Public Health - Toccoa Falls College | The Christian College of Georgia

The Public Health concentration in the Biology major approaches rigorous scientific investigation as a natural outgrowth of a Christian worldview, facilitating the development of knowledge, skills, and character necessary to produce graduates prepared to pursue a career, or graduate study, in ecology and environmental sciences. Students in this program will be prepared to serve the health needs of communities either locally or abroad. This concentration provides students with unique opportunities to integrate Christian faith with health education interventions. Understanding contemporary challenges in human health on a global scale will equip students to positively impact the societies in which they live and work while dealing with complex public health issues.

Minors

Chemistry
Business Administration
Management
Non-Profit Business Administration (online)

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“It is easy to say that the relationships and the opportunities that I had at TFC aided my pursuit to becoming a doctor. It consisted of the perfect size, location, and environment for me to succeed. The size of my classes allowed close, meaningful relationships with my professors, who were all more than willing to explain difficult concepts in biology. They went even beyond that; taking personal time to prepare me for post graduate admissions interviews and arranging summer research projects so that I would have a complete, well-rounded resume. The student body was close-knit and students would not put others down just to see themselves achieve. Everyone wanted to see each other do well, and so test prep material and helpful advice was free flowing. During my time in Toccoa, I shadowed at Stephens County Hospital, volunteered at the Open Arms Clinic, and worked at Maddox Drugs. The people I met were friendly and actively sought to help me. Overall, I cannot emphasize how much Toccoa Falls College means to me. Some of my fondest memories and greatest friends were made there. If anyone is looking for a small community of genuine people, TFC is the perfect place for them.”

-Merritt Thompson, Class of 2017

Program Layout

The Public Health concentration is a 126 hour program that includes 71 hours of general education courses (including 30 hours of Bible and Theology), 15 hours of open electives, and 40 hours in Biology-specific courses. Classes include Medical Microbiology, Global Public Health, and Nutrition.

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Our Faculty

Dr. Kieran M. Clements

Leslie M. Dowler, M.Ed.

Dr. Joelle M. Laing

Dr. Brian Peek