Department of Public Health and Healthcare Leadership

Welcome!

The Department of Public Health and Healthcare Leadership (PHHL) offers a variety of academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate level, along with accelerated degree options, to prepare students for employment, career advancement, and lifelong learning in the fields of healthcare administration, health sciences, and public health.

Creating a Healthier Community

The Department of Public Health and Healthcare Leadership (PHHL) is located within the vibrant interprofessional, healthcare learning community of Waldron College of Health and Human Services and Radford University at Carilion.

Our programs are delivered in a 100% online or hybrid format, with full or part-time options, with the goal of being accessible and flexible for working adults. Programs are transfer-friendly and include valuable practical experiences to integrate, apply, and synthesize course knowledge.

Academic Programs

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

High impact experiences including capstone projects, internships, and service learning opportunities.
Programs 100% online or hybrid offering flexibility for working professionals.
Geared toward students from all walks of life including new, transfer, returning students. We have a place for you.

Public Health and Healthcare Leadership in the News

Leslie Witherspoon: diving into public health to improve her community

July 11, 2024

Alexandria, VA native Leslie Witherspoon knew she wanted to help people, but when she was in high school, she didn’t yet have a vision of what she would study and where.
Rachel Rogers charts a new career path in the health sciences

March 15, 2024

After an 11-year career as a flight attendant, Rachel Rogers decided to change her flight plan.
Radford health sciences grad plans to use her degree for career versatility

February 14, 2024

Abigail Ray ’23 always knew she wanted to work in a medical field, but she was also interested in a versatile career allowing her to explore the many specialties that healthcare offers.