The 德克萨斯南方大学 Joan M Lafleur 药学院 & Health Sciences (COPHS) stands as a beacon of excellence and innovation in the field of healthcare education. 位于休斯顿的中心, Texas, COPHS is dedicated to advancing health care through its cutting-edge programs, 研究项目, 以及对社区服务的承诺. 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提供一系列本科课程, graduate, and professional programs designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical grounding needed for a successful career in pharmacy, health sciences, and beyond. The college's curriculum is meticulously crafted to blend theoretical knowledge with practical experience, ensuring that graduates are not only proficient in their fields but also advocates for health equity and patient care. 通过它对研究的承诺, innovation, 社区参与, COPHS fosters an environment where students can thrive, 促进医疗保健的发展, and make a lasting impact on the communities they serve.
管理, 学院由院长负责组织, two Associate Dean for 学术事务; one for the PharmD Program and one for the Division of Health Sciences, 负责研究的副院长, 负责学生服务的副院长, 负责体验培训的副院长, 和两位系主任. The Associate Deans for 学术事务 are responsible for all academic matters of the College and, 院长不在的时候, 负责学院的运作. The Assistant Dean for Student Services coordinates all student-related organizations and activities, 包括招生, registration, counseling, 以及学术咨询. The Assistant Dean for Experiential Training has oversight and management of all experiential rotations, preceptors, 还有练习场地. The department chairs are responsible for the administration of the didactic and experiential components of all programs.
Mission
The mission of the 德克萨斯南方大学 药学与健康科学学院 (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:
- 提供创新, productive and receptive learning environment for research and scholarly activities and services.
- Infusing new technology into its infrastructure and academic programs
- Preparing, nurturing and mentoring students to be leaders in their fields and good citizens who give back to their city, state, 国家和国际社会
- Evaluating and assessing academic programs to ensure that the programs support the mission, 大学和学院的愿景和价值观
- Supporting the advancement of graduate education and research
- Developing cross disciplinary programs to reduce health disparities among minority and other disadvantaged population
Accreditation
德克萨斯南方大学 is fully accredited institution by the Southern Association of 学院和学校. The 药学与健康科学学院 is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy and the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professionals. The Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). The Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology) Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). The Environmental Health program is accredited by National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC). The Health Information Management Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The Respiratory Therapy Program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). The Health Administration program has full certified Undergraduate Membership Status in the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA).