University of South Florida College of Public Health

The College opened in 1984 and offers the Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH), Master of Health Administration (MHA), the doctorate (PhD) in Public Health and several dual degrees granted with other colleges on the campus. The MPH in Public Health Practice is an innovative program for health professionals in either weekend executive or distance learning formats.

The College offers classes at the Tampa campus and at satellite locations throughout the state in Community and Family Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health Policy and Management, Global Health, and Public Health Practice. Using the latest in telecommunications technology, the Distance Learning Program gives students anywhere in Florida, at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, and in Belize the opportunity to complete select courses or earn the MPH degree in Public Health Practice.

Research
The College's results-oriented, population-based research helps to promote health and prevent disease across the life span in Florida and the global community. It also provides extensive workforce retraining for topics ranging from OSHA standards to training first responders in biological defense, disaster management and humanitarian assistance to public health leadership.

Community Impact
The USF College of Public Health is the only public health college in the state accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. Combining excellence in education, research and service, the College prepares tomorrow's public health professionals to be vital stewards of the public's health and safety. It serves as a vital resource to public agencies, private industries and corporations, and international health organizations. Centers of Excellence include:
 * Center for Biological Defense
 * Global Center for Disaster Management and Humanitarian Action
 * The Florida Prevention Research Center
 * Harrell Center for the Study of Family Violence
 * Center for Positive Health
 * Center for Leadership in Public Health Practice
 * Sunshine Education and Research Center
 * Center for Health, HIV/AIDS Research and Training in India (CHART)
 * Lawton and Rhea Chiles Center for Healthy Mothers and Babies
 * OSHA Training Institute Education Center