Department of Allied & Population Health

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Dan Hansen, Laughrey Endowed Dean of the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
Department of Allied and Population Health
Avera Health and Science Center 133, Box 2202C
605-688-6197

The Department of Allied and Population Health offers the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree, a graduate certificate in public health, and teaches courses in social and administrative pharmacy for the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program. At the undergraduate level, the department offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science and an A.S. and B.S. in Respiratory Care. In addition to teaching, the department advances population health through research and innovations in community health and wellness services.

Graduate Faculty

James Amell, Julie Stevens and Dale Evenson Endowed Faculty Scholar and Associate Professor
Erin Miller, Assistant Professor
Christopher Robbins, Assistant Professor

Programs

Master’s Degrees

• Public Health (M.P.H.)  

Certificates

• Public Health Certificate  

Facilities and Services

The Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree program is an interdisciplinary graduate program, involving departments and colleges across the university.

Student Engagement and Support Opportunities

The program offers student engagement through research and practice opportunities. Ongoing partnerships exist with entities such as the South Dakota Area Health Education Center (AHEC), Indian Health Services, and the South Dakota Department of Health. Students can also become active in the South Dakota Public Health Association (SDPHA).

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