Department of Public Health Education (HEA)
School of Health & Human Performance

437 Health & Human Performance Building
(336) 334-5532
www.uncg.edu/phe

HEA Courses Index | Health Education Major BS | Health Education Second Major | Health Studies Minor | Public Heath Education Teacher Licensure

Faculty

Dan Bibeau, Associate Professor and Head of Department
Professors Gruchow, Howell, Thomas; Associate Professors King, Lawrance; Assistant Professors Lovelace, Smith, St. George; Lecturers Bull, Essick, McCoy-Pulliam, Tyler

The mission of the Department of Public Health Education is to promote health by supporting the learning, decision-making and capacity of individuals, groups, and communities. In collaboration with Piedmont Triad community organizations, the Department prepares professional health educators and advances public health practice and knowledge.

Increasing national interest in health and health promotion attracts students to the undergraduate degree program in Community Health Education. The concentration provides field experiences in public and private agencies as a part of the professional preparation program. Graduates work in public health departments, schools, and various health and human services agencies. Student who wish to declare a Health Education major should consult with the Department Undergraduate Program Director to be assigned an advisor and to receive information about required course schedules and sequences.