School of Technology for Public Health policies

The School of Technology for Public Health bridges the disconnect between public health and other historically siloed disciplines to create impact at scale. Programs within the school offer unique, transdisciplinary coursework that seamlessly weave together core public health competencies with elements of human-centered technology, systems engineering, data science and design.

Training students to be proficient in public health and technology, however, requires more than classroom-based learning. The School of Technology for Public Health exposes students to a constellation of tools and technologies and teaches them how to apply these effectively in practical settings. Through placements with community and cross-sector partners, students explore how existing technologies can be deployed to improve public health systems, outcomes and processes, and how to imagine, implement and communicate entirely new public health technologies.

Health equity and inclusive excellence

The School of Technology for Public Health is on a mission to improve the mental and physical health of both larger and immediate communities by better understanding the challenges that individuals and populations face, while striving to be part of the solution. The school is committed to the idea that every member of society should have the opportunity for good health and wellness throughout their life span. In an effort to actualize this ideal, the school embraces and supports greater justice, diversity, equity and inclusion in everything it does, including teaching, research, service and clinical practice.

Academic integrity

Academic honesty is expected of all students in all examinations, papers, laboratory work, academic transactions and records. The ASU Academic Integrity policy is strictly enforced, and for students found in violation of this policy, possible sanctions include appropriate grade penalties, loss of registration privileges, disqualification and expulsion.

For more information on graduate-specific policies, students should refer to the Graduate College's policies and resources for academic integrity.

Notice of nondiscrimination

ASU prohibits all forms of discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Students should review ASU's policy ACD 401: Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (PDF).

Title IX protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in any educational program or activity operated by recipients of federal financial assistance. As required by Title IX, ASU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that we operate, including in admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to the ASU Title IX coordinator or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or to both. For more information, students should email titleixcoordinator@asu.edu, call 480-965-0696, or visit the office located at 1120 S. Cady Mall, INTDSB 284. For information on making a report, students should reference the Report It website.

Graduate policies

Students are strongly encouraged to review the student handbook for their graduate program in the School of Technology for Public Health for information regarding graduate program requirements, academic procedures and protocols.

Students must fulfill all requirements of their individual graduate programs to remain in good academic standing, and they must abide by all university policies, including those of the Graduate College and the School of Technology for Public Health.

Academic advising

Academic advising within the School of Technology for Public Health is conducted via phone, zoom and in-person appointments. The advisor can be reached by email at stph@asu.edu or by phone at 602-496-0100. Replies to email and voicemail should be provided within two business days, if not sooner.

It is important to note that graduate advising is a team effort by the advisor, student and the student’s committee chair. Together, we help students meet graduation requirements and maximize the student experience.