Jan. 28 Transition to Virtual Operations, Campus Closed

Bowie State University will be transitioning to virtual operations for all classes and office operations on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The campus will be closed to all non-essential personnel, and all campus activities are canceled. All buildings except residence halls will be closed. Essential personnel should report on time. This is due to the extended time required to clear the extensive snow and ice accumulation on campus. University crews are making every effort to resume campus operations, as a safe return to in-person learning and work remains our top priority. Only essential personnel and residential students are permitted access to the campus on Jan. 28. For more information, please visit BowieState.edu/weather.

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Public Health Informatics Certificate

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With your Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Public Health Informatics (PHIS), you will serve the needs of your community by meeting the high demands for professionals trained in both public health and informatics. You will consult with public health leaders and offer a unique perspective on implementing innovative technology. You will work at the managerial level within organizations like the Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, IT department of hospitals and health departments, the National Center for Health Statistics, and more. With your Post-Baccalaureate Certificate from Bowie State University, you will advance your career and join the highly in-demand health informatics workforce and profession.

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You will design, develop, manage, and evaluate information technology and systems that are critical to surveillance, assessment, and assurance practices. At Bowie State University, you will learn to:  

  • Explain core public health functions, data, theories, and methods. 
  • Apply project management principles to manage and direct public health informatics projects.  
  • Apply system development lifecycle (SDLC) to public health informatics application projects. 
  • Perform data management and analytical support for population and public health. 
  • Recommend strategies and solutions that ensure confidentiality, security, and integrity. 
  • Effectively communicate technical documents and presentations, both verbally and in writing.  

If you are an IT student, you will learn public health knowledge and abilities; and if you are a public health student, you will learn IT management and skills. Your certificate can be a complement to your graduate degree or completed as a post-baccalaureate advanced specialization training.  

Hear from our faculty and students about the opportunities and experiences offered through the Public Health Informatics Certificate program at Bowie State University.