Public Health Programs
Dr. Jason Roberston
Dr. Jason Robertson is the Chair of the Public Health programs for South University, including the undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Bachelor of Science in Public Health and the Master of Public Health program. Dr. Robertson has been in the field of public health working in college health promotion since 2002 and educating future public health practitioners since 2004. Dr. Robertson’s work focuses around the areas of sexual health, substance abuse, and mental health promotion.
Dr. Robertson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Science with a minor in chemistry from Averett University (2000), a Master of Public Health with a concentration in Public Health Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2002), an Education Specialist degree in Higher Education Administration from Appalachian State University (2008), a Doctor of Health Science from Nova Southeastern University (2010), a Master of Science in Biology and Certificate in Emerging Infectious Diseases from the University of Saint Joseph (2012). In addition, Dr. Robertson holds healthcare certifications as a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist (CTTS), and a Registered Health Educator (RHEd).
Contact: jorobertson@southuniversity.edu
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