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Welcome to the Department of Public Health

The Department of Public Health at William Paterson University was founded in 1973. Originally the Department of Health Sciences, the name was changed to Community Health in 1991, and most recently (2008) to the Department of Public Health to better reflect our mission.

Degree programs in Public Health - the Department of Public Health at William Paterson University offers two undergraduate degree programs:

  • BS in Public Health Education
  • BS in Applied Health

In addition, the Department of Public Health offers a minor/concentration in nutrition, provides the health courses required for teacher certification in health and physical education, and jointly offers a school nurse certification program with the Department of Nursing.

Careers in public health - Opportunities to work in the field of public health have never been better. With growing interest in preventative medicine, an aging population, new and innovative behavioral research, and the increasingly complex issues of affordable health-care, career options in public health are numerous.

Press Release 8/8/08: CHES Exam recieves "Gold Standard" NCCA Accreditation. read more...

Bureau of Labor Statistics Report, 2008-09: "Employment of health educators is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations and job prospects are expected to be favorable." read more...

Occupational Outlook Quarterly, 2007: Health Educators: Worker for Wellness. read more...

View the Introduction to Public Health video.

Need more information? - Contact Dr. Joanna Hayden at haydenj@wpunj.edu or  973-720-2394 to inquire about any of our programs of study.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Department Office: Hunziker Wing, Room 132
Department Hours:
September-June

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

July-August

Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Department Phone: (973) 720-2394
Department Administrator:

Ms. Geraldine Suppa