Johnson And Wales University
8 Abbott Park Pl, Providence, RI 02903, United States

Johnson & Wales University is a private university with its main campus in Providence, Rhode Island. Founded as a business school in 1914 by Gertrude I. Johnson and Mary T. Wales, JWU enrolled 7,357 students across its campuses in the fall of 2020.

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Bachelor of Science in Health Science

The Public Health bachelor's degree program prepares graduates for entry-level health-profession careers in such areas as health education, health promotion, research, monitoring and evaluation, and health and policy administration. Additionally, it prepares graduates seeking post-baccalaureate entry into graduate programs such as public health, public policy, health management, law and health informatics. Students can take additional electives in management that can help to prepare graduates for entry-level health-profession careers in such areas as health administration and management, consulting, quality improvement in healthcare, and policy administration.

The curriculum is based on a strong foundation in the population health sciences along with coursework in the arts and sciences. Content in the areas of health and wellness is emphasized. An interdisciplinary team of educators provides holistic exposure to nutrition, exercise science, psychology, sociology, public health, business and economics, and their importance to patient-centered, humanistic healthcare delivery.  

The Public Health degree program emphasizes the application and synthesis of knowledge and develops graduates who are the problem-solvers and critical-thinkers of tomorrow in both domestic and global health systems and communities.

Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:

  • Apply fundamental biologic, socio-economic, behavioral, ethical, cultural and spiritual principles to the practice of health and wellness.
  • Synthesize foundational knowledge and the results of inquiry and research.
  • Effectively communicate health and wellness principles to diverse populations.
  • Work collaboratively as a member of a health and wellness team to improve individual and community outcomes.
  • Compare and discuss major local, national and global health challenges related to healthcare access and outcomes. 

Public Health students take basic science courses in anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology and life science. Courses examine patterns of population health and disease, the organization and social structures through which health services are delivered/received, and community needs assessment and planning. Additional emphasis is placed on courses in counseling, health education, psychology and health policy. In consultation with advisers, students may select courses that specifically prepare them for positions in the public health arena, such as health policy analysts, consultants, health promotion coordinators and educators, and a variety of jobs in both state and federal government.

Public health is community health. How can we improve lives and increase health equity and accessibility for diverse populations? JWU Providence’s bachelor of science (B.S.) in Public Health will help you tackle the big questions to improve our communities’ well-being, longevity, and quality of life.

Learn to assess and plan for community needs. Explore a holistic approach to health through nutrition, exercise science, psychology, sociology, public health, and economics courses, and discover its importance to patient-centered, humanistic healthcare delivery. You will also familiarize yourself with the organizations and social structures through which health services are delivered.

Differentiators of JWU’s Public Health Program

JWU Public Health students bring passion, a desire to work within communities, and an unwavering work ethic to tackle pressing public health problems.

The Public Health degree offers evidence-based teaching and learning supports, active learning in the classroom with real-world case study integration, experiential education opportunities, and a low faculty-to-student ratio. These factors provide our students the skills to translate their passion and work ethic into finding solutions to improve local, national, and global community health.

Students in our Public Health program start learning about public health from their first day. Over four years, examine patterns of health and disease within the context of the social determinants of health and learn to develop interventions or policies for all populations using real-world data. In addition, collaborate with faculty and students in other disciplines in the field on best practices that can improve individual and community-level outcomes.

Faculty Who Go Beyond the Classroom

At JWU, our faculty are public health practitioners who are engaged with public health through experience with local government agencies, hospitals, nonprofit organizations, and real-world research opportunities. When you are in the classroom with our faculty, you can feel their passion and lived experience.

Those experiences shape the teaching and mentoring for all JWU Public Health students and help the coursework come to life.

Fostering Interdisciplinary Research

Putting theory into practice through experiential education is one of the tenets of a JWU education.

The Center for Student Research & Interdisciplinary Collaboration provides opportunities for current Public Health students to collaborate with faculty on projects and practices, resulting in university programs, publications in the scientific literature, data briefs for government agencies, and presentations at local and national conferences.

Students like Paige Sonido '23 are actively engaged in addressing issues related to public health — all while building concrete research skills, critical thinking, and an understanding of how to advance a field of knowledge. Last fall, Sonido was honored with the Owen Manahan Award for her peer-reviewed work with fellow student Abby Tobin '22 and JWU faculty members Samantha Rosenthal, Ph.D., Cara Sammartino, Ph.D., and Jonathan Noel, Ph.D., to assess telehealth’s effectiveness at reaching disadvantaged young adults.

Other projects have looked at the stigma of opioid use, the impact of discrimination on mental health, and the benefits of spending time in nature. Through coursework and JWU-guided research, students have the opportunity to explore the causes and consequences of health inequities, and to work with local government agencies and nonprofits to address these issues.

Career Outcomes

Graduates of JWU’s Public Health program have significantly impacted the practice and research of public health in our community and beyond.

Graduates have worked for healthcare systems, nonprofits, and government agencies, including:

  • Brown University School of Public Health
  • Cleveland Clinic
  • Greater Boston Gastroenterology
  • Miriam Hospital
  • Oak Street Health
  • Rhode Island Department of Health
  • US Alcohol Policy Alliance

They have also gone on to attend and have attended some of the most prestigious graduate programs in the country. Examples of graduate programs former public health students are currently attending include:

  • Brown University
  • Tufts University
  • New York University
  • Northeastern University
  • George Washington University

https://www.jwu.edu/academics/majors-and-programs/public-health-bs.html 

Applicants who are not United States citizens or permanent residents (holding a “green card” or permanent resident card) of the United States must meet the same admissions requirements as all other applicants, including some additional documentation.

International applicants must submit the following:

Application

  • An accurate, complete and legible international application must be submitted. All schools attended must be listed with dates of attendance. 

Transcripts

  • Official secondary school transcript showing subjects and marks received with graduation date. Diplomas and any external examination results should be submitted, if applicable. Students who have not yet graduated from secondary school must submit a transcript showing all completed work, and expected results and graduation date may be submitted for review.
  • Certified word-for-word translations must be submitted with all non-English documents.
  • Applicants who have attended any college or university must submit transcripts, marks sheets, diplomas or certificates from all post-secondary institutions attended, along with course descriptions and credit values for transfer review.

English Proficiency

  • Applicants whose primary language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency through academic transcripts or testing. English language proficiency is required for admission to all programs of study at Johnson & Wales University, regardless of country of citizenship or residency. 
  • English Language Proficiency test results (if applicable or available, please see the English Proficiency Requirements).
  • All English Proficiency documents should be uploaded to the student's applicant portal for review. 
  • IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 75, PTE 53, DUOLINGO 105

I-20 Processing

  • Reservation deposit submitted via applicant portal.
  • Copy of biographical section of applicant’s current passport.
  • Certified bank statement or government sponsorship letter verifying financial support for one academic year. Bank statements cannot be older than three months from the time of issue.
  • Completed financial declaration signed by both the applicant and sponsor.
  • Transfer verification form, if the student is currently on an F-1 visa and studying in the United States. This form will be sent to students as applicable.
  • All I-20 documents should be uploaded to the student's applicant portal for review. 

All documents and information should be clear and legible; if important information cannot be read by the International Admissions staff, the admissions process is delayed.

Official or certified final documents should be sent by courier or brought to the campus where the student intends to enroll.

Providence Campus
Johnson & Wales University
International Admissions
8 Abbott Park Place
Providence, RI 02903 USA
Telephone: 401-598-1000
Fax: 401-598-2948

Charlotte Campus
Johnson & Wales University
International Admissions
801 West Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202 USA
Telephone: 980-598-1107
Fax: 980-598-1111

https://catalog.jwu.edu/admissions/applying/international/#undergraduatetext 

Early Action    November 1(Application Deadline), December 1(Decision Notification)
Regular (Rolling)   January 15 (priority), July 1 (final)(Application Deadline), Within 2 weeks of complete submission(Decision Notification)
Transfer  April 15 (priority) (Application Deadline), July 15 final Within 2 weeks of complete submission(Decision Notification)

Applicants for  Spring Semester Start(First Year and Transfer)  December 1(Application Deadline), Rolling, within 2 weeks of complete submission(Decision Notification)

Spring Semester Deadlines

Students are encouraged to complete the application process as soon as possible before the semester start, preferably 30 days prior.

https://www.jwu.edu/international/english/admissions/how-to-apply.html 

Please send the student details and documents to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org. IGS team will submit the application through channel partner.