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The UNT College of Health & Public Service will have two new schools within the college starting Aug. 15 - the School of Public Affairs and the School of Health Sciences.

“With the continued growth of the college’s research and enrollment, it seemed like a natural progression to create schools that emphasize our areas of expertise,” Dash said.

"The decision for a School of Public Affairs was made based on our strong U.S. News & World Report rankings and will allow us to continue to solidify our national reputation as we provide a top-tier education. The School of Health Sciences was selected to differentiate our degree programs from those strictly in the medical field while still aligning with our more community-based health programs.”

The School of Public Affairs will house the departments of Public Administration, Criminal Justice, and Emergency Management & Disaster Science.

The School of Health Sciences will include the departments of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology, Behavior Analysis, Rehabilitation & Health Services, and Social Work. It also will be the new home of the Kristin Farmer Autism Center and the Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation, both of which moved this summer from the College of Education to the College of Health & Public Service.

“I am excited about the possibilities this realignment offers for our students and faculty — not just in the College of Health and Public Service but across our university,” said Michael McPherson, provost and vice president for academic affairs.

“By aligning programs that share a mission to improve lives and strengthen communities, we will continue to build on UNT’s strengths and create new opportunities for strategic growth, academic innovation, cutting-edge research, and interdisciplinary collaboration.”