Public Health Degrees
Minor in Public Health
The Public Health minor at Winston-Salem University is an 18-credit interdisciplinary program that introduces students to the core concepts and methods of population health, health equity, and community engagement. Students in the minor gain socio-behavioral and analytical frameworks to recognize and address existing and emerging challenges to population health at local, national, and global levels. Coursework emphasizes health equity as a unifying theme, helping students understand determinants of health, interpret data, and apply evidence-based strategies to promote healthier communities. The minor in Public health utilizes interdisciplinary skill sets such as critical thinking, effective communication skills and scientific literacy enabling students to tackle real world issues that cannot be solved by a single traditional field alone by determinants of health.
The minor is open to students from non-public health majors who are interested in health. As an alternative pathway in health sciences, it invites students to follow their passion for health and justice in a way that aligns with WSSU’s emphasis on equity on community engagement.
Undergraduate Program:
Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH)
The Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) at Winston-Salem State University is a newly established program that prepare students to address health disparities in diverse communities. The curriculum provides a foundation in epidemiology, environmental health, health behavior, health policy, and biostatistics, along with applied learning experiences that emphasize real-world public health practice.
Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in settings such as local and state health departments, healthcare systems, nonprofit organizations, and federal agencies, as well as for graduate study in public health and related fields. Career opportunities include roles such as health educator, community health educator, program coordinator, and public health analysist.
This program is ideal for students interested in making meaningful impact on population health while developing strong skills in data analysis, communication, and community engagement.
Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) Catalog page
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Graduate Program:
Masters in Public Health, Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Management (MPH)
The Master of Public Health is designed to prepare the next generation of public health leaders to protect communities form health consequences of emergencies and disasters, with a particular focus on reducing risk and improving outcomes in North Carolina.
The Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Management curriculum bridges the field s of environmental health and epidemiology. Students will be prepared to confront public health threats that emerge during crisis.
Graduates will be equipped to design and implement strategies that mitigate environmental risks, strengthen disaster preparedness, and improve response efforts to vulnerable communities.
The MPH program offers a flexible and comprehensive graduate experience designed for recent graduates, individuals seeking to advance their academic credentials and working professionals. Delivered fully online over two years, the program allows students to build in-demand public health skills while balancing career and personal commitments.
