Department of Public Health and Health Education Vision Statement

The Department of Public Health and Health Education aspires to provide nationally recognized academic programs that prepare students for effecting positive changes in the health of the public and that contribute to the construction of “A Healthier New York.”

Department of Public Health and Health Education Mission Statement

The Department of Public Health and Health Education prepares both undergraduate and graduate students to work in public health by providing education and utilizing high impact practices which build competencies outlined by national professional organizations and contribute to student success. The Public Health and Health Education faculty are also committed to moving the field of public health forward by conducting and disseminating the findings of research, evaluation, and other creative endeavors and by contributing to advancement efforts driven by professional organizations. Finally, the faculty are committed to improving the health of the community by sharing their knowledge and skills in partnerships with direct service providers and by providing continuing education opportunities for professionals currently working in the field of public health.

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