The 德州 Southern University Joan M Lafleur College of Pharmacy & 健康科学 (COPHS) stands as a beacon of excellence and 创新 in the field of healthcare education. Situated in the heart of Houston, 德州, COPHS is dedicated to advancing health care through its cutting-edge programs, research initiatives, and commitment to community service. With a rich history of producing highly skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals, the college is a pivotal part of TSU's mission to transform students into leaders who are prepared to meet the challenges of a dynamic and diverse healthcare landscape.
COPHS offers a range of under研究生, 研究生, and professional programs designed to equip students with the knowledge, 技能, and ethical grounding needed for a successful career in pharmacy, 健康科学, 及以后. The college's curriculum is meticulously crafted to blend theoretical knowledge with practical experience, ensuring that 研究生s are not only proficient in their fields but also advocates for health equity and patient care. Through its commitment to research, 创新, and community engagement, COPHS fosters an environment where students can thrive, contribute to the advancement of healthcare, and make a lasting impact on the communities they serve.
管理, the College is organized with a Dean, two Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; one for the PharmD Program and one for the Division of 健康科学, an Associate Dean for 研究, an Assistant Dean for Student Services, an Assistant Dean for Experiential Training, and two Department Chairs. The Associate Deans for Academic Affairs are responsible for all academic matters of the College and, in the absence of the Dean, are responsible for the operations of the College. The Assistant Dean for Student Services coordinates all student-related organizations and activities, including admissions, 登记, 咨询, and academic advising. The Assistant Dean for Experiential Training has oversight and management of all experiential rotations, 校长, and practice sites. The department chairs are responsible for the administration of the didactic and experiential components of all programs.
任务
The mission of the 德州 Southern University College of Pharmacy and 健康科学 (COPHS) is to provide quality academic programming to produce an ethnically diverse population of health professionals, especially African Americans and underrepresented minorities, who are transformational leaders in the delivery of interdisciplinary health services while addressing critical and urban issues.
In fulfilling its purpose, the College is committed to six objectives:
- Providing an innovative, productive and receptive learning environment for research and scholarly activities and services.
- Infusing new technology into its infrastructure and academic programs
- 准备, nurturing and mentoring students to be leaders in their fields and good citizens who give back to their city, 状态, nation and global communities
- Evaluating and assessing academic programs to ensure that the programs support the mission, vision and values of the university and the college
- Supporting the advancement of 研究生 education and research
- Developing cross disciplinary programs to reduce health disparities among minority and other disadvantaged population
认证
德州 Southern University is fully accredited institution by the Southern Association of 大学 and Schools. The College of Pharmacy and 健康科学 is a member of the American Association of 大学 of Pharmacy and the Association of Schools of Allied 健康 Professionals. The Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the 认证 Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). The Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical 技术) Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). The Environmental 健康 program is accredited by National Environmental 健康 Science and Protection 认证 Council (EHAC). The 健康 Information Management Program is accredited by the Commission on 认证 for 健康 Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The Respiratory Therapy Program is accredited by the Committee on 认证 for Respiratory Care (CoARC). The 健康 政府 program has full certified Under研究生 Membership Status in the Association of University Programs in 健康 政府 (AUPHA).