HEP Minors
The public health minor provides students with an introduction to the principles and foundations of public health. The minor will broaden your understanding of contemporary public health issues, preparing you to be more successful applicant to graduate and professional schools and ultimately a more effective practitioner in your chosen field. It will also help you gain skills and knowledge required to understand and participate successfully within the health care and health promotion economy in a variety of employment opportunities
Coordinator: Tina Marie Devlin (2214 Carol Belk Building; 252-737– 5594; devlint22@ecu.edu)
The Environmental Health minor is designed to help students understand the influences and impact of environmental factors on human health and the environment in a wide variety of ecosystems (Water, Air, Food, Wastewater, Vectors, Solid Waste). This insight will provide students with a broad overview of the workings of the natural world and develop an increased awareness of major environmental issues effecting modern society.
Students can declare the Environmental Health Minor upon completion of EHST 2110.
To be eligible to declare the environmental health minor, a student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. In addition, to receive the minor, a student must have an overall GPA of 2.0 in the environmental health minor courses. The minor in environmental health requires 24 s.h. of credit.
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Program Coordinator: William E. Hill (3404 Carol E. Belk Building: 252-737-1475; hillw@ecu.edu)
Clinical Applications in Health Professions Certificate
The Clinical Applications in Health Professions Certificate provides early experiential exposure to foundational skills and opportunities to practice applying basic techniques in preparation for graduate education in various clinical health programs. The certificate program is open to all majors and intended for future athletic trainers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other clinical providers.
Program Coordinator: Susanne Raedeke (2204 Carol Belk Building; 252-737-4559; raedekes@ecu.edu)
Environmental Health Foundations Certificate
The Environmental Health Foundations Certificate provides students with an online, academic learning experience of the fundamental core principles and concepts associated with environmental health.
The program is designed for individuals currently working in environmental and/or public health (local/state health departments), current graduate students that want to have some environmental health credentials without pursuing a master of science in environmental health, or those with no environmental health experience who may want to consider it as a stepping stone towards the master of science in environmental health prior to a full commitment.
The certificate program emphasizes core principles in environmental health. Students gain insight into understanding the effects of the environment on human health. This will help protect public health and improve the students’ job opportunities within environmental and/or public health sectors.
Program Coordinator: Stephanie Richards (3403 Carol G. Belk Building; 252-328-2526; richardss@ecu.edu)
The Global Health Certificate provides students a foundational understanding of global public health core concepts. These concepts, including the socioecological model and social determinants of health, will inform examination of socioeconomic, political, and environmental factors that impact health and healthcare across populations and cultures. Students will be trained to engage in global health research and practice to promote health equity in diverse global settings and populations. The certificate is open to all majors.
Program Coordinator: Leslie Cofie (3106 Carol Belk Building; 252-328-5995; cofiel18@ecu.edu)
Maternal and Child Health Certificate
The Maternal and Child Health Certificate provides training in maternal and child health concepts that promote health equity and access to quality healthcare among women, children, and families.
A minimum cumulate 2.5 GPA is required for admission.
Program Coordinator: Alice Richman (3107 Carol Belk Building; 252-328 6431; richmana@ecu.edu )
Sexual and Reproductive Health Certificate
The Sexual and Reproductive Health Certificate provides students a foundation of core concepts associated with sexual and reproductive health. It also includes training in the development of effective education and programming to promote sexual and reproductive health in a variety of professional settings. The certificate is open to all majors.
Program Coordinator: Karen Vail-Smith (3208 Carol Belk Building; 252-328-0026; vailsmithk@ecu.edu)