MS Public and Behavioral Health

MPH-MSBH dual degree has been designed to help students understand and address the social, emotional and environmental determinants of health and wellbeing. The program stresses the needs of underserved and at-risk populations. The Dual Degree program has a substantive focus on how to develop evidence-based interventions that have a high likelihood of success, use behavior change theory and holistic models and frameworks, and are based on community needs and assessment. MSBH coursework provides a foundation in effective behavioral health approaches that can be used in primary care, chronic disease self-management and community settings. The program teaches students how to implement and monitor programs; set up budgets, timelines and tracking tools; and write a grant proposal. Dual degree students also learn about ethics and policy and their roles in program development. Further, there is a major focus on research methods, epidemiology, and statistical analysis. Students take a class in each of these areas to learn and hone skills for conducting research and evaluation activities.