Public Health: Health Behavior and Promotion, MPH
for the degree of Master of Public Health in Public Health, Health Behavior and Promotion concentration
Public health is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on preventing disease and promoting health through science and social justice. Our nationally accredited MPH program offers foundational training in public health with a concentration in Health Behavior and Promotion. This concentration equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to promote health and prevent disease in diverse populations. All students gain hands-on experience in real-world settings, preparing them for successful careers in public health.
for the degree of Master of Public Health in Public Health, Health Behavior and Promotion concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core courses | ||
| HK 408 | Environmental Health | 4 |
| HK 410 | Public Health Practice | 4 |
| HK 517 | Principles of Epidemiology | 4 |
| HK 527 | Biostatistics in Public Health | 4 |
| HK 530 | Health Policy: United States | 4 |
| HK 534 | Professionalism in Health Practice | 2 |
| HK 535 | Applied Practice Experience | 4 |
| HK 536 | Integrative Learning Experience | 2 |
| Total hours core courses | 28 | |
| Concentration Core Courses | 16 | |
| HK 515 | Health Behavior Theory | 4 |
| HK 516 | Chronic Disease Prevention | 4 |
| HK 519 | Health Program Evaluation | 4 |
| HK 532 | Cultural Humility in Health | 4 |
| Concentration Course of Choice (select minimum of 4 hours from the following list): | ||
| HK 401 | Health Behavior and Technology | 3 or 4 |
| HK 402 | Tech-Driven Health Intervention | 3 or 4 |
| HK 403 | Technology, Health, and Aging | 3 or 4 |
| HK 404 | Gerontology | 3 or 4 |
| HK 409 | Women's Health | 3 |
| HK 411 | Approaches to Health Education and Advocacy | 3 or 4 |
| HK 414 | International Health | 3 or 4 |
| HK 413 | Chronic Disease Epidemiology | 3 or 4 |
| HK 416 | Applied Health Data Analysis | 3 or 4 |
| HK 419 | Artificial Intelligence in Public Health | 3 or 4 |
| HK 420 | Community Health Assessment and Planning | 3 |
| HK 423 | Social Marketing and Comm in Health Education & Promotion | 3 or 4 |
| HK 424 | Emergency Preparedness, Planning, and Response | 3 or 4 |
| HK 440 | Exercise & Health Psychology | 3 or 4 |
| HK 441 | Physical Activity and Chronic Diseases | 3 or 4 |
| HK 442 | Body, Culture & Society | 3 or 4 |
| HK 446 | Physical Activity & Diverse Populations | 3 or 4 |
| HK 459 | Physical Activity Across the Lifespan | 3 or 4 |
| HK 466 | Measure & Eval in Kinesiology | 3 or 4 |
| HK 474 | Public Health Nutrition | 3 or 4 |
| HK 511 | Health Disparities Over the Life Course | 4 |
| HK 540 | Physical Activity & Cognition | 4 |
| HK 561 | Qualitative Research Methods | 4 |
| Total Hours (minimum required) | 48 | |
Other Requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Other requirements may overlap | |
| Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: | 12 (8 within the unit) |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |
for the degree of Master of Public Health in Public Health, Health Behavior and Promotion concentration
- Content Knowledge: Students will demonstrate an advanced understanding of current and historically significant theories, models, themes, and ideas related to public health, health promotion, the prevention of chronic and infectious illnesses, and the reduction of health disparities.
- Critical Thinking and Discovery: Students will demonstrate ethical practices while applying advanced quantitative and qualitative methods in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data which could then be disseminated through publications and presentations.
- Awareness and Understanding: Students will understand and appreciate the diverse environmental, biological, psychological, socioeconomic, sociocultural, philosophical, and historical factors that influence public health, health promotion, chronic and infectious illnesses prevention, and the reduction of health disparities.
- Programming and Assessment: Students will apply best practices in developing, implementing, assessing, and evaluating programs and interventions related to public health, health promotion, chronic and infectious illnesses prevention, and the reduction of health disparities within culturally diverse populations.
- Leadership and Engagement: Students will demonstrate leadership and effective communication skills, while promoting effective public health practices as they develop and sustain productive relationships and work for the common good at local, national, and global levels.
for the degree of Master of Public Health in Public Health, Health Behavior and Promotion concentration
Public Health Program
Department Head: Kim Graber
Director of Graduate Studies: Laura Rice
Director of Program: Pedro Hallal
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