Department of Health Studies
The mission of the Department of Health Studies (DHS) is to educate and empower future leaders in the field to improve the health status and wellbeing of individuals, communities, organizations, and societies. This mission is achieved through innovative education, creative partnerships, policy-change advocacy, and transformational research. Health issues are of universal interest and relevance, transcending the boundaries of race, religion, culture and national origin.
Degree Programs
Our graduates put their expertise to work promoting health outcomes, policy, and research locally, nationally, and globally. Here are just a few recent examples of alum career paths:
- Research Associate at National Institute of Health
- Nutrition Educator at Maryland Snap-Ed
- Program Associate at Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
- Wellness Coordinator at NFL Players Association
- Assistant Fitness Director at Sport & Health
- Health Communications Specialist at USAID
- Senior Director, Customer Engagement at Cigna
- Research Associate at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
- Lifestyle Educator at Kaiser Permanente
- Education Specialist at the Capitol Area Food Bank
Bulletins
2022 Graduate Student Award Winners for the August/December 2022:
- Outstanding Student Achievement – Health Promotion Management ($500)
Michaela Brown - Outstanding Student Achievement – Nutrition Education ($500)
Tricia Goldberg - Excellence in Innovation – Nutrition Education ($1,000)
Chloe Campiglia (Grandin)
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Our Alumni: Where They Are Now
Swezen Kizito: MPH, University of Georgia; Advisory Associate, State & Local Government for KPMG Consulting
Chaitanya Mishra: NIMH Genetic Epidemiology Researcher at NIH
Devki Gami, MD: Resident at Johns Hopkins Children's Center
Adrian Bertrand: Research Associate at Schroeder Institute at Truth Initiative
Morgan Taylor: Research Data Analyst, Johns Hopkins University
AshaLetia Henderson: Public Health Advisor at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
T’ara Smith: Senior Project Manager of Beyond Type 2 at Beyond Type 1
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Number of grants awarded to our department to promote health in Washington, DC126
Students, faculty, staff, and volunteers working with us69
Number of publications, reports, and presentations to disseminate this work