The Arnold School of Public Health is located in the heart of the University of South Carolina campus in downtown Columbia. The school is one of 37 accredited schools of public health in the United States and is one of three schools of public health named for an individual. The Arnold School offers outstanding educational opportunities in a progressive environment. Its students are those preparing for careers in public health, as well as professionals who desire to update their knowledge, broaden their perspectives, and expand their capabilities in their chosen field.