School of Community Health and Policy

KIM DOBSON SYDNOR, PhD, DEAN

The School of Community Health and Policy was established to provide education and training to students in the areas of nursing, nutrition, and public health- three fields identified as having the highest needs for trained professional minorities. Graduates of all three programs have the unique advantage of obtaining specialized education and training in health disparities and community practice, skills that are in growing demand.

There are three programs in The School of Community Health and Policy: Nursing, Nutritional Sciences, and Public Health. Students may obtain undergraduate degrees in nursing and nutritional sciences and graduate degrees in nursing and public health. The primary goal of the School and its three programs is to provide high quality education and training preparing students to address health disparities within urban populations.

Mission

The Morgan State University School of Community Health and Policy’s mission is to develop a corps of health professionals committed to transforming urban communities by promoting health and reducing health inequities.

Vision

The vision of the School of Community Health and Policy is to be an integral part of the community, working to achieve optimal health.

Philosophy and Goals

The goal of the School of Community Health and Policy is to produce highly qualified professionals capable of developing and implementing successful strategies in health promotion and disease prevention. With an urban focused mission, we provide students with opportunities to learn and practice in underserved communities and communities of color in Maryland and across the globe.

The School of Community Health and Policy also serves as a resource and an information hub for families, communities, and government agencies in health disparities.

Major Goals

To provide a highly effective undergraduate and graduate educational experiences that give students the best possible practice-based preparation for productive and meaningful careers in community-focused public health, nutrition and nursing.
To serve as a major source of new health-based knowledge, especially as it relates to the translation of science to best practices.
To engage the community in equitable partnerships for the development and implementation of collaborative strategies to eliminate health disparities.