transfer Students
- Transfer students must first follow all regulations for transfer into UDC as outlined in various university-wide publications which include, but are not limited to, the UDC website and the course catalog.
- All transcripts from the previous institution(s) must be reviewed for equivalence to grant credit in courses required to obtain the degree. The last science course must have been passed with a grade of ”C” or better within 5 years of the transfer.
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent
Not currently on academic probation or suspension at another college or university (There is a two-year waiting period for those who’ve been academically dismissed from their last school.)
How to Apply
Before being accepted into the Public Health and Information Technology program to pursue your Associate of Science (AS) degree, you must first meet the general admission requirements for the UDC Community College.