Majoring In Public Health Science
Public Health Scientists address real world issues related to protecting and advancing population health. Students in our major develop skills to identify and mitigate disease outbreak; improve healthcare delivery; expand health access and equity; design and deliver interventions and health education programs; and conduct valuable research to inform policymakers and clinicians of evidence-based strategies that advance public health and wellness. Graduates of our program find employment in a variety of fields: epidemiology, medicine, government, public safety, health administration, non-profit organizations and industry. If you are looking for an exciting career in one of the fastest growing industries in America, the Public Health Science major is right for you.
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About the Department of Public Health Sciences
The Department of Health Science was founded in 1991, with its first students graduating in May 1994. Renamed in 1998, the Department of Public Health Sciences has been recognized by the Association of Prevention Training and Research and the Association of American Colleges & Universities as one of 15 exemplary undergraduate programs in public health. In 2017, it became one of the first stand-alone undergraduate public health programs to be accredited by the Council for Education in Public Health (CEPH).Since its inception, the Department of Public Health Sciences has provided undergraduate training in the health sciences with an emphasis on health promotion and pre-professional preparation. The undergraduate curriculum consists of a foundational set of core public health courses and three unique concentration areas that provide scholars with a thorough understanding of the theories, values, knowledge, and practices used in the health sciences. With the introduction of two unique graduate programs in 2014, the Department of Public Health Sciences has enhanced its national reputation and produced highly qualified health research experts who now serve at some of the most prestigious institutions across the nation.
As a public, land-grant institution, Clemson’s mission goes beyond simply serving as an institute of higher education. Its mission is to benefit the public good. The Department of Public Health Sciences is committed to education, community involvement, and reciprocal research that improves the quality of life and economic prosperity in the state and beyond.
We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the academic experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and prepare us to thrive in a global society. Thus, we are firmly committed to an environment that respects all members of our community. We will work to eliminate barriers that any members of our community experience.
We accept personal and professional responsibility to eliminate bias and oppression wherever they are found. We understand our obligation to speak up when we see bias, whether in our teaching, study, or everyday life.
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Changing Majors To Public Health Science
Are you interested in changing your major to Health Science? You must be a current Clemson student to qualify to apply for change of major to Health Science. Prospective transfers (students enrolled at another institution) or freshmen (students in high school) will apply directly to Health Science as part of the Clemson Admissions process.
Read about the competitive application process which occurs each fall semester in the Health Science Change of Major FAQs
The application will open on the first day of classes in the fall term and close on the last day of classes in the fall term. (NOTE: this is the last day of classes, not the last day of exams.) Click here to apply.
Questions? Email Allysa Sutton at allysas@clemson.edu.
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Faculty and Staff Directory
Name Title Phone/Email Baxter, Samuel Post-Doctoral Fellow (864) 656-7390
baxter@clemson.eduCartmell, Kathleen Associate Professor 864 656-2719
kcartme@clemson.eduClinkscales, Amelia Director of Undergraduate Programs
ABCLINK@clemson.eduCoffey Moses, Rebecca Graduate Student Services Coordinator 864-656-5502
COFFEY2@clemson.eduCrandall, Lee Alden Emeritus Faculty, former Department Chair 864-656-3082
LAC@clemson.eduDye, Cheryl Emeritus Faculty 864-656-4442
TCHERYL@clemson.eduEvatt, Janet Program Manager 864-656-0779
jevatt@clemson.eduFalta, Deborah Alma Senior Lecturer 864-656-1627
FALTAD@clemson.eduFloyd, Sarah Assistant Professor (864) 656-5865
sbf@clemson.eduGimbel, Ron Professor & Director, Clemson Rural Health 864-656-1969
rgimbel@clemson.eduGriffin, Sarah Professor, Department Chair 864-656-1622
SGRIFFI@clemson.eduHeavner, Smith Lecturer 864-688-9442
sheavne@clemson.eduHeo, Moonseong Professor 864-455-1132
MHEO@clemson.eduJing, Xia Assistant Professor 864-656-3347
xjing@clemson.eduKalbaugh, Corey Assistant Professor 864-656-6694
coreyk@clemson.eduKemper, Karen Associate Professor, Graduate Program Director 864-656-5490
KKAREN@clemson.eduKingree, Jeffery (Kip) Emeritus Faculty 864-656-3990
kingree@clemson.eduLong, John Lecturer, Departmental Honors Coordinator (864) 656-2793
JTL3@clemson.eduMayo, Rachel Professor, Associate Dean of Research and Graduate 864-656-6741
RMAYO@clemson.eduMeyer, Kathleen M Senior Lecturer 864-656-1898
KATHM@clemson.eduNeuse, Hannah Administrative Assistant 864-656-9866
hneuse@clemson.eduPorter , Katherine Administrative Coord I (864) 656-5865
khmarx@clemson.eduRennert, Lior Assistant Professor
LIORR@clemson.eduSherrill, Windsor Provost Distinguished Professor, Associate Vice President for Health Research 864-656-0263
wsherri@clemson.eduSherry, Julia Lecturer, Language and International Health Internship Coordinator (864) 656-3783
jsherry@clemson.eduShi, Lu Associate Professor 864-656-0495
LUS@clemson.eduSpitler, Hugh D Emeritus Faculty 864-656-7434
HSPITLE@clemson.eduStaton, Tanya Lecturer 864-656-3841
TLHALL@clemson.eduTruong, Khoa Dang Associate Professor 864-656-4704
KTRUONG@clemson.eduTugman, Becky Lecturer
BTUGMAN@clemson.eduWelsh, Ralph Stewart Senior Lecturer 864-656-7158
RALPHW@clemson.eduWilliams, Joel Associate Professor 864-656-1017
JOEL2@clemson.eduWingold, Mary CVT Educator
MWINGOL@clemson.eduZhang, Lu Assistant Professor (864) -6563082
lz3@clemson.eduEmeritus Faculty
Adjunct Faculty
Graham Adams, Ph.D.
Alexander V. Alekseyenko, Ph.D.
Debra Mitchell Charles, M.A.
Regina Franco, M.S.N., ANP-C.
Vincent S. Gallicchio, Ph.D., M.L.S, C.M.
Jack Ginsberg, Ph.D.
William Hinnant, Jr., MD, J.D.
Ronda Keller, M.Ed, RT, RDMS, RVT
Stephane Meystre, MD, PhD, FACMI
George P.A. Newby, Jr., Dr.PH, FACHE
Peggy J. Wagner, Ph.D.
Cuilin Zhang, M.D., Ph. D., M.P.H.
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Contacts
Administration
Interim Department Chair
Sarah F. Griffin, PhD, MPH
Professor | Interim Department Chair
534 Edwards Hall
Department of Public Health Sciences
Clemson, SC 29634-0745
(864) 656-1622
sgriffi@clemson.eduAdministrative Assistant
Hannah Neuse
Administrative Assistant
505 Edwards Hall
Department of Public Health Sciences
(864) 656-9866
hneuse@clemson.eduUndergraduate Programs
Undergraduate Program Director
Amelia Clinkscales, MPH
Senior Lecturer
414 Edwards Hall
Department of Public Health Sciences
Clemson, SC 29634-0745
(864) 656-2795
abclink@clemson.eduUndergraduate Academic Advising
Allysa Sutton
309 Edwards Hall
Academic Advising Center
Clemson, SC 29634-0745
864-656-1503
kristig@clemson.eduInternship Coordinators
Health Sciences Internship Coordinator
Kathleen Meyer
Senior Lecturer
531 Edwards Hall
Clemson University
Department of Public Health Sciences
Clemson, SC 29634-0745
(864) 656-1898
kathm@clemson.eduLanguage & International Health Internship Coordinator
Julia Sherry
Lecturer
4 Edwards Hall
Department of Public Health Sciences
Clemson, SC 29634-0745
(864) 656-3783
jsherry@clemson.eduGraduate Programs
Graduate Program Director
Karen Kemper, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
533 Edwards Hall
Department of Public Health Sciences
Clemson, SC 29634-0745
(864) 656-5490
kkaren@clemson.eduGraduate Student Services Coordinator
Rebecca Moses, MS
532 Edwards Hall
Clemson University
Department of Public Health Sciences
Clemson, SC 29634-0745
(864) 656-5502
coffey2@clemson.edu
