Library Funding and Professional Development Resource Case Study: PVAMU School of Public and Allied Health
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).
