MPH in Behavioral and Community Health Sciences

The MPH program in Behavioral & Community Health Science (BCHS) prepares students for professional careers in which they will develop and deliver programs to improve and maintain health in our communities.

It is a 46-credit degree program that consists of core courses in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Environmental Health Sciences, Health Policy and Systems Management, Behavioral and Community Health Sciences, and Ethics, as well as fieldwork and a culminating course experience.

BCHS concentration requirements include behavioral science theory; seminars; community analysis and ecology; culture and behavior in health care settings; health communication; health program development and planning; and monitoring and evaluation; and public health project management.

BCHS electives include behavioral theory application; chronic disease prevention and management; community-based participatory programming; diffusion methodologies: research; fuel and physical activity; geriatrics, infectious disease prevention; maternal and child programming; quantitative and quality research methods; rural health access; and survey design.

School of Public Health Requirements

Core courses in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Environmental Health Sciences, Health Services Administration and Management, Behavioral Health Science, and Ethics, as well as Practice Experience and Culminating Experience.

Degree Requirements

MPH Curriculum and BCHS Concentration
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MPH Core Courses

BCHS Concentration

Credits
BCHS 6213Community Analysis, Ecology & Health Disparities3
BCHS 6214Health Communication3
BCHS 6215Monitoring and Evaluation3
BCHS 6216Health Program Development and Planning3
BCHS 6230Public Health Project Management1
Electives6
Total Credits19