MPH-Community & Behavioral Health

The MPH program in community and behavioral health prepares students to address the social, cultural, political, economic and environmental factors that influence health.  This path leads to careers in program planning, evaluation, and policy in public health agencies, health care delivery systems, community-based organizations, and academic settings.  The curriculum integrates concepts from the fields of sociology, psychology, anthropology and epidemiology, and focuses on using scientific evidence and
community collaboration to assess community needs and develop programs and policies that promote health, prevent disease, and enhance quality of life.  Concentration coursework includes: theoretical foundations of behavior change; community assessment; program planning; and research methods/program
evaluation. Elective coursework includes: public health and aging; health equity; maternal and child health; cancer prevention and control; and survey research.

Concentration Requirements: