Rank

Associate Professor

Contact Info

124 Health & Human Services
pjwelch@bgsu.edu
419-372-0368

Biography

Dr. Welch began his professional career as a Personal Trainer and Wellness Coordinator at the University of Michigan Health System. While there, Dr. Welch designed, implemented, and evaluated health promotion programs to help improve faculty and staff wellness. He has 20 years of experience in health promotion, survey research methods, and higher education. Dr. Welch's favorite sports team is the Detroit Red Wings and he enjoys attending Bowling Green State University athletic events and concerts.

Education

B.S. in Kinesiology - University of Michigan
MA in Wellness Management - Ball State University
PhD in Health Education - University of Toledo

Courses Taught

PUBH 1930 Evidence-based Inquiry in Public Health
PUBH 3200 - Introduction to Public Health
PUBH 3200 - Introduction to Public Health (online)
PUBH 3300 - Research Methods in Public and Allied Health
AHS 4010 Issues in Health Care Administration
AHS 4100 - Internship/Practicum
PUBH 6040 Public Health Administration
PUBH 6210 Management of Public Health Agencies
PUBH 6810 SPSS Applications in Public Health Research
PUBH 6890 Internship/Practicum
MHSA 6900 Capstone

Research Interests

My research interests include obesity prevention, food security of marginalized populations, survey design, and understanding how public health and medicine can work together to improve population health.