About Us
Department of Epidemiology and Community Health

Our Mission: To enhance public health locally, nationally, and globally by conducting evidence-based research, providing high-quality learning opportunities, and fostering community collaborations. We aim to achieve positive health outcomes for all.*
Our Vision: To proactively advance public health through innovative, evidence-based solutions that create meaningful, community-centered impacts.*
Our Values: Collaboration, community engagement, diversity, innovation, professionalism, positive health outcomes, and community-centered impacts.*
In addition to the University’s SACS accreditation, the department’s academic and professional Public Health Programs are accredited and our mission, vision and values are in alignment with the standards for accreditation by the *Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).