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Mark Johannsson, DHSc, MPH

Dean

College of Health Professions

About Johannsson

Mark Johannsson currently serves as the Dean for the College of Health Professions at University of Phoenix. His career spans over 35 years in the areas of healthcare management, public health practice, higher education administration/teaching and clinical/behavioral research practiced within corporate, community and academic settings. He believes that formal education is the great equalizer for society.

The diversity of his experiences has afforded Johannsson a strong foundation and realistic approach to healthcare delivery/practice in a variety of settings including entrepreneurial. His areas of specialization include healthcare administration, population health strategy, clinical research and higher education, teaching and administration. 

I see the value in both the educational philosophies of Behaviorism and Constructivism and practice a blend of the two with a foundation of pragmatism.

Mark Bryan Johannsson
Dean

I see the value in both the educational philosophies of Behaviorism and Constructivism and practice a blend of the two with a foundation of pragmatism.

Johannsson’s professional goal is to provide innovation, relentless improvement and excellence in adult education, public health practice and the creation of patient-centered care environments.

  • Doctor of Health Sciences, Nova Southeastern University 
  • Master of Public Health, Community Health, San Jose State University
  • Bachelor of Science in Health Education, San Jose State University 

I see the value in both the educational philosophies of Behaviorism and Constructivism and practice a blend of the two with a foundation of pragmatism.

Mark Bryan Johannsson
Dean

I see the value in both the educational philosophies of Behaviorism and Constructivism and practice a blend of the two with a foundation of pragmatism.

Research interests:

  • AI and higher education
  • Health system
  • Efficacy 

Publications and projects:

  • Leveraging Big Data to Make Better Healthcare Decisions, Healthcare DIVE (2017) 
  • Six Truths for Working in the Health Care Industry, Forbes.com (2016) 
  • Meeting the needs of a consumer-driven system, Executive Insights Magazine (2016) 
  • Attitudes toward academic dishonesty in Physician Assistant students, Journal of Physician Assistant Education (2015) 
  • Assessing Surge Capacity Expansion Plan Awareness and Attitudes: A Survey of Connecticut Hospitals, Journal of Business Continuity and Emergency Planning (2015) 
  • Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Individual Criterion in U.S. Adolescents, Journal of Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders (2014) 
  • Workplace Stress and Job Satisfaction among Biologic Development Professionals, Scientific Research Journal of Health (2014) 
  • Nurse Staffing and the relationship to Job Satisfaction and Retention, Nursing Economics (2014) 
  • Factors Influencing Physician Assistant Program Choice among Pre-Physician Assistant Students, Journal of Physician Assistant Education (2014) 
  • Emergency Nurse residency program evaluation, Journal of Nursing Professional Development (2013) 
  • Patient satisfaction with language-concordant care, Journal of Physician Assistant Education (2013) 
  • Cholesterol-related counseling by registered dietitians in Northern California, Journal of Preventive Medicine (1992) 
  • The impact of public cholesterol screening on diet, general well-being, and physician referral, American Journal of Preventative Medicine (1991) 

Previously taught courses: 

  • Global Health Systems 
  • Health Administration 
  • Population Health 

Professional associations:

  • American College of Healthcare Executive (ACHE), Member (2015–Present)
  • Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA), Member (2015–Present) 
  • Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), Member of the Healthcare Innovation Council (2016-Present) 

University of Phoenix Survey: 70 Percent of US Adults Have Never Considered a Career in Health Services Administration - University of Phoenix

Press Release

August 08, 2018 • 3 minute read

New University of Phoenix Survey Reveals Majority of U.S. Adults are Concerned Their Online Healthcare Records are Vulnerable to Hackers - University of Phoenix

Press Release

September 28, 2016 • 3 minute read

More than 75 Percent of U.S. Adults Express Concern About Security of Health Care Data, Reveals University of Phoenix Survey - University of Phoenix

Press Release

October 06, 2015 • 3 minute read
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