The World Needs You Now
Samford’s School of Public Health equips you to be a leader in the workforce and a champion of health, mental wellness and prevention.
Our mission is to prepare servant leaders through student-focused, workforce-oriented education by demonstrating God’s love through nurturing the emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual health of individuals and communities.
Healthcare Administration & Informatics
The Department of Healthcare Administration and Informatics prepares students for leadership, information management and health data analytics roles in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, insurance companies, medical sales, consulting and physician practices.
Healthcare Administration focuses on the business aspects of health care, such as strategy, finance and operations. Health Informatics and Analytics equip graduates to serve as a crucial link between healthcare providers, payers and patients by analyzing data to support decision-making. It involves using technology, data and information systems to enhance clinical and operational practices. Both programs play a pivotal role in ensuring patients receive better care.
Nutrition & Dietetics
The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics has a century-long history of equipping students with expertise in the field. Our alumni are employed in hospitals, clinics, educational institutions, in basic and clinical research settings, sports nutrition programs, corporate wellness areas and in community and public health sectors. The department is globally recognized for its research and educational initiatives in nutrition. This is an ideal choice for those interested in health, wellness and gaining a deep understanding of scientific principles for disease prevention and treatment through nutrition.
Public Health
The Department of Public Health equips students to become agents of change who champion health and prevention. Our interprofessional degrees focus on health equity and community engagement, preparing students to enhance the health and well-being of diverse communities and advocate for policies that reflect God’s love for all people. With the growing demand for public health professionals, our programs offer an exceptional opportunity for those committed to making a broad-scale impact locally and globally.
Social Work
The Department of Social Work focuses on preparing students to become compassionate practitioners equipped with the necessary skills to support individuals and communities during vulnerable times. Our Master of Social Work program emphasizes advanced clinical practice, training students to work with individuals, families and small groups from a faith-based perspective. Graduates are ready to practice in a wide range of settings, including counseling centers, mental health and substance abuse treatment facilities, hospitals and clinics, schools, correctional facilities and child welfare agencies.
