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Public Health

Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH)

The Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) at Wingate University Department of Public Health is a flexible and interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students for careers in community health, healthcare, research, and prevention-focused organizations, as well as graduate and professional health programs such as MPH, medical, PA, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy programs.

Students build a strong foundation in epidemiology, disease prevention, environmental health, health policy, global health, evaluation, and community practice, while also exploring elective coursework in areas such as biology, psychology, sociology, political science, environmental health, and human services. Because public health is interdisciplinary, BSPH students learn from faculty across multiple disciplines and gain hands-on experience through internships, capstone projects, and community partnerships that prepare them for real-world public health practice.

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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.


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?

    Through surveillance, testing, modeling, and education. Public Health professionals 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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    Wingate University's Master of Public Health (MPH) Program, Health Education and Promotion Concentration is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). 

    Program Contact

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

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