Developing public health practitioners and leaders to address public health needs of rural and underserved communities.
Mission:
The University of South Dakota (USD) and South Dakota State University (³ÉÈËÊÓƵ) Master of Public Health (MPH) program is committed to improving health in rural and underserved communities by providing interdisciplinary learning, scholarship and community engagement for public health professionals.
Vision:
The program will generate resources and support for rural and underserved communities to achieve optimal and equitable health.
Program Goals
- Academic Excellence - Promote and achieve excellence in public health teaching and learning.
- Public Health Research and Practice - Faculty and students will engage in research and practice in collaboration with rural and underserved communities.
- Diversity and Inclusion - Recruit and retain diverse faculty and students who embody cultural inclusiveness.
- Service - Enhance the program's involvement in public health service to rural and underserved communities in South Dakota.
Core Values:
The MPH program embraces the educational philosophy and values of the University of South Dakota and South Dakota State University. It is committed to the following core values.
- Academic excellence
- Student centered education
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Diversity
- Collaboration and leadership
- Commitment to engagement and service in the community
- Commitment to the professional development of students and faculty