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Leading the way for public health education, research, and service

At the School of Public Health, we aim to advance the science of public health, improve quality of life, and eliminate health disparities for our communities, the nation, and the world.

Celebrating More Than 15 Years

The UNLV School of Public Health was established in 2004 with the goal of improving the health and well-being of people worldwide. More than fifteen years later, its departments, programs, and research units are growing and still working to provide a diverse education, practical training experience, and numerous community involvement opportunities to prepare students to become leaders and professionals in the field of Public Health.
1st & Only
Accredited School of Public Health in Nevada
1 of 66
Accredited Schools of Public Health in the world – CEPH
Top 100
Ranked Master of Health Care Administration and Policy Program - U.S. News & World Report
1st
Most diverse campus in the nation - U.S. News & World Report
Congratulations, Class of 2020

Congratulations, Class of 2020

A message to our graduates from School of Public Health faculty and staff!

COVID-19 Information

UNLV is committed to safely providing education and promoting a healthy environment that supports the well-being of our students, faculty, and staff. Take a look at the latest updates and resources available that may be useful during this important time. Also take a look at the School of Public Health's recent seminar focused on the topic, led by our expert epidemiologists.

Faculty Experts on COVID-19

Fighting COVID-19 on Two Fronts
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Aug. 14, 2020
Nurses juggling health care work with keeping families safe during the pandemic.
The (Remote) Interview: Matthew Montalto
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Aug. 10, 2020
It may not be the theater Matthew Montalto once dreamed of working in, but the admissions analyst loves his job at the UNLV Graduate College.

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Departments

Environmental and Occupational Health
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The Department of Environmental and Occupational Health offers degree and certificate programs that aim to advance the health of all people in the nation and the world through research and training in environmental health. The department emphasizes the role of air, water, the home environment and the workplace as critical determinants of health.
Health Care Administration and Policy
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The Department of Health Care Administration and Policy offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs aimed to advance the quality of healthcare education by providing students with critical skills and knowledge that help prepare them for leadership roles in health care organizations.

Graduate Programs

Centers, Laboratories, and Initiatives

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What's Happening

UNLV Newsmakers 2020: July
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Aug. 10, 2020

As summer heats up, so do the accomplishments on UNLV’s campus.
The (Remote) Interview: Nicole Santero
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Aug. 3, 2020

Nicole Santero balances her job communicating about the School of Public Health with her doctoral research on the BTS phenomenon.
The Science Behind Opening Schools
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Jul. 29, 2020

Assistant professor of public health Brian Labus offers some reasons for optimism for bringing younger students back to the classroom.
Newsmakers: June 2020
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Jul. 2, 2020

A collection of news stories featuring the people and programs of UNLV.
A Stable Foundation During the Turbulence of Pandemic
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Jun. 30, 2020

How UNLV’s School of Public Health took center stage in the coronavirus crisis.

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Accomplishments

 
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Experts

  • Marya Shegog
    Director of Health Programs, The Lincy Institute
  • Christopher R. Cochran
    Chair, Health Care Administration and Policy
  • Amanda Haboush-Deloye
    Interim Executive Director, Nevada Institute for Children's Research and Policy
 
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Accreditation

The School of Public Health at UNLV is the first and only accredited School of Public Health in Nevada, and it is one of only 66 in the world with this distinction by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

For more information and to view a copy of the CEPH report, please contact Vivian Surwill: vivian.surwill@unlv.edu

Bachelor's Master's Doctoral CEPH Accredited

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UNLV School of Public Health
University Gateway Building
4700 S. Maryland Pkwy. Ste. 335
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Mail Stop: 3063