Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health

The Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health is one of the eight colleges of Georgia Southern University, located in Statesboro, Georgia.

On January 14, 2004 the Board of Regents established the first School of Public Health in the University System of Georgia and named it the Jiann-Ping Hsu School of Public Health. Establishment of the School was made possible by a generous gift from Dr. Karl E. Peace, in memory and honor of his wife, Dr. Jiann-Ping Hsu.

In order to place the School in the best possible position for accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), it was re-designated the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, effective January 1, 2006.

Currently, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health offers the Master of Health Services Administration (M.H.S.A.) and the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree, with emphasis areas in Biostatistics, Community Health Education, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, and Health Services Policy and Management. In addition, the Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.) with program concentrations in Biostatistics, Community Health Behavior and Education, and Public Health Leadership is also offered. The faculty of the college is devoted to excellence in teaching, research, and public health practice and service. Students will gain valuable insight, experience, and skills that will contribute to their success as the future public health workforce.

The Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health houses three Centers. The Karl E. Peace Center for Biostatistics functions as a focal point for biostatistical consulting, education and grantsmanship for the College, University, and community. The Center for Rural Health and Research engages in activities designed to improve the health status and quality of life among residents of rural Georgia by creating successful partnerships with governmental agencies, business and industry, community-based organizations, faculty, and students. The Center for Survey Research and Health Information serves those that serve others by conducting survey research and providing health information data to organizations across the region and nation.