Majoring In Public Health Science
Majoring in health science starts with the basic — health. With each class, you will dive into specifics pertaining to your personal interests while always keeping a strong focus on health care. Some of our students see themselves in developing nations helping teach populations about disease prevention and sanitation. Others envision a more administrative role in a traditional hospital setting or volunteer health agency, while of course, many plan to go into medicine, dentistry, physical therapy and more. Anything is possible when you join one of the largest industries in the nation. No matter your dreams, we will provide you with the tools and training. Our graduates and our professors have worked and are working all over the world in every imaginable health-focused area.
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About the Department of Public Health Sciences
Our Vision
The Department of Public Health Sciences will be recognized by the Clemson University College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences; the state of South Carolina; and the nation as a leader in public health research, teaching and service activities in fulfillment of the university’s responsibilities as a land-grant institution and its aspirations for national excellence in education and scholarship.
Our Mission
The mission of the Department of Public Health Sciences is the improvement of public health practice, health service delivery and the general health status of the university community, the state of South Carolina, the nation and the international community through applied, innovative, collaborative, theoretically sound approaches to the integration of teaching, research and service.
Our AccreditationClemson University’s Department of Public Health Sciences’ Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree concentrations in Health Service Administration, Health Promotion and Behavior and Pre-professional Studies in Health are now fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. CEPH, an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, reviews schools and departments of public health for accreditation every seven years. We welcome you to view our self-study report and CEPH’s final accreditation report.
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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 Kristin Goodenow at kristig@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 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.eduGalvez, Linda Admin Specialist II 864-656-9866
lmgalve@clemson.eduGimbel, Ronald Professor 864-656-1969
RGIMBEL@clemson.eduGormley, Mirinda Post-Doctoral Fellow 864-455-1132
mirindg@clemson.eduGriffin, Sarah Professor, Department Chair 864-656-1622
SGRIFFI@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.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.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 Intern (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.eduWoolbright, Wanda Administrative Coord I 864-656-5865
wmarcen@clemson.eduZhang, Lu Assistant Professor (864) -6563082
lz3@clemson.eduAdjunct Faculty
Alexander V. Alekseyenko, Ph.D.
Stephane Meystre, MD, PhD, FACMI
Graham Adams, Ph.D.
Debra Mitchell Charles, M.A.
Regina Franco, M.S.N., ANP-C.
William Hinnant, Jr., MD, J.D.
Vincent S. Gallicchio, Ph.D., M.L.S, C.M.
Jack Ginsberg, Ph.D.
Ronda Keller, M.Ed, RT, RDMS, RVT
George P.A. Newby, Jr., Dr.PH, FACHE
Peggy J. Wagner, Ph.D.
Cuilin Zhang, M.D., Ph. D., M.P.H.
Emeritus Faculty
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Contacts
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.eduGraduate 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.eduUndergraduate Program Director
Amelia Clinkscales, MPH
Lecturer
414 Edwards Hall
Department of Public Health Sciences
Clemson, SC 29634-0745
(864) 656-2795
abclink@clemson.eduUndergraduate Academic Advising
Kristin Goodenow
Academic Advising Center
309 Edwards Hall
864-656-5123
kristig@clemson.eduInternship (HLTH 4200) Coordinator
Kathleen Meyer
Senior Lecturer
531 Edwards Hall
Clemson University
Department of Public Health Sciences
Clemson, SC 29634-0745
(864) 656-1898
kathm@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.eduAdministrative Assistant
Wanda Woolbright
503 Edwards Hall
Clemson University
Dept. of Public Health Sciences
Clemson, SC 29634-0745
(864) 656-5865
wmarcen@clemson.eduAdministrative Specialist II
Linda Galvez, M.A.
505 Edwards Hall
Clemson University
Department of Public Health Sciences
Clemson, SC 29634-0745
(864) 656-9866
lmgalve@clemson.edu
