Biography
Carl L. Hanson is a professor of public health in the Department of Public Health.
He has authored and co-authored numerous publications and presentations including over $1,500,000 in external grants. He has served on many national and local boards including but not limited to the Society for Public Health Education and the American Association for Public Health Programs. He has worked collaboratively on community initiatives of public health interest - especially those targeting youth and families. His research agenda includes computational health science, health communication through social and new media, and family health.
Carl Hanson graduated from high school in Klamath Falls, Oregon. He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s degree in health science from Brigham Young University where he also competed in track and field/cross country. He received a doctorate in public health education from Southern Illinois University while teaching classes and working at the county health department. Prior to joining the faculty at BYU, he spent 11 years as a professor at Montana State University - Billings. There he taught health promotion classes and served as chair of the Department of Health and Human Performance prior to becoming the interim dean of a new College of Allied Health Professions.
He and his wife Loraine have four children and reside in Spanish Fork, Utah. He served in the Arizona Holbrook/Phoenix Mission from 1984-1986. He enjoys running, playing basketball, fly fishing, and camping with his family.
Research Interests
Computational Health Science, Family Health, Mental Health, Adolescent HealthTeaching Interests
Methods in Health Promotion, Planning and Evaluation, Public Health AdministrationEducation
- Ph.D., Community Health Education , Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (1994)
- M.S., Health Science , Brigham Young University (1991)
- B.S., Psychology , Brigham Young University (1990)
Licenses and Certifications
- Organizational Wellness and Learning (OWLS), Resilience and Thriving Facilitator (2023 - Present)
- The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc., Allentown, PA, Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) (2011 - Present)
- National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc., Allentown, PA, Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) (1996 - Present)
Honors and Awards
- Catherine Summerhays Distinguished Service Award, Health Education Association of Utah (2012 - 2012)
- Certificate of Commendation, Coalition of National Health Education Organizations (2012 - 2012)
- Faculty Distinguished Service Award, College of Life Sciences (2012 - 2012)
- Partnership in Excellence Award, Montana State University - Billings (2002 - 2002)
- Health Educator of the Year, Northwest District American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (2000 - 2000)
- Faculty Achievement Award, Montana State University - Billings (1999 - 1999)
Administrative Assignments
- Public Health: Department Chair (2015 - 2021)
- Health Science: Director (2009 - 2015)
Memberships
- Utah Public Health Association (2008 - Present)
- Utah Society for Public Health Education (USOPHE) (2007 - Present)
- American Association of Public Health Programs (AAPHP) (2005 - Present)
- Society of Public Health Educators (SOPHE) (2005 - Present)
- American Public Health Association (APHA) (1997 - Present)
- American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) (1994 - 2010)
Professional Citizenship
- Board Member, Utah Public Health Association (UPHA) (2024 - Present)
- Board Member, Get Healthy Utah (2022 - Present)
- Committee/Council Chair, Utah County Health Department (2021 - Present)
- Committee/Council Member, Evidenced-Based Workgroup, Office of Substance Use and Mental Health (2020 - Present)
- Other, Council for Education in Public Health (CEPH) (2012 - Present)
- Committee/Council Chair, Community Health Connect (2012 - 2024)
- Board Member, Community Health Connect (2007 - 2024)
- Committee/Council Member, SOPHE/AAHE Baccalaureate Program Aproval Committee (SABPAC) (2007 - 2014)
- Board Member, Society of Public Health Education (2011 - 2014)
- Board Member, Council of Accredited MPH Programs (2005 - 2012)
- Officer, APHA, School Health Education and Service Section (2003 - 2012)
- Committee/Council Member, American Public Health Association, SHES Section (2007 - 2008)
- Committee/Council Member, Family Health History Task Force (2006 - 2008)
- Officer (specify in Other), College and University Administrators Council (2003 - 2005)