78+

Practicum community partners

1,000+

Graduates

40+

Years nationally accredited

98%

Employed during school or after graduation

Key Research Areas: Epidemiology, International Public Health, Public Policy, Addictions, and Health Psychology—focusing on issues like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic pain, addictions, and sexual health.

Our esteemed faculty is diverse and committed to enhancing the community while making significant advancements in teaching and public health initiatives.

The Department of Public Health Sciences' educational responsibilities are focused on medical and dental students, residents, the public health workforce, and other health care professionals.

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Beyond the Classroom: The Department’s Summer Donation Drive

Community

This summer, our department is proud to support three impactful initiatives dedicated to serving CT residents:  Hands On Hartford, Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants, and Community Service Officer Jim Barrett’s Homeless Outreach Program. Public health extends far beyond the classroom, research laboratory, or health care setting. At the Department of Public Health Sciences, community... Continue reading→

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Department chairman Doug Brugge sits down with our faculty to discuss their interesting paths to public health research.

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