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Beth Johnson, Ph.D., MPH, CHES


Email: johnson.b@lynchburg.edu
Phone: 434-544-8962

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:

    • 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

    Other Information:

    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