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School of Public Health Overview
Why Study Public Health?
Find Your Passion and Launch Your Career
Public health is the art and science of protecting and improving the health of individuals and their communities. Public health degrees open up a range of opportunities for people who are passionate about making a difference locally and around the world. Our graduates work in health care settings, local, state and federal agencies, non-profit organizations, academia and the private sector to prevent disease, promote wellness and advance health equity.
"People come to the Georgia State School of Public Health with a genuine desire to understand health disparities and to make a difference."
- Associate Professor Claire Spears
What makes the Georgia State School of Public Health distinctive?
- Real-world, practice-based learning experiences
- Located in a global hub of public health expertise
- Applied practice and career services
- Faculty with research and practice expertise
- Study abroad and community engagement opportunities
- Mentoring programs
- A range of CEPH accredited degree programs
- Dedicated to advancing health equity
By the numbers
840
+
enrollment
TOP 30
Public Program, Best Public Health Schools, U.S. News & World Report
70
%
Minority Students
CDC
Top Employer
2,000
+
Alumni Since 2006
$
17.8
MILLION
In Sponsored Funding FY 2023
Recent News
New South Africa Study Abroad Explores Storytelling in Public Health
PUBLISHED JUNE 24, 2024 IN GEORGIA STATE NEWS HUB
Several Georgia State University School of Public Health students recently returned from an innovative study abroad program that explored the role of storytelling in advancing public health.
Health Literacy Certificate Provides Valuable Tools for Improving Health Care Quality
PUBLISHED JUNE 20, 2024 IN GEORGIA STATE NEWS HUB
The College of Education & Human Development’s health literacy certificate program gives students a more comprehensive understanding of health literacy and how it can be incorporated into their work.
Student Spotlight: Kennicia Fortson
PUBLISHED JUNE 10, 2024 IN GEORGIA STATE NEWS HUB
Kennicia Fortson, the recipient of the school’s 2024 Ph.D. in Public Health Achievement Award, has presented her research findings on health inequities among underserved and marginalized populations at national conferences.
Georgia State Researcher Receives $6.9 Million in Grants to Develop and Test Tobacco Education Strategies
PUBLISHED MAY 19, 2024 IN GEORGIA STATE NEWS HUB
With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration considering landmark regulations that would significantly limit the amount of nicotine in cigarettes and ban menthol flavoring, a Georgia State University researcher is proactively developing and testing targeted messages to improve public health.
Alumni Spotlight: Kyra Parks
PUBLISHED MAY 8, 2024 IN GEORGIA STATE NEWS HUB
Kyra Parks (MPH 2022) is a resource management consultant supporting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Global Health Center. In this role, she helps allocate funding across the global health work there.