Public Health Major | College in Charlotte | Wingate

Public Health Major | College in Charlotte | Wingate
Public Health
Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH)
The public health major at Wingate is a unique blend of the coursework interdisciplinary in nature similar to the field itself. As a Public Health major, you’ll take classes in social sciences, health education, global health, epidemiology, statistics, healthcare management and systems, and health ethics. High school courses that could help you excel in Public Health include statistics, sociology, health science and foreign language. Psychology, environmental science, chemistry and biology can also help give you a solid foundation.
As the field of public health is interdisciplinary, the proposed BSPH program encompasses an interdisciplinary and diverse faculty. Outside departments, including Sociology/ Human Services, Psychology, Political Science and History, Math, Biology, Religion, and Communications will all be contributing to the success of the BSPH students. The WU Collaborative for the Common Good will also contribute to the success of the BSPH students by helping to facilitate internship and hand-on experiences with community partners.
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Public Health Club
Wingate's Public Health Club is a student organization consisting of various BSPH and MPH students. The clubs main goals are to to unite students' passion about public health, foster a space for learning, collaboration, and advocacy to drive positive health impacts in the Wingate University Campus and surrounding community. And while we have a public health focus, we encourage all majors to join, because public health impacts everyone. In doing so, students in the club arrange health related community services opportunities and host public health speaker and health awareness events. If your looking to get involved or to learn more please follow the club on Instagram @wupublichealth.
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​​Jaquie Hernández-Ramos
Spring 2024 Graduate
Sissi Elias
Fall 2023 Graduate
Rebecca Faust
Spring 2024 Graduate
Cassidy Lee
Spring 2024 Graduate
Ionna Martin
Expected December 2023 Graduate
Jesús Sánchez-Gloria
Expected December 2023 Graduate
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What is Public Health?
Public Health majors at Wingate must meet the requirements for a BS degree and major specific coursework. Specific public health coursework includes instruction on the public health framework, healthcare systems, global health, health education, disease prevention, epidemiology, environmental health, health policy and law, research methods, public health programming, and social/behavioral sciences.  At the end of their studies students will also engage in a public health capstone/internship experience with Wingate University community partners.
Public Health Core Courses (41)
BIO 493: Special Topics in Biology (3)
PH 101: Intro to Public & Community Health (3)
PH 200: Biological Foundations - Public Health (3)
PH 342: Social Epidemiology (3)
PH 300: Fundamentals of Environmental & Societal Health (3)
PH 301: Health Promotion & Education w/Lab (4)
PH 303: Fundamentals of Healthcare Management and Policy (3)
PH 304: Health Communication (3)
PH 330: Fundamentals of Public Health Leadership (3)
PH 350: Community Health Capstone (4)
SOC 206: Intro Critical Thinking/Research Design (3)
SOC 341: Introduction to Medical Sociology (3)
SOC 356: Global Health (PH 356) (3)
Restricted Public Health Electives (Choose 3 courses) (9) from the list of course in the academic catalog.
Download the plan of study
The four year academic plans are standard templates for how a degree can be completed in eight (8) consecutive fall & spring semesters.  There is varying flexibility in the exact course sequence depending upon individual student circumstances, major curriculum and course availability.  Students should consult with their faculty advisor for course sequencing, degree planning and other considerations.
After graduation, you are prepared to enter the job market or continue with an advanced degree in graduate school. BSPH graduates will be eligible to take the Certified Health Education Specialist Examination, which will further enhance their ability to succeed in public health careers. Through the bachelor program, students will be prepared to enter the workforce with entry-level skills with an emphasis on health education and promotion. Students will be prepared to work in settings and sectors such as child welfare, education, healthcare, and law enforcement.
Dr. Shanta Dube
Director, Department of Public Health
Dr. Katherine Knop
Assistant Professor
Dr. Alyssa McNulty-Nebel
Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health
Sarah Isom
Adjunct Faculty
Melissa Ivey
Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Robert Lindsey
Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Jessica Pavlick
Adjunct
Dr. Allison Seidel
Adjunct Faculty
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