| University of South Florida College of Public Health | |
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| Established | 1971 |
| Type | Public |
| Dean | Donna J. Petersen, MHS, ScD |
| Academic staff | 127 |
| Admin. staff | 215 |
| Students | 468 for 2006-2007 377 M.S. (MPH, MSPH, MHA) 91 Ph.D. |
| Location | Tampa, Florida, USA |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Green and Gold |
| Nickname | Bulls |
| Mascot | Rocky D. Bull |
| Website | http://www.hsc.usf.edu/ |
Opened in 1984, the University of South Florida College of Public Health, offers Masters degrees in Public Health (MPH), Science in Public Health (MSPH), and Health Administration (MHA), along with a doctorate (PhD) in Public Health and several dual degrees in collaboration with other colleges- most notably the dual PhD/MPH program in Applied Anthropology. The MHA in Public Health Practice is an innovative program for health professionals which can be attained through weekend executive or distance learning format.
The College offers classes at the north Tampa, Florida campus and at satellite locations throughout Florida. Using the Internet, the Distance Learning Program gives students anywhere in Florida, at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia and in Belize the opportunity to complete selected courses or earn the MPH degree in Public Health Practice.
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University of South Florida College of Public Health , along with the University of Florida and FIU are the only public health colleges in Florida accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. It has 5 main departments:
The College's population-based research helps to promote health and prevent disease across the life span in Florida and the global community. The College's research centers include the following:
Founded in 1971, the Hinks & Elaine Shimberg Health Science Library serves the University of South Florida College of Medicine, the University of South Florida College of Nursing, and the University of South Florida College of Public Health.