Worksite Health
The worksite health promotion concentration offers a unique opportunity to blend public health, exercise science, and business management courses in preparation for a career as a health promotion specialist in various worksite settings. Worksite health promotion specialists plan and coordinate programs in areas such as nutrition, fitness, weight control, smoking cessation, hypertension, and stress management. In addition to assisting employees maintain or improve their health, they also advise company executives on health policies and programs.
Possible Career Opportunities
The worksite health promotion concentration offers a unique opportunity to blend public health, exercise science, and business management courses in preparation for a career as a health promotion specialist in various worksite settings. Worksite health promotion specialists plan and coordinate programs in areas such as nutrition, fitness, weight control, smoking cessation, hypertension, and stress management. In addition to assisting employees maintain or improve their health, they also advise company executives on health policies and programs.
* Please note that some of these may require additional education beyond a bachelor’s degree
Community Outreach Coordinator
Health & Wellness Coordinator
Prevention Program Director
Employee Assistance Program Director
Prevention Program Director
Worksite Safety Educator
Health/Wellness Coach
Admission Requirements
Minimum 2.75 overall GPA
Students must declare on or before earning 75 credit hours.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Information
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Program Requirements
Courses can include introduction courses, theory, women’s health, health policy, global health, epidemiology, evaluation and planning, and women’s health.
Required Courses
Four Year Plan
4 years (120 credits)
Internship Requirements and Experience
A 12 s.h. internship is required for Worksite Health Concentration students. Prior to accepting an internship for academic credit, the experience must be approved by the program’s Internship Coordinator. Prior to the 100-hour mark you should meet with the Internship Coordinator to begin exploring internship options. For more information about Internships in Public Health in the concentration, please click here.
Student Opportunities and Experiences
Students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular opportunities such as: Eta Sigma Gamma (National Health Education Honorary Society), PEP Squad (Preconception Educating Pirates), T.A.C.O. (Team Awareness Combating Overdose), HER+ Public Health. Additionally, students may apply to become a Public Health Ambassador, collaborate with faculty on research projects, and participate in experiential learning opportunities.
Delivery Methods
This program is only offered in an on-campus, face to face format.
Accreditation Information
The BS in Public Health is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. If you wish to review the most recent self-study document or the official accreditation report, please contact the Program Director, Kelli Russell, MPH, MCHES® (russellk14@ecu.edu).
Institutional and Professional Licensure Disclosures for Enrolled and Prospective Students
ECU degree programs satisfy the professional licensure and/or certification requirements in North Carolina and prepare students to sit for these exams. However, requirements in other states may be different.
If you are considering a degree program that may, would, could or potentially lead to a professional license and/or certification, please note that at this time ECU may or may not be able to advise whether a program meets requirements outside of North Carolina. Prior to enrolling in a degree program, please discuss this important topic with your program of interest.