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Beth Johnson, Ph.D., MPH, CHES     

Assistant Professor of Health Promotion
Faculty Advisor for Methodist Student Fellowship

Degrees and Certifications

  • Ph.D. from the University of Florida, 2007
    Doctor of Philosophy in health and human performance
    Concentration in health education and behavior
    Minor in spiritual health counseling and college student development
  • MPH from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG), 2004
    Master of public health
    Concentration in community health education
  • B.S. from Longwood College (now Longwood University), 2002
    Major in exercise science
    Minor in health education
  • Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
    From the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC)
  • Certificate in Spirituality and Health Studies
    From the University of Florida Center for Spirituality and Health

Experience/Background
Assistant Professor of health promotion at Lynchburg College
Fall 2007 - present

Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant at the University of Florida
Fall 2005 - Spring 2007

Graduate Research Assistant at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Summer 2002 - Spring 2004

Courses Taught
HLTH 102 - Life Choices for Health and Wellness
HP 239 - Dimensions of Health and Wellness
HP 271 - Foundations of Health Promotion
HP 270 - Nutrition
HP 290 - Spirituality and Health
HP 340 - Women's Health Issues
HPE 102 - Concepts for Exercise and Lifetime Wellness
HPE 191 - Conscious Relaxation-Techniquest for Stress Management

Professional Interests/Research
Wellness (balance among the dimensions of wellness)
Social Health (social support)
Spiritual Health (calling, vocation, meaning and purpose in life)
Emotional Health (personal development, stress)
Young Adult / College Population

Personal Information/Interests
Spending time with family and friends
Taking my dogs to the park
Participating in faith-based activities
Going to the theatre
Watching movies


You may contact me at: 434-544-8962 or johnson.b@lynchburg.edu