Master of Public Health in Social and Behavioral Sciences

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The Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) Track prepares public health leaders who understand how social, behavioral, and cultural factors influence health and health disparities. You will gain the skills to design, evaluate, and implement programs and policies that promote health equity and improve populations and communities.

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Taking LOCAL Impact to GLOBAL Change

Examine how individual, social and cultural factors shape health behaviors and outcomes.

Apply theories of communication and behavior change to engage and empower communities.

Analyze social determinants of health and develop solutions to reduce disparities and inequities.

Use quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods to evaluate programs and inform evidence-based action.

Partner with diverse communities to design, implement, and evaluate interventions that improve health.

Dedicated faculty mentors and a network or peers and alumni!

Credit Hours: 42

Foundational Courses

PUBH 7180 | Foundations of Public Health (0 credit hours)
HADM 7105 | Health Policy and Organization of Health Services
PUBH 7120 | Environmental Health
PUBH 7150 | Introduction to Biostatistics
PUBH 7160 | Social and Behavioral Sciences Principles
PUBH 7170 | Principles of Epidemiology

Social and Behavioral Sciences Track

PUBH 7130 | Social Determinants of Health
PUBH 7132 | Health Program Evaluation
PUBH 7161 | Health Behavior Theories
PUBH 7340 | Behavioral Intervention Development
PUBH 7347 | Qualitative Methods in Health Research

Applied Practical Experience

PUBH 7985 | Fieldwork - 1 credit hour: Gain real-world experience in a public health setting (180 hours minimum).

Culminating Experience

PUBH 7998 | Capstone Project - 2 credit hours: Apply your knowledge to solve a real public health problem.

3 Elective Courses- 9 credit hours

Choose electives that align with your interests and career goals.

In Numbers

8:1 Student to Advisor

17:1 Student to Instructor

90% Courses taught by faculty

98% Off-campus PH Fieldworks

100% Flexible Delivery

42 Credit hours

How to apply

Requirements:

Completed SOPHAS application
Undergraduate degree with minimum GPA of 3.0
Statement of Purpose (400-500 words)
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Two (2) letters of recommendation
Credentials evaluation for foreign transcripts
Language proficiency test if language of instruction was not English

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