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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.  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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Why Public Health?

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    Vision

    Attain optimal health and well-being, inclusive of all populations locally and globally.
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    Mission

    To cultivate skilled and ethical public health professionals committed to achieving health equity and improving health outcomes for ALL populations through collaboration, research, and community-engagement.  

    Values

    • Collaboration & Teamwork

    • Student-Centered

    • Diversity & Inclusion

    • Integrity & Ethical Practice

    • Innovation & Academic Excellence

    • Professionalism

    • Empathy

    GOALS

    • KNOWLEDGE: Prepare current and future public health practitioners and leaders to address health equity across all populations, locally and globally, using a student-centered approach.

    • SERVICE: Promote a collaborative environment for students and faculty to engage in service and experiential learning by developing partnerships at the local, state, national and international levels. 

    • SCHOLARSHIP: Promote student and faculty research among vulnerable or marginalized populations to advance knowledge and best practices for achieving health equity.  

     

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    Did You Know?

    Public health professionals are leading the nation’s response to the COVID19 pandemic through surveillance, testing, modeling, and education. They are on the front lines, making a difference in the health and safety of the American public.

    4+1 Advantage Program

    Wingate University BSPH students will also have the opportunity to explore an accelerated pathway to obtaining a graduate Master of Public Health degree. 

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    The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the job market for health education specialists and community health workers will grow by 13% this decade and that demand for public health service managers will increase by 18%. Both are growing much faster than the average occupation.

    The Wingate University Department of Public Health is an applicant for accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health. The accreditation review will address the Master of Public Health Program. Other degrees and areas of study offered by this institution will not be included in the unit of accreditation review.

    Program Contact

    Dr. Shanta R. Dube, PhD, MPH, CYT250
    (704) 233-8672
    s.dube@wingate.edu

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