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School of Public and Allied Health
Students will have the chance to address public health issues that vary in nature, from rural health disparities to urban health challenges, allowing them to gain practical experience in diverse settings.

Purpose and Goals
The School of Public and Allied Health at Prairie View A&M University is ideally situated to respond to ongoing public health crises and the wellness needs of our communities.

Programs in public health prepare students, informed by a behavioral health science approach, for professions dedicated to improving individual, community and population health, eradicating health disparities, and achieving health equity and social justice. As the state of Texas and the country responds to health concerns, such as the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the role of public health in ensuring the delivery of equitable health care to all populations has become evident. The School of Public and Allied Health addresses the role institutions of higher education can play in strengthening public health infrastructure by preparing public health professionals. PVAMU’s academically rigorous and relevant interdisciplinary Public Health program is offered to a diverse population of students, whom, upon completion of the program, can think critically, provide leadership, and develop and apply strategies designed to address challenging global public health issues (e.g., COVID-19, Climate Change, Food Insecurities, and Racism and Health).

Programs in health and kinesiology expose candidates to rigorous programs focusing on improving the overall quality of life and prepares them for professional health and kinesiology-related careers. The learning environment is structured to provide a solid foundation for research in rural, urban, and suburban issues affecting health, wellness, sport, and physical fitness. Students are exposed to experiences and intentionally taught how to become morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance various career paths associated with the fields of health, kinesiology, and physical education. In addition, the undergraduate program offers health and fitness activity classes to every Prairie View A&M student for physical activity participation opportunities.