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Bachelor's Program in Public Health Education - Overview
Concentration in Community Health Education"I would recommend the PHE Department to other students because this department is unified; there is a sense of family. The professors are knowledgeable in the course material as well as in future career options for those in the major. I have enjoyed my experience at UNCG and in the PHE department."
Anonymous, from Spring 2006
UNCG Graduating Senior Survey
- Encourage Healthy Behavior
- Identify & Develop Resources
- Conduct Research & Write Grants
- Build or Partner with Coalitions
- Handle Controversial Health Issues
- Advocate for Health-related Issues
The B. S. in Public Health Education offers two concentration options:
Community Health Education - Student Learning Goals
The program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education is designed to train entry level professionals. The curriculum is directed by Student Learning Goals derived from the National Health Education Competency Update Project (2004). It is implemented under the guidance and expertise of our faculty in the Department of Public Health Education. Students who graduate from this Bachelor of Science program will be able to:
- Assess individual and community needs for health education.
- Plan health education strategies, interventions, and programs.
- Implement health education strategies, interventions and programs.
- Conduct evaluation and research related to health education.
- Administer health education strategies, interventions and programs.
- Serve as a health education resource person.
- Communicate and advocate for health and health education.
Health Studies - Student Learning Goals
The program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Health Studies is designed to prepare individuals for positions in health-related fields; provide a base for graduate study; and provide a foundation for personal growth. The curriculum is directed by Student Learning Goals derived from the American Public Health Association core competencies. It is implemented under the guidance and expertise of the faculty in the Department of Public Health Education. Students who graduate from this Bachelor of Science program will be able to:
- Understand the role of public health services in meeting goals of health promotion, education, and disease prevention.
- Investigate health related problems for the factors amenable to planned change.
- Evaluate effectiveness, accessibility, and quality of personal and population-based health services.
- Inform, educate, and empower people about public health issues.
Concentration in Health Studies
Looking to support your previous professional experience in a health-related field? Need to complete prerequisites for a pre-professional program while gaining a broad perspective of public health? Health Studies is the way.
Minor in Health Studies
Looking for a minor that complements your major? Think about a health studies minor.
General Education Courses
Think about taking GEC or elective courses in public health for credit or to support personal growth.
Students who graduate with a B. S. degree in Public Health Education make a difference
With a focus on prevention, our program prepares students for careers that inspire them to positively influence the health behavior of individuals and communities. Our program is grounded in social science that draws from the biological, environmental, psychological, physical and medical sciences; PHE focuses on the development of individual, group, institutional, community and systemic strategies to improve health knowledge, attitudes, skills and behavior. Students are also prepared for graduate studies.
What makes us different from the rest?
Para-professionals and health professionals from other disciplines are not familiar with the specialized body of health education knowledge, skills, theories, and research, nor is it their primary interest or professional development focus.
Contact us for More Information
Muhsin M. Orsini, Ed.D.
Director, the Undergraduate Program in Public Health Education
Primary Academic Advisor
437K Health and Human Performance Building
Tel.: 336.334.3244
Fax: 336.256.1158
Email: mmorsini@uncg.edu
www: http://www.uncg.edu/phe/faculty/orsini.html
Office Hours by appointment
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Mike Walker
Administrative Assistant
Suite 437, Health and Human Performance Building
Tel: 336.334.5532
Email: dmwalke3@uncg.edu
Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm