Department of Public Health Sciences | College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences

"We seek to improve health service delivery, public health practice, and the health status of the University community, the citizens of the state of South Carolina, the nation, and across the globe through the integration of our research, teaching and service."

Ron Gimbel, Ph.D., Chair

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CEPH Accreditation

Clemson University’s Department of Public Health Sciences’ Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree concentrations in Health Service Administration, Health Promotion and Behavior and Pre-professional Studies in Health are now fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. CEPH, an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, reviews schools and departments of public health for accreditation every seven years. We welcome you to view our self-study report and CEPH’s final accreditation report.

» Read our self study report
» CEPH’s final accreditation report
» For more information about CEPH accreditation at Council on Education for Public Health

PHS Faculty Spotlight

Sarah Griffin, Ph.D., Professor of Public Health Science Sarah Griffin, Ph.D.,Professor of Public Health Science, is currently working on a CDC-funded project to address health and nutrition South Carolina counties where more than 40% of the adults suffer from obesity. Read More