Become a leader in population and public health

The Department of Population and Public Health Sciences offers hands-on, practical training in over a dozen education programs. USC students are prepared to meet the real-world challenges of working in the field, and driven to make a positive impact in health.

Vice Chair for Education

We are dedicated to training the next generation of health researchers and educators who will advance knowledge, translate evidence into action, and improve the health of communities locally and globally. Our faculty, students, and staff are inspired by the extraordinary opportunities for learning and discovery in health research and work together to advance innovation, rigor, and excellence across undergraduate and graduate education.

Roberta McKean-Cowdin, PhD
Vice Chair for Education
Professor of Clinical Population and Public Health Sciences (Educational Scholar)
Email: mckeanco@usc.edu
Phone: (323)442-0764
portrait of Roberta McKean Cowdin, PhD