Message from the Interim Chair

Hello and welcome to the Department of Epidemiology and Community Health (ECH), a group of dedicated researchers, educators, and future public health leaders located within the College of Health and Human Services.

Our shared mission is clear: to enhance public health at local, national, and global levels through evidence-based research, high-quality student learning opportunities, and strong collaborations with the community. Guided by our values, our vision “to proactively advance public health through innovative, evidence-based solutions that create meaningful, community-centered impacts” remains steadfast.

We encourage you to explore our CEPH-accredited academic programs: 

Undergraduate: 

• Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH)
  • Minor in Public Health
• Early entry to the Master of Public Health (MPH)

Graduate:

• Master of Public Health (MPH) with concentrations in epidemiology and community health practice
• Dual degrees in Health Informatics and Analytics (MPH/MS) and Anthropology (MPH/MA)
• Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees in Epidemiology and Public Health Sciences

Our faculty, staff, and students are actively engaged in research and service with the community partners – visit the ECH faculty research and service directory to learn more about how we pursue our mission to achieve positive health outcomes for all.  

The world needs public health leaders – today and tomorrow. We look forward to another year of innovation and advocacy as we shape what’s next. 

Dr. Sandra L. Dika

Phone: 704-687-1821 | Email: sdika@charlotte.edu