About
SPHHS is a national leader in finding ways to maximize public health and quality of life.
About
The School of Public Health and Health Sciences is a national leader in finding ways to maximize public health and quality of life. The school addresses complex health issues by integrating traditional core areas of public health with related health science disciplines, fostering a unique environment in which transdisciplinary research collaborations can flourish. Our award-winning faculty focus on many pressing public health problems as well as crosscutting issues such as obesity and diabetes prevention, women’s health, global health, aging and healthy living, and autism spectrum disorders. The school features numerous opportunities for community-based student internships and experience in clinical and outreach programs and partnerships that promote health and the quality of life in diverse populations.
The UMass Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences has been accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) Board of Councilors for a full seven-year term, extending to December 31, 2029.
Enrolled undergraduate and graduate students
Full-time tenure and non-tenure track faculty
Total degrees awarded in 2023
ASPPH Award for Outstanding Community Service
For developing enduring and dynamic community partnerships especially in the past three years, the SPHHS was honored March 22 with the 2022 Harrison C. Spencer Award for Outstanding Community Service, given by the ASPPH at the organization’s annual meeting.
A Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
The SPHHS has a long history of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through rigorous research, innovative teaching, and authentic community engagement dating back to our founding dean, William A. Darity, the first African American student awarded a PhD by the University of North Carolina.
Our Rich History
Founded in 1973, the SPHHS was the 16th CEPH-accredited school of public health in the nation. In 1993, the traditional public health disciplines merged with allied health sciences — nutrition, kinesiology, and communication disorders — to form a unit unique in its interdisciplinary approach.