Temple University College of Public Health, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, houses Temple University's public health- and allied health professions-related disciplines. The college offers several bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees within nine departments: Communications Sciences and Disorders, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health Services Administration and Policy, Kinesiology, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences and the School of Social Work. Certificate programs are also available.
The College of Public Health is one of the largest colleges of public health in the United States. The wide variety of programs housed at the college offers students ample opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration. The college is one of the largest colleges at Temple University with an enrollment of 4,662 students and 163 faculty as of December 2016. The current dean of the school is Laura Siminoff (also a Laura H. Carnell Professor of Public Health).
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Academic programs
Within the College of Public Health's nine departments, 34 degree programs are offered: eight undergraduate programs and 26 graduate programs.
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Facilities
In 2017, Temple University opened the Aramark Student Training and Recreation (STAR) Complex, a $28,500,000 state of the art multi-use facility that houses classes for the College of Public Health. It offers classroom and lab space for the Departments of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Athletic Training, Recreation Therapy and Kinesiology.
Faculty research
Research from the College of Public Health's faculty spans multiple disciplines. Faculty are supported by $77 million in external funding.
Research concentrations
- Language Disorders
- Obesity
- Cancer Prevention and Control
- Organ and Tissue Donation for Transplantation and Research
- Concussion and Balance Disorders
- Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
- Mental Health
Community engagement
The College of Public Health is committed to the health of the community surrounding Temple University in North Philadelphia. Various programs are dedicated to providing services to individuals living in the area, including a student-run pro-bono physical therapy clinic, a second-hand smoke prevention program for infants and an annual summer camp for children who stutter.
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