In existence as a College since January 1, 2006, we continue to focus on investing the necessary resources to build an outstanding College of Public Health that will be recognized for high quality teaching, research, and service. The college is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

Serving Students and the Community

The College focuses on empowering rural communities and underserved populations, to effectively address public health issues, eliminate health disparities, and improve health outcomes. To achieve this level of excellence, the JPHCOPH is committed to a student-centered approach, development of academically distinct programs of study, dissemination of outstanding applied research that advances both the science and practice of public health, and the establishment of effective partnerships, collaborations with partners and outreach and service activities that help build healthier communities and the public health workforce.

Our Mission

The mission of the JPHCOPH is “to enhance health and eliminate health disparities of rural communities and underserved populations in Georgia and the southeastern region, the nation, and the world through excellence in public health workforce development, research, professional service and community engagement.”

To accomplish this mission, we seek to maintain the following:

• Excellence in research, service and instruction.
• Passion for improving the health of rural communities and underserved populations.
• Responsibility for promoting health equity and eliminating health disparities in rural communities and underserved populations.
• Commitment to community involvement.
• Collaboration for problem solving.
• Commitment to developing as a “learning organization.”