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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 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. 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

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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.

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2019 Community Engagement Award Winners
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May. 16, 2019
Students and faculty lead programs to improve lives in Southern Nevada.
May 2019 Outstanding UNLV Graduates
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May. 15, 2019

UNLV president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.
Swimming Safety for the Summer Season
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May. 13, 2019

UNLV Public Health researcher offers pool tips to keep kids safe as they try to beat the heat.
UNLV 2019 Community Engagement Award Recipients Announced
May. 1, 2019

UNLV faculty and students honored with Service-Learning, Community-Based Research, Faculty/Staff Outreach, and Student Service awards.
Targeting Communities to Improve Care for Life-Limiting Illnesses
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May. 1, 2019

Health Care Administration and Policy professor Jay Shen works to increase understanding and use of palliative care among Asian-Americans.

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Experts

  • Jose L. Melendrez
    Executive Director, Office of Community Partnerships, School of Community Health Sciences
  • Courtney Coughenour
    Assistant Professor, School of Community Health Sciences
  • Tara Phebus
    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