Colorado School of Public health

Colorado School of Public Health

The Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) is a collaborative endeavor involving three partner institutions: the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Colorado State University, and the University of Northern Colorado. Established in 2008, it is the first and only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain region. The school's mission is to promote the physical, mental, environmental, and social health of communities in Colorado, the Rocky Mountain region, and beyond, through education, research, and service.

History[edit | edit source]

The Colorado School of Public Health was founded in response to the growing need for a skilled public health workforce and the increasing demand for public health education in the Rocky Mountain region. The collaboration between the three universities was aimed at leveraging their combined resources, expertise, and geographic diversity to address these needs comprehensively.

Academic Programs[edit | edit source]

ColoradoSPH offers a wide range of academic programs designed to prepare students for careers in public health. These include:

Master of Public Health (MPH) with concentrations in areas such as Epidemiology, Community Health Education, and Environmental and Occupational Health.
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) focusing on leadership, policy, and practice.
PhD programs in public health sciences, including Epidemiology and Health Services Research.
Certificate programs and dual degree options, such as the MPH/MD and MPH/PhD, are also available for students seeking interdisciplinary education.

Research[edit | edit source]

Research at ColoradoSPH spans a broad spectrum of public health disciplines. Faculty and students engage in research projects addressing critical health issues such as chronic disease prevention, health disparities, environmental health risks, and global health challenges. The school is known for its research centers, including the Center for Global Health, which works to improve health and healthcare in communities around the world through research, training, and partnership.

Community Engagement[edit | edit source]

Community engagement is a core component of the Colorado School of Public Health's mission. The school collaborates with local, national, and international partners to address public health challenges through community-based research, service-learning projects, and public health practice. These partnerships help to ensure that the school's research and educational efforts are responsive to the needs of communities and contribute to the improvement of public health outcomes.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

The Colorado School of Public Health's main administrative offices are located on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. However, due to its collaborative nature, the school utilizes facilities and resources across its partner institutions, providing students with access to a wide range of expertise, research opportunities, and public health practice settings.

Notable Alumni and Faculty[edit | edit source]

The school boasts a distinguished list of alumni and faculty who have made significant contributions to public health research, policy, and practice. These individuals are recognized for their work in improving health outcomes, shaping public health policy, and advancing the field of public health through innovative research and leadership.