THE MISSION OF THE SCHOOL IS TO IMPROVEAND SUSTAIN THE HEALTH OF PEOPLE BY PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY GRADUATE EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR TEXAS, THE NATION AND INTERNATIONALLY.

THE SCHOOL PROVIDES THE CITIZENS OF TEXAS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR QUALITY GRADUATE EDUCATION IN THE BASIC DISCIPLINES AND PRACTICES OF PUBLIC HEALTH, EXTENDS KNOWLEDGE OF THESE DISCIPLINES, AND ASSISTS PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTITIONERS.

Education - The school's first responsibility is to provide present and future practitioners, teachers, and scientists the highest quality graduate education in the theory and practice of public health. Our educational philosophy is based on the premise that education is a lifelong process and that, while the school offers resources and guidance, the fundamental responsibility for each person's education resides with the individual, with guidance and support of the faculty. We teach public health values and a diversity of skills in the physical, biological, behavioral and analytic sciences needed by public health practitioners today. The school is committed to maintaining a broad perspective of health, disease and the health care system.

Research - The school is committed to the pursuit of knowledge, which enhances both the theory and practice of public health. Faculty support and engage in research directed toward such activities as health promotion, environmental health, disease control, and health care delivery.

Community Service - The faculty seek to provide service to local, state, national and international health agencies that is consistent with the school's instructional and research commitments. We develop public policy, contribute to the activities of these agencies, and enhance the well-being of the public.