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Levine College of Health Sciences
LE V I N E C O L L E G E O F H E A L T H SC I E N C E S
Six programs of study leading to degrees in health professions comprise the Levine College of Health Sciences. These programs include the School of Pharmacy, established in 2003; the Department of Physician Assistant Studies, established in 2008; the Department of Nursing, established in 2012; the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, established in 2014; the Doctor of Occupational Therapy, established in 2019; and the Department of Public Health, established in 2021.
The overarching goal of the College is to educate and graduate the most practice-ready healthcare practitioners in the country. To that end, practice experience is incorporated into the curriculum of each program, and the collaborative practice model is emphasized through inter-professional education.
DE P A R T M E N T O F NU R S I N G
Associate Professors: Kristen G. Barbee (Director), Michele A. Pfaff Assistant Professors: Sheila Brown, Kay Edwards, D’Anna Helms
NU R S I N G
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The undergraduate Nursing Program provides a broad-based arts and sciences curriculum that prepares students as generalists to enter the profession of nursing. After successfully completing the program, students are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam in order to obtain an RN license to practice nursing.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. The Baccalaureate Nursing Program at Wingate University received continuing accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) in 2019, with renewal due in 2027. Any comments or concerns can be made in writing to: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326; P 404-975-5000; F 404-975-5020; www.acenursing.org. Effective December 1, 2020, the address for the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) will change to: 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326.
Separate admission is required into the upper division program with application made during the spring semester of the sophomore year. Prerequisite courses required before admission into the program are taken during the first two undergraduate years. The nursing program only admits students each fall.
The BSN Nursing Program is currently approved by the NC Board of Nursing to maintain 59 students. Entry into the program is very competitive. In order to be considered for admission into the nursing program, the student must have achieved all of the following: 1. a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the end of spring semester 2. a GPA in all science courses of 2.3 or higher 3. a grade of C- or better in all science courses 4. a minimum TEAS score of 72 5. a minimum grade of B in HETH 210
No grade lower than “C-“will be accepted for the following courses: BIO 101, BIO 211, BIO 212, BIO 230, and CHEM 101. A grade earned lower than “C-“ will necessitate repeating the course. This requirement is in addition to the overall GPA requirement of 3.0 or higher. Students who earn less than a “C-” grade in any course, should contact their advisor and/or the nursing program director for guidance and possible change of major.
Qualified applications will be then weighted according to their individual TEAS scores. The student can take the TEAS up to two times before the end of spring semester prior to entering nursing in order to achieve the minimum score, with a minimum of two weeks in between TEAS attempts. There is no time limit for accepting TEAS scores taken elsewhere. The TEAS scores submitted must be the current version of the TEAS, which is currently the ATI TEAS Test, 2022, 7th version.
Completion of a CNA-1 licensure course is required in NC or the state of residence prior to the first day of the nursing program. An active licensure is not required to apply to the program, only to start the program or re-enter it.
Below is a suggested plan of study showing recommended scheduling of the prerequisite math and science courses that will allow a student the best chance for successful prerequisite study. The required undergraduate CORE courses should also be completed during the first two years of enrollment, with the exception of GPS 310 and 320, since scheduling is difficult in the last two years. The courses a student must have completed successfully prior to entering the program are BIO 101, BIO 211, BIO 212, BIO 230, CHEM101, HETH105, HETH210, MATH116, MATH209, ENG 110, PSYC101, and PSYC250.
FIRST YEAR:
Fall Semester: Chemistry 101, Math 116 (can also be taken in the spring) Spring Semester: Biology 101, Health 105, Psychology 101
SECOND YEAR:
Fall Semester: Biology 211, Math 209, Psychology 250 Spring Semester: Health 210, Biology 212, 230
Core curriculum ...................................................................................................................... 47
Must include Biology 101, Chemistry 101, English 110, Health210, Math 116, 209, Psychology 101; Lyceum Biology 211, 212, 230................................................................................................................12 Health 105 ……………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………2 Psychology 250 ......................................................................................................................... 3 Nursing required courses .......................................................................................................60
Nursing 308, 310, 312, 320, 325, 335, 340, 355, 390, 430, 435, 442, 450, 460, 465 Total minimum hours 124
Professor: Shanta R. Dube Associate Professors: Olabisi Badmus, Suzanne S. Wolf (Director) Assistant Professors: Oyindamola Akinso Soremekun, Katherine R. Knop
VI S I O N
The vision of Wingate University’s Department of the Public Health is to be a vital academic and communal partner that is integral to improving local, national, and global health outcomes.
MI S S I O N
Our mission is to develop knowledgeable and ethical public health professionals committed to addressing the population need for improved health outcomes and overall well-being through education, collaboration, research, and community engagement.
DE P A R T M E N T G O A L S
Knowledge: To provide a high-quality education facilitating students’ attainment of public health knowledge, skills, concepts, principles and competencies.
Service: To serve the community by providing public health leadership and partnerships.
Scholarship: To contribute to the overall advancement of public health knowledge and practice.
PU B L I C HE A L T H
Bachelor of Science
Public Health majors at Wingate must meet the requirements for a BS degree and major specific coursework. Specific public health coursework includes instruction on the public health framework, healthcare systems, global health, health education, disease prevention, epidemiology, environmental health, health policy and law, research methods, public health programming, and social/behavioral sciences. At the end of their studies students will also engage in a public health capstone/internship experience with Wingate University community partners.
Students should choose electives to meet career and educational goals as well as to meet the 40 hours of 300/400+ level courses. Core Curriculum* ...............................................................................................................45-47
Must include Sociology 101 or 102, English 110, English/Public Health 220; Math 209 Interprofessional Education 100 recommended Lyceum Core Public Health.................................................................................................................. 41 Biology 493, Public Health 101, 200, 242, 300, 301, 303, 304, 330, 350, and Sociology 206, 341, 356 Restricted Public Health Electives ........................................................................................... 9 Choose from: Communication 205/375, English 255, History 110/111, Health and Physical Education 201, Human Services 323/330, Political Science 210/310, Psychology 101/321/330/335, Religious Studies 332/362, Sociology 330/335/351/352/355 Special Topics in above disciplines as approved by Chair General electives* ..............................................................................................................25-27 Exit Exam..................................................................................................................................0 Total minimum hours 120 *NOTES: Biology 101, 105, 115, 120, 160, 201, 211, 230 or Chemistry 100 recommended. At least 40 credit hours must be at the 300-400 level.
PU B L I C HE A L T H (4 + 1 B S P H-M P H PR O G R A M)
Bachelor of Science – Master of Public Health
The 4+1 program is a uniquely designed curriculum for students who want to obtain an undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree and graduate Master of Public Health degree in an accelerated fashion. Students enrolled in Wingate’s University’s BSPH program are eligible to apply to the 4+1 program in the spring of their junior year.
Students should express interest about the 4+1 with their undergraduate advisor in their sophomore year. Students eligible to apply to the 4+1 program must demonstrate the following: (a) completed a minimum of 90 credit hours by end of junior year (b) GPA of 3.25 or higher on public health major coursework as identified in the Academic Catalog, and (c) be able to articulate personal intentions for enrolling in the graduate academic program of study. The GRE is waived for this admissions process. Students will begin MPH course work in their senior year. For a specific outline of the program, please see an advisor in the Department of Public Health.
