About

With over 2,500 students, the College of Public Health and Health Professions is a national leader in the education of health professionals.

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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
Department: College of Public Health and Health Professions Dean's Office

Brittney Dixon PhD, MPH, CPH, TTS

Director, Bachelor Of Public Health Program And Clinical Assistant Professor
Phone: (352) 273-6068
Tyler D Brown
Department: College of Public Health and Health Professions Dean's Office

Tyler D Brown M. Ed

Academic Program Specialist I
Phone: (352) 273-6194

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
Department: College of Public Health and Health Professions Dean's Office

Jamie L Pomeranz PhD, CRC, CLCP

Assistant Dean And Clinical Professor
Phone: (352) 294-8549
Kendra C Hamilton
Department: College of Public Health and Health Professions Dean's Office

Kendra C Hamilton MS

Academic Program Specialist

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.

Candice J Adams-Mitchell
Department: HP-SLP LANG & HEARING SCI

Candice J Adams-Mitchell

Program Director For Undergraduate Studies And Clinical Associate Professor
Phone: (352) 294-5716
Brenda McDonnell
Department: HP-SLP LANG & HEARING SCI

Brenda McDonnell

Academic Program Specialist II (Undergraduate Program)
Phone: (352) 294-8476

Freshman and Sophomore Advisors

Robert L Doyle

Robert L Doyle

Academic Advisor III
Andrea L Smith

Andrea L Smith

Academic Advisor II
Emily M Oliva

Emily M Oliva

Academic Advisor I
Jenna Walsh

Jenna Walsh

Academic Advisor I

Academic Support Staff

Olivia L Ardizzone

Olivia L Ardizzone

Academic Assistant III