Jackson State University:
A historically black, co-educational, research intensive, public institution of higher learning designated by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning as the “urban university” of Mississippi. The University is proud of its heritage, is committed to its future as a diversified, urban institution, and is dedicated to developing individual students and solving urban problems.
A historically black, co-educational, research intensive, public institution of higher learning designated by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning as the “urban university” of Mississippi. The University is proud of its heritage, is committed to its future as a diversified, urban institution, and is dedicated to developing individual students and solving urban problems.
JSU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the bachelor’s, master’s education specialist, Doctor of Education, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Jackson State University has seven undergraduate academic schools: Allied Health Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Science and Technology, and Social Work.
Research
The School of Health Sciences has several research centers and initiatives including the Center of Excellence in Minority Health and the Institute of Epidemiology and Health Services Research.
The Institute of Epidemiology and Health Services Research was established in 2001 with a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Institute's goal is to understand and eliminate the pervasive inequalities affecting the health and health care of racial and ethnic minorities and other historically underserved populations. Using innovative approaches and multidisciplinary research concepts and methods, the Institute is dedicated to improving the health and quality of care of minorities. During its first year of operation, the Institute developed a state-of-the-art Surveillance Laboratory. In addition, it has sponsored faculty and student research projects through competitive awards, held Summer Research Training Institutes, submitted a number of team-based grant applications, and organized Annual Conferences on "Eliminating Health Disparities in Mississippi." The Institute was awarded an EXPORT Center, Center of Excellence in Minority Health to further fulfill its mission and goals, and also has a research affiliate, the National Center of Biodefense Communications located at the University e-Center.
The mission of the Center of Excellence in Minority Health is to address and eliminate the health inequalities affecting minorities through innovative programs in community outreach and information sharing, research on the causes of health disparities, education, and career development training. The goals of the Center are to strengthen university-community ties, enhance understanding of community needs, enhance dissemination and application of research, expand and improve minority health, and support Jackson State University’s commitment to understanding eliminating disparities. The specific aims of the Center include to develop Center’s administrative infrastructure, implement programs in community outreach, carry out focused research projects on health disparities, provide funds and guidance for pilot projects, develop an educational curriculum in minority health, and provide training opportunities. Partners in the Center include faculty from the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson Medical Mall Foundation and the Center for Minority Health, University of Pittsburgh.
The School of Health Sciences has several research centers and initiatives including the Center of Excellence in Minority Health and the Institute of Epidemiology and Health Services Research.
The Institute of Epidemiology and Health Services Research was established in 2001 with a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Institute's goal is to understand and eliminate the pervasive inequalities affecting the health and health care of racial and ethnic minorities and other historically underserved populations. Using innovative approaches and multidisciplinary research concepts and methods, the Institute is dedicated to improving the health and quality of care of minorities. During its first year of operation, the Institute developed a state-of-the-art Surveillance Laboratory. In addition, it has sponsored faculty and student research projects through competitive awards, held Summer Research Training Institutes, submitted a number of team-based grant applications, and organized Annual Conferences on "Eliminating Health Disparities in Mississippi." The Institute was awarded an EXPORT Center, Center of Excellence in Minority Health to further fulfill its mission and goals, and also has a research affiliate, the National Center of Biodefense Communications located at the University e-Center.
The mission of the Center of Excellence in Minority Health is to address and eliminate the health inequalities affecting minorities through innovative programs in community outreach and information sharing, research on the causes of health disparities, education, and career development training. The goals of the Center are to strengthen university-community ties, enhance understanding of community needs, enhance dissemination and application of research, expand and improve minority health, and support Jackson State University’s commitment to understanding eliminating disparities. The specific aims of the Center include to develop Center’s administrative infrastructure, implement programs in community outreach, carry out focused research projects on health disparities, provide funds and guidance for pilot projects, develop an educational curriculum in minority health, and provide training opportunities. Partners in the Center include faculty from the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson Medical Mall Foundation and the Center for Minority Health, University of Pittsburgh.
Program Overview
The Master of Public Health program was created in 1999. In July 2004, the School was approved by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning to offer the first and only Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree program in the state of Mississippi. The vision of the School of Health Sciences is to serve in a leadership role, in partnership with the community, in understanding and eliminating the pervasive inequalities affecting the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minorities and other historically underserved populations. The mission of the School of Health Sciences is to provide quality education and leadership in community-based research and practice. Through collaboration with communities, the School works to promote health and prevent disease and disability with special emphasis on the underserved and at-risk populations in Mississippi, the nation and the global society.
The MPH Program is dedicated to providing quality graduate instruction, scientific inquiry and public service to: a) guide students to acquire the knowledge and develop the skills, competencies and attitudes that are essential for public health professional practice; b) encourage and promote student and faculty research; c) develop an understanding and appreciation of ethnic and cultural diversity and the impact of such diversity on personal and community health; d) to establish collaborative linkages with the community; and e) promote lifelong learning and professional growth.
The mission of the DrPH program is to prepare students to become competent practitioners, research scientists and educators in different areas of public health. The DrPH program will provide students with an experience that is multidisciplinary, problem-centered, fully engaged and integrative of the diverse elements needed in the education of the public health practitioner. H
The Master of Public Health program was created in 1999. In July 2004, the School was approved by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning to offer the first and only Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree program in the state of Mississippi. The vision of the School of Health Sciences is to serve in a leadership role, in partnership with the community, in understanding and eliminating the pervasive inequalities affecting the health and healthcare of racial and ethnic minorities and other historically underserved populations. The mission of the School of Health Sciences is to provide quality education and leadership in community-based research and practice. Through collaboration with communities, the School works to promote health and prevent disease and disability with special emphasis on the underserved and at-risk populations in Mississippi, the nation and the global society.
The MPH Program is dedicated to providing quality graduate instruction, scientific inquiry and public service to: a) guide students to acquire the knowledge and develop the skills, competencies and attitudes that are essential for public health professional practice; b) encourage and promote student and faculty research; c) develop an understanding and appreciation of ethnic and cultural diversity and the impact of such diversity on personal and community health; d) to establish collaborative linkages with the community; and e) promote lifelong learning and professional growth.
The mission of the DrPH program is to prepare students to become competent practitioners, research scientists and educators in different areas of public health. The DrPH program will provide students with an experience that is multidisciplinary, problem-centered, fully engaged and integrative of the diverse elements needed in the education of the public health practitioner. H
Accreditation
The MPH Program is in the process of receiving national accreditation review by the Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH).
The MPH Program is in the process of receiving national accreditation review by the Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH).
Curriculum
The Department of Behavioral and Environmental Health offers the MPH and DrPH with concentrations in Behavioral Health Promotion and Education. The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics offers the MPH in both Epidemiology and Biostatistics and the DrPH in Epidemiology. The Department of Health Policy and Management offers the BS degree in Healthcare Administration and the MPH and DrPH in Health Policy and Management. The Department of Communicative Disorders offers a Master of Science in Communicative Disorders. These departments support the school's mission of offering high quality education, community-based and healthcare organization research, consultative and technical assistance statewide and in the Metro-Jackson areas.
The Department of Behavioral and Environmental Health offers the MPH and DrPH with concentrations in Behavioral Health Promotion and Education. The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics offers the MPH in both Epidemiology and Biostatistics and the DrPH in Epidemiology. The Department of Health Policy and Management offers the BS degree in Healthcare Administration and the MPH and DrPH in Health Policy and Management. The Department of Communicative Disorders offers a Master of Science in Communicative Disorders. These departments support the school's mission of offering high quality education, community-based and healthcare organization research, consultative and technical assistance statewide and in the Metro-Jackson areas.
Faculty
The program currently has 13 full time faculty, 1 visiting professor, and a cadre of adjunct instructors.
The program currently has 13 full time faculty, 1 visiting professor, and a cadre of adjunct instructors.
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