The College of Health and Public Affairs

is a leader in improving the health and welfare of communities -- both locally and around the world -- through education, research, service and community partnerships.

Faculty Research

The College of Health and Public Affairs is home to federal, state and local government grants and contracts as well as privately supported projects.
 

College Kudos

Five COHPA students -- Andrew Albaugh, Eddiedelso Garcia, Robert Gottfried, Cortez Whatley and Joseph Myszkowski -- are among this year’s 19 Order of Pegasus recipients!
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Kudos recognize accomplishments of students and faculty and staff members in the College of Health and Public Affairs

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Criminal Justice
My internship with the District 9 Medical Examiner’s Office was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I gained an excellent understanding of the medical examiner’s office and the criminal justice field in general."
— Adam Stubley,  criminal justice major
I’m so excited to be in this program. I’m really looking forward to planning great areas to live and work."
— Gabriella Serrado,  urban and regional planning graduate student
I think it is great to be part of something that [exposes] others to sign language and the deaf community."
— Ashley Loomis,  communication sciences and disorders major and national-anthem signer at Orlando Magic games
UCF provides its physical therapy students with an excellent education and prepares them to work in the most challenging of settings."
— Jamie Dyson,  rehabilitation supervisor, Orlando Regional Medical Center
The program is really helping me grow as a professional. I have a much better understanding of how to navigate the systems and advocate for services on a much larger scale."
— Joy Chuba,  social work graduate student, UCF Valencia Osceola
In fall 2010, I began to create real programs, establish the board, develop volunteer-recruitment strategies and overal strategically plan the next five years -- all through my course work."
— Paulette Campbell, CEO of Redemption Song, Inc.,  Master of Nonprofit Management ('11)
The internship is going great! I am interning for Senate President Mike Haridopolos in the Capitol. I wish more UCF students could have this truly amazing opportunity."
— Julianna Debler,  legal studies major and 2012 Florida Legislative Scholars Intern
UCF's program provided me the opportunity to expedite my student experience while attaining practical experience working within local health systems."
— Daniel Barr, V.P. at National Children's Hospital,  M.S. in Health Sciences, Health Services Administration Track ('04)
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