Health Behavior and Health Education 
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) in HBHE
 
To solve health problems using behavioral science & education principles.
The Department of Health Behavior and Health Education's M.P.H. program is designed to prepare individuals to function in leadership positions in the development and application of behavioral science theory and research methods in the analysis of and intervention design for improving population health and quality of life. We emphasize on preparing students for careers in a wide range of organizations across local, regional, state, national, and international contexts.
The master's degree program uses a competency-based format for instruction. Each student in the M.P.H. program is expected to meet minimum requirements for a basic set of competencies through prior experience, course work and field experience. Upon completion of the program, each graduate should have the ability to:
- Describe the role and interaction of key determinants of health status, health behavior, and health behavior change from a biopsychosocial perspective across the lifespan
- Describe and apply relevant theories, concepts, and models from social and behavior science that are used in public health research and practice to both understand and modify health status and health behavior
- Apply basic principles of research and evaluation methodology relevant to understanding and modifying health status and health behavior
- Describe and apply ethical principles relevant to public health research and practice
- Plan, implement, and evaluate health education and health promotion programs across diverse settings and populations
- Describe and apply the knowledge and skills necessary to interact with diverse individuals and communities
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