At Temple University’s College of Public Health, we are igniting a revolutionary movement to reshape the future of public health. With boundless enthusiasm and a deep commitment to community well-being, our dedicated faculty and passionate students view public health as a powerful force for transformative change.

Here, we foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where experts from diverse fields come together to craft groundbreaking solutions in healthcare, disease prevention, and social welfare. Our teams are not just solving problems; they’re pioneering innovative approaches that make a real difference in people’s lives. We are at the forefront of generating cutting-edge knowledge and delivering exceptional education, all while nurturing the next generation of visionary clinicians and researchers. Join us in this inspiring journey as we work hand in hand to build a healthier, more equitable world.

The College of Public Health is one of the largest and most diverse colleges of its kind in the country, incorporating healthcare and health services disciplines as well as traditional public health programs. The college is home to the Departments of Communication Sciences and DisordersEpidemiology and BiostatisticsHealth and Rehabilitation SciencesHealth Services Administration and PolicyNursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences, as well as the School of Social Work. Across our 20 disciplines and more than 50 academic programs, we are working to serve our students and our community.

Our mission

Educate. Innovate. Transform.

The College of Public Health engages in interprofessional education, community and clinical practice, impactful research, and service learning. We approach our work with cultural humility as we advocate for positive change and prepare leaders to address the most pressing health issues of our time.

Our goals
  1. Access: To increase diversity within our health professions through access to high-quality education
  2. Education: To increase interdisciplinary educational efforts within our didactic coursework, co-curricular initiatives and practice
  3. Research: To increase the breadth of perspectives in research and scholarship
  4. Service: To expand community collaborations and co-create new opportunities for research and service learning
Our values

In the College of Public Health, we value:

  • Interdisciplinary thinking as we embrace the range of disciplines across our college to improve education, practice and research
  • Innovative solutions to address today's health and healthcare challenges.
  • Community engagement to identify important problems and actionable solutions because we know that communities must help to define their own concerns and solutions to advance health for all
  • Evidence generated through theory and rigorous multimethod discovery that guides our approach to practice and policy development
Our role

In our everyday efforts, we:

  • Conduct translational research that drives change in our communities at the local, national and global levels
  • Deliver compassionate care and service to the community that is patient- and family-centered with cultural humility
  • Excel in our teaching to ensure that we are engaging students in the pursuit of knowledge to find their personal definitions of success
  • Advocate for the transformation of our communities into safe places that allow all members to live their healthiest lives
Our aims

We believe that our efforts will lead to:

  • A greater sense of well-being for the community that is focused on prevention and quality of life and not just the absence of illness 
  • Social justice for all individuals to stand up and do what is right
  • Respect for diversity and inclusion of all people, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion or ability
  • The production of new knowledge that provides public health and healthcare solutions that advances health equity