North Carolina Wesleyan College

What you'll study

The curriculum integrates core public health functions with concentration-specific content. Topics explicitly covered across the program include:

• Health effects of physical activity and the scientific basis for public health physical activity guidelines
• Social determinants of health and their influence on behavior and health outcomes
• Health behavior theory and its role in designing activity and prevention programs
• Measurement and surveillance techniques for assessing physical activity at the population level
• Application of epidemiological methods in public health practice and using social epidemiological frameworks and analytic strategies
• Cultural competence in communicating public health content and ethics related to health equity
• Program planning, implementation, evaluation, and narrative strategies for community health promotion

Entry requirements

The public course text does not list specific admissions criteria. Prospective applicants should request program information or contact admissions to learn graduate entry requirements, prerequisites, and application procedures.

Career prospects

Graduates work across public health and related sectors; named employment settings include local and state health departments, university/college health and wellness units, corporate wellness, parks and recreation, transportation and community design, nonprofits and grassroots organizations, hospitals and clinics, chronic disease prevention programs, school and youth health settings, and policy or environmental change roles.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The program page highlights relatively low tuition compared with peers in the region and mentions tutoring, career counseling, and one-on-one faculty mentoring. For specific scholarships, assistantships, or financial-aid offerings, contact the college’s financial aid office or the MPH program coordinator.