Welcome to the PhD Program at the College of Public Health!
The PhD Program
The PhD is granted in recognition of high attainment in a specific field of knowledge. It is a research degree and is not conferred solely upon the earning of credit, the completion of courses, or the acquiring of a number of terms of residency, but also the successful completion of scholarly work. The length of residency and the requirements below are minimums; programs/colleges may elect to establish more rigorous requirements.
The degree will be granted after the student has shown proficiency and distinctive achievement in a specified field, has demonstrated the ability to do original, independent investigation, and has presented these findings with a high degree of literary skill in a dissertation. A major professor will be appointed as soon as possible but no later than the time the student has completed 50% of the program. The advisor will advise on any specific subject matter deficiencies and assist in the choice of a major professor and area of research.
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The mission of the PhD degree is to prepare public health professionals to make substantive contributions to public health inquiry and practice. This mission relates directly to the University of South Florida mission, which includes creating a community of learners together with significant and sustainable university‐community partnerships and collaborations, as well as designing, strengthening and building sustainable healthy communities and improving quality of life. |
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The University of South Florida is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of College and Schools (SACS). The College of Public Health degree programs are fully accredited by the Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH). |
The PhD Guidebook
This PhD Guidebook has four sections, linked below and on the upper left of this page. Follow these four steps to work through your program.
Get Assistance
Navigating your PhD experience can be challenging at times, and we are here to help. This guidebook walks you through the basic steps from your first semester to graduation. Please reach out to us with any questions you have.
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- Director of PhD program: You can contact
- Assistant Director of Professional Programs: You can contact Somer Burke at sburke@health.usf.edu or (813) 974-6606.
- Office of Academic and Student Affairs:
- Admissions: Please go to our Prospective Students page to request an appointment with an advisor.
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Please go to this link for information on a variety of student resources available to you as a student of USF: Student Resources |
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