海角社区

Mission

The mission of the Department of Public Health at 海角社区 (海角社区) is to provide an accessible, competency-based, high-quality education and experience to prepare culturally diverse undergraduate and graduate students to improve health and well-being and address health equity and disparities in communities by utilizing innovative, integrative, interdisciplinary, and inclusive academic approaches.  

Vision

The Department of Public Health at 海角社区 seeks to be recognized nationally and internationally for individuals interested in practicing public health to better serve communities. Our faculty consists of experienced professionals who provide consistent support to students and create a welcoming and professional environment through service, teaching, and scholarship. This prepares graduates of the program to make an impact on their community and the field of public health.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Public Health and Health Information Administration (HIA) at 海角社区 (海角社区) is to deliver accessible, competency-based, high-quality education and experiences that prepare a culturally diverse student body to: 

• Advance population health and equity through evidence-informed public health practice. 
• Innovate and lead within ever-evolving health information management and technology systems. 
• Uphold the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and ethical stewardship of health data, which drives our curricula, experiential learning, community engagement, and scholarship, ensuring graduates are ready to improve health outcomes and information governance locally and globally. 

Public Health and Health Information Administration Vision Statement 

Healthier, more equitable communities powered by 海角社区- trained, community engaged, data-driven leaders modeling excellence that enhances both local and global health outcomes.

Public Health and Health Administration Values Statement 

The values of the Department of Public Health and Health Information and Administration (HIA) align with those of the University and the College of Health Sciences, including: 

• Equity & Social Justice 
• Integrity & Confidentiality 
• Diversity & Inclusion 
• Lifelong learning & Innovation 
• Collaboration & Leadership 

Learning Objectives 

Following the completion of the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Public Health, the graduates will:

1. Apply psychological and sociological theories in explaining human behaviors to advocate for the protection and promotion of the public鈥檚 health.
2. Comprehend the factors that influence health and well-being at the intra-personal, interpersonal, community, and public levels.
3. Assess the needs of the individual, community, and public using appropriate research methods while taking cultural context into account. 
4. Promote health and wellness, and disease prevention nationally and internationally.
5. Evaluate the needs of the individual, community, and public by using best practices that are ethical and from valid health sources.
6.  Understand United States healthcare and the impact of systems thinking and organizational dynamics in business to respond ethically to healthcare dilemmas.
7. Demonstrate effective leadership skills and apply systems thinking to successfully collaborate with others in team settings.
8. Participate in professional networking activities and understand the importance of professional memberships.
9.  Communicate accurate public health information to the public.