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