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The Public Health Department prepares entry-level public health professionals and health educators who are able to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate a broad range of health promotion and disease prevention programs designed for a community’s diverse population.
If you would like a copy of the CEPH accreditation report, please e-mail Dr. Corey Basch @ baschc@wpunj.edu
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The BS in Public Health Promotion is a professional preparation program that prepares students with the knowledge of public health practice, principles and methods, and the skills necessary to utilize these to improve the health of the public. The program prepares public health professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to function effectively in a public health setting and to attain the certified health education specialist (CHES) credential.
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The BS in health studies is a general program that prepares students with the health knowledge and skills necessary to understand and navigate the U.S. healthcare system, to be an informed consumer of health information, and to critically assess personal health behavior, health status, and associated health risks. The health studies program is ideal for those who want to learn more about health and wellness, but who do not wish to pursue preparation in a specific health profession such as public health, health education, or nursing.
The minor in public health introduces students to the core content and functions of the field of public health. Students may select from a variety of elective courses to build a program that enhances the student's major area of study and matches the student's personal interests in the health field.
Health studies is a broad term used to describe the study of health issues and behaviors with an emphasis on health at the level of the individual. As our collective understanding of human health is continually evolving, the minor in health studies provides students with broad exposure to current and evidence-based content through a variety of personal health courses. Students who minor in health studies will explore content in several foundational areas of personal health and wellbeing, and may select elective courses based on personal interests and needs.
Students majoring in physical education may elect to complete the School Health Teacher certification. This program is a five-course sequence that will enable the students to teach health upon graduation from the physical education program and successful completion of the Praxis exam. Student will study the core NJ health content areas: nutrition and fitness, human sexuality, drugs and alcohol, personal safety, and develop competence in teaching pedagogy and curriculum development.
WP’s internationally recognized BS in public health promotion is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Students become oriented to the profession of health education through completion of a 9-credit full-time internship during their final semester, at which time they also take the national certification examination to become a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). A BS in health studies is also available, which is ideal for those who have an associate’s degree in an allied health discipline and wish to complete their bachelor’s degree, advance their current healthcare career, or pursue graduate study.
In our public health programs, students learn in-demand skills that employers have identified as critical for job candidates, including:
With a bachelor’s degree in public health promotion and Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification, career pathways include environmental health, substance abuse prevention, health services research, and health management. Students who continue public health study at the graduate level pursue careers in fields such as epidemiology or health administration.
Our professors are proud practitioners in their fields and love to share their expertise beyond the classroom. Mentorship is at the core of our department, and it’s our goal that every student work directly with a faculty member to expand their knowledge and worldview.
Public health graduate currently pursuing the MPH at New York University
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