division of population health sciences
The Division of Population Health Sciences (DPHS) prepares students to address the root causes of health issues in 熊猫在线视频 and beyond. DPHS is home to the , the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, a minor in Public Health, the Graduate Certificate and Master of Public Health programs, and the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies. Through a blend of education, research, and community engagement, DPHS empowers students to drive meaningful change in population health.
Unlike clinical care, which focuses on individuals, population health looks at the big picture鈥攊mproving health outcomes across communities through policy, prevention, and systems-level solutions. It includes:
Join us to make an impact that goes beyond treating illness to help build healthier communities from the ground up.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Meet the public health challenges of an aging society, including providing competent care in medical settings and essential community resources and end-of-life support.
Set up a successful career in health education and health promotion, public and community health, disease prevention, rehabilitation, or health care delivery.
Meet the challenges of the diverse and complex field of public health, with a particular focus on the needs of 熊猫在线视频 and the Circumpolar North.
NEWS & Stories
Justice Center Assistant Professor Amy Doogan was recently recognized for her work with the Color of Justice program, which received the 2025 Sandra Day O鈥機onnor Award for the Advancement of Civics Education.
Spring 2025 undergraduate commencement speaker Albiona Selimi is graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in political science and minors in women鈥檚 studies and justice鈥攐n her way to practicing law at a civil rights organization.
UAA Justice Center alumna Melanie Osborne has been inducted into the Anchorage ATHENA Society, recognizing her professional excellence, community contributions, and commitment to empowering women.
UAA Justice Center Chair Brad Myrstol shares data from the UAA 熊猫在线视频 Justice Information Center with the House Judiciary Committee.
Collin Hurd, a former UAA Justice Center student, athlete and resident advisor, now serves as a University Police Department officer.
INSTITUTES, CENTERS, AND PROJECTS
Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies
The CAAS was established by the Board of Regents in 1972 to address the problem of substance misuse in 熊猫在线视频.
Our team works to understand the shifting sociocultural landscape for aging adults and identify service needs to facilitate healthy aging-in-place.
Researchers in our lab are working to solve the global plastic pollution problem by developing insulation that is recyclable, reusable, and biodegradable.
Institute for Circumpolar Health Studies
Housed under the Office of Research, ICHS partners closely with us while conducting applied research that supports public health and offers valuable research experience for students.
Contact Us:
Phone: (907) 786-6545
Email: dphs@alaska.edu
UAA Div. of Population Health Sciences
UAA Professional Studies Building
2533 Providence Dr., Suite 206
Anchorage, AK 99508
Mailing Address:
UAA Div. of Population Health Sciences
3211 Providence Dr., PSB 206
Anchorage, AK 99508
