With over 2,500 students, the College of Public Health and Health Professions is a national leader in the education of health professionals.
We emphasize the development of intellectual resources and skills that can help our graduates prosper in today’s complex health systems. In addition, the College is committed to the development of cutting edge science and outreach in areas such as aging and disability, rehabilitation of central nervous system impairment, behavioral and environmental determinants of health for individuals and communities, disaster response, and health systems functioning. The College’s overall mission is to shape tomorrow’s public health and health professionals through dynamic and responsive educational programs, transformational research, groundbreaking discoveries, and equitable health-related service. Our collaborations within the College and beyond advance the breadth of knowledge, the quality of science, and the attainment of professional distinction.
The College of Public Health and Health Professions offers three undergraduate majors housed within two different degrees. Each major focuses on the preparation of students entering health professions that work directly with patients and treat people at the individual level.
Bachelor of Public Health
Public Health major emphasizes population health. Students entering the field of Public Health examine problems from the societal and community perspective and pursue careers in Epidemiology, Social and Behavioral Science, Environmental Health, Global Public Health, and other specialized areas.
Brittney Dixon PhD, MPH, CPH, TTS
Tyler D Brown M. Ed
Bachelor of Health Science
Public Health major emphasizes population health. Students entering the field of Public Health examine problems from the societal and community perspective and pursue careers in Epidemiology, Social and Behavioral Science, Environmental Health, Global Public Health, and other specialized areas.
Jamie L Pomeranz PhD, CRC, CLCP
Kendra C Hamilton MS
Bachelor of Health Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders
The Communication Sciences and Disorders major is specific to students pursuing careers in audiology and/or speech pathology.