Bachelor of Science
Public Health
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At JWU Charlotte, public health means improving the health of diverse populations. In our B.S. in Public Health, you will learn to assess and plan for community needs, exploring a holistic approach through interdisciplinary courses in public health, nutrition, exercise science, psychology, sociology and economics.
Students in the public health program learn to think about global health and how to address global issues, focusing on a country and developing solutions to problems its populations face. Many take additional electives in management to become prepared for entry-level careers in such areas as healthcare administration and management, consulting, policy administration and quality improvement in healthcare.
Our Public Health graduates can apply to continue their education through JWU’s Master of Public Health degree program at our Providence Campus, taking a more comprehensive immersion in public health in order to train as future leaders. Other graduates of our B.S. in Public Health program have gone on to earn M.P.H. degrees at institutions including Johns Hopkins University, New York University and George Washington University.
Through small class sizes and personalized instruction, you will work closely with supportive, industry-knowledgeable faculty who take a personal interest in helping you prepare for your public health future. Having developed close relationships with local organizations, our faculty have helped students network and prepare for opportunities to improve community outcomes and conduct independent research.
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Sample Courses
- Mindfulness for Health & Wellbeing
- Introduction to Global Health
- Healthy Policy, Ethics and the Law
- Research Methods for Health Science
- Comparative Healthcare Systems
- Data and Evidence in Health: Research Capstone
In addition to classes, free elective credit can be applied to a number of options such as Directed Experiential Education (DEE), internship, minor or study abroad. You are encouraged to contact an advisor before scheduling free elective credits. Explore the full JWU Catalog course listing:
Career Possibilities
- Public health specialist
- Grants coordinator
- Research associate
- Policy analyst
- Data analyst
- Project coordinator
Some professions may require additional study, background checks, certifications, licenses, exams and/or experience as required qualifications for employment. Students are responsible for verifying that they can meet the employment requirements of potential employers.
Featured Faculty
Our professors and instructors are dedicated to the success of our students. Learn more about our expert faculty members.
Associate Professor, Department Chair
Roy enjoys teaching chemistry courses at JWU. He held positions in teaching and research, including examining the isolation of anti-cancer compounds from marine organisms, at Duke University for 20 years.
Assistant Professor
Roberts' graduate research was in both microbiology and molecular biology, focusing on breast cancer research. She spent 16 years working and consulting in the fields of clinical molecular genetics, cytogenetics and molecular cytogenetics.
